[dkealoha]

I have a few favorite bars in town. Doug Fir being a long time favorite for its mix of hipsters, old, young, grungy, dressed up, casual, rocker types of people. Of course, Skylab's awesome work on the interior is a big reason of why I like it too.

One of the newer watering holes I like is District on 12th between Vault Martini and Everett Street Bistro. On Friday nights there is loud DJ music and a mix of 20 - 30 somethings. No dancing, just lots of drinking. It can get really crowded though but I've had the luck of finding a place to sit every time I've been there. The brick back lit walls and faux chandelier lights give it a sort of glam/rock kind of atmosphere. Drinks are good, and average priced for a Pearl District bar.

I think we are lacking on nice good quality dance clubs in Portland. All of the clubs, straight or gay, are pretty trashy. Even when they try to make it look nice, the people are still trashy. Again... suburban trash coming into the city to go to SoLo, Aura, Betty Ford, Dixie Tavern, or McFaddens. :-) No offense.