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Places to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Toffee Club sports bar in Portland, Oregon
Nothing like a packed house on a game day at The Toffee Club. | Photo via @toffeeclubpdx
The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday, Nov. 20 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 18. And since many of us probably aren’t hopping on a 15-hour flight to Qatar, we’re highlighting some local sports bars where Portlanders can take in all the blood, sweat, and tears from right here in Rose City.

It’s already no surprise that fútbol is actual life for soccer fans in Portland — thanks to the Thorns and Timbers for giving us one heck of a season this year — but with the heat of local games behind us, we’re turning to them to get the ball rolling.

Did you know that both the Thorns and Timbers have pub partnerships with Grand Central Bowl & Arcade? This upscale bowling lounge boasts plenty of TVs and opens at noon on weekends, making it a perfect spot to hunker down and catch some World Cup matches.

Keep in mind that several matches will be broadcast on FOX, FOXsports.com, and Telemundo every day of the week and as early as 1 a.m. PST.

Here are four additional sports bars in Portland decked out with TVs and game-day grub to bring your watch party to life.

Home, A Bar in Portland, Oregon

Home is where the heart is — the heart of all things sports and beer, that is.

Photo via @littlegalaxiestouch


🏆 HOME, A Bar | 719 SE Morrison St. | Opens 4 p.m. | Includes an ever-changing menu and tap list, including vegetarian options.

🏆 The Toffee Club | 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Times vary | English football pub that offers breakfast and pub menus, beer from independent breweries, and a tea selection.

🏆 Cheerful Bullpen | 1730 SW Taylor St. | Opens 2 p.m. | Membership-only bar with 12 beers on draft and monthly raffles.

We’ll keep an eye on official World Cup Watch Parties as the date gets closer, but in the meantime, if you know of any we should highlight, let us know.
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Wednesday, Nov. 9
  • The Art of Food | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland | Free | Feast with your eyes on a veritable smorgasbord of art pieces.
  • Marvel Universe of Super Heroes | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Tuesday, April 25 | Times vary | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | $24-$30 | Avengers, assemble! From film props and interactive displays to original comic book pages and a life-sized Hulk, fans of the Marvel universe will be super-charged by this traveling exhibit.
Thursday, Nov. 10
  • Little Beast Tasting | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Uptown Beer Co., 6620 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Portland | Price of purchase | Get a taste of the wood-aged and blended beers crafted by the local brewers.
Friday, Nov. 11
  • “It’s A Wonderful Life Jr. The Musical” | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Eastside Theater Company, 3445 SE Hillyard Rd., Gresham | $10-$15 | This adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film performed and written for youth theater will remind you that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.
Saturday, Nov. 12
  • Ankeny Alleyway Makers Market | Saturday, Nov. 12-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Southwest Ankeny Street, Portland | Free | Support local artists and creators by shopping the vendor stalls in Old Town’s pedestrian-only alley, then grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.

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Become one with nature this fall 🍁

Get 2-for-1 access to the Portland Japanese and Lan Su Chinese gardens this month
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There’s no time like autumn to take in the Portland Japanese Garden. | Photo via @jones.pnw
Throughout the month of November, the Portland Japanese Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden are combining their membership programs, allowing members of either location to access both gardens to view the colorful, vibrant sights of their fall foliage.

The Japanese Garden posts continual updates on its website tracking the fall colors as the season changes and offers several events this month to fully immerse yourself, like the Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony held today from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. and is included in garden admission. Membership at this garden costs $50-$600.

For a more interactive visit, the Lan Su Chinese Garden offers a series of garden audio tours, scavenger hunts, photo challenges, and trivia — just be sure to review its garden etiquette before going. Memberships here start at $20.
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Today’s issue was written by Ashlea.

Editor’s pick: I’m not a huge soccer fan, but if I were, my go-to place in Portland to watch the FIFA World Cup would be The Sports Bra, which opens at 11 a.m. and prides itself on creating a space to empower women in sports and the community — not to mention it has a more inclusive menu than your traditional sports bar grub.

It’s also an official pub partner of the Thorns, which sounds like its got to be a place to have a dang good time.

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