Crush gay bar

Portland Monthly has requested more information regarding the closure, and this story will be updated when and if it becomes available. Crush joined now-closed lesbian bar the Egyptian Club, one of the only other queer bars east of the Willamette. It avoided the more nightclub-oriented vibes of many other gay bars open at the time, instead offering a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere, a robust food menu filled with pub staples and vegan options, and cocktails that kept up with drink trends without ever getting too faddish.

Portland’s Oldest East-Side LGBTQ+ Bar Will Close

Portland Police broke up the protest, but eventually Clarke capitulated on some of the demands, settling with employees on PTO payout. When the bar almost closed inClarke stepped down from operations, though the exact details remain ambiguous. Since then, the bar has remained popular, especially in the warmer months, and largely unchanged, continuing to host drag shows and dance parties.

Crush Bar will remain open through December with a number of scheduled events, including an arm-wrestling competition. Its last day will be December 31, closing just after New Year's at 1am. Image: Michael Novak. Filed under. Related Content.