Unfortunately, I should have prepared for a much worse experience. So when some new friends invited my husband and I to join them at the Portland Eagle, I know it would be nothing like the Bars in SF or even Pittsburgh PA. On the rare occasion that I do venture out, I’ve tried to employee a «keep expectations low and possibly be pleasantly surprised» approach. No complaints or regrets on accepting the work assignment… especially with the favorable exchange rates here in pdx (I.e. Since moving to Portland (for work) from San Francisco several months ago I’ve become a bit of a homebody/nester. Mostly I have a good time here, after CC Slaughters was taken over by twinks and straight people, this was the only bar left where I can consistently find the type of guys I’m into. I mean, how dare one try to get drunk at a bar?! Also, I’m 386 lbs, so that’s just a nice way to start my evening adventures - I am quite bitter about the absence of such beverages. No longer is one allowed to purchase AMFs, Long Islands, or the like. At some time, some years ago, they quit serving good cocktails. There are themed and rotating events here nearly every day, and I have to say these are a stroke of genius that continuously attracts a varied crowd of fuzzy men for different reasons. It is positively packed with bears, cubs and their admirers on the weekends. Being the only real bear-bar in Portland, it’s a great place to go if you like fuzzy man creatures. I like the atmosphere (aside from being blasted with porn.) The lighting and the ambiance is comfortable and inviting, and usually not too loud to have a nice conversation. If you can manage to endure the aggressive groping, you still might find a meaningful date or 2 with a little time and effort, I know I have. Maybe not the best place to go if you are trying to find someone special, ’cause the vibe is hyper-sexual with porn grinding away on 10 different screens throughout the place. I seem to have good luck meeting new people here, and usually find someone attractive to cuddle with. It’s not like there are overwhelming options as far as bear-bars go.