Band amplifiers are usually too loud; dance floor is often really crowded; air conditioning sometimes on the fritz. Drinks are good, staff is friendly (hugs to Shelby, Cal, Ronnie). Known as a pickup bar; sexual activities take place in the parking lot and sometimes in restrooms or on dance floor. Crowd is varied demographic: ages 20s to 60s+. Live music on weekends until 1:30. The bands take breaks that are too long, and the layout is impractical. Pool tables in back; cramped seating and wee tables. Parking is plentiful. Cover is $5. I've been going to the Quay Bar for years because the clubs in Portland were too smoky; but in 1/08 there will be no smoking in Portland dance venues, so the Quay will be off the list. Oh, and there are always more females than males.
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