Devils Point (bar)
| Devils Point | |
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The bar's exterior, 2013 | |
Interactive map of Devils Point | |
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| Location | 5305 Southeast Foster Road, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97206, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°29′43″N 122°36′29″W / 45.4954°N 122.6080°W |
| Website | devilspointbar |
Devils Point (also known as Devil's Point Strip Club)[1] is a bar and strip club in Portland, Oregon.[2][3]
Description
Devils Point is a bar and strip club located at 5305 SE Foster Road in Portland, Oregon, in the Foster-Powell (FoPo) neighborhood. Opened in 2001 in a small, early 20th-century building, the venue sits on a historic bar site that has operated in some form since the end of Prohibition in 1933.
Known for its distinct rock-and-roll identity, Devils Point differs from traditional strip clubs by blending elements of a dive bar, live music venue, and performance space. Its aesthetic leans heavily into punk, metal, and alternative culture, with a soundtrack that ranges from heavy rock to eclectic throwbacks and an interior often described as dark, gritty, and Halloween-like year-round.
The club is especially notable for originating “Stripparaoke”, a hybrid of karaoke and strip performance introduced in 2005 and trademarked that same year. The event, where customers sing on stage alongside dancers, became the venue’s signature attraction and helped popularize the concept nationally.
Despite its small size and dive-bar atmosphere, Devils Point has developed a reputation as one of Portland’s most iconic and unconventional strip clubs. It is frequently described as having a strong sense of community, where staff and patrons interact in a more relaxed and collaborative environment than typical adult venues.
In addition to its adult entertainment programming, Devils Point has hosted live performances and appearances by a range of notable musicians, further cementing its connection to the rock and alternative music scene. Artists associated with the venue include Eddie Spaghetti, Eagles of Death Metal, a Queens of the Stone Age DJ set, Timbuk 3, and Eric McFadden. The venue has also been rumored to attract visits from A-list comedians, with names such as Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, and Dave Chappelle occasionally cited in connection with the club.
Devils Point has received both local and national recognition within the adult entertainment industry and Portland nightlife scene. The club and its performers have been honored at the Exotic Dancer Expo (ED Expo) awards. Locally, Devils Point was named Best Strip Club in Willamette Week’s “Best of Portland” readers’ poll for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025), reinforcing its reputation as one of the city’s most influential and beloved nightlife destinations.
Operations and culture
Devils Point operates as a full-nude strip club that serves alcohol, a combination made possible by Oregon’s regulatory environment. Ownership emphasizes maintaining a safe, enjoyable, and profitable space for staff, performers, and patrons. The club’s culture is shaped by a team of experienced performers and staff, supported by clearly defined guidelines and operational policies designed to promote professionalism while preserving the venue’s distinctive, community-driven atmosphere.
History
Shon Boulden is a co-owner.[1] Eagles of Death Metal performed at the venue in 2017.[4]
Reception
Thrillist included Devils Point in a 2015 "definitive guide" to the city's seventeen best strip venues.[5] Alexander Frane of Condé Nast Traveler said, "This tiny bar, known for its rock 'n' roll and fun party vibe, is one of Portland's best strip clubs."[6] He included Devils Point in the magazine's 2018 list of Portland's thirteen best bars.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Baird, Sarah (2016-01-19). "Stripparaoke: the new nightlife trend that combines – yes – stripping and karaoke". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Devils Point Might Be Portland's Most Rock-'N'-Roll Strip Club". Willamette Week. 2018-06-09. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "At Devils Point, the Art Show is On Every Dancer's Body—and on the Stripperaoke Stage". Willamette Week. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Watch Eagles of Death Metal Play a Secret Show at a Southeast Portland Strip Club Last Night". Willamette Week. 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Thrillist (2015-01-21). "A Definitive Guide to Portland's 17 Best Strip Clubs". Thrillist. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Devils Point, Foster-Powell, Portland, Oregon, United States - Bar Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Frane, Alexander (2018-12-20). "13 Best Bars in Portland, OR". Condé Nast Traveler. Archived from the original on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2024-07-07.