26 Best Cocktail Bars in Eugene

“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!“

“We have gone to Tiger Mama several times and it's always good. Most recently we went with a big group of friends to celebrate lunar New year. The food and service was excellent .They were super accommodating to our group and split up all our bills which was super nice. I highly recommend the chicken wings, but everything I've had is good.“

“Cocktails were very well made, service was great small bites were tasty.
We got there about 10 min till opening but there were people at tables already so when we tried to go in we were informed that the bar was technically closed still. We ended up waiting outside instead until 3. Seemed like we could have just remained at a table inside for that time but no big deal as they had a covered area with tables outside.“

“I didn't eat here, just stopped in for some drinks. Good drinks with rotating specials from 4 to midnight and $4 Patron tequila shots from 9:30 to 10:30. This place is very lively, busy, on weekends and would not be for everybody but I enjoyed it.“

“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 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. :)“

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

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

“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🙏🏼“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“Holy mother goddess, this place is special!
We ordered some of everything that was dairy-free and meat-free.
The fish was delicious!
All of the vegetable dishes were outstanding, especially the pickled bean sprouts and the fluffy miso mushroom tacos.
We have a new favorite restaurant, for certain.“

“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.“

“Excellent, leisurely birthday lunch in a quiet corner of the restaurant. Wait staff were attentive to us and responsive to whatever we needed to make the dining wonderful. The food was delicious starting with the French onion soup. The hummus plate was outstanding as was the Reuben sandwich. We'll be coming back soon!“

“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!“

“Huge shoutout to the bartender Grayson at this hidden gem of this speakeasy. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and effortless in the best way possible. You can tell they genuinely love what they do — every drink was crafted with care, creativity, and serious skill.

What really stood out though was the energy. Friendly without being overbearing, attentive without missing a beat, and somehow made everyone around the bar feel like regulars. In a world where good service is hard to find, this was the kind of experience that reminds you how special hospitality can be.

Great cocktails, great conversation, and an atmosphere that felt like stepping into another era for a couple hours. Left in a better mood than when we arrived. If you end up here, grab a seat at the bar — you’ll understand exactly what I mean.“

“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, fresh breakfast with wonderful river views.“

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

“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!“

“Thank goodness we have an actual rooftop bar in our growing city. It's such a big miss in this gorgeous town to have so few options like this. The Gordon is kitty corner from the Graduate (ex Hilton) that used to have a wonderful rooftop bar, then restaurant and dance floor. I feel like having something like the Gordon and Carlitas is one of the few, close-to-big-city items we have in Eugene. Thank you for providing some very good food and drinks in such a lovely location. I've been to Carlitas a few times over the past few years (4 or 5) and when it's busy it might be a little slow, but that's what I want! A busy, fun, gorgeous spot where one can have some good drinks while waiting for some tasty food. I went once with my niece just before a performance at the Hult Center. The place was packed. We let our server know we were trying to get a drink and tacos in before the show... They brought it all to us and did so well we even were able to have a second drink. Just lovely overall. :-)“

“Went here 03/14 and the atmosphere was amazing
Our bartender was Darion I think and he was so attentive and nice
I don't think my wife and I have had a better bartender at an airport thank you for the great service and great food“