[1] The Portland Mercury described the space as a "neighborhood bar with a calendar full of drag revues, variety shows, karaoke nights, and dance parties" and an "unpretentious atmosphere".

[2] In 2016, Willamette Week's AP Kryza wrote, "Were it not for the rainbow flag on the exterior, there would be no way of knowing the awesome that lurks inside Local Lounge.

It's a surprisingly unassuming hang, a wood-laden den that could easily double as a suburban coffee shop or wine bar.

"[3] In 2019, Byron Beck and Conner Reed of Eater Portland said the bar "prides itself on its all-inclusive atmosphere and offers live music, art shows, a tiny outdoor seating area, [and] drag performances".

[10] In 2019, the bar hosted 'Queer Syllabus: A Celebration with Foglifter and The Rumpus' with Melissa Febos and T Kira Madden as part of the Association of Writers & Writing Programs' annual conference.