The Port Bar
Gay bar · Downtown
2023 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Highlights
Potent cocktails, drag shows, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere
Potent cocktails, drag shows, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere
"Despite the news that Oakland queer space Port Bar is set to close, the partners behind the bar are teaming up with Parche for a bi-monthly drag brunch. The afterparty will move to Port Bar’s sister venue, Fluid510 after Port Bar’s closure on February 25." - Dianne de Guzman
"Port Bar is facing an eviction due to alleged safety hazards and overcrowding. The landlord, Phil Leong, claims the bar packs too many people into its space, creating a safety hazard, while the owners, Sean Sullivan and Richard Fuentes, deny this and want to stick around through 2027. The conflict also involves the type of events held at the bar, such as karaoke nights, trivia, and DJ parties." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Located in the heart of Oakland, the Port holds outdoor drag brunches every Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. The inviting bar features a permanent art collection of six LGBTQ+ social justice leaders, created by six Bay Area artists of color. Brunch items can be purchased from food truck vendors including Shiloh Cuisine, Rancho Nuevo, and more. Prepaid reservations need to be made online for parties of 2-6. There’s a $30 fee for one table reservation with a $30 bar tab credit." - Linda Childers
"This smallish bar on Broadway in Oakland’s downtown is one of just two full-time LGBT bars in the East Bay, along with the White Horse. After opening a few years back, it’s become a well loved watering hole for Oakland’s diverse gay community, as well as the official after-party spot for Oakland Pride. The crowd is very mixed (men and women) but weekend nights tend to cater to gay dudes. They do a “big gay trivia” game here on Tuesdays, and Friday and Saturday nights feature go-go boys, occasional underwear parties, and a rotating cast of local drag queens and DJs, some from across the pond in San Francisco." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Sean Sullivan and Richard Fuentes have signed a lease for their new club and events space, Fluid510. They aim to create a space for queer people and offer a venue for a gender-fluid Gen Z crowd." - Paolo Bicchieri
