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Darcelle XV Showplace

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208 NW Third Ave
Portland, OR 97209

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(503) 222-5338
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I made reservations for Darcelle's for my sister's bachelorette party and I am sure glad I did! Such a fun show and so entertaining. Very much worth the money and a fantastic plac...

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The show was overpriced, the seating cramped (I was forced to sit in an aisle with people bumping me every few minutes), the drinks were watered down, my friend said the food was ...

Great for Bachelorette Parties! 7/24/2009

I made reservations for Darcelle's for my sister's bachelorette party and I am sure glad I did! Such a fun show and so entertaining. Very much worth the money and a fantastic place to go to for parties and a girls night out. The servers were excellent, very attentive to our drink orders. I will definitely come here again! Pros: Awesome performers, excellent service, entertaining show! Cons: Parking more

Funnest time in a long time 2/16/2009

My neices and I spent the weekend of the 7th of Feb. right downtown in the pretty city of Portland. One neice lives there and one flew in from Virginia. Having heard about Darcelle's for several years I have always wanted to see the show. What a great time we had!!!! After walking most of the day, my back was killing me. When Darcelle came out to take pictures with everybody, I was sitting on a windowledge to ease the pain. When she found out about this, she took me inside and put me and my group right in the front row at the end of the runway!! What a lovely thing for her to do. Thank you so much Darcelle.The girls were just amazing. Extremely beautiful and classy and funny too. They really made everybody feel right at home and made sure everybody had fun.The strippers weren't bad either. At one point, I looked at my neices and they fighting over the last dollar bill!!One thing I learned was not to touch the girls! I simply lost my head and smacked Darcelle on his bare butt (we were that close!) and immediately got told that was not acceptable. Sorry Darcelle. Please forgive me. I highly recommend this experience and when I get enough ones saved up, I will get my girls together and we will be back!! Thank you Darcelle & Co.! more

Bigger Lashes Mean Bigger Laughter 3/26/2008

Quite simply said, Darcelle's is a Portland landmark. Without a doubt Darcelle XV and Roxie and the talents of their staff, it couldn't be done. I have seen Broadway shows, Las Vegas impersonator shows and hung out with drag queens, impersonators and so on and no where else will you find such wonderful dresses, makeup, hair and music. I took my family there (who are straight) several times and they did not feel comfortable at first because they did not know what to expect. After the show starts, they relaxed, enjoyed the fun and have been twice a year since 1996. The jokes are campy, naughty and filled with a bit of crude humor and wording. I like that. Dinner is good before the show, seating can be tight if you get there late and when you let your hair down, they let theirs down too. Darcelle seemed like a nice person on stage and off and get the keepsake photo, you start to collect them year after year. The only thing I have to say is they need a better Web site. Pros: Good sound system, nice lighting, wonderful and creative shows, good food, nice staff Cons: Seating is a bit tight, expensive drinks, waiting in line a bit long in the out doors but worth it more

Great overall customer srevice 6/29/2007

We have been to Darcele's many times and I think it is a good place for laughes. We have gone there for alot of our Birthday party and for our girls getting married. I have told all my friends that is a great place to spend your evenings as the price is right. Also, we go to the late show and watch the Men Of Pardise as they are great. So, if you ladies need a night out along go there it is worth it and it is great. We have even taken our husbands more

Funny and Fabulous 4/15/2007

I love it. The staff and performers are friendly and the food is good. Darcelle is soooo funny, and you might be pulled into the show, either being teased by Darcelle or pulled from the crowd. Bring your camera, because no one at work will believe you. You can bring nearly everyone you know. Everyone will have a good time, and you'll want to go back again and again. Pros: Diverse entertainment and diverse crowd. Cons: If you aren't open-minded, don't bother more

Don't waste your money 10/13/2006

The show was overpriced, the seating cramped (I was forced to sit in an aisle with people bumping me every few minutes), the drinks were watered down, my friend said the food was awful, and the jokes weren't even funny. Want to waste your evening and money...go visit here! more

Very entertaining! 2/14/2004

Both the "ladies" and the drinks are very strong and very good! We made reservations a few days in advance and still got great seats right up front. Darcelle does some great stand-up between numbers, but will give up if the crowd is being too loud. Bring lots of one dollar bills - the performers will wander among the crowd throughout the show and appreciate a little paper love. Watch out - they may single you out and try to embarrass you. The atmosphere is fun and funny - nobody takes themselves too seriously at Darcelle's. Beware of the smoke, though, it can be heavy. Bring your camera, you can take all the flash pictures you want. A great place to spend an evening! Ten bucks well spent. I will definitely be returning. Pros: Good Value, Good Drinks Cons: , Cramped Seating more

So funny!!! 6/1/2003

We went for my birthday and it was hillarious! The show was great!!! Drinks were great and you got to keep the glasses. WE loved it! Pros: Fun, entertaining, enique Cons: none! more

Ms. Christine 2/20/2003

On a Saturday night you might not expect a drag cabaret to have mostly women in its audience, but when you follow your late show with male strippers I guess that is what might occur. I recommend checking the listing of the evening's entertainment before making reservations. That said, my husband and I had a great evening and were delighted by Darcelle & Co.'s revue and might attend again when in town, hoping for a more "balanced audience". Pros: great performances, excellent MC, stiff drinks Cons: "vanilla" crowd, queueing in the rain, crowded seating more

Great Place For Entertainment 2/14/2003

My first time there was on Valentine's evening with a couple of friends. We had a blast! The entertainers were very friendly and cordial. When they're not performing, they're out on the floor making you laugh. Monica B was an excellent entertainer. You have to meet her. If you haven't been there, you have to at least try it once. more

Place for memorable evening 1/24/2003

For just $10 you can have a entertaining evening worth $50!Atmosphere is seventies style, but worm and clean.All crew starting with a doorman is very inviting and profesionally kind. If you have guests its a good place to start a night. You will be entertained and so will be your guests.They will get special attention.Great host, great jokes, lots of music and drinks. I would not recomend buying Long Iland Iced Tea drink because it is weak. Don't forget to bring your camera because there are a lot of nice looking girls! I mean men! I mean people!!! Highly recomended place ! Pros: good show, inexpensive Cons: no close parking, weak drinks more

Birthday Fun!! 1/15/2003

GREAT FUN!!! Was there for my birthday and had one of the best times. Would definitely go back. This time to do dinner and show. more

Best Time EVER!!! 12/18/2002

The most fun I've ever had in my entire life. GREAT place for a bachlorette party... those boys work hard for their money!!! Pros: HOT male strippers, way fun shows, strong drinks Cons: hard to find parking more

Glamor! Girls! Golly! 11/6/2002

Lots of fun - great entertainment! If you like to smoke, it's a great place to have fun, laugh, enjoy the entertainment and have a great drink and food. Pros: On Max line, location more
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Female-impersonation club serves up a good time with cabaret-style drag revues at this Old Town spot.

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  • Hours: Wed-Thu 6pm-11pm Fri-Sat 6pm-2:30am
  • Neighborhoods: Old Town - Chinatown, Neighbors West - Northwest
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