26 Best Cocktail Bars in Eugene

“This place is amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was top notch, even during the busy dinner period. I love all the art and things around the restaurant. The giant doll from Squid Game that moves and plays sounds was a great touch. Highly highly recommend this place!

Ive been back 6 times in the last 3 weeks and everything here is AMAZING! Alex and David are fantastic. Always so friendly, outgoing, and personable. This place is truly a hidden gem“

“I was impressed with the quality and variety of products and cocktails available! Everything in this shop is alcohol free and crafted with delicious herbs, spices, and botanicals.“

“Went there tonight for my birthday and for the first time. The ambiance: amazing! Went with the family and it’s so cozy in there! The service: super attentive. Our server was very knowledgeable about every part of the menu and explained it thoroughly. Really cool pronunciation of all the menu items (I butchered everything 😂) The food: OMG, the food! We shared a margherita pizza and a seasonal polenta appetizer —it was fresh and amazing. I had the seasonal mushroom ravioli with a truffle cream sauce. My partner had the squid ink pasta. His parents each had one of the chicken dishes. We then shared two chocolate forward desserts. We left stuffed and happy. Our server kept apologizing for the speed of service but we were very happy to just chill out and visit and enjoy it all. My partner and I look forward to returning and enjoying this establishment again as a couple. I highly recommend it!“

“The food was amazing, perfectly cooked. But there were ants all over our table and where the flowers were, that was kind of gross. It was also really cold by the window. Otherwise everything was great. :)“

“Ah, Bar Purlieu— Eugene’s sly wink to Paris, tucked along Willamette like it’s hiding from the drizzle and waiting for someone who understands that butter is not an ingredient, it’s a worldview. At the helm is Chef Trevor Rivera, who cooks like a man fluent in both restraint and indulgence — a rare bilingualism in Eugene. You walk in and the lighting does that flattering thing French rooms do — dim enough to forgive, bright enough to seduce. The chalkboard menu reads like a postcard from Lyon written by someone who’s been drinking since noon. There’s filet mignon, of course. There has to be. And when it arrives, the steak wears its sear like a medal earned in battle. The pommes frites stacked beside it on the appetizer plate sits with the quiet arrogance of something that knows Belgium and France have argued over them for centuries. A quick drag through the shallot-laced pan sauce and suddenly you’re contemplating the Napoleonic wars for no good reason. The escargot? Swimming in Persillade Compound Butter — parsley and garlic whipped into submission — so unapologetic it could broker peace between vampires and mortals. You mop it up with baguette that cracks audibly — the culinary equivalent of snapping a well-made cigar. Somewhere, Auguste Escoffier nods in approval. Winter belongs to the Smoked Duck & Buckwheat Crêpe — earthy, faintly nutty buckwheat wrapped around smoky duck that tastes like it spent the afternoon considering its life choices over a wood fire. It’s rustic without being sloppy, elegant without being precious. The kind of dish that makes you slow down whether you planned to or not. Wine here isn’t a beverage; it’s a narrative device. A Beaujolais that starts playful and ends brooding. A Sancerre sharp enough to slice through the Willamette Valley fog. You sip, you lean back, you wonder why Americans ever thought we needed ranch dressing. Dessert arrives with that theatrical French flourish — crème brûlée, its caramelized top shattering like the Bastille under the tap of a spoon. Inside: silk. Sweet, restrained, devastating. Bar Purlieu isn’t trying to reinvent France. It’s reminding you why France mattered in the first place — technique, indulgence, and the radical idea that dinner should linger. In a town powered by coffee and earnestness, it feels delightfully, deliciously decadent.“

“I didn't have any of the food, maybe next time... This was my first visit and omg.. the bartender's were phenomenal, it was Amber and another lady.. I highly highly recommend shooters if you're looking for some place to consume some alcoholic beverages..... Atmosphere, employees, and patrons make this place pretty phenomenal..“

“Seriously best pasta in Lane County. I will not go anywhere else for my birthday dinner! Service has always been amazing and the staff are so kind.“

“The Starlight Lounge is the sort of place that makes you wonder if you've accidentally wandered through a tear in the space-time continuum and landed in a better era. The lighting is low, the atmosphere is perfect, and every square inch feels steeped in the kind of vintage character that can't be manufactured by a corporate design committee armed with Pinterest boards and reclaimed barn wood.

This is a proper lounge.

The kind of place where conversations happen at a civilized volume, where the bartenders know what they're doing, and where the room itself feels like part of the experience. You half expect to see a traveling salesman from 1958 closing a deal in the corner while a jazz record spins somewhere in the background.

The poker machines feel wildly out of character, like someone parked a row of slot machines inside a Raymond Chandler novel. They clash with the vintage lounge vibe in a way that never quite makes sense.

The anime shrine, however, is another matter entirely.

And then there was the Old Fashioned.

Sweet merciful heaven.

In an age when too many bars serve carefully crafted cocktails over a sad pile of ice chips resembling the aftermath of a Zamboni accident, the Starlight Lounge understands the importance of the large ice cube.

One magnificent crystal block floating in a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned, chilling the drink without watering it into submission. As God, bourbon, and common sense intended.

The cocktail was excellent.
The atmosphere was excellent.
The vibe was excellent.

Five stars. Pull up a chair, order an Old Fashioned, admire the room, and enjoy a brief vacation from the 21st century.“

“My home away from home. I’ve worked in a lot of establishments as a host and as an employee at all levels. This makes me a little picky about strange things like, employee retention, a love and involvement from owners, a mutual respect among employees, excellence in service, attention to details. Last but not least- knowing their customers- how they like how what when and where is remembered and held somewhat sacred. Being a regular here is being part of a family as staff or clientele. As long as I have breath in my body and they will have me I will host a show here for my own sanity and well being. More places should pay attention to how these people do business on all ends. It’s a privilege to be a part of in any way. ❤️Bre“

“Always delicious uniquely crafted food and drinks and fantastic service.“

“Amazing customer service! Thank you Kevin! Also you can’t go wrong with any thing on the menu!“

“Bartini was incredible. The drinks and vibes were so amazing! Nyah had all the good energy and was so sweet!“

“The food was not only beautifully presented, but equally as delicious! The interior gives you a cozy feeling and lovely decorated. I would definitely recommend this gem of a family restaurant. Also, probably the best sushi in town.“

“The housemade syrups and shrubs are delicious! Thoughtfully made drinks with great ingredients! Atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. We found it by accident, but it has become our favorite place to meet!“

“Once again coming here was like eating someone's painstakingly made art. It was delicious and made my day. I ate and left no crumbs. Highly recommend.

Useful information: There are no twiddling thumbs, if it's taking time for your meal to come you can see why, they are that good. Layout is partially open but even from the door I could see the chef in the back hard at work and still communicating. Of the three times in the last couple years I have been each menu item has consistently been temp as meant, good serving size, cleanly executed, and spot on in flavor. I believe I got a spicy fried chicken once and not a single soggy piece, tender and crisp- it came and stayed predominantly piping hot through my meal. If sushi could melt in your mouth this is the only place that has occured for me. My cinnamon butter mochi cake was freshly made, had tastefully crisp edges, a nice bounce and the cream on top was so well whipped it looked like an over indulgence at first but it matched what I needed for every bite. It is was easy before price hikes for an individual to spend +$30 here but with the quality of execution, ingredients and uniqueness of the dishes it is worth the price and they have been relatively consistent against the changes in the past several years.

Bottom line: Sitting in the front watching chefs do the technical and precise work of making your sushi, the nigiri coming out the same shape and form, the even cuts of each piece was very centering to watch after going through a rough time and that's why I've written this, eating here woke me up from a daze. There have been many japanese restaurants that have come and stayed in Eugene from Shiki, Meiji, to Pure, until you can top it, Akira has been the best.“

“Family-owned restaurant featuring hand-made, healthy food w/great margaritas & a full-bar, w/ non-alcoholic options like fresh juices, horchata, sodas, etc. Very nice folks & very chill inside/outside seating w/ multiple TV screens inside. Booths, big tables & bar-seating available. Plus, all of the restaurants there @ 5th Street Eateries are family-friendly & alter-abled accessible.
We'll be back!“

“One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in the U.S. so far.

We stopped at Rye in Eugene on our way home, and honestly, everything impressed us — the flavors, the presentation, and the overall atmosphere. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared.

But the biggest surprise was the goat cheese cheesecake. I had never tried cheesecake made with goat cheese before, and it was incredible. We shared one slice at dinner and ended up taking three more slices with us for the next morning because the restaurant was going to be closed. That probably says it all. 😊

If you’re ever in Eugene, I highly recommend stopping here. We will definitely be back.“

“Came here after having a horrible experience at Starlight, bartender (Tyler) was amazing! Very kind and had a great attitude. Drinks were AMAZING, my boyfriend and I had the ‘makeout ninja’. Definitely recommend this bar, especially if it’s not too busy🙏🏼“

“Roadhouse Billiards & Brew has a fantastic pool atmosphere and great food, and they consistently give back to the community through both donations and service. Thank you for supporting our pool community!“

“Great experience with Bradley behind the bar at the speakeasy, getting in was a breeze with the help of the hotel.
Got to have some great cocktails and whiskies. Plus some small bites on the charcuterie board, and some extra additions from Bradley, Cheetos by special request😃.

By far the highly of the night was having our palette expanded with new experiences through the speakeasy’s aperitifs, thank you Bradley. Cheers“

“The best vibe in eugene. I was around when Cowfish was birthed upon the sad-eugene scene: it filled a gap where the non-insider-outsider human could feel a breath of relief, remove their proverbial mask of normalcy, and be free with other non-classifiable amiable weirdos while out-and-about in the day or night. I can attest: Throughout CF’s residency in eugene, I have always known it to be a space where I don’t have to cover-up my atypical weirdness to feel safe and belong. I’ve been absent from eugene for 9 years now. Upon a recent return to town, I entered CF and felt the same relief as I noted above. 😻💿 👹 📀🛸💽 🫀 Thank you, Cowfish, for being unapologetically weird and keeping it real, I love you forever and always. <3“

“Great evening tonight as always and I had the pleasure of meeting the owner again and his wife…first class all the way…“

“Carlita’s offers a panoramic view of Eugene, with outdoor rooftop tables best suited for the summer of course. The interior is beautiful, and they have a lounge area with comfortable couches great for a relaxing evening. The bar is also spacious and comfortable! The tacos are not just simple street tacos, but diverse and delicious. The salmon tacos and chicken mole are killer. The ceviches are also wonderful! I’ve always received excellent service from Greg. He’s personable and efficient at making cocktails while also serving. Check it out! It’s worth a visit to the 7th floor of the Gordon Hotel!“

“This is some of the best pizza I have had in years! Little Italy pizza. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Just an excellent experience! This is for the Oakway location!“

“Great, fresh breakfast with wonderful river views.“

“I'm really not sure why this place had a somewhat low rating because the food was really tasty & it was a really nice, relaxing atmosphere. I was here for over 3 hours and all the wait staff were super nice and accommodating so I would highly recommend this place!“