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Magic Tavern

Portland, OR 2460 NW 24th Ave (503) 894-8436
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
51/100

Underwhelming experience, with some bright spots.

The Magic Tavern has some redeeming qualities, like its clean and welcoming atmosphere, but it falls short in other areas, such as luxury and overall value. The inconsistent experience makes it a tough sell, even for fans of the performers. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the dancers, it's probably not worth the price.

How this is scored
48/100

Atmosphere and cleanliness shine, but luxury falls flat.

The property has some nice touches, like the clean facilities and decent amenities, but the luxury vibe is severely lacking. The location is also a bit of a letdown, with limited parking and a less-than-desirable spot. If you're looking for a high-end experience, this isn't the place.

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 · 48/100

The room

Atmosphere and cleanliness shine, but luxury falls flat.

The property has some nice touches, like the clean facilities and decent amenities, but the luxury vibe is severely lacking. The location is also a bit of a letdown, with limited parking and a less-than-desirable spot. If you're looking for a high-end experience, this isn't the place.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 3.5
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 4.3
52/100

Friendly door staff and good bar service, but speed is slow.

The service at the Magic Tavern is a mixed bag. The door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the bar service can be slow. The staff seem to be trying their best, but it's clear they're understaffed. If you're looking for a hassle-free experience, you might want to avoid the Magic Tavern.

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 · 52/100

The hospitality

Friendly door staff and good bar service, but speed is slow.

The service at the Magic Tavern is a mixed bag. The door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the bar service can be slow. The staff seem to be trying their best, but it's clear they're understaffed. If you're looking for a hassle-free experience, you might want to avoid the Magic Tavern.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 4.2
  • Bar service 6.0
  • Speed 4.2
  • Respect 4.9
  • Safety 4.9
  • Cleanliness 6.8
  • Value 5.1
47/100

Bottles are overpriced, food quality is just okay.

The food and drink options at the Magic Tavern are uninspired and overpriced. The bottles are particularly egregious, with prices that are simply too high. If you're looking for a good meal or a cheap drink, you're better off looking elsewhere. The food quality is just okay, but it's not worth the cost.

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 · 47/100

The kitchen

Bottles are overpriced, food quality is just okay.

The food and drink options at the Magic Tavern are uninspired and overpriced. The bottles are particularly egregious, with prices that are simply too high. If you're looking for a good meal or a cheap drink, you're better off looking elsewhere. The food quality is just okay, but it's not worth the cost.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 4.2
  • Food prices 4.2
  • Drink prices 6.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
57/100

Talented dancers, but interaction and professionalism are lacking.

The performers at the Magic Tavern are talented, but the experience is marred by lackluster interaction and professionalism. The dancers are good, but they seem disconnected from the audience. If you're a fan of the performers, you might enjoy the show, but be prepared for a lackluster experience overall.

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 · 57/100

The floor

Talented dancers, but interaction and professionalism are lacking.

The performers at the Magic Tavern are talented, but the experience is marred by lackluster interaction and professionalism. The dancers are good, but they seem disconnected from the audience. If you're a fan of the performers, you might enjoy the show, but be prepared for a lackluster experience overall.

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

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 51/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience, with some bright spots.

The Magic Tavern has some redeeming qualities, like its clean and welcoming atmosphere, but it falls short in other areas, such as luxury and overall value. The inconsistent experience makes it a tough sell, even for fans of the performers. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the dancers, it's probably not worth the price.

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 48
  • Service 52
  • Food 47
  • Performers 57
  • Value 54
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7 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelors' Bash We booked a VIP room at the Magic Tavern for my buddy's 30th birthday and it was a blast. The dancers were friendly and the drinks were flowing. The only downside was the industrial area location - it took some convincing to get our group of friends to head out there, but it was worth it. 4.5/5
70/100 SW score
A Decent Night Out I've been to the Magic Tavern a few times and it's always a mixed bag. The cleanliness is top-notch, but the atmosphere is pretty basic and could use some updating. The performers are generally decent, but nothing to write home about. 3.5/5
50/100 SW score
Underwhelming Experience I'm not really sure what all the fuss is about at the Magic Tavern. The location is in an industrial area and it feels pretty seedy. The drinks were overpriced and the performers seemed disinterested. Maybe it's just not my scene? 2.5/5
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