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3532 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97202
(503) 232-9516
I've not been to a strip club for at least twenty years - that's what happens when life and work and parenthood keep you busy and otherwise occupied. So I rather surprised myself when, on a vacation in Portland, I decided to stop in to this rather nondescript place on Powell. When last I visited a strip club, they were either seedy and dank or glitzy and pricey, without much in between, and the management and dancers tended to do all they could to separate the customers from their cash. Imagine my surprise to come to Hawthorne Strip and find myself charged just $4.50 for a pint of microbrew from Hub Brewing, no pressure to buy a dance or a drink if I just wanted to sit and enjoy, and eventually the pleasure of spending over an hour conversing with a young woman who was not only adorable but also intelligent, thoughtful, and had plenty of interesting things to chat about. (Lovely to meet you, Cora - great smile and great mind you've got there!) Yes, I ultimately bought a dance or two (which was occupied mostly with laughter and sweet silliness), but I wouldn't have had to. Fact is, I could have sat ringside and enjoyed the view for a series of two buck tips and I sense that no one would have minded very much. Should you have an interest in enjoying the female form, a desire to view a virtual art gallery of unique tattoos, or just enjoy a beer in the company of interesting women, I suggest a visit to Hawthorn Strip. Be polite, be respectful, treat the people there as the intelligent human beings that they are, and I bet you'll leave with both the memory of beautiful bodies and the sweet reminder that true beauty very much comes from within.
Came here for a meeting. Super mistake. Ewww. What a dump. Gross girls, crap food, bummer all around.
Consider the three stars as the averaging out of 5 stars for the dancers and 1 star for the management and the tightwad customers. The few nights I've been there the women were barely making bus fare from the few guys at the rack. The guys watching from the rest of the room threw down zip. Pitiful. As is the guy cueing the music and mumbling into the mic. The management at HS should check out Devils Point for lessons in how to support their dancers. The bouncer at the door spells out the ground rules, including encouraging you to support the dancers by throwing down a minimum $1 per dance, whether you're at the rack or not and the dj does the same. Everyone has a great time and the dancers end up being well compensated for the hard work they do.
While the place, the vibe, and of course, the girls, are fresh in mind, let me start this review. Eden (I think), Emma and Fatima are the loveliest and friendliest dancers you could ask for! Fatima knew the man I was there with, so the conversation was super fun and flirty. I know Emma it turns out, she's a super cutie pie, but I would never have imagined how lovely she would be to watch dance.. I guess it's just not the first thing I think of... what would they look like on a pole? Not even the guys... Not even the acrobats.. ok maybe the acrobats. Red-headed Eden is also quite sweet and has an awesome vintage vibe going on. My first time here, apparently, it used to be somewhere else... On Hawthorne, I'm guessing. I had never been there either, sad to say. But this place was just fine. Comfortable. Decent drinks. Not too big or too small. Plenty of parking.Private rooms and stuff. So - all in all, this place is pretty cool and the girls are even cooler. I will return! PS - got my first lap dance... yup. Loved it. Check that one off the list. Thank you David and Fatima!
I was a fan of the old Hawthorne Strip when it was actually on Hawthorne. When I heard that it had moved, I had to check the new venue out. It's definitely a very different vibe. It has parking, for one thing, which wasn't necessary for the old place but is a pro for this one - not very walkable. Inside, it's much larger - it can even fit a pool table. There's a sizable bar and plenty of seating. The bartender was very friendly. There's a food menu now, but the food isn't worth it. The drinks are still solid. The dancer's stage is still tiny and tucked away in a corner, but now it seems almost like an afterthought, rather than the main draw. There were fewer patrons crowding the rack than I remembered at the old place - in fact, the whole place was almost empty (it was near 1 AM, but it was a Saturday). I hope that Hawthorne Strip grows into its new home and does well. I'll check in on it the next time I'm in Portland.
The girls were friendly but I wasn't into them . One of the girls dancing I gave her money because I felt sorry for her . Some of the girls were ok . This place seems to attract a older crowd. I didn't have any fun at this place and just wanted to leave. I might go back when I am in my 60s
A friendly barstaff and talented, attractive dancers who enjoy their work make for a great atmosphere. At times, it can be eerily quiet and slow-paced to the point that the dancers just sit on the stage hoping patrons will stop by..but even then it's a great place to escape on a weekday afternoon or evening. All in all, a great strip club.
This place IS small with a bar and a stage. The girls are accessible and easy going. The bar tender was occupied with talking to the girls that worked there but was friendly when she noticed that you needed a refill. The patrons were... okay. Not my favorite place to go for adult entertainment in PDX.
Was here on a Monday night to shoot some pool and drink some beers, you know, blue blooded American activities. Atmosphere was typical peeler-esque, girls were all nice and the bartender was a doll. Would recommend and go back.
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3532 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202 Creston-Kenilworth, Southeast Portland - Phone number (503) 232-9516
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- Discerning Z.
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I've not been to a strip club for at least twenty years - that's what happens when life and work and parenthood keep you busy and otherwise occupied. So I rather surprised myself when, on a vacation in Portland, I decided to stop in to this rather nondescript place on Powell. When last I visited a strip club, they were either seedy and dank or glitzy and pricey, without much in between, and the management and dancers tended to do all they could to separate the customers from their cash.
Imagine my surprise to come to Hawthorne Strip and find myself charged just $4.50 for a pint of microbrew from Hub Brewing, no pressure to buy a dance or a drink if I just wanted to sit and enjoy, and eventually the pleasure of spending over an hour conversing with a young woman who was not only adorable but also intelligent, thoughtful, and had plenty of interesting things to chat about. (Lovely to meet you, Cora - great smile and great mind you've got there!) Yes, I ultimately bought a dance or two (which was occupied mostly with laughter and sweet silliness), but I wouldn't have had to. Fact is, I could have sat ringside and enjoyed the view for a series of two buck tips and I sense that no one would have minded very much.
Should you have an interest in enjoying the female form, a desire to view a virtual art gallery of unique tattoos, or just enjoy a beer in the company of interesting women, I suggest a visit to Hawthorn Strip. Be polite, be respectful, treat the people there as the intelligent human beings that they are, and I bet you'll leave with both the memory of beautiful bodies and the sweet reminder that true beauty very much comes from within.2 people voted for this review
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Came here for a meeting. Super mistake. Ewww. What a dump. Gross girls, crap food, bummer all around.
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Consider the three stars as the averaging out of 5 stars for the dancers and 1 star for the management and the tightwad customers. The few nights I've been there the women were barely making bus fare from the few guys at the rack. The guys watching from the rest of the room threw down zip. Pitiful. As is the guy cueing the music and mumbling into the mic. The management at HS should check out Devils Point for lessons in how to support their dancers. The bouncer at the door spells out the ground rules, including encouraging you to support the dancers by throwing down a minimum $1 per dance, whether you're at the rack or not and the dj does the same. Everyone has a great time and the dancers end up being well compensated for the hard work they do.
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While the place, the vibe, and of course, the girls, are fresh in mind, let me start this review. Eden (I think), Emma and Fatima are the loveliest and friendliest dancers you could ask for! Fatima knew the man I was there with, so the conversation was super fun and flirty. I know Emma it turns out, she's a super cutie pie, but I would never have imagined how lovely she would be to watch dance.. I guess it's just not the first thing I think of... what would they look like on a pole? Not even the guys... Not even the acrobats.. ok maybe the acrobats. Red-headed Eden is also quite sweet and has an awesome vintage vibe going on.
My first time here, apparently, it used to be somewhere else... On Hawthorne, I'm guessing. I had never been there either, sad to say. But this place was just fine. Comfortable. Decent drinks. Not too big or too small. Plenty of parking.Private rooms and stuff.
So - all in all, this place is pretty cool and the girls are even cooler. I will return!
PS - got my first lap dance... yup. Loved it. Check that one off the list. Thank you David and Fatima!Ken W. and 4 others voted for this review
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I was a fan of the old Hawthorne Strip when it was actually on Hawthorne. When I heard that it had moved, I had to check the new venue out. It's definitely a very different vibe. It has parking, for one thing, which wasn't necessary for the old place but is a pro for this one - not very walkable. Inside, it's much larger - it can even fit a pool table. There's a sizable bar and plenty of seating. The bartender was very friendly. There's a food menu now, but the food isn't worth it. The drinks are still solid.
The dancer's stage is still tiny and tucked away in a corner, but now it seems almost like an afterthought, rather than the main draw. There were fewer patrons crowding the rack than I remembered at the old place - in fact, the whole place was almost empty (it was near 1 AM, but it was a Saturday). I hope that Hawthorne Strip grows into its new home and does well. I'll check in on it the next time I'm in Portland.4 people voted for this review
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- Tim S.
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The girls were friendly but I wasn't into them . One of the girls dancing I gave her money because I felt sorry for her . Some of the girls were ok . This place seems to attract a older crowd. I didn't have any fun at this place and just wanted to leave. I might go back when I am in my 60s
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- Devin E.
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A friendly barstaff and talented, attractive dancers who enjoy their work make for a great atmosphere. At times, it can be eerily quiet and slow-paced to the point that the dancers just sit on the stage hoping patrons will stop by..but even then it's a great place to escape on a weekday afternoon or evening. All in all, a great strip club.
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This place IS small with a bar and a stage. The girls are accessible and easy going. The bar tender was occupied with talking to the girls that worked there but was friendly when she noticed that you needed a refill. The patrons were... okay. Not my favorite place to go for adult entertainment in PDX.
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Was here on a Monday night to shoot some pool and drink some beers, you know, blue blooded American activities. Atmosphere was typical peeler-esque, girls were all nice and the bartender was a doll. Would recommend and go back.
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