I stumbled upon this bar not knowing a difference between anything here or anything. People are nice, but especially nice here. When it finally (I'm the last one to know,!) downed on me where I was at and then I started to gay-math and I was oh my g-damn! I'm probably somewhere where I wouldn't normally choose. Now, such kind people and I was just this close to karaoke. Thats's how cools the gents are. I wouldn't ever give a a glance. Never. NEVER! But a friendlier, nicer set of men, you'd be hard pressed to find. And I was way out of my element, not at all knowing where I was or anything like that. Just really kind people would've kept me in the dark. Ah! And karaoke! I'm more afraid than ever, because them's out there: men who will make you die because you blush yourself blank. So much talent, I am humbled.

One of the most welcoming bars I've been in. The staff and guest are all wonderful and the backdoor patio is a great space for group gathering.

Such a great space. Was in from out of town and walked in not knowing anyone. Had a ton of folks making eye contact yet no one really said hi. Wasn't until I made the first move to say hi to a group and I made some friends that night. The drinks were strong yet some of the bartenders give a lot of issues when ordering for a group. (More then 2 drinks at a time) With that being the only negative I would very much go back. Also I thought it was very cool That they had one sight rapid HIV tests. Over all I would suggest checking this place out especially for the pool nights.

Met a friend for a beer. A specific vibe, but the bartenders were very friendly! Even though I'm not their exact demographic, I felt like I was welcome there by workers and patrons alike.

I'm a truck driver from Oakland and was stuck on an layover in Portland Dec 27-Jan 3. I'm a bit of an introvert, have never gone to a bar by myself, but was so bored and lonely that I decided to give the Eagle a shot. Went there three times and each time found the staff and fellow patrons to be friendly and welcoming. Went there on a Sunday afternoon and they were doing a bbq, giving away hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad etc for free. Yes there is such thing as a free lunch! The drinks were well made and fairly priced. It has a comfortable dive bar feel with a back patio and pool table. My only caution is to not go there if you're bothered by gay porn, because that's what's playing in the monitors. I'm looking forward to my next Portland layover so I can hang out at the Eagle.

2nd time in Portland and the bartenders are always so nice. One of my favorite places to go.

On the northern outskirts of Portland, Eagle reminds me of the Hole In the Wall Saloon in San Francisco...not so much for the bizarre, surrealistic, Churrigueresque alternate reality, but for the really laid back, laissez faire attitude permeating both. I remember seeing a gentleman totally bareass naked at the Hole, and that didn't surprise me since San Francisco hosts the Bay to Breakers Run where groups of people can run without a stitch of clothing. We went on a Wednesday afternoon, saw a sign at the front door stating, "Do not enter if you are offended by nudity. We are a proudly Gay Bar." Well, to me this felt like Oregon balls out where people feel they have the right to do whatever they want as long as they don't directly hurt anyone. Hear! Hear! And right on cue when we entered, there was a gentleman from San Diego who was walking around nekkid as a jaybird and appeared right happy strutting about the bar & small, pleasant back patio which sported a large mirror which, I assume, is used for "wardrobe adjustments". There are even cubby hole lockers provided for people to stow their clothes as long as they bring your own lock. Full bar, plus good local micro brewery craft beers on tap. Since we didn't go at peak night time, weekend hours, I can't vouch for the clientele, but our furry, Smokey the Bear type Beared Bartender was helpful & friendly. It's a dive, which to me makes it even more appealing. It's the only Bear-Leather-Levi-Fetish cruise bar in all of Portland since the Eagle PDX is long gone so it deserves a 4 Yelp rating. PS The cute puddy cat is a roamer so you won't see her all the time. Also, she apparently comes on really friendly, but pet her for a while, and she turns paranoid and bites hard as related by a local patron who had put his hand too long on that furry, wild pussy.