Bars, Restaurants, & Taverns

C.H. TEASERS

Per an ad in the Eagle Newsmagazine, January 1, 1985 “There’s a new meeting place in Portland C.H. Teasers – Grand opening weekend January 18, 19, 20).

Known to some as a ‘video bar’ where you could go and watch the hit ABC night-time soap opera “Dynasty” with the Dynasty Nights. In the booths TVs were placed above a person’s back so the person sitting across could watch the show while you facing them could watch it as well.

Ad LEFT from Storefront Theater’s program “Beyond Therapy 1985.

309 W. Burnside
503-228-1830
Years: January 18, 1985 – early 1986

also known as ‘Teasers’

citations & references:

  • Cited in The City Open Press, Vol 1, Issue 3 Dec 19, 1985 – Jan 16, 1986, under COP-A-MAP OF PORTLAND with notation Full bar, Pool, Videos, Dancing

  • First listed in Damron Address Book/Address Guide 1986 (mixed bag_ (V) (Disco) (D-Dancing) * - very popular

  • Not listed in Damron Address Book/Address Guide 1987-89