The Independent Sports Bar & Grill
225 SW Broadway #100, Portland
(503) 206-6745
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Great spot to catch a game. With plenty of TVs, it somehow still manages to feel like a neighborhood hangout—even in a downtown setting. There’s a solid selection of beers along with good spirit options. It was fun seeing fans from different teams all gathered together, and the vibe was friendly with everyone getting along. The atmosphere is simple, relaxed, and enjoyable. I tried the three sliders, which were definitely worth sampling, and the onion rings came out in a generous portion. If I find myself back in Portland, I’d gladly return here—even if there wasn’t a game on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings
My husband and I dropped by here on Sunday and it was packed! It was nice to see so many people together, enjoying watching a game. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Service was excellent! We ordered their chili cheese tots, and they were honestly pretty good! The amount of cheese sauce on them was more than I expected, which made me happy. The chili was decent, though I'm not a huge fan of beans in chili --- especially when being added to tots. It also had a hint of cinnamon to it, which was surprising. We enjoyed them, and our visit! Definitely will return one day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
A great sports bar. They asked which game we were there to watch, and they seated us accordingly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to watch any or all the games. Went there Saturday and Sunday. Great beer selection and good food. Solid service and hospitality too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the rosemary fries...great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, good beer selection, plenty of TV's
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Just had drinks but enjoyed this place a lot
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Steak was great. Had the ribeye medium rare and that's how it came.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice sports bar in the center of Portland. Typical American food and drinks with Football and basketball at the screens.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love this place, and even more shout out to Rachel one of the best servers there, she makes the place what it is!!! Will be back!!! Thank you again Rachel!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Spacious, clean sports bar with a large variety of tap beverages and wonderful food. Husband and I shared the double patty smash burger with fries. Burger was delicious, juicy and had an impressive pile of fresh salad on it! Fries were some of the best we've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time that bar tender included 15% tip in bill for pouring 3 beers no food or anything else was bought.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
10/14/25 Location is good for me while downtown. The Smash burger was good and less salt would have made it better. Tried their Bale Breaker Pilsner from Yakima, was Ok. Athmospere ok, nice and quiet with the voice of an anouncer commentating on a fussball game happening. Street parking unless you find a parking structure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Walked from our hotel 1/4 mile away to watch the Cubs game. Place was very welcoming with a diverse clientele, some from work and others wearing their team's colors and plenty of televisions showing all of the various sports. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive and even though it was a sports bar with lots of beer selections, the bartender made a great cocktail. Recommend the smash burger sliders!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
First time visitor on vacation. Wanted to watch multiple sports. Food was fantastic, craft beer selection is varied and quality. And the service we got at the bar from Adriana and Christie was top notch!
I went back the next day because of the vibes the bar. 7/5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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