"Queer Video bar, serving upscale cocktails and Colombian food in a cozy lounge type atmosphere. Friendly staff, outdoor seating area, long bar with a rotating cast of pop icons, scattered about. All are welcome in the LGTBQIA community, as well as friends and allies, our neighbors."
"A Portland queer bar that closed post-Halloween 2024 due to economic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic." - Rebecca Roland
"Sissy Bar, a beloved LGBTQ video bar in the Buckman neighborhood, closed on Saturday, October 26, after operating for just over two years since its opening in June 2022. It was known for its lively parties, inclusive community, and Colombian food prepared by owner-operator Derek Palmer. The closure was announced in an Instagram post, citing the economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic as the reason. Despite its closure, Sissy Bar was appreciated for its role in the community and its unique culinary offerings." - Rebecca Roland
"Self-styled “queer video bar” Sissy Bar will close for good on October 26 due to economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic." - Janey Wong
"This brightly-lit video bar neighbors Crush, helping to create Southeast Portland’s only queer block. Music blasts, drag queens dance, and photos of pop icons like Dolly Parton and Madonna look down on queer clientele as they enjoy cocktails like the She’s All That — with tequila, elderflower, and berry syrup. A food menu of Colombian cuisine includes flaky filled empanadas and griddled arepas." - Thom Hilton, Eater Staff
"Sissy Bar, operated by Derek Palmer, focuses on Colombian cuisine, attracting customers specifically for its fresh, scratch-made dishes. Palmer, guided by his husband’s Colombian family, ensures authenticity in dishes like smashed and fried plantains with guacamole and grilled shrimp. The bar is gaining a lunch crowd appreciative of Palmer’s dedication to traditional methods." - Thom Hilton
