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.

Tight parking lot behind fast-food row; small, cozy room with pool tables and fireplace.

The purple brick building sits on busy Powell Boulevard with parking accessed via a side lot behind a nearby fast-food drive-thru; the lot is small and can feel cramped, but street parking is reliably available. Inside, the layout is straightforward: pool tables and video machines up front, bar on the right, two stages (one main, one smaller) with good sightlines from most seats. The space seats about 30 comfortably and has a cozy, lived-in dive-bar atmosphere—dim lighting, red and chrome accents, and a fireplace that reviewers find quirky but charming. Restrooms are functional and reasonably clean.

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.

Bouncers stay friendly, bartenders attentive; restrooms middle-of-the-road, no ID checks afternoons.

Door staff are laid-back; ID checks happen inconsistently, and there's no cover charge during the day or on slower nights (occasional weekend cover reported but not standard). Bartenders are attentive and walk the room to check on patrons; no pressure to tip unless you're at the stage. Security is friendly and respectful, with no pat-downs or aggressive door tactics. One reviewer noted that dancers themselves are welcoming—greeting patrons outside before shifts and chatting at the bar. Cleanliness is average; the floor and furniture show wear, but bathrooms and bar areas are kept decent.

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.

Drinks ~$7 cocktails, ~$5–6 beers as of 2024 reviews; strong bartenders, no food kitchen.

No food kitchen; drinks are the focus. Beer runs $5–$6, cocktails $7–$10 as of 2024 reviews—fair for Portland. Water and soda are cheap (~$4). Reviewers consistently praise the strength of the cocktails and the bartender's skill. No bottle service, cigars, or hookah mentioned. The vibe is beer-and-cocktails casual, not a full-service dining destination.

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.

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Tattooed Portland roster, 6–12 dancers per shift; friendly floor, ~$40 dances (2024–2025).

The roster is diverse in body type, age, and look—from petite and athletic to curvy, with a Portland-typical mix of tattoos and dyed hair. Most are white, with a steady presence of Black, Asian, and Latina dancers. Reviewers note that many are in their 30s and 40s rather than 20s, and that the 'look' skews natural and approachable rather than polished. Interaction is consistently praised: dancers are friendly, easy to chat with, and willing to do floor work for tippers. Two-song stage sets are standard; lap/private dances run ~$40 per song (2024–2025 reviews). Talent varies shift to shift, but there's rarely a dead bench, and regulars report that the floor is treated well with minimal drama.

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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Purple Powell dive with no cover, strong daytime bench, and two-stage layout.

DV8 lands solidly in the middle of Portland's strip-club landscape: no cover charge, genuinely friendly dancers and staff, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe that keeps regulars coming back. The two-stage setup means consistent action, and reviewers praise the range of body types and the lack of aggressive hustling. Weekday afternoons draw 6–8 dancers and a quieter crowd; weekends and late shifts (10 PM–2:30 AM) bring 10–12 performers and more energy. Parking is tight but manageable, and the dive-bar atmosphere—fireplace, pool tables, video poker—appeals to folks who want a hangout feel, not a Vegas fantasy.

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.