Hawthorne Strip
1008 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
503/ 232.9516
Located in: Southeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Hawthorne Strip
(formerly Dino's) It's close quarters at this lowbrow joint, but that's all the better for getting up close and personal with some of the best dancers in town, who refreshingly trend more towards the burlesque, than the gynecological, in their approach to the pole. Four words: Miss Mona works here.
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First trip
Like so many others I'd heard some hair-raising tales about Dino's (pregnant strippers, microwave pizza main foodstuff etc) and I'd have to say that even my low bar tastes were not sold.
Hawthorne Strip however seems a decent and friendly place. Not the hottest strippers, drink was average at best but the place had an odd 50s diner counter-top layout and was brightly lit. Not that brightly lit is always a plus dependent on the talent, but it was OK for a change of pace.
Like so many others I'd heard some hair-raising tales about Dino's (pregnant strippers, microwave pizza main foodstuff etc) and I'd have to say that even my low bar tastes were not sold.
Hawthorne Strip however seems a decent and friendly place. Not the hottest strippers, drink was average at best but the place had an odd 50s diner counter-top layout and was brightly lit. Not that brightly lit is always a plus dependent on the talent, but it was OK for a change of pace.
Eat some food, BITCHES!
First of all, I love strippers. In fact, my friends refer to me as "The Stripper Whisperer."
I can't find a happy medium at this place. Either the girl is waaaaay too skinny (I know some guys like pin-thin girls, but I'm not a pedo and I like fucking girls that DON'T look 12 years old) or she's completely busted in the face.
Also, these girls seem to have a little bit of an attitude problem. I know that being a stripper is somewhat of a status simbol in Portland, but seriously ladies, you're not going to be young and attractive forever.
Put down the coke spoon and go to college part time, instead of just LYING about it to get better tips.
First of all, I love strippers. In fact, my friends refer to me as "The Stripper Whisperer."
I can't find a happy medium at this place. Either the girl is waaaaay too skinny (I know some guys like pin-thin girls, but I'm not a pedo and I like fucking girls that DON'T look 12 years old) or she's completely busted in the face.
Also, these girls seem to have a little bit of an attitude problem. I know that being a stripper is somewhat of a status simbol in Portland, but seriously ladies, you're not going to be young and attractive forever.
Put down the coke spoon and go to college part time, instead of just LYING about it to get better tips.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by DirtCookie on April 25, 2008, 4:49 pm
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Dinos
Aaah yes, the old Dinos seems to have undertaken a renovation, but I'd bet that folks who go in there still hustle in so nobody driving by will recognize them! Haw! I remember Dinos back in the day, back in the mid nineties, when it was a pure, wholesome dive. Used to be lots of strange characters in there back in the day. I remember the barkeeps, they were pretty funny somtimes. Excellent.
Aaah yes, the old Dinos seems to have undertaken a renovation, but I'd bet that folks who go in there still hustle in so nobody driving by will recognize them! Haw! I remember Dinos back in the day, back in the mid nineties, when it was a pure, wholesome dive. Used to be lots of strange characters in there back in the day. I remember the barkeeps, they were pretty funny somtimes. Excellent.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by The Shadow on February 24, 2008, 2:33 am
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Stopped in on a Saturday night not very crowded but there were three hot dancers- yes they put more effort in than just taking their clothes off. The beer selection was good too.
The Strip is Kool
The Strip is great. The music is eclectic and varied, the girls are cute and saucy, definitely more burlesque. The hosts are the most and you can just chill there for drinks. And tipping. It's my favorite alongside the Devil's Point.
The Strip is great. The music is eclectic and varied, the girls are cute and saucy, definitely more burlesque. The hosts are the most and you can just chill there for drinks. And tipping. It's my favorite alongside the Devil's Point.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by theMountaintopCops on January 20, 2008, 2:06 am
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Stay Classy
(hey keep up the good work, HK, you're a real charmer)
Anyway. Last time we went in a few weeks ago, the bartender was chewing out a dancer who was standing there dazedly trying to figure out the juke. It was a little awkward, and one of the other dancers looked about 17 yrs old. My friend and I looked at each other and said, "It's still Dino's."
Anyway, Hawthorne Strip is exactly the same as Dino's as far as I can tell, except for the full bar.
(hey keep up the good work, HK, you're a real charmer)Anyway. Last time we went in a few weeks ago, the bartender was chewing out a dancer who was standing there dazedly trying to figure out the juke. It was a little awkward, and one of the other dancers looked about 17 yrs old. My friend and I looked at each other and said, "It's still Dino's."
Anyway, Hawthorne Strip is exactly the same as Dino's as far as I can tell, except for the full bar.
Fat Chicks
I have this thing against fat strippers. Fat is not to be ashamed of. However, don't expect men to pay to see naked fat chicks. Many fat strippers here.
I have this thing against fat strippers. Fat is not to be ashamed of. However, don't expect men to pay to see naked fat chicks. Many fat strippers here.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by HK on October 21, 2007, 6:13 pm
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Why miss Dino's?
I can understand how people get nostalgic about bars but get over it. I like to walk into a bar with hot chicks, friendly bartenders and good cocktails. If you want to hang out in a dirty dive, drink tall boys and not tip the ladies there are many other places to go for that
I can understand how people get nostalgic about bars but get over it. I like to walk into a bar with hot chicks, friendly bartenders and good cocktails. If you want to hang out in a dirty dive, drink tall boys and not tip the ladies there are many other places to go for that
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by mary on April 25, 2007, 3:03 am
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Rocks!
The Hawthorne Strip is my favorite strip club in Portland. The girls are cute, friendly, and enthusiastic and the bartenders are attentive and pour a stiff drink. The eclectic jukebox is filled with classic rock, indie stuff, punk, and soul, and the girls dance to it all. A relaxed clientele that includes hipsters, blue collar dudes, lesbians, couples, and neighborhood locals. It's a little bright, and they could really drop one of the several tv screens, but otherwise it's an awesome joint. Try to stop by when Berlin, Lulu, or Magnolia are working. HOTT!
The Hawthorne Strip is my favorite strip club in Portland. The girls are cute, friendly, and enthusiastic and the bartenders are attentive and pour a stiff drink. The eclectic jukebox is filled with classic rock, indie stuff, punk, and soul, and the girls dance to it all. A relaxed clientele that includes hipsters, blue collar dudes, lesbians, couples, and neighborhood locals. It's a little bright, and they could really drop one of the several tv screens, but otherwise it's an awesome joint. Try to stop by when Berlin, Lulu, or Magnolia are working. HOTT!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Brynna on April 15, 2007, 3:48 pm
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Yeah!
I dunno about Dino's, but this place rocked. The girl had fun and the drinks were cheap enough, it reminded me of a wanna-be Mary's.
I dunno about Dino's, but this place rocked. The girl had fun and the drinks were cheap enough, it reminded me of a wanna-be Mary's.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Xoloxolox on April 13, 2007, 11:52 pm
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Damn Pigmonkey....When your right,your right.Way to hit everything I would have said on the button.Can you imagine being a one eyed UNEMPLOYED stripper.Burger King here she comes.
i miss dino's
i miss dino's. i miss the stripper with the eye-patch. i miss the stripper who looked like dee snyder. i miss the snaggle-tooth mama behind the bar who served up raineer tall-boys. i miss the 25 cent pool table. this place will never be as good as dino's...
i miss dino's. i miss the stripper with the eye-patch. i miss the stripper who looked like dee snyder. i miss the snaggle-tooth mama behind the bar who served up raineer tall-boys. i miss the 25 cent pool table. this place will never be as good as dino's...
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by pigmonkey on February 26, 2007, 11:01 pm
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