The Matador was a
bar
Bar or BAR may refer to:
Food and drink
* Bar (establishment), selling alcoholic beverages
* Candy bar
* Chocolate bar
Science and technology
* Bar (river morphology), a deposit of sediment
* Bar (tropical cyclone), a layer of cloud
* Bar (u ...
in
Portland, Oregon
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United States
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Description and history
The
dive bar
A dive bar is typically a small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with inexpensive drinks; it may feature dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and a local clientele. ...
was established in 1971. It closed on September 12, 2014, after operating for more than forty years.
See also
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List of dive bars
Following is a list of notable dive bars:
* The 5 Point Cafe – Seattle, Washington
* Ace's & Deuce's Lounge – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Blue Moon Tavern – Seattle
* The Cock – New York City
* Comet Tavern – Seattle
* Dockside Sa ...
References
1971 establishments in Oregon
2014 disestablishments in Oregon
Defunct drinking establishments in Oregon
Defunct restaurants in Portland, Oregon
Dive bars in Portland, Oregon
Defunct dive bars
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