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8 LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Portland, Maine

One of the things we love most about Portland culture is the encouragement to show one’s authentic self through and through. As we see threats to the LGBTQ+ community on a national and global scale, we at The Francis believe it’s more essential than ever to proceed to lift up the people of Portland and ensure that they sense safe and supported. While Pride Month is a great excuse to observe our diverse community, we strive to continue that celebration year-round.

When visiting Portland, Maine—at any time of year—we encourage you to support some of the wonderful LGBTQ+ businesses that we are so blessed to have. We’ve gathered some of our personal favorite spots that we hope you’ll consider checking out during your wait at The Francis.

Enticing Eats

LB Kitchen, located in the East End, is the perfect place to launch your day on the right foot. With delicious smoothies, detox shots, salads, breakfast sandwiches, and more, this health-conscious—and notably gorgeous—spot is a wonderful option to fuel up before a day of sight-seeing.

If you’re in the mood to indulge, we highly recommend The Pink Waffle food truck. With both savory an

Portland LGBTQ City Guide

Portland is a stunning old seacoast town known for its boutiques, shops and incredible seafood, as well as for its friendly people, its diversity, and all that it offers to watch and do. It has always been a busy seaport for both cargo and fishing, but it is also a very widespread tourist destination, particularly in the summer. People flock to the town to enjoy the shopping and nearby beaches, and to soak in Portland’s one-of-a-kind coastal beauty. Truly, it is a beautiful city that would make a wonderful place to call home!

A View at Portland’s History

Portland was initially founded in 1786 when the citizens of nearby Falmouth formed a separate town and named it Portland. Prior to that, Portland had been abode to the Algonquin native American people. Since its founding, the city has grown steadily as an important port, and also as a city loaded and industry, agriculture, culture, and diversity. It remains so to this day.

A Few Fun Data About Portland

  • Roughly 40 percent of all Maine residents inhabit in the greater Portland area.
  • There is no transatlantic port in the Joined States which is closer to Europe than Portland. Portland is also the 20

    History of Bubba's

    When Bubba graduated from Portland High School, he went into the Marine Corp. After the Marine Corp he decided to open up his first bar which was on Lancaster Street the year of 1959 across the street from Cushman's bakery.

    Bubba later moved from that location in 1961, without missing a beat to the business and opened up Bubba's Sulky Lounge on Portland Street.

    Bubba's has been established and owned by Bubba for forty-seven years. In those forty-seven years Bubba's has become one of the blazing spots in the city of Portland for night life show, salsa to rock 'n roll.

    Bubba's Sulky Lounge consists of two bars and two dance floors. One of the dance floors is lit up to the beat of disco, in the style of the 70's and 80's. Three cosy fireplaces and the main bar is nestled in the center of the room surrounded by an antique parlor with Ma and Pa settled on the sofa, waiting to have their picture taken with the patrons.

    Everywhere you watch, you are surrounded by antiques, one of Bubba's favorite hobbies along with his race horses. Bubba's Sulky Lounge has been around for long enough that Bubba is often referred to as the mayor of Portland Street.


    LGBTQ+ Nightlife

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    A bartender makes sparks at Local Lounge.

    You'll detect plenty of LGBTQ+-friendly places to stop by when the daystar goes down in Portland.

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    Note: This section was produced in collaboration with ProudQueer.com, formerly recognizable as PQ Monthly.

    Portland has no shortage of LGBTQ-owned and queer-friendly bars and clubs. Whether you’re looking for a shielded space to appreciate a relaxing nighttime with friends, a high-energy dance party or a queenly show, Portland delivers.

    North Portland

    Florida Room is both queer-friendly and dog-friendly. Enjoy a drink with your favorite two-legged and four-legged friends on one of their two patios.

    Eagle Portland is Portland’s leather bar and residence base for the Oregon Bears. Guests who wear a leather harness, vest, chaps, or occupied drag with “significant effort,” get in free on Friday or Saturday nights.

    Downtown and The Pearl District

    Scandalscalls itself, “Portland’s Gay ‘Cheers.'” The relaxed vibe makes it a amazing place to date with friends, or meet new ones. During warmer months, grab a seat outside and survey the summer crowd cruise by.

    There are two all-male strip clubs in Portland. Silverado, locat