[3] Andrew Jankowski of Eater Portland has called Back 2 Earth a "cosmic, casual queer bar" with disc jockeys (DJs) with activities and events such as dance parties,[2] drag shows, game nights, karaoke, and open mics.

[4] The bar has carpet from the Portland International Airport, wood shelves with backlighting, queer paintings[2] and tchotchkes such as a cherry-shaped disco ball, light-emitting diode (LED) planetary globes, and a projector playing videos of cephalopods, Oregon landscapes, and space.

[4] The food menu includes burgers and sandwiches, a Sukiyaki Steak Plate with rice and vegetables, and a cheese dip with za'atar ricotta and feta served with ciabatta drizzled with butter and honey,[4] fried gyoza, chicken fingers, and tater tots with ranch dressing.

[4] Jay Maas became the kitchen manager in February 2024; they planned to launch an "American comfort"-focused food menu with an arugula and fennel salad with gluten-free croutons, as well as potato chips and caramelized French onion dip, poutine, and vegan corn dogs.

[5] According to Portland Monthly, Back 2 Earth has hosted the long-running dance party called Dyke Nite, organized by bartender and event producer Ann Pyne, as well as DJs from the "avant-garde trans and nonbinary" group of artists known as the Uwu Collective.

[1] In Eater Portland's 2022 overview of contributors' favorite new establishments, Andrew Jankowski wrote, "I've ... really enjoyed Back 2 Earth's impact on the LGBTQ+ bar scene, reactivating the old Local Lounge space.