Food's mediocre and overpriced for what you get. Place could use real upkeep, inside and out. Bigger issue is the atmosphere -- cigarette smoke drifts across the patio the whole time you're out there, and the regulars aren't a personal-space kind of crowd either, so expect to be crowded whether you sit inside or out. Hard to recommend if comfort or ambiance matter to you. read more

A great neighborhood bar. We often celebrate our birthdays there and they are always accommodating if we give them enough notice. We used to love going there and being greeted by Michael, the bartender. We have missed him since he left. We still enjoy it but it's not quite the same. read more

As far as neighborhood haunts go, this is one of the best ever. They have a solid rotation of daily specials, a lineup of roughly 30 beer taps focused on PNW beers, and all of the pool tables and TVs that one could ask for in a sports bar. The ambiance is locally focused and is one of those secrets that everyone knows about (in a good way). It's a little bit of a dive and as it is tucked away, the clientele loves it for what it is. The service is pretty good most of the time. My wife and I have been going for years during the college and NFL football seasons and have enjoyed their brunch and drink offerings. In the past, prior to the pandemic, they featured a wide ranging menu with many great options including their omelettes and scrambles. Since, the selections have diminished and the pricing has soared (perhaps like any other place) but at enough of a pace to alter our habits a bit. Mind you, it is still worth going. For us, it hasn't been as frequent. read more

Love this place so much!! Took my friends here when they visited me from California about a year ago and they still talk about it! Food is amazing, vibes are great & there's little activities/games to play too. Mike is the best I feel so loved & safe here :) he has great suggestions for drinks & food too. Everything comes out pretty fast & perfect always of course. I have nothing bad to say ! read more

Taco Tuesday is ON POINT here~~ hands down the best tacos a Tuesday can offer. I've had tacos all over town and the Birria offerings far surpass most, if not (easily) all. The cooks have it down (there were 2 behind the scenes last week). The bartenders were super engaging and busy busting tail-- easily managing to keep up with all the drinkers, pool players and diners. Barkeep Michael greeted us the moment we walked up and kept us on our toes with his salty style of humor, sarcasm and sass. We felt very welcome and highly (happily) entertained and content. He made me the perfect $5 margarita, to boot. It's Saturday now and I've been thinking about those tacos all week long and hoping the same staff is there next visit for Taco Tuesday... hopefully next week! Well played, Highlands. read more

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I really like this place. Through it makes me sad that they let one of the best bartender they had go. They have some good bartender and cooks. The food is delicious. read more

The service was impeccable We really appreciated the staff's stance on important cultural issues. Thank you for standing up for decency. This place, contrary to idiots who have nothing to do but whine about being put in their place, is very accepting. read more

This was once a great place but the new management is horrible. Don't order the food, it used to be good pub food but the menu changed and the quality tanked. The nachos are just plain garbage. The servers are fine but many of the familiar faces that made it a fun place are gone. This was my go to pub in Eugene for a very long time but I'm done. read more

Classic neighborhood sports bar with good bar food, pool tables, ping pong, darts, shuffleboard. Friendly staff, good service, good selection of beers. read more

Great smash burger, friendly staff, and bar games. Tap selection is decent, and there's a packed trivia night on Thursdays.

I have been going to the Highlands Pub for 23 years when Mikey came back as a bartender it's really went down hill even the last couple of years. The food is OK but not always the time just like the drinks!I love my margarita but it's not always the same. The service is slow like they have been smoking weed! Don't wate your money or time. Try the Pud on Amazon and 30th, OR the Flying Squirrel Good luck CKM read more

Really like this place for a well prepared and reasonably priced meal after a long day or week. Pleasant staff and a clean setting. Check their specials and especially when they have their steak special! Wow! read more

Highland's Brew Pub - French Dip and Tots! - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The food and service are fantastic. Daily specials too! It's never been too noisy or crowded whenever I've gone there.

I note it has been 8 years since I last reviewed my neighborhood bar. Like all others, I suppose, it has gone downhill. Food is good to my limited taste, prices are ok but shrinkage has occurred. Night time service Is not very good and sometimes bad, bordering on really bad. Orders mixed up or missing, billings often mistaken, sometimes even in the customer's favor but not usually. I continue to go there because my friends can't agree on another place. But I always expect, good food, ok prices and not good service. Don't misunderstand me, the food comes out promptly, but mixed, occasionally missing and usually billing screwups. read more

Yummy food, fun games, and good drinks! Nice menu and variety, looking forward to coming back for more!

This place is great! The server who looks like Jason Momoa meets Steven Adams is an absolute dawg. Food is good. Trivia is fun. read more

My friends and i love highlands! Its close to home, great food and service! This bar also has a lot of games and open pool tables! great place to hang! read more

Great atmosphere. Excellent choices in beer. Terrific food for watching sports. Pool tables available. Great service and friendly.

Mike is the best bartender ever!! We love coming into such a great atmosphere filled with laughs and happiness! We couldn't be happier to find our new favorite bar and bartender!! - Blake & Joycee read more

They prepare the the best meals! Love to eat here and watch a game. Great tasting, fresh, good size portions.Bar tenders are super too! My only gripe that it's a little run down. Could use a bit of an upgrade. read more

I got the burger and fries to-go. The staff member that helped me was great, they were funny and got my order correct. The fries were really crispy. Pretty standard sports pub food, it's what you'd expect. Id go again if in the area. read more

My boyfriend and I love to head over to Highland's for good food, drinks, and fun games. Half the bar is "bar games" such as pool, darts, shuffleboard, ping pong, and foosball. Most of the games are free (except pool) and it makes the bar a great place to go casually, on a date, or with friends. One of the best parts though is that we are always greeted like old friends by the bartender, Mike, who's friendly and fun demeanor has made us want to go back more! read more

But.... Walked in at 5:45 pm to a full house and guess what.... One lone bartender/waitress. She is hustling to keep up and is sweetheart. Shame on management for allowing this to happen read more

The service is great and the bartender on Saturday night is very hospitable! There is always a rotating drink special and $3.5 pale ales. There are also lots of games to play! read more

I'm going to leave a five star review for this place since I believe it deserves it! We are always a group of at least fifteen people who gather at Highland's. I want to say that this bar has THE BEST bar tender, MIKE, in Eugene. He's so nice, funny and good at his job. You have a lot of options to entertain yourself such as playing pool, tennis, dart and foosball. The food is great. I only have one complain and it's why they've removed the Sun-dried Tomato Pasta from their menu. That was awesome. Please bring it back. My friends and I were all big fans of that dish. Don't forget to try cocktails that Mike makes for you! We also celebrated a lot of birthday parties over there and we had fun:) read more

Highland's Brew Pub - Nachos - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Great great food, will always recommend. Probably the one of the cheapest best bars in town!

This place is great!! They have t.v.s in every booth and a good amount around the facility. I went here for a Oregon Duck football game vs the Washington Huskies. I left before halftime because they where getting blown out. While I was there I had the Down its 2 sliders it was delicious!! and got the fries for $1.00 extra. Highland's have pool tables, pingpong table and foosball, they also have darts too. I would recommend this place if you are wanting to have a good time or just wanting to come and have a beer they have a great selection. read more

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We got a Groupon and decided to try it one night. The happy hour specials are $5 for all apps and $6 for apps with meat (I think)... anyway it was a pretty good happy hour. I didn't get drinks since I was driving but I watched them making them and they know how to make a drink! The location was clean. The bathroom was very clean, which I love.... There are pool tables, darts (I thought), dining area and lots of TVS. The Nachos were AWESOME -- 3 of us shared them. Plenty of meat and toppings. I got the BBQ Cobb salad. Holy mambos this was good. I would definitely go back for this salad. Dad got the Asian Chicken Salad and it was okay... the dressing was good. I would definitely say I got the prize salad though. Mom got the french dip type sandwich. The meat was a good portion and tender. The bread was correct and soft and there were onions and mushrooms (i believe) on it. The only complaint she had was that the au jus was packet. BUT it was good in my opinion. If you can get Michael (female pronounced just like the male name though) as your server DO IT... you won't regret it. She may have given the best service I have had in Eugene. Good food, good value, awesome service... not really much else is needed. TRY IT! read more

Fun place to watch football. Servers and bar staff are very welcoming. Food is great! Large plates. Drinks are well made.

I stumbled into this place on my way to grab groceries. The food was a delightful surprise as was the band! read more

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HEALTH CODE CONCERNS: My partner I went to Highlands on a recommendation from a friend. In search for a low-key date night the restaurant/pub seemed to fit the build. The place had a cool enough vibe and we exchanged smalltalk with the bartender, Aaron or Adam. While sipping our drinks and paroozing the menu, however, we watched the same bartender pick his nose (and pardon the graphics here) not only with one finger, but TWO. Then, without washing his hands or fingers, take a drink order from another patron, pour and serve them their beverage. To make matters worse, the bartender had mentioned that he used to be a cook at Highlands. With such disturbing hygiene practices being conducted in the front establishment, one can only imagine the potential health code concerns happening behind the closed doors of the kitchen... Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

I suspect that I have graced the doorstep of this establishment for the last time. This is the neighborhood watering hole for me. Have during some seasons been there regularly. However, tonight the witch of a barkeep and her behavior toward me tells me that I will never grace this establishment again. No loss to me... the food was at best a "B" more often a "C"... and service has always sucked. All that I was willing to overlook as it was the local gig... but no more... this employee has lost me as a customer... and all those that I brought in with me. It has been a long time when I have encountered such offensive behavior read more

I love this bar. They do great with crowds, especially with summertime kickball. The wings are amazing, the rest of the food is very good! It's definitely bar food, but they do it very well. The drinks are good too! The ping pong, shuffle board, giant jenga, darts, and pool are a great addition to the atmosphere. read more

Highland's is a perfect example of why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. We walked in around 9pm on a Friday night and admittedly almost walked out when we didn't see a host, waiter, or any other people eating. Given the time and our lack of desire to find another option, we took a seat and were greeted shortly after by the bartender, who was apartment the only person working for the night (and therefore covering the fairly sizable bar and restaurant). Despite this fact, we received food and drinks as quickly as if we had been the only party there (a party of 6 with dietary restrictions). Impressive. The food itself was just what you'd expect - pretty good bar food, with a few extra options here and there. The menu was fairly large and while there weren't any strictly vegan options listed, I did find a few that seemed to be able to be modified. I ended up with a chicken teriyaki rice bowl minus the chicken (veggies, teriyaki, rice). The sauce was a little heavy for my liking, but between flavor, portion, and price, it was far better than I expected. After dinner, we hung around for the bar games scattered around the restaurant - pool, darts, ping pong, shuffle board, pinball, etc. and quickly understood the appeal of this local hangout. Would definitely recommend for an inexpensive, chill spot read more

One of the best happy hours in town, tucked in a quite south Eugene neighborhood. Free pool twice a week, daily specials and $3.50 beer of the day. Tons of beer on tap and lots of tv's for sports. Also the food is amazing! read more

Highland's Brew Pub - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

This bar is definitely for those that like laid back bars where you can kick back and enjoy one another's company over good food and a pint. It's not a place that many college kids go to, and definitely not for people looking to dance all night. But for what it is, I give it five stars: DRINKS: affordable, wide selection, always fully stocked, strong (or if you request they can make it girly for ya), and even though they're strong it'll still taste pretty friggin good and goes down easy. I'm not a fan of weak drinks, so for fellow heavy drinkers, I highly recommend this place. BARTENDERS: friendly, very entertaining, and always paying attention to the needs of their customers. If you don't order an alcoholic drink they offer you everything else they've got to make sure you're not left high n dry. And above all else they are damn GOOD at what they do! Drinks are strong enough so you get your money's worth for sure, but they still taste great so you'll want another and another. Girly drinks are also very, very delicious. What I like is that if I can't decide what to drink, I just give them a brief description of what I'm feeling and they rattle off around 4 or 5 suggestions of drinks that I've never tried before! Big difference from campus bars where bartenders usually suggest maybe one other drink that they can think of, and it'll guaranteed be a common one. FOOD: I never expected my favorite place to grab breakfast to be at a bar.....If you're someone who likes their meats, eggs, and bread for breakfast, GO HERE!! They have to-die-for country fried steak and eggs. Thick cuts of beef steak, nice seasonings, and some pretty flavorful country sauce. Wide selection of omelets, all of which are served in large portions, not too dry but not too wet either; stuffed and savory indeed. That's just the breakfast though! Dinner is just as good, if not, BETTER. They've got the usual bar foods, but they also offer a very cheesy penne, lots of burgers and sandwiches that dudes seem to inhale cause they're so damn good. ENTERTAINMENT: So when drinking I hate sitting around and getting fuller and fuller and sleepier. Thankfully, this place has a bunch of activities to do with whoever you're hanging out with. Darts, 6 pool tables, skee ball, pinball, and ping pong. Pool tables are all kept in good condition. SPACE: we love watching ducks and blazers games here! Lots of tvs and chairs, lots of room to move around, and best of all LOTS of fans show up on game days! The walls are decorated in autographed sports jerseys, pictures, and gear praising this hidden gem of a pub. Seats and booths are cleaned and bussed constantly, and bathrooms are by far the cleanest and nicest smelling I've ever come across as far as bars go and college apartments go. Not ghetto at all and they always work! So overall Highlands is clean yet not fancy, still keeping that laid back, chill touch that a bar should have. Five stars babee, without a doubt. read more

I really like this place. It's nice and out of the way so an older crowd tends to gather there. It's mellow, easy-going, and I really like the bartenders. I LOVE their bathrooms. This actually becomes really important, especially when they are out drinking! The bartenders, especially the two sort-of shorter one, are really great. They make their drinks strong and for the most part are really fun to talk to (I hate when bartenders are grumpy or standoffish), Their food is good enough bar food. My favorite though is that there is stuff to do there. It isn't just a plain lame bar. It's bright and open with pool tables, darts, and ping pong. So to recap--- I like (in order of importance): 1. that they make strong drinks. 2. their bathrooms are clean and nice 3. the bartenders are fun 4. older crowd 5. ping pong read more

Haven't tried the food here, but this bar was a hidden treat in Eugene that I'm fortunate my friends have brought me to! Late night bartender was awesome - I appreciated the magic tricks. But even more than that, what's your bar game? Because they're more than likely to have it here for free. That's right, there's free pool, darts, foosball, Jenga, and even tic tac toe. It was very quiet when we came here late on a Friday night, but that was a nice touch - there's no competition for all the free games! This is a fantastic hidden gem that, if I lived closer, would frequent more than biweekly. For now, I'll come here just about every time I visit Eugene. read more

Watch out for drunk servers and bartenders. Went to clear my tab and the bartender charged the wrong bill to my card and got defensive when I told him he messed up. We sat at a dirty table and he charged us with the people who were there before us.... wtf? Definitely had to call my bank to reverse the charges. read more

Here's the deal: The Highlands has been our neighborhood pub for about eight years and we've always loved it. We visit about 4 to 6 times per month for lunch and dinner. The food is great - very consistent and at least a few steps better than common bar food. The problem is that over the last few months, the dinner (Friday//Saturday) staff don't provide good service. They're surly and rushed, virtually throwing the food and drinks down in front of patrons who are sitting out in the restaurant and gaming areas of the place. Then, you see them hanging out at the bar - where the regulars and industry folks are, laughing and chatting with their friends and pouring fat cocktails for them. I've been in places like the Highlands across the United States and frankly, I've never experienced such poor service. These problems have only been in the last six months and, we're going to vote with our wallet, taking the Highlands off our list for dinner until we've heard that service has improved. read more