Sports bars are a cornerstone of game-day culture, but finding one that truly delivers can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve scouted Hillsboro for the top spots where fans can cheer, feast, and soak in the atmosphere. From craft brews on tap to loaded nachos, these venues offer the full experience—just remember to check their specials and seating options before the big game kicks off.
Front Row Bar & Grill
$ | (503) 430-8342 | WEBSITE
Sports bars are great, but when the food tastes like an afterthought to the game, it’s like watching a replay of a play you already know the outcome of—predictable and dull. Front Row Bar & Grill serves phenomenal bar food with actual flavor—we mean quality—but they also have the largest whiskey bar in Hillsboro they use regularly (noted with their reasonable prices).
Every dish here, be it chicken tenders with fries and blue cheese or a crispy chicken sandwich, is made fresh, so satisfying meals can be a reality for sports fans instead of an obligatory snack between quarters. The clean, spacious space with many TVs and friendly, efficient staff keeps the lively ambiance buzzing, making it a go-to for families or groups.
Coyote’s Bar & Grill
$ | (503) 640-7225 | WEBSITE
This Best Sports Bar in Hillsboro is also a total score when it comes to live music and hearty American fare—they have a dedicated stage so that you can enjoy stuff like student concerts for Five Star Guitars and Friday night bands. But there’s so much more than that, like juicy BBQ rib sandwiches, hot prime rib sandwiches, delicious beef nachos during happy hour, crisp Caesar salads, and that incredible chocolate layered cake, and we could go on.
The outdoor patio with its fire table and tiki lights becomes a vibrant social spot, while upstairs you’ll find a pool table and vintage shuffleboard table adding to the fun. While service can be inconsistent, when it’s quick it’s really quick, and the overall atmosphere with the music and games makes it an enjoyable place for friends and families to gather.
Champions Sports Bar & Grill
$ | (503) 747-6063 | WEBSITE
If you scoff at sterile sports bars, consider Champions Sports Bar & Grill your personal stadium. The experience at this Hillsboro hangout revolves around multiple TVs showing various games, a pinball machine, and outdoor seating with picnic tables—and the result is not just a symphony of cheers. This welcoming neighborhood spot is the best thing to happen to local sports viewing.
And the restaurant’s consistently delicious food—like the praised BLT with an egg and sweet potato fries—is an outstanding complement to all that excitement. Just watch out for the cozy booths filling up quickly on game nights.
Player’s Box/VIP Live
$ | (503) 747-3249 | WEBSITE
Sports bars can be hit-or-miss when it comes to food, so let’s address this upfront—Player’s Box/VIP Live delivers impressively. This popular nightclub and sports bar is proof that great dining doesn’t need to be sacrificed for a lively atmosphere. Every aspect here satisfies, like the fantastic menu with wide variety that we haven’t been able to stop thinking about since our visit, or the brand-new exquisite diamond pool tables that provide exceptional gaming.
Get it all paired with their diverse drink selection from the friendly attentive staff, and don’t be surprised if you go on to choose this spacious comfortable venue over others that focus solely on sports.
Topgolf
$$ | (503) 549-5197 | WEBSITE
Sometimes you just want to hit some golf balls, but you’re not exactly a pro. At this Hillsboro spot, you can swing away. And do it from a climate-controlled bay with comfortable seating. Topgolf’s setup is all beginner-friendly and accessible, which means the clubs themselves are welcoming, too. And this is some standout fun, with patient staff, just enough challenge, and tasty appetizers made even better by sips of their famous dirty sodas.
There’s a full menu too, but it’s standard sports bar fare—so stick with the snacks and add a round of drinks.
The Dugout – Hillsboro
$ | (503) 906-1198 | WEBSITE
This sports bar couldn’t be a better choice for a relaxed lunch in Hillsboro. The restaurant has a menu of classic bar food as well as a selection of beers on tap you could also build a meal around, like Coors or, our favorite, Fort George brews. The IPAs are crisp and refreshing, and are well worth including in a beer flight—or added alongside a cheeseburger with fries.
Prime Tap House: Tanasbourne
$ | (503) 746-5984 | WEBSITE
Some sports bars do offer decent wings, but it can be tough to throw together an impromptu beer-and-chicken-eating session when you’re required to wait through long lines and crowded parking. At Prime Tap House: Tanasbourne, there’s always typically fantastic chicken wings available for pairing with spicy lemongrass beef bowls, delicious cauliflower, and so very many beers from their 26 taps. Be spontaneous and schedule that last-minute game night.
Wilson’s Cafe & Sports Bar
$ | (503) 648-5954 | WEBSITE
The cheeseburger bacon at this sports bar-heavy Hillsboro spot is stacked with crisp strips and melty cheddar, and it’s satisfying.
The fish in the fish & chips flakes like fresh-caught cod, the fries are golden enough to make us swear off frozen spuds forever, and we can’t help but also daydream about the service—like friendly staff who keep things moving for to-go orders, efficient handling even during rushes, and overall positive vibes that are so good, quiet dining has been demoted from Number One Priority.
Schmizza Pub & Grub
$ | (503) 601-9007 | WEBSITE
Schmizza Pub & Grub serves the best pizza in town, whether you want your pie loaded with Mediterranean-style veggies or topped with sausage and pepperoni. They’re all piping hot and delicious, and so are the wings and drinks from the good tap selection to wash it all down. Just refrain from skipping the classic pony ride for a quarter.
