Dorothy’s, a late-night bar and game-room concept, is on deck for a small shopping plaza on Southeast 52nd Avenue in Portland. A recent liquor-license application pegs the proposed spot at 3534 SE 52nd Ave. and identifies Dorothy’s as a new trade name rather than an existing storefront.
Licensing filing names owner, hours and machines
The liquor filing lists Dorothy’s as the trade name for Prosperity Entertainment and names Patrick McGhee as the owner. It notes the venue would operate from 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday–Wednesday and until 1 a.m. Thursday–Saturday, and that the business plan includes video lottery machines, according to What Now.
Where the space sits
The unit is part of a small strip along SE 52nd anchored by Midpoint Food & Drink, a longtime neighborhood breakfast spot. Midpoint’s listing shows its address as 3524 SE 52nd Ave., immediately adjacent to the 3534 parcel, according to Eater Portland.
Current occupant and next steps
What Now reports the space is currently occupied by Jo’s Deli and that Dorothy’s has not set an opening date yet. The outlet says it has reached out to McGhee for comment and that additional details may appear on public licensing records as the application moves forward.
Video lottery machines and regulation
Including video lottery terminals would make Dorothy’s a hybrid of bar and small gaming site rather than a straightforward neighborhood tavern. The Oregon Lottery maintains information about video-lottery games and where they operate, and notes video lottery play is offered at licensed local venues, according to the Oregon Lottery.
Bottom line
For now, Dorothy’s exists on paper in a city filing and in neighborhood rumor, with no confirmed opening date or menu. We will update this space when the license receives final approval or the owner provides a public statement.
