Ordered an alcoholic drink and just got ginger ale. No thank you.

I understood it was a holiday however it was the one of the few places in town open for a drink during the day. The bartender was slow and rude and paid more attention to his friends and ignored the other half of the bar to the point that patrons left. Not a good way to do business

I come here maybe two or three times a month mostly for the music from a specific DJ they have and their rum&coke. This is the kind of place you come to with a few friends and have the average experience. Best way to describe this place is a unpredictable. Your experience is going to be based on whos working that night, sadly. Drink prices for their quality is a meh, their food is actually decent, DJ is a hit or miss, some of the dancers are very entertaining to watch while others are awkward, and the lighting and sound system are okay.

Physically assaulted here by bar staff.

Its always a fun time here. The bartenders are very nice. The dancers are nice too. The building has character. Nice place to hang, drink and watch the boys.

My friend and I visited Portland this last weekend from the Seattle area. We were excited to hit the clubs during our free time at night. We hit both Silverado and Stag.Silverado was a lot of fun. The atmosphere was lively and the performers seemed, for the most part, to be having a good time.We made two visits, and were a little surprised to see the roster had changed on the second night. While there were a few familiar faces on stage, there were also a few new faces.The upstairs/ground level is nice, but the downstairs/stage has low ceilings and feels cramped. Especially once the club picks up for the night. Also, one of the bathroom doors was broken, meaning people busted in on me while I was using the restroom. In this particular case, I was able to warn them off, but I could see that leading to some embarrassing situations.My friend and I mostly went for a good time and we found one at Silverado. I am certain to visit again during my next visit to Portland.

I was there with 3 friends. The dancers tried to take money from two of my friends. We understand that they dance for pay. But there were two dancers who actually took money from our shirt and pant pockets. Bunch of crooks. We will never go back

What an amazing night for us out of towners.

Although the new place is nice and new theres still some major down sides compared to the last place. The dancers are in the lower level but the ceiling so low cant see the dancers with people at the bar blocking the view. The dancers cant even dance on the bar without hitting their heads! Need to either lower the bar area/seats or raise the ceiling.

Silverado is my go-to spot on Saturday night. The DJ plays good music. The dancers are hot and friendly. The drinks are bomb (Adam will do you right!) Its just a fun club to chill and meet other guys at.

I used to have great experiences here.... Years running.My recent experience 1/28/2019... super sourDrinks = Karaoke= Dj = Extremely good looking, tipped himBathroom... Walked in twice by the same guy, I couldnt figure bout how to lock door, and front man said maybe because if door was shut he wouldnt walk in... Bearded guy in black... I left...I USED to spend hundreds in my past. . . . Doubt Ill ever make this my stop.Last visit October 25 2019... Supreme service.

What has happened to Silverado...? This used to be one of the best gay boy bars in the City... it has definitely lost the flashy energy it had way back when it was booming on Stark St(Harvey Milk St)with women/lesbian friendly bartenders and awesome male sexy dancers Now it is so STERILE like a Doctors Office...cold...ONE extremely rude nastybar tender...STAR tattooed legs who needs a serious attitude check...if you hate your job brother than quitThe place has Dancers yes but it more of a sex show than true performers.Wow god forbid if you miss the sign that says CASH ONLY your made to feel like dirt... hey Silverado consider getting with the 21st century and take cards! Or possibly mention at the door“we only take cash”Don’t waste your time people the true Silverado is a thing of the past.

Cash only and the bouncer accused us of having fake IDs, which they definitely aren’t. Very unwelcoming

Aw... Silverado was awesome. Disappointed after last night. Hope it gets better.Thoughts last night: Is there an actual show here? What am I supposed to watch? Is there dancing here? Wow, such a low ceiling, is dancing even possible? High ceiling area upstairs completely ignored. There are dancers everywhere hanging out, gabbing, checking themselves in the mirror. Is anyone backstage cuz this is chaos! As a producer can you just show all your ‘goods’ without production elements, like stripping and dancing and have that be enough? I suppose there was a DJ calling beginnings and endings to what’s happening on the stage but when the stage is hard to see, and there are dancers everywhere... not dancing on the stage or not dancing between tables/at the bar? Decidedly no. I was bored after a few minutes. So disappointing- they’re beautiful boys done such a disservice by poor organization.What I loved about the old location- Approachable stages. Several stages in case I was bored by one. Clear beginnings and endings. Work done to really show off the boys. Real dancing....sigh...Bring back the performance art, please.

I cant say enough about this place. Yeah it has the dive feel and the bathrooms are a problem, but the Dancers more than make up for it. So friendly, real, genuine guys. Bartenders are the same. So many good memories at this place. Go in with a respectful attitude and ready to have a good time and they will treat you well. And please be good enough to tip the guys. They are truly some of the best in this business.

Thev moved to 630 NW Oak .. New upscale place. I mean new paint...new lighting, new look and smell. Downstairs is where the dancers are. OMG.. this new venue has lost its luster and it has been here less than a month. Gone is stage where you could belly up and ogle the dancers. Now its space behind some bar tables. The music sucks, its so quiet,you can have a conversation and not strain your vocal cords. Didnt stay long enough to have a drink.. Silverado just left it in some Kleenex and tossed into the trash.Came back to see if the place improved based on the response I received from the owner. Music still not great, stage Id like to say its better, but aside from the pole nothing has changed.

Tony the Tiger great.

Great place! Great night! Great shows! Love from France.

Marco....Brandon...Josh..Gregory....and of course Bob. A great staff of Bartenders/..Mixologists. friendly.

We had an hour and a half wait to Mothers bar and bistro. Went to this bar to hang out. We got three dollar bloody Mary’s from the amazing bartender and they were delicious! He spared no expense at all the toppings. We went to mothers, tested a bloody Mary and realized that we could’ve gotten it for less than half the price at Silverado’s. Will definitely be visiting every time we come back into town!

Place is a lot of fun. Good drinks and super friendly bartenders. The dancers got moves! Well, for the most part. Some guys just go up and literally swing around their... well lets just say they play helicopter and thats the act. I mean theres certainly nothing wrong with that but doesnt it seem a little anti-climactic to you?

Went to Silverado for the first time this evening. The bartender was super nice and friendly. It started out nicely; however, about an hour into the evening, the a few of the patrons randomly came up to me and made racist remarks to me about being a Chinaman (I am Korean-American and dont even know Korean) and how I am not/should not be welcomed there. Another patron overheard and apologized (nice of him) and said that these particular men are always at Silverado and called him out. The patron who made the comment then justified his reasoning for his comments with more racist commentary. If this is the kind of clientele that this bar brings, I will probably not be coming back, which is kind of a shame because up until then, it was a pleasant experience. Oddly enough, I am a professor at a university that teaches critical race theory and multicultural education. Anyways, it seemed nice on the surface, but clientele who frequent the bar on a recurring basis was somewhat less desirable.

Tried going here with a group of people they didn’t let two of my friends in because the security said “ they looked funny”. First half of my group went in paid to get in for less then five minutes then when we said we had to leave they didn’t refund the first half’s money to get in because it’s not there fault that our friends “ looked funny”. Plus it was my first strip club ever. Horrible place if you ask me. With extremely rude staff. I wouldn’t suggest it to anyone who is trying to have a good time.

Its a cool place, a little dark. Lots of daddy types here haha.

I went there last night and got a lab dance from one of the stripper. The whole time while getting the lap dance, the security guy stood there in front of us and kept an eye on us throughout the whole thing. Its like a black guy walks into a convenient store, and the store owner stand there and keep an eye on the black guy to make sure he doesnt steal anything. Not going there again!!!

Nice place, neighborhood bar. Down to earth people, cool bartenders and dancers. People are real here, not the plastic world!

Im a 27 year old guy who went there to have some fun. People just hangout in their own clicks. A stripper asked if Id buy a couple lap dances. I figured why not and did. He didnt even dance and just stood there trying to get me to touch his abs. He then tried to get me to pay him more to give him oral. Very trashy. Ive heard of that happening to others, but thats the first its happened to me. I ended up downing my drink and leaving elsewhere.

Great place. Bartenders are cool (got free drinks) . Great eye candy. Bring singles.

I was roofied here by the bartenders in the back of the club. I worked next door at the Golden Dragon and am apparently not the first girl they have done this to. No, I did not leave my drink unattended etc. They knew I had cash on me because of working next door and roofied my drink. They are also friends with the Multnomah Police Department so the investigation was not of much use. Look out - this club is so unwelcoming to the women who come in they will literally drug and rob you

Nice staff- good mixed crowd. Had a great time.

I have always enjoyed going to the Silverado for various reasons. The drinks were great and some of the local dancers are fun to look at.

Rudest bar tender Ive ever experienced at a gay bar. Its my second time in Portland and last time at Silverado. Bar tender was simply checking my ID, I asked if they had an ID light to start conversation and he went PMS on me I gave an innocent smile and he asked if I wanted to be hit me over the head with a bottle. No thanks I took my id and left ... what a way to welcome a newly coming out gay dude into the world. Maybe you had a bad day... Sorry just dont be an ass hole to customers.

I had a great time there and it was my first experience. The Grumpy Old man couldnt have been nicer. Will certainly go back when Im in Portland.

What happened?Disappointed new place but smaller stripper area. No patio. Disappointed.Miss the old Silverados

I always have a blast when I go to this place! The bartenders are super nice, quick, and know how to pour a stiff drink, and the dancers, as strippers do, follow the money. So dont be surprised if you dont drop any money and they dont look twice at you unless youre a regular. Beware: there are no Batchelorette parties allow and no screaming at the dancers, which should go without saying.

Cant believe this bar is still going after all these years! I miss the Flossies days. Many a hot nights dancing.

Always a fun place and excellent drinks. Good Dancers too. Weekends are always great too.

Dancers could be a little better. Most stand on the stage just grabbing themselves and staring at the crowd. Drinks are decent. Usually dead any time Ive ever gone.

The dancers could all be Instagram models. Very hot and friendly. Nice bar tender. Bar has a divey feel. Im not a fan of all the tall bar stools. I wish there was more comfortable seating and there were chairs lower to the ground. Wanted to use the restroom but didnt bother going in because as I approached the doorway it reaked of urine.

The dj plays the same music #DJSKELOSMILZ would destroy him any day and to be honest he’s old and needs to resign. the management is great kind of if that means you let the dj run your business personally if they want more people to come there SIGN #DJ SKELOSMILZ former dj of The Stag

This place is crazy! It was fun, but you have to pay! Pay to see straight men strip for gay guys. It seems funny! The place is always crowded and the drinks taste great!

The older gentlemen that was there during the day is really rude. Maybe its because I am a female? Anyways, you have to buy a soda to play on the poker machine. Yeah, its only $1.50 but still most places give you free drinks when you play. I just felt he was being over the top rude to me so I would just leave. Never once asked if I needed a refill and I sure in the hell was not going to ask. And yes, of course I didnt leave a single penny for a tip and will never ever be back here. Not like that grumpy old man would care anyways.

Great place to meet people...good drinks....hot dancers!!!

Best bar in town. Great drinks, great dancers, and friendly bartenders.

Hot guys, best bartenders. Highly recommend.

Holy mole! Imer, Adam, Stan, and the whole gang! What a trip! Love this place! Cheers!

If you like an atmosphere where old troll regulars that instigate issues with street hustlers while homeless people hang out in front then this is your bar. Your money is better spent elsewhere.

Great place to bring mom and the kids!

Slathered in layers of diva-music, this bar meets male strip joint is more stand and gawk than cruise in the club side. The lounge is more about the social old-school community than cruise either.However all these elements create the homey gay bar feel with big helping of dive + decadence on the side.. Still has the city only semblence t-dance on sunday and is a must-stop on a traditional gay bar run if you run with the scenes (drag, leather etc.).beware of bachelorette party runs (who actually does go out on Fridays?)Finally earliest opening gay bar so if you got sorrows you need to drink out at 7am on a weekday the lounge is your best bet

We were heckled by a couple ppl and the guards did nothing about it. Talk about discrimination. I am a bisexual female and two men thought we werent tipping enough- kept calling my gf pregnant. We didnt scream, we tipped and even took off our boa and tiaras. This place is a joke.

Ho-hum on a Friday night in December 2016 on a cold night. My husband and I visited from San Francisco. Not much going on, except for dancers (on the verge of) accosting us to do lap dances. Sort of sad, actually.

I like this place.ive been a patron for years but it never disappoints. AND theyve been in business for 34 years!!!i like that its a weird mix of bar and strip club. now lets all be honest, the old silverado was A-mazing! but this is its own thing. you are basically signing up to go to a bar that happens to have a few stripper up on a stage as well. the strippers are nice and varied in ability and looks. i support the furry and lumbery ones as the typical is the plastic pretty muscle men. but they will be sweet to you, hug and thank you for tips and any extra effort you make to show your appreciation for their presence on stage.drinks are stiff and affordable. no bachelorette parties allowed so its not crazy or screaming girls. its great.go support our only gay strip club and the boys that are brave enough to do it!

The dancers are nice but the scene there is kind of odd

Great atmosphere always have a great time when my friends and I come here from out of town, The drinks are good and prices!

Cheap drinks and naked guys how can you go wrong? Its always a fun time when I go here.

I had a great time last year (july). cheap beer, hot dancers (recognized two CF models) full stripping, and pretty friendly (read aggressive). One came to visit me after work. I havent seen a place like this since swinging richards in atlanta. is it a bit seedy, in a neighborhood with beggars (downtown portland near the river) and some local trolls (ie people over 40)?? - yes This is portland, liberal city with nice weather = homeless. most gay stripper bars are a bit seedy and older locals make for calm safe environments. anyone with fond memories of the old stripper bars in NYC or DC or Atlanta should check this out.

Cash only $5 ATM fee

Great fun for bachelorettes (or even bachelors now, if your from WA)! Apparently the thunder comes from other places than just down under & Silverados is living proof! If the male body isnt the scene for you, they have a seperate back bar w/ pool and table to sit and relax with friends or a good book... & by good book, I mean stiff drink! Hi ho Silverado... awaaaaaaaaay!

This place sucks. The manager is menacing and the dancers are all on drugs. Stag has bested this tired club

This bar had been around for 20+ years and the owners havent spent a single dollar on upkeep in the last 10. The bathrooms are offensive and they are the nastiest in the entire state. Ive been in truck stops that are cleaner.

I had the worst experience tonight! Michael was drunk tonight behind the bar wouldnt give me my exactly change back.

Bathroom is nasty.

Great time! Great Buttocks!

Hottest guys in town!

I like it

Woof

Sucked so bad

If youre White, youre right...Smdmfh

Last stop place. But a hole in one.

Great place 4 boys

Nice club c

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The bartenders are friendly and crowd is ok

Worse drinks ever taste like water.

The crowd that goes is usually a miss, but the drinks are cheap and its the only gay strip club in the city.