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Portland, Oregon
Queer dive bar in a converted Belmont house, with drag and a jukebox.
The Nest Lounge is a queer dive bar built inside a multi-level converted house on SE Belmont Street. The interior layout features several distinct rooms with a living-room feel, housing a pool table, ping pong, pinball, and a jukebox featuring local Portland artists. The drink menu anchors on house-made infusions, specifically their signature lavender gin cocktail. Programming includes free drag shows twice a week and an 'originals only' open mic every Tuesday starting at 8:00 PM. The venue also hosts the recurring TRANStastic Fantastic event and community trivia nights. An outdoor patio provides additional seating, while the indoor levels offer board games and a conversational atmosphere separate from the city's dance clubs.
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