What's the nearest gay bar to Portland Airport? It may surprise you that it's actually in another state - The Northbank (106 W. 6th St., Vancouver, WA, 360-695-3862) is a friendly, low-keyed gay neighborhood bar in downtown Vancouver, just across the Columbia River from Portland (and the airport) in Washington. The low-keyed tavern draws mostly a local crowd from the Vancouver area, but Portlanders also amble up here on occasion, taking advantage of the very affordable happy hour, the uncrowded pool table, and the fun karaoke nights.

