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Bottoms Up Tavern

Portland, OR 16900 NW St Helens Rd 503-621-9844
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
43/100

Portland's biggest disappointment.

The Bottoms Up Tavern falls short on nearly every front, making it a forgettable experience. While some staff members are friendly, the lack of attention to cleanliness and slow service detracts from the overall experience. Unless you're desperate, it's best to look elsewhere.

How this is scored
34/100

A cramped, dingy space with terrible parking.

The property feels cramped and dingy, with terrible parking options. The luxurious amenities are nonexistent, and the capacity is far too small. Unless you're in the mood for a dive bar, it's best to avoid this space.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 34/100

The room

A cramped, dingy space with terrible parking.

The property feels cramped and dingy, with terrible parking options. The luxurious amenities are nonexistent, and the capacity is far too small. Unless you're in the mood for a dive bar, it's best to avoid this space.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 3.4
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 2.8
  • Capacity 2.6
42/100

Friendly staff, but slow service and cleanliness issues.

The staff at Bottoms Up are friendly and willing to help, but the service is slow and cleanliness issues are rampant. The value simply isn't there, making it hard to recommend. If you're looking for a quick drink, the bar service is decent, but don't expect much more.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 42/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but slow service and cleanliness issues.

The staff at Bottoms Up are friendly and willing to help, but the service is slow and cleanliness issues are rampant. The value simply isn't there, making it hard to recommend. If you're looking for a quick drink, the bar service is decent, but don't expect much more.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 3.5
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 4.9
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 3.5
  • Cleanliness 1.4
  • Value 5.1
59/100

Overpriced, mediocre food and weak drinks.

The food at Bottoms Up is overpriced and mediocre, with weak drinks to boot. The prices are steep, and the quality just doesn't measure up. If you're looking for a quick bite, the food quality is passable, but don't expect to be blown away.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 59/100

The kitchen

Overpriced, mediocre food and weak drinks.

The food at Bottoms Up is overpriced and mediocre, with weak drinks to boot. The prices are steep, and the quality just doesn't measure up. If you're looking for a quick bite, the food quality is passable, but don't expect to be blown away.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 6.0
  • Food prices 6.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
41/100

Some decent dancers, but professionalism is lacking.

Some of the dancers at Bottoms Up are decent, but professionalism is lacking. The appearance style is inconsistent, and the interaction with patrons can be hit or miss. If you're looking for a dance floor experience, the talent quality is average, but the professionalism is a major turnoff.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 41/100

The floor

Some decent dancers, but professionalism is lacking.

Some of the dancers at Bottoms Up are decent, but professionalism is lacking. The appearance style is inconsistent, and the interaction with patrons can be hit or miss. If you're looking for a dance floor experience, the talent quality is average, but the professionalism is a major turnoff.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 43/100

How scoring works

Portland's biggest disappointment.

The Bottoms Up Tavern falls short on nearly every front, making it a forgettable experience. While some staff members are friendly, the lack of attention to cleanliness and slow service detracts from the overall experience. Unless you're desperate, it's best to look elsewhere.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 34
  • Service 42
  • Food 59
  • Performers 41
  • Value 57
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24 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Blowout We rolled up to Bottoms Up Tavern in a limo, and the dancers didn't disappoint. Drinks were super affordable, and the laid-back atmosphere was perfect for a wild night. The only downside was parking on the shoulder, but it was worth it. 10/10 would recommend.
70/100 SW score
Middle-of-the-Road Experience I've been to Bottoms Up a few times, and it's always a mixed bag. The dancers are friendly, but the amenities are pretty limited. Prices are great, though - you can get a drink for under 5 bucks. I'd come back, but only if I'm in the area.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed I'm not sure what the hype is about Bottoms Up Tavern. The location is sketchy, and parking is a nightmare. The club itself is basically a dive bar - not exactly what I was expecting. Maybe I just caught them on a bad night? Won't be back.
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