The Sports Bra
Sports bar · Sullivan's Gulch
2512 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Highlights
Celebrates women's athletics with unique food & drinks.
Celebrates women's athletics with unique food & drinks.
"Launched in Portland in 2022 as a bar devoted to women's sports, this space balances sports‑bar memorabilia—jerseys, bunting, scarves, and posters for women's teams—with a few tucked Pride flags to signal inclusivity without performative decoration. Founded by a queer chef who wanted a comfortable place to watch women’s sports, the menu is described as familiar, unpretentious, and delicious (highlighting items like Aunt Tina’s Vietnawings) and accommodates vegans, vegetarians, and gluten‑ and dairy‑free patrons. Early clientele was overwhelmingly queer women, though the crowd has broadened to include families and more mainstream patrons; the concept has inspired similar venues and is expanding via franchises in multiple cities." - Francky Knapp
"A Portland bar that focuses on showcasing women’s sports." - Rebecca Roland
"An upcoming franchise project run by an eight-person group of Boston-area residents united by their love of women’s sports; the team describes themselves as athletes, educators, leaders, planners, and fans with collective decades of hospitality experience and a history of hosting women’s sports pop-ups and watch parties. The site will join the original Portland spot and the first four franchises to form a ‘Starting Five’ aimed at creating inclusive community spaces that champion women’s sports. No specific location or opening timeline has been announced; updates are being shared via the group’s Instagram." - Tanya Edwards
"One of Portland’s few all-ages (until 10 p.m.), queer-friendly spaces, this Northeast Portland hangout frequented by women and femmes in the LGBTQ community has garnered national attention for being the first sports bar dedicated entirely to women’s sports. Drinks include the GOAT, a cheekily-named mix of gin, orgeat, Aperol, and tangerine juice. The food menu features recipes like claypot ribs and glazed chicken wings, inspired by owner Jenny Nguyen’s parents." - Thom Hilton
"Portland’s women’s sports-focused bar, the Sports Bra, welcomes kids until 10 p.m. The menu includes special kid-friendly options like grilled cheese, buttered noodles, and chicken tenders, plus beverages like lemonade and a full slate of juices. Adults can sip on a cocktail or a draft beer while digging into nachos, baby back ribs, or a smash burger while watching the Portland Thorns play." - Rebecca Roland
