The story of how we ended up here is hilarious. My fiancé told me he wanted to knock on the janitor's closet to say hi to the janitor because he knows him. So we stood outside this random door for about a minute while he knocked again, and I finally said, "Babe, can we just come back tomorrow and say hi to the janitor then?" I had absolutely zero idea it was a speakeasy. When they opened the door I was shocked! This speakeasy is such a fun find in Eugene. It is super moody and dark inside in the best way, and the atmosphere feels very hidden and intentional. We tried a bunch of the small plates and every single one was delicious. I loved my cocktail, and I believe I ordered the Bee's Knees. It was so good. Overall, this place is a great experience. I would totally come back the next time I am in Eugene. read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday with a quick staycation trip from Portland to Eugene. We decided to slip into 86 Speakeasy in The Gordon Hotel before dinner. The hotel is adorable, even featuring a little art center. The speakeasy entrance is a unique experience - you walk down a hallway to a "Janitor" door, flip a switch to announce yourself, and then provide the password you received via text before your reservation tieme. While the ambiance wasn't quite what I expected (it could have been cozier), the service was top-notch and the drinks were fantastic. My Aviation and my husband's Old Fashioned was really good. read more

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This place is great! We mKe it a point to visit every time we are in Eugene. Greyson is a true craftsman. Outstanding cocktails. read more

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Loved loved this speakeasy. So cute and private. Reservations needed and highly recommended you need a code to get it. Loved it. I loved the service. We didn't try any food but the drinks were amazing. I tried their French 75, and I loved them. read more

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We had a ton of fun dressing the era and going for a drink. The bartenders were amazing and fun, excellent service. Delicious prohibition specific drinks. The food was so yummy too. Not loud or too dark. Tips: Must make reservation! read more

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Getting into this place is the coolest part. You have to have a reservation and the password changes every night. They send you the instructions and it's so incredibly fun! While they do serve food, it's more of an appetizer fare. It seems to be a bit complicated too because there's one bartender in the place so it seems like a lot to manage. The drink list seems to have a lot of spirit-forward options and I tend to prefer drinks on the sweet side. The space is relatively quiet and we seemed yo catch the bartender on a bad night. He seemed to be less than thrilled about his work and it was hard to not overhear him complaining. After one drink - we decided to head out because it felt awkward. He did share that if you don't have a reservation, you may be able to slip him a $20 to get in even without a password. read more

Really disappointed by how bad this place has gotten. Took over 5 min to have the door answered. The bartender was either drunk or high, and literally knocked over a drink he was making. The drinks are $14+ but the bases they use are standard wells (you're not even getting standard quality gin or bourbon in the drink you order off the menu). The bar was soaking wet, not a single cocktail napkin in sight. Also, your "reservation" is supposed to be for 75 minutes. The place was half empty and yet they closed us out at 60 minutes. Been here once before right after it opened and it was a lot of fun. Now it's just overpriced nonsense. Having been to speakeasys around the country, this experience was pathetic. Worse than a standard cocktail bar. You're better off making cocktails at home--even if you're inexperienced, it will be better the drink the bartender here threw together and had to remake because he spill it all over himself. **two stars because they do have a solid selection of liquor. Otherwise, this was a one star experience through and through. read more

The drinks, the service and the atmosphere were A+. We had 20 people for a birthday party and it was 10pm. The bartender was a little shy at first but he warmed up and made us some signature shots for the birthday girl! Great experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

Disappointing experience in every way. Drinks just not very good. The staff seemed indifferent and likely high on something themselves. Not coming back. read more

If I could give 4.5 stars, I would. It was fun to have to provide a password to get in. The décor reflects the period of a speakeasy - low lights, dark colors, small space and lovely glassware. We sat at the bar and were served very elegant and delicious cocktails by a very friendly bar person. S/he/They were attentive to our needs and offered complete explanations about the various cocktail ingredients as well as other recommendations on particular liquors and why they were chosen for certain cocktails. FYI - This is not a place to get a dinner, the menu is appetizers. The only criticisms I have for 86 Speakeasy are simple: 1. They did not inform us that our visit with them was limited to 1.5 hours. when we wanted to order an additional appetizer, that was when we were told we would not have enough time. When letting them know we had no idea about this, I was told it was stated on the website. I rechecked and could not find that info. 2. One appetizer we ordered clearly stated it was accompanied by grilled vegetables, which was what attracted me to order it. When it came, the vegetables were raw and included cucumbers. (I would probably never grill cucumbers!) When I checked with the barperson, I was told that this item always came with the raw ones and after doublechecking the menu, s/he/they agreed about the description. So, I was disappointed. Nonetheless, we had fun! read more

I loved the concept of having to find this place and give a password. The experience was so cool! That earned an extra star! We ordered the steamed clams, and they were pretty yummy. I would've liked more garlic flavor. And more bread. I ordered some at an extra charge, but they gave us crostinis instead. The crostinis were way too hard/crunchy for the sauce. And they didn't have the grilled flavor of the original bread. Meh. Then I tried to take the sauce to go, but they said they don't have any containers. More meh. Drinks were delicious though! read more

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It can be a bit boring and the food is not the greatest. But been there when alive but still not not worth eating calamari tasted like raw oil read more

After hearing so much about this place, we decided to check it out. It's a fun concept to reserve online, wait for your password to arrive the day of reservation and then find the door marked Janitor in the lobby of the Gordon Hotel. Flip the switch at the door, and a little cutout in the door will be openen and you provide the password, and you are IN.... Fun! The speakeasy is small with about 10 bar stools and 10 tables. We were seated at the bar which was perfect since we just came in for a drink. Nice prohibition era cocktail choices like Manhattan, Sazerac, Aviator etc. The bartender was very nice and friendly and mixed an awesome cocktail! Gorgeous glassware and a beautiful decor makes for a fun time, despite the cocktail being on the small-ish side and pricey. I am glad we did not come for dinner since the food choices are limited to appetizers only. It is worth checking them out if you have never been! read more

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The service was amazing! Loved the atmosphere. Cocktails were perfect! Highly recommend trying this place. Server and bartender were hilarious! Also, try the espresso martini! Amazing!!! read more

Great experience, yummy drinks, loved the ambiance, fun place! Bartender was knowledgable. Highly recommend! read more

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While nothing spectacular happens inside the room itself, it is overall just a fun experience. Giving the password through the tiny slot and being let in is cool. The inside is small, quiet, and feels very exclusive. The two bartenders working were friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. We didn't order any food inside but we did eat dinner at the Gordon Tavern beforehand and it is the same food that the tavern serves, just a smaller selection. To sum the whole experience up in one word: enjoyable! Would visit again for sure. read more

Happened to get a super last minute reservations the drinks were very good. Maybe even stronger than anticipated lol. They do appear to be very strict about their reservation policy as a couple before us was turned away for being late and their spots (seemingly) stayed empty the whole time we were there. But this is likely not uncommon amongst speakeasy's. Nothing overly special inside but we had a nice time overall! read more

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This is an intimate space and their reservation process ensures everyone has a wonderful experience. Friendly staff that offer quality cocktails at reasonable price. Tip: show up a bit early to scope out the location and have a drink or dinner at the hotel lobby restaurant/bar. read more

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This place is super fun, and the cocktails are really delicious and creative. You make a reservation online and get a text with the password and then there's a whole little ritual where you go the "Janitor's Closet". The bartender was friendly and sassy. The hostesses were friendly and attentive. We got some tasty calamari with our drinks and enjoyed ourselves and the atmosphere. I got a vodka cocktail, and a second one that was a variation on a Negroni. There are no non-alcoholic options unless you request them (but they did make one for my spouse, who doesn't drink, who said it was okay.) read more

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Wait staff was amazing, tenders were above and beyond expected a place I would visit again and again, had a wonderful time there.

Date: 9/30/23 Drinks: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Management: 5/5 TL;DR: I loved everything about this spot...and I don't even drink!! As a die-hard drinker who only imbibes when the brews are nonalcoholic and un-carbonated, I am far from the ideal candidate for a craft cocktail establishment...but my dining partner and I found ourselves pleasantly surprised at 86. To begin with, the "process" of getting into the establishment, while some might accuse as being gimmicky, is a great deal of fun. Finding the janitor's closet, ringing the bell, providing the password through a slot in the door, and being welcomed into a perfectly 20's-esque interior is nothing short of thrilling. Background music and the conversation of others blended together in the small room to create an atmosphere that was energetic but not frenetic. The mixologist at the bar was absolutely amazing--she respected our preferences and crafted three STUNNING zero-proof drinks of which we enjoyed every single sip. (The NA espresso martini was a surprise hit!) Although we did not enjoy any of the food from the menu of small bites, I found myself licking my lips as I watched plates of snacks and slider sandwiches sail by...next time I visit (and there WILL be a next time!) I will definitely come for the food, too. Thank you, 86, for such a unique, memorable experience and for being so accommodating. You have officially won our loyalty whenever we visit the city! read more

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I so dislike leaving poor reviews but I have to be honest when necessary. 1 star for the kind bartender 1 star for her offering us a drink on the house Beware the Tock reservation system. I made a resy for 10pm on a Tuesday in the summer. Got a confirmation text, was charged $3 to hold our spot, etc. My hubby and I show up right on time and ring the bell once (as mentioned on the site)...we wait about 6 minutes and ring again. After 15 minutes, we ring a 3rd time (not sure it's a bell at all) and I eventually head to the front desk. The gal starts to help me, then pauses and helps a guy needing a charger...okay? And then goes to see why the bar isn't opening their door for us. Eventually a gal opens the speakeasy door and comes out to chat with us. She claims our reservation is for 9:30 and that they were busy washing dishes and didn't answer the door. Um...I have a reservation for 10. She proceeds to fight with me about the time (even though I have an email) and then even begins to blame me for what is going on. UNbelievable. Like I couldn't believe it was happening. I could say more things but it was highly uncomfortable and just a downright crap experience. I told her we were celebrating our anniversary and just wanted to get a drink. I couldn't believe I was arguing with a short woman holding an iPad about when MY reservation was. (Please teach your hosts about customer service. It's embarrassing.) Eventually I asked if we could just get a drink and she went back and took her time asking the bartender. Then she finally opened the door and ushered us in. No kind words, never apologized. Music was off and had to be turned back on for us. No chance to say the password, no chance to experience a little speakeasy magic. Just an absurdly rude hostess and a door held open so we could spend money we didn't even want to spend at this point. Well, the shining star was the bartender who covered one of our drinks because she "didn't know what kind of attitude the hostess gave us" with a wink. Sounds like no one enjoys working with this woman. So unfortunate. Bottom line, the customer is always right. Reservations are reservations no matter what glitched on your end as the business. Needless to say, we will not be back as we don't live here. But even if we did, this was a one and done. read more

Cool glassware, drinks, ambiance:) The service was great too. We ordered the hummus plate & it was yummy. We will be back! read more

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The staff are so well informed about the drinks. 86 has the best whiskey selection in Eugene. This is a fun experience with friends or a date night. The snacks are great too, I highly recommend the truffle fries. read more

Fun place to feel special in. Get the password before you go or you'll be left standing at the janitors closet door; it is a speakeasy. I'm fairly certain our group had one of everything on the small plate menu, sometimes two! Everything was wonderful, especially the calamari. The cocktail list is nifty; prohibition style recipes. Don't fret though, there's a FULl bar with mixologists to concoct anything you might want. Don't forget to pursue the bourbon list; it's pretty extensive. Cheers! read more

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Not worth the hype or $$. Felt rushed and reminded we only had 1.5 hours on our reservation.

Great choice for any occasion as we experienced superb service and high quality cocktails. We were seated at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the other guests while soaking in the ambiance and sipping from gorgeous glassware. The Brie dip was delicious but the calamari next to us looked phenomenal. read more

Really cool place. Service was quick and helpful, cool space in a dimly lit room. My only con would be the price. Two drinks and a small plate for $40 will keep us from coming often, but it'll be a good place for special occasions! read more

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Everything from the drinks, ambiance, and service was a win from me! I got their El Garibaldi cocktail and it was incredible. We had a great convo with the bartender while enjoying our charcuterie plate. We always love trying out new bars and the speakeasy concept added excitement to our experience! read more

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Reservations required to get daily password to enter the speakeasy. Cool vibes. Nice decor. Interesting drinks. read more

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Ok, so the idea of a speakeasy is super fun. 86 is super tiny, and has a great selection of whisky, bourbon, scotch, cognac. This is inside the Gordon hotel. You have to go to the lounge host to get the password for the janitor closet. Then you have to give the password to the "janitor" to get it. The atmosphere is dark, almost gothic. Cool chandeliers and feels swanky. The service from the bartender, and the host were spot on. The bartender even came out to show me the bottle of the gin I ordered for my Martini to let me know it was local. And unique. The server was a bit distracted, and not attentive. We ran out of drinks and had to flag down the host to get another ordered. She left four menus on our little table too. When we ordered, I asked the server what the cheeses and meats were on the cheese plate and she actually said, "I don't know, and I'd have to leave and go to the restaurant to find out" with the tone like it would be ludicrous to have to do that. I said, ok, please do that. And she did, but seemed surprised that I'd make her do that. We ended up ordering the cheese plate and it was beautiful. The cheeses were very basic and commodity, but, everything else was super yummy. At the end of the day, it was pleasant and tasty. Just a little surprised by the server. Especially in such a small place. We will return! With the hopes that we can sit at the bar instead of a table. One tip, make a reservation! read more

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Super fun and a great idea, love that they keep it true too a real speakeasy. Great for a date or getting out with friends. Staff is very nice and the bartender was very friendly when I was there and periodically would check on me and make sure that I was taken care of appetizers were great for just hanging out and they have plenty of food options in the hotel as well. read more

Getting in was a clever process. The cocktails were first class, if a bit pricey. Service was good and engaging. The venue fits the stereotype. A unique experience just as advertised. read more

This place is great! The daquiri i had was lovely! All the vintage glassware is stunning as well. My co-workers got the Aviation and Corpse Reviver- and the loved their drinks as well. We brought my boss gere to celebrate her getting married, and it did not disappoint! Our server was nice, and the bar tender was friendly as well. Ambiance was beautiful as well. Definitely will come back with my husband! (Also the food was excellent!) read more

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The password, the disguised entrance, the email... it all felt so exclusive. The drinks were great, the mixologist was creative and friendly, and the setting was intimate. I can imagine on game nights or during college events, it's nice to go somewhere that there is limited occupancy and people aren't bumping shoulders with you to get a drink. Reservations needed. It was an exciting twist to our night to learn about the speakeasy we casually passed everytime we stayed at the Gordon. read more

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After making a reservation online it was easy to get in. Typically a speakeasy has excellent service, attention to detail and the whole nine yards. It just wasn't there. It seemed the staff lacked training/experience. After ordering the hummus plate, they did not bring plates or silverware or napkins. We were not checked on frequently enough for us to ask for them (although we should have to ask), and when we finally did, we were already halfway done with our plate. And when we asked for plates, they brought two, however, when we ask for silverware, we were only brought one set. Really? The most popular drink on the menu, according to our waitress, was something along the lines of beautiful fool. It was OK, it tasted more like lemon juice than anything else. Nothing special, other than the fact that it was a pretty drink. Two people came and asked us for drink orders. It just seems is not well managed and the staff to have full control on the floor. At a place like this not only drinks have to be on point, but so should the service. Otherwise you're just at another typical bar. They need a lot of work and perhaps more staff before becoming a sought after speakeasy. There was nothing that set it apart from a typical bar. And it should. read more

I enjoyed this place. It's very small and intimate, but very fun. Food and drinks were amazing. Servers were awesome!

Came in after dinner at the Gordon Tavern. You need reservations ahead of time, and the password at the door. :-) Cozy and low lights inside. Low music playing in the background. Very nice and relaxing atmosphere. Small room, maybe big enough for 25 (30) people. Friendly Host and Bartender. Bartender puts on a good show when she makes the drinks. Fun and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Food and service were good but the day before we went, we made a reservation. We spoke with a gentleman there who helped us make the reservation but when we arrived they had lost our reservation. The hostess was able to get us in but only, I believe, because they had had a cancellation but we were told we would not be able to stay very long. Later when we called and asked to speak to the manager to register our complaint we were hung up on. I do not recommend this place. It could be a very nice experience but ours was not. read more

What a fun concept! I really like the nice touches this bar has in place: The secret password. The "janitor" door entrance. The reservation requirement. The cocktail and spirit options. The beautiful decor. The beautiful, "heavy as hell" water glasses. Big fan! The bartender seems very knowledgeable and top-notch, which makes me want to come back just to try some of my other favorite concoctions. The not-so-great? The service was friendly but lacking. We didn't really get checked on. Also, the space is really small which may or may not be a problem for people. Overall, I look forward to going back for the expert drinks and speakeasy feel. read more