"But sometimes you want a more involved experience, whether that's in the quality of food and drink, a fun and unconventional atmosphere, or a bar so devoted to sports that every seat in the house has a view of a screen (or more). We've rounded up our favorite spots to catch the big game, whether it's an early morning European soccer match or Saturday college football."
"Gol sometimes opens before it can even serve alcohol legally, so the most ardent of hooligans can catch their favorite games. For those who are less keen on 4am kickoffs, it also regularly screens American soccer games, including Timbers and Thorns. The bar itself is appreciably low-key with a plethora of jerseys and flags as decor, and even those less sports-driven can appreciate its killer happy hour."
Portland lacks NFL and MLB teams but maintains a large and enthusiastic sports-fan population. Many neighborhood bars carry at least one flat-screen, often showing Trail Blazers games, making game-going as easy as wandering a block or two. Some patrons seek a more involved viewing experience through higher-quality food and drink, unconventional atmospheres, or venues with comprehensive screen coverage. Gol on Hawthorne Boulevard specializes in international soccer, sometimes opening before legal alcohol hours to accommodate early kickoffs, and also screens Timbers and Thorns matches; the bar features jerseys, flags, and a popular happy hour. The Independent downtown offers more than 30 screens, a robust menu, classic American sports-bar food, and a sizable tap list of local brews.
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