Doc Marie’s

When you think Portland Queer lesbian bar. This is what you should be invisioning. I came here on a Wednesday and there was an open Salsa Bingers class just happening at 7! I had the Purple haze shot and my goodness it was strong! I tried also my GF's Lavendar Lemon drop (alcoholic) and my god this was great! The bar tender explained it was like a Frabries drink but I say it's more of a Lavender plant you get to eat With a tinge of alcohol. I go to CCs for the club vibe I'll be coming here for the gentle cottage core vibe. Definitely come here and don't miss out being here, drinks are over 13 dollars so keep that in mind if you're a cocktail person like me :) (Ask for Sadie she's amazing)

A great experience! There aren't many safe spaces for lesbians and queer folk. Gotta keep more lesbian/queer centered businesses alive. It was my first lesbian bar and the bartenders were really sweet. It's nice to feel so welcomed even in a city we are just tourists in.

It was our first time here and we had a blast. Lots of non alcoholic options as well. I think I heard them saying one of the owners doesn’t drink so its important to them to have NA options. The staff and the patrons are friendly, we will be returning for sure. Also the fries were so good

My partner and I had a wonderful night cap here. We just had cocktails so I can't speak too much about anything else, it was a slow Sunday night but even then there were a few parties at each table. The decor was wonderful, the seats were plush and the tables were wobbly. We met some wonderful people and an adorable little dog.

Without asking anyone, I’m pretty sure it’s a lesbian bar. Perhaps that is why I felt so welcomed. All the staff here are very nice, even when you’re asking the bartender questions about the beers on tap. She answered all my silly questions about brewery, beer name, etc. The decor is kind of low-key library/coffeehouse (very nice).

Can't miss karaoke (queeraoke) on Thursdays!! Bartenders are super nice and the atmosphere is very friendly and accepting. Plus cute queer people all over the place 🖤

To start, been here a few times, but tonight drew the line. We only ever get served by Dom and she makes it worth the trip down. However, Olga seems to be a disappointment and makes the trip not worth coming out. Her vibe was unwelcoming, disrespectful towards us and coworkers, especially after we mentioned the bathroom was out of TP. Before her it was a fellow bartender that completely ignored us after seeing us, so customer service isn’t cared for, but Dom saw we were thirsty and that’s how she got a Benjamin for a tip. Plus, the place stinks, like sewer water and wet mops. Overall, stay away. It’s gross and the OLGA has a fake smile.

Came here for karaoke night and the vibes were fantastic! Drinks were well made and the host of the karaoke knew how to get the party going. Fun space with a basement bar and booths/tables for hanging out around. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun space to spend their evening

Really fun place with a great menu. First time to this little gem, and the service couldn't be better, super friendly and each menu item is something special. We got a couple drinks, a veggie burger, deviled eggs, shrimp tacos and the beet salad. Veggie burger is flavorful and the bun was great. Eggs were perfectly cooked (not rubbery) and a bit sweet with the relish. Salad was all beet and had some mint on top, and the tacos (didn't try), but my buddy said they were on point. Would come again, and the basement is awesome!

I came here hoping to meet some new friends since I'm moving to the area. The atmosphere and layout was a lot more like a chill drink focused restaurant than a bar. The service was ok, but nothing to write home about. The drinks were about as overpriced as you'd expect, and the quality was middling. I did have a really good beet salad, and a 'meh' lychee martini. There was a DJ who was pretty good, but there was really only one person dancing. Maybe it gets better later in the evening. It was pretty tame/stale in my opinion. My recommendation is don't go here expecting for a lot of interaction/dancing.

The food and drinks were good! I ended up ordering 3 of the specialty cocktails and a few baskets of fries. The fries were delicious and always hot so you could tell they were freshly made each time. Bartenders were nice, too. The only thing that put me off a bit is that we were charged for each condiment that came with the fries (except ketchup I think). I feel like that might be due to the fact that the other sauces are homemade and maybe I missed the part of the menu where it said that sauces were 50 cents each but I was shocked to see that. Other than that, the place was clean and had cool decorations (especially the cat painting on the top floor).

Great place to met people! Karaoke crowd super fun! Dance nights are popping! I love the grilled cheese! Staff is very welcoming! Only Lesbian bar in Portland and I have met many friends from here. I enjoy it :)

Olga the owner is amazing! Drea is a phenomenal cook! Food was spectacular. Service was superb. Can't say enough good things about this place! Can't wait to come back.

I wanted to love this place truly. I had been once before my fiance and I went twice. The first time I got food which was alright but overpriced but drinks were good. It was a Friday night so the place was crowded but overall ok. The last two times we went the bartender down stairs was not friendly. The place was empty even though they had a theme or something going both nights. The atmosphere is inclusive so not just a lesbian bar but I just seemed dinge, dull and stiff in there. We sadly wouldn't be back to this bar.

Stopped in while traveling to Portland for work; in the evenings, it's much more fun to people watch at a bar than sit in my hotel ordering takeout. I came here tonight and was immediately comfortable with the friendly, informative barista and the delicious beverage! I really appreciated that they had plenty of non-alcoholic options since I only drink once or twice a week. There was a free salsa class going on downstairs which made it pretty busy, but it wasn't overwhelming at all. The bar area was cozy and well lit, and felt very safe. I thoroughly enjoyed coming here and I'll be back for sure!

Doc Marie's was on my radar due to the controversy with it's opening. It's a lesbian bar. Now that it has reopened I decided to stop by and check it out. Space is welcoming to lesbians and non-lesbians. The space is divided into 2 sections. Upstairs is a more lit, downstairs is much more dark and intimate. Decor is great. Things I liked: It is not loud, at 10pm the music was at a perfect level to have a conversation without having to lose your voice. Drinks are reasonable priced. Things that need improvement: The food menu is limited to sandwiches and fries. They are supposedly expanding it soon. Overall, pretty decent bar.

Three and a half stars. I went with a few friends on a Friday evening. We were hungry and got some fried pickles and tacos. Both were yummy! Staff were all super friendly. Patrons were mostly loud AF (drunken bday party) but generally fine. Though, there was a drunk woman creeping around tables for quite some time; she kept approaching me when I expressed I was not interested. When I went to pay at the bar, she asked where I was going -- I avoided her query and slipped away with my friends, but definitely looked behind me to make sure she wasn't still following. Creepy. I should have told the bouncer in retrospect. All in all, the visit was ok. I will see what other nights are like. Fridays was not my vibe.

Just popped in for a quick drink before dinner and was impressed with how friendly the owner/bartender was, as well as the food and drinks. Super affordable, we came during happy hour, and the food was delicious. We both got well happy hour drinks/specials and they felt like they were $15 cocktails for a fraction of the price. Don't believe the controversy. This is a very safe space welcoming of everyone. We were greeted when we walked in and the crowd itself was very diverse. You can be who you want here and that's so important. Can't wait to come back.

Happen to come in on a karaoke night & it was so much fun! Staff is great, drinks are strong & the place has such good vibes. Definitely would go back!

I went here with a group of friends on a saturday night and the atmosphere and energy was amazing. The bartenders are super cute and friendly. I'm grateful to have a place that we can go to to relax, dance, talk, play games and feel safe doing so. Some people here in Portland for some reason constantly want their butts to be kissed so I'm taking the negative reviews with a grain of salt. Our time there was fantastic and we had zero complaints. The lighting in the place was sexy and cozy, and there were beautiful women kissing and just loving eachother's energy and company. What more could we ask for! Also I'm looking forward to trying the food since the other reviews about it seems to be good! Can't wait to go back

Doc Marie's has quickly became my new safe place. I love it here. The bartenders are amazing and kind and the owner (the one I have met) is lovely! Highly recommend getting the all aboard drink if you like something spicy and refreshing. All of their activities are so fun! From line dancing, to queeraoke, to salsa, to the djs it's so fun!

What a fabulous bar! Very friendly bartender, Aundrenee, good drinks, and they have board games! We came during a quiet hour with straight cis white boys and queer girls and all were welcome. Idk what the previous comments are about regarding inclusiveness. We bought beanies and keychains. We will be back again,

A lot of pretty cute girls, the service is great! The place is amazing too !! I haven't tried their food, in sure is good too :)

Came on the "grand opening day" after it was shut down for a couple months, but there was no "grand opening" to see. As a non-resident in Portland (just visiting from the east coast), I wasn't sure what the story behind the shutdown was, but after having gone to this place, I can see why this place might be shady, for real. I got locked out in the hallway when looking for the bathroom in the basement, and I had to go up in an elevator, push against a door (which had an armchair in front of it, hindering my exit), and come out onto the 1st floor. My exit looked like magic, as I came literally out of a wall, and a couple was sitting right next to my "exit" door and looked at me with surprise. What kind of bathroom (and exit) is that? I want to give owners some credit for establishing this place, but I can see why this place might be a safety hazard to workers and why workers forced this place to shut down. Disappointing experience at this city's only lesbian bar. Hope this place improves and redeems itself sooner than later.

I went to Doc Marie's last weekend and LOVED it. Olga was welcoming and engaging. She made us delicious cocktails. We ordered tacos and fries and enjoyed consuming the fare amongst the thoughtful decor. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in Portland. Lesbian bars are so rare and this place is an absolute gem.

a great gay bar! lesbian owned and newly opened 4th of July weekend! absolutely loved opening night, was so stunned and happy to see such a long line to get in for most of the night they were open! great atmosphere and music, such a fun night cant wait to go again:) buUTTT found it's shady and the workers are trying to force out owners and take over. for good reason thou. wish there wasn't so much drama with the only lesbian bar here ;( hope i can go back soon

this may in fact be the straightest bar in Portland. do we not have higher standards than this?

Went this weekend for pride and the bartender was so rude to everyone there is was insane. Queer women have no safe spaces as it is so to go here and be treated so terribly by the staff was really shocking. The bartender was short with short brown curly hair and working the upstairs bar Friday night. My friend said that she has worked there for awhile and she is always rude. Why hire someone who treats queer patrons like garbage. Do better!!!

Fun visit. The bartenders were cute and friendly and the drinks we had (espresso martini, the sneaky link, and sex on the beach) were well made. We had the caprese grilled cheese and a basket of fries, both delicious. I would say while the ambiance was charming, it felt 90% done. Came as a couple, this place definitely has a more singles/cruising vibe. Bathroom was extremely clean for a bar. Overall had a great time. It was magical to be around so many lesbians and other queer people. When the bartender saw I was disappointed the shot glasses were sold out, she gave me a keychain on the house :)) will be visiting again next time we're in Portland.

I haven't been to this space since Elvis room and boy was I disappointed. Elvis room was so beautiful. This is a queer space it's so suppose to be fun and vibey and this looks like a bunch of drop out college dudes opened a bar for fun with no knowledge of esthetic or cleanliness. To top that the upstairs bartender was incredibly rude. This is the only lesbian bar in Portland. We have to do better. This place needs a face lift. Calling in all gay men to help with interior design.

Went in and the place was nicely decorated. Went downstairs to order a drink and immediately one of the bartenders was drunk off her ass(which is illegal btw!)...the other bartender was just as uncomfortable as we were and I had to wait until her back was turned to scurry my friend and I the hell away Also they treat their workers like shit so i don't fully blame that bartender for drinking on the job

Excellent happy hour cocktail and food options. Cocktail bar more than anything, can't wait to come back!

I am so happy to be getting more gay owned bars and restaurants in Portland.. butttt .. When you are older and gay and do not feel welcome in a community bar that's sad.. my experience yesterday was a show of young grade school service. I came in early and was going to have 3 girlfriends meet me at doc Marie's to support them.. I showed up got my $7 plain vodka and soda.. ok I get the price. I was trying to chat up bartender as no one was there. She was nice but it was short lived. Another bartender was coloring a sign for the bar. No hello when I walked in from either of them. I said hello.. and got my drink and sat down. I tried to conversation as I gave bartender my card to hold my tab and I told her I would pay with cash. Next thing I know I am getting my card back with a receipt to sign.. so after that I felt like an outcast.. I tried to conversation but next thing I know they are both outside.. So I sat and waited.. for my friends.. some young women came in.. shortly after and the bartenders light up and was laughing talking to them. I moved to another table while I watched 2 more young women came in.. which the bartenders did the same.. laughed and talked them up.. I don't know why I did not get treated that way.. I am older and size wise big.. my girl friends showed up. So we had 2 drinks and no good service.. for a bar. No happy hour and they charged $8 for a paps beer a tall boy.. more expensive than my drink.. not to confirm them but everyone should not get attitude for the age or size.. I am gay and not rude and still tipped well. But not going back.. I know they are new but the cliche of they service was noticeable.. snd when we left no good bye or thank you. Mind you only 2 other people in bar

Was in Portland for the weekend with a few friends and wanted to go to a lesbian/queer friendly bar and we ended up at Doc Marie's. I am obsessed with how they designed the bar, especially downstairs...which the staircase is such a nice touch btw. The booths, the Tiffany like lighting around the bar and the bar itself are so cool. Great vibes and the staff was super friendly. It was so refreshing to be in that space and felt like we all got to celebrate our sweet sweet gay love for woman loving women. Doc Marie's is cool and that's that.

Bartender didn't know how to make a martini, horrible music and straight people making out in the corner...sadly not the lesbian bar of my dreams

Loved the bartender. She was super friendly and helpful from the moment we walked til we paid our bill and left. Four of us had drinks and three of us had sandwiches. Two BLTs and one tuna melt. The BLTs were delicious with tasty crispy bacon and fresh tomato. The tuna melt got a thumbs down. I didn't taste it. The recipient said it was too dry and took it home to "doctor" it up. Hoping for more variety on the menu soon. We enjoyed our time there and the all the other folks there at the same time were nice and friendly, too.

Food, service, drinks are great! They have events every day with no cover, card games. I like their jello shots, the best in the city

Waste of gas to get here. Their hours said they're open til midnight tonight and they're completely closed by 10pm. No one in sight. If your hours are random just say that...

I'll never go here again. Very odd vibe. Unfriendly. Bad drinks. The set up of the space is super unwelcoming and like.. cavernous? Which is sometimes cool but not for the first lesbian bar in many years in PDX. The owner was sitting near us and trying hard to hit on a girl and it was just... Uncomfortable. Everything about the place was uncomfortable, it was a trip. Skeezy AF unfortunately.

this place was awesome. super busy but the bartenders were really great and attentive. definitely go to their events, it was a lot of fun to watch a live performer in such a safe space.

I am so disappointed. Owner was rude from the start. Gave us glaring looks and premixed drinks because "it was more efficient." Tasted old. Her attitude was very off putting for an "owner." We did notice she was friendly with other patrons. Switched to wine thinking it would be. better. She poured me 1/4 glass of at least 3 day old wine. Another employee (male) came Up and rolled his eyes at her and they gossiped for bit. Maybe we weren't the right type of women for her bar. The worst part- the bottom level, (basement) hallway and bathrooms smelled like dead bodies. Huge bags of trash in the corners. I was really excited for this bar and very let down. Owner from New York made it clear we bugging her. She was was very focused on her soup she ordered from an takeout. I guess we will stick to Sports Bra. Two lesbians looking for a safe place just felt out of place at a "lesbian bar." Ki

Super nice bartender! Decor is dark and cozy downstairs. Bright and inviting upstairs.