Sports bars in Portland

There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Portland has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Birdie Time Pub, Dockside Saloon & Restaurant, The Independent, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Portland

We indexed 40 sports bars in Portland. The scene leans Pub, American Restaurant and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Vancouver, Hillsboro, Gresham. Birdie Time Pub (Sports Bar, Mini Golf Course) on 925 SE Main St (SE 10th Ave). Dockside Saloon & Restaurant (Sports Bar) on 2047 NW Front Ave (at NW 17th Ave). The Independent (Sports Bar) on 225 SW Broadway (SW Oak St).

Sports bars in Portland

Birdie Time Pub

925 SE Main St (SE 10th Ave), Portland, OR 97214 · Sports Bar, Mini Golf Course · 1.7 km from central Portland

A mini golf course spot 1.7 km from central Portland.

Dockside Saloon & Restaurant

2047 NW Front Ave (at NW 17th Ave), Portland, OR 97209 · Sports Bar · 2.6 km from central Portland

A sports bar 2.6 km from central Portland.

The Independent

225 SW Broadway (SW Oak St), Portland, OR 97205 · Sports Bar · 0.8 km from central Portland

A sports bar 0.8 km from central Portland.

The Fields Bar & Grill

1139 NW 11th Ave (at NW Northrup St), Portland, OR 97209 · Sports Bar · 1.8 km from central Portland

A sports bar 1.8 km from central Portland.

Bar 33 Brooklyn

4729 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202 · Sports Bar · 3.7 km from central Portland

A sports bar 3.7 km from central Portland.

Jimmy's Bar and Grill

3017 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 5.9 km from central Portland

A american restaurant spot 5.9 km from central Portland.

Charlie's Sports Bar & Grill

3315 NE 112th Ave (Burton & 112th Ave), Vancouver, WA 98682 · Sports Bar · 17.4 km from central Portland

A sports bar 17.4 km from central Portland.

Clubhouse Bar and Grill

5134 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (btwn Shattuck & 50th ave), Portland, OR 97221 · Sports Bar, Karaoke Bar · 5.1 km from central Portland

A karaoke bar spot 5.1 km from central Portland.

Champions Sports Bar & Grill

2947 SE 73rd Ave (at SE Tualatin Valley Hwy), Hillsboro, OR 97123 · Sports Bar, Burger Joint · 18.0 km from central Portland

A burger joint and pub spot 18.0 km from central Portland.

Shanahan's Pub & Grill

209 W McLoughlin Blvd (Corner of Columbia and McLoughlin Blvd), Vancouver, WA 98660 · Sports Bar, Pub · 13.3 km from central Portland

A pub spot 13.3 km from central Portland.

Spirit of 77

500 NE M L King Blvd (at NE Lloyd Blvd), Portland, OR 97232 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 1.8 km from central Portland

A american restaurant spot 1.8 km from central Portland.

Peter's Bar and Grill

5701 NE Fremont St (NE 57th Ave), Portland, OR 97213 · Sports Bar · 6.8 km from central Portland

A sports bar 6.8 km from central Portland.

Concordia Ale House

3276 NE Killingsworth St (at NE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR 97211 · Sports Bar · 6.4 km from central Portland

A sports bar 6.4 km from central Portland.

NePo 42

5403 NE 42nd Ave (at NE Killingsworth St), Portland, OR 97218 · Sports Bar, Bbq Joint · 6.9 km from central Portland

A bbq joint spot 6.9 km from central Portland.

McGillacuddy's

11131 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220 · Sports Bar · 10.3 km from central Portland

A sports bar 10.3 km from central Portland.

How to pick a sports bar in Portland

Screens beat everything.

Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.

Sound matters for big games.

Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.

Arrive early for the big ones.

Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.

Food is part of the deal.

Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.

Common questions

What is the best sports bar in Portland?

The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.

Do sports bars in Portland show live games with sound?

Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.

Are sports bars in Portland family-friendly?

Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.

Photos: Another Believer, Paul VanDerWerf from Brunswick, Maine, USA, Breeze0715 via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.