From dance club settings to sit-down dinner bars, downtown Eugene’s night scene has it all. With more than 12 bars to choose from, the downtown area is a great place to grab a drink or meal with a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Whether you’re looking for an exciting, upbeat evening or a low-key relaxing night out, downtown Eugene is the place to be.
Starlight Lounge – Located on 830 Olive Street@@checked@@, Starlight Lounge is a great place to have a relaxing drink any time in the evening. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit and several rooms with couches, tables and chairs and — of course — the bar. Though a nice spot for the young and old alike, the interior is somewhat dim, so patrons with poor eyesight might find another bar more to their taste.
Starlight Lounge also has drink specials that vary with the day of the week and the time of night. $2 white Russians and Hinman wines are available 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., $2 Patron shots are available 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and local microbrews are $2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Jameson’s Bar – Jameson’s Bar is yet another great bar for either a low-key drink, or an eventful night out. Jameson’s has tasty drinks, live music (mostly during the weekends) and pool tables as well as a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a lot of standing room, so people don’t ever feel crowded.
The colorful hanging lights make for a great atmosphere. The bar is located in the heart of downtown Eugene on the corner of Broadway and Olive Street (across from John Henry’s, Horse Head and Cowfish.) It’s a great bar to start your evening out; it has something for everyone to enjoy.
John Henry’s – John Henry’s is not your everyday bar. It’s proud to offer variety, spunk, character and tons of fun. This bar, located just a few yards from Jameson’s, is the host of “80s Night” on Thursdays, where drinks are $2. Ladies get in free before 11 p.m., and the floor is full of people dancing to hopping ’80s hits.
There are large booths situated along a staircase by the bar, as well as a smaller group of tables in the back. John Henry’s is probably not the place for a relaxed night and glass of wine, but it’s always a lot of fun, and it has great drink specials almost every night.
Rogue Ales’ Eugene City Brewery – Not only is Rogue Ales well-known for its delicious beers, but this brewery also has a wide selection of food as well. Located in downtown Eugene at 844 Olive Street, the bar is family friendly with kids menus, Legos and other games.Rogue Ales has full service multi-tap bars, with not just Rogue creations, but other great porters, ales, stouts, lagers, spirits and wines. Rogue Ales has beer available to go in 12oz, 22oz, 750ml, and 64oz growler bottles. The brewery is also non-smoking.
Rogue provides outside seating, pizza and 35 beers on tap including Rogue Ales, Track Town Honey Orange Wheat, 100 Meter, 200 Meter, and Triple Jump.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12PM – 10PM
Tuesday – Thursday: 12PM – 11PM
Friday & Saturday: 12PM – 12AM
Sunday: 12PM – 9PM
Brewery Tour Hours:
Weekdays: 4:30PM
Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced place like John Henry’s, some good food and quality brews at Rogue, or a low-key drink at Starlight Lounge – downtown Eugene has something to satisfy everyone’s needs.