You walk in here and the price and the menu looks so good. But woahhhh the food and drink does not reflect the flavors. My husband is a chef and I am not even sure we could replicate the results that we were given. We ordered the chicken bowl and it came with three mushy lemon caper thighs with a side of minute rice. The grilled cheese with garlic was garlic powder burned to the edges. We ordered 4 different cocktails and one was an old fashioned. The other 3 drinks were nothing short of using the word terrible. They were lemon drops in the form of a margarita, a whisky sour and a huckleberry drink (that had a black berry in it?) these other 3 drinks just tasted like straight lemon. Could not even finish them. Ordered the poutine but I think it was cheese slices not curds. The chicken dumplings were completely fine but I have the same ones in my fridge from the grocery store. All in all I left needing water from all the lemon my family just ingested. read more

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The temperature in the building was on the warm side and the water was also like warm. Service took a little while but waitress was fine. The person brining out the food seemed put off. The food was good but nothing memorable. read more

I enjoy the drinks & ambiance, not enough food options & the ones that are offered are just ok. read more

I went to Jefferson's expecting that they could make a good Moscow Mule, due to them being a specialty cocktail and drinks sort of place. Unfortunately myself and most other dive bars can make a better Moscow mule. The drink tasted way too lemony and sour, they don't use mint and who knows if there was alcohol in it. read more

All of the bars and small breweries in the USA this was the finest little town bar with higher quality of most expansive selections of any bar in the world anywhere. The two bartenders were not just outstanding but truly knowledgeable and amazing people with fantastic enthusiasm about their craft. The four different Scotch whisky flights for $19 was a steal. The Red Haired Bar Tender lady was a Michelin Star eligible creator of new cocktail and made special blend called Flannel Shirts that tasted absolutely divine, and the main man who came out of his clocked out status to serve us 14 year old Scotch whisky was very happy just to introduce us all to new Scotch! We loved the experience and the crowd around the best bar in Oregon! read more

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Great find in Medford. Valentine's Day 2026 and down from Portland for grandsons swim meet. What to do? This place rocks. Perfect atmosphere for what we needed. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Drinks were excellent read more

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday today and was really disappointed. Service was slow even though there were only 3 customers at the bar. Ordered a Charcuterie plate, it came with no cheese (1st listed ingredient on the menu). My boyfriend ordered nachos, they were cold. We told the server and they tried to correct the issues. They brought cheese and went to "heat" the nachos. They brought the nachos back with a hot pan, but they were still mostly cold (except for the underside that was touching the cast iron pan). We were offered another drink, after I paid and said we were just gonna leave, on the house. My whiskey sour tasted as though it was just egg whites with a bit of lemon. We used to come here years ago when it was good. We won't be back. The menus were sticky and our seats were dirty. read more

Service was super slow even though there were only a couple other customers. When our food arrived the charcuterie board was missing the cheese! Like how do you not remember to put cheese on a charcuterie board? The nachos were cold. When we said something, the staff had the nerve to act put out and argumentative that we complained. They nachos were "reheated" but as you can see in the photo, the cheese still wasn't even melted...And then they still charged us full price for the food! Ultimately tried to make it up with comping us two more drinks...but they were made really weak, so too little too late. Super unimpressive! read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Does that look like melted cheese? This is after it reheated when I complained‍ - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

I've never had such terrible tacos or nachos especially for that amount of money. I like it taste something similar to Chinese five spice. Myself, my son and his girlfriend try to eat the food, but just couldn't hand we hadn't eaten all day . read more

Very fun vibe, excellent drinks. Our hostess/waitress was really nice and knowledgeable. She recommended the bitter sweet symphony and it was a delicious gin drink and the smoky old fashioned was . Food service was a bit staggered (our table was served their entrees in three different waves (and after prompting)). That being said my salad was large and delicious, as were the churro fries dipped in chocolate. Definitely a spot to visit, especially if you have flexibility with time. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Bitter Sweet Symphony - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

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Cool little spot to hang out and have a drink. Love the interior, great little spots to sit and chill. Everyone recommended the pot stickers and to us they were just meh - they weren't terrible at all but really nothing to rave about. Drinks were delish - had the Juniper Jungle which was really good! Service was decent, friendly. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Juniper Jungle - gin, chambord, pineapple, lime, and simple syrup. Delish! - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Hands down , a very affordable happy hour drink menu! The appetizers are pretty darn good too.

This place has been around for years and it's always has stayed consistent.. How can you not love this place, great service, good happy hour, and nice atmosphere... read more

Wow, what a difference the staffing makes *sadness* We were looking forward to trying out this place again since our last experience was so positive. Completely different staff, completely different experience. Ladies in seemed nice at first. Ordered 2 beverages and some food and everything seemed great! Long story short... our friends non-alcoholic beverage is not allowed inside. Sure no, problemo. We all sat outside to sip our delicious cocktails *expert level for sure* and waited for our food order. Soon after, we witnessed the dark haired bartender have some kind of verbal exchange with the group of ladies at the picnic table outside next to us; they seemed to be chillin' and minding their own business - middle aged professional looking. Not sure what happened, bartender said something about one of them having an open tab, ladies commented that they weren't in a hurry... dark haired bartender seemed to be pressuring them to leave? It was awkward to watch and definitely changed the mood of the space. I don't think it was a racist thing, but it seemed a little extra considering the circumstances. Then the dark haired bartender turned on us and told us that the outside beverage (iced coffee) is "not allowed on the premises". They were nearly done and she insisted he "vacate the premises" (picnic tables on the sidewalk). I asked her how far he needed to stand outside of the sidewalk area to avoid the issue since our food order would be coming soon. She seemed stuck on the idea, so he stood outside of the roped area 2' to the left on the sidewalk while we hurriedly finished our adult beverages *delicious by the way*, we cancelled our food order and went on to the next destination. Wow, what a difference staffing makes. I regret tipping upfront. read more

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Great nachos. Could feed 6 for dinner. Love the drinks. Lovely place to hang out. I'll be back soon read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Great nachos. Great drinks. What's not to like. - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Came in here late at night. The bartender told me I couldn't bring in my backpack because they've had issues before with people carrying machetes in their backpacks. Even though a guy came in with a huge knife on his belt, but that seemed to be ok. I told him I didn't feel comfortable leaving my backpack in the car even though it just had my laptop and he was more than welcome to look inside. I didn't see a sign or anything on the door saying I couldn't bring in my backpack. The bartender told me and my peer this is the one exception he'd make for us to bring our backpacks inside. The drinks were good but the appetizers we ordered were underwhelming. read more

Awesome spot! Great speakeasy vibes with decent seating options. Delicious and creative cocktails on the menu and decent food options (from what we could tell, large portions). Attentive and friendly service. Maybe some regulars at the bar taking up a lot of the attention from the bartender, but that's not unreasonable. My only cautions are 1) maybe a little bit spendy, 2) parking can be tricky, and 3) that area of town, especially after dark, can be sketchy. But, as long as you know what to expect, it's a good time! read more

I'm in Medford for one night, and got some great food to go from Jefferson Spirits Bar. The staff were really friendly, and took time and care to pack up my food well so that it would transport without spilling. This seams small, but for me it was huge! It's why I'm writing the review. The inside was cozy with a small upstairs area. Wish I could have stayed for a drink! read more

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great drinks awesome atmosphere.. just a bummer some of the female bartenders move weird. I come here for a drink after a long day, not to get weird looks or to be overcharged for things. i'm a regular, I've ordered the same drink for years now, and I'm a regular happy hour goer. so it's weird charging me full price when I always pay happy hour price then telling me it's always been that way when I question it. just weird in my opinion. read more

Drinks were good, but waited 45 minutes for some starter food. No one was in bar, not sure if cook was there either. Bartender took our order but did not tell use the wait time. We left paying our drinks. Don't go during off hours... read more

Downtown location a fave amongst locals. Classy, fun bartenders. Good food. Live music and couches. This place also supports freedom which deserves 5-star attitude. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Mantra - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Great place to just hang out and have a drink or enjoy a brunch. Such a welcoming friendly environment in the heart of Medford OR. read more

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After having hungrily stared down my friends order and devour the citrus chicken bowl several times in a row, this was my time to enjoy this wonderful dish. The citrus flavors are not as overwhelming as one would guess from the dish name: there was a slice of lemon on top of the dish and some of the sauce mixed in with the capers definitely had a citrusy taste but it could use more sauce or more citrus. I paired the dish with a lemonade to get more of a tang from the dinner's flavor profile, and the two went really well together. Wish there was an option on the menu to double the chicken; the dish was good but I'd need more with my meal to feel like it was a decent dinner, maybe I'll chase an appetizer with it next time. Several folks I know head to Jefferson Spirits after work or for an informal meeting and having a "hungrier vibe" portion option for this would be good. Maybe next time I'll inquire whether the chicken portion could be doubled, for extra protein. I want more of it - as in I could use a larger portion if it's a dinner entree, and in a sense that I look forward to ordering it again. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Citrus Chicken Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Great vibe!! There was live music while we were here which just put it over the top. Drinks were top notch!! Food was good, but their frier was down so I couldn't get the dumplings that everyone raves about. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Old Fashion - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

The only reason this is not a 2 star is because the drinks was good enough. We came here really hungry and right when they open. We got a couple of drinks from the Happy hour menu and it was really good. We also got their famous noodle and the fish tacos. If their staff is not ready, they shouldn't open at 4, because it took almost 45 minutes for our food to come out. The lady nearby came 30 minutes after us, literally got her food 5 minutes after us... After 45 minutes of waiting and being hangry, I was expecting the food to be amazing and it was not. The noodle was literally just chow mein in a Chinese takeout box.i can get that at panda express for a lot cheaper and faster as well. The fish tacos was dry and bland, there was not enough flavor and considering that it was not fried fish, it was dryyy. Service was ok, but I would not consider coming here for food. Maybe stop by for a drink but don't bother getting their food. read more

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I was introduced to this place by an ex that I would rather forget, but I am so thankful. I LOVE the ambiance recognizing prohibition and past political problems around alcohol. It's just cool. (the handsome bartenders don't hurt the ambiance, either). This is now my favorite breakfast/brunch spot. Sure the cocktails are cool, but have you tried the Bread em and Spread em herbed goat cheese bagel meal? Why not?? read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - seriously my favorite brunch spot in Southern Oregon - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

A friend and I had brunch here and it was great. There was a kid's birthday party getting ready to start so the server was quick to get our order in so we didn't have to wait extra time. Food was great I had the English Chutney & a spicy Bloody Mary would totally get them again read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - English Chutney & spicy Bloody Mary - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

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Sorry Three Stars for Wait Staff Only... Service does make the Food Shine and Ours got a Little Clouded as The Waitress didn't respect the reason we were there was "To Eat" go figure... The Place and the One Head Bartender saved the day by breaking away from his Job to keep us Somewhat engaged. Because of this I don't even need to go into our Choices because it didn't matter to our Searver that the Kitchen was creating Great Food; Select Menu, Lots of Local Flair, Infused Flavors, and Power Plating... My Local friends that came with my Yelp pick for the Trip felt bad and Soo couldn't enjoy our Early dinner as it was flown in, dump and run Style. Well I usually let these ones alone but later that evening we were talking about How much Better that Excellent Prepared Meal would have been if it was properly handled... Thanks again to the One Bartender and the Back of House, keep up the Good Work. Alright, Alright, Alright read more

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I hope you're already drunk if you plan to eat here. Just horrible. I literally couldn't bite the bread. And who puts blue cheese on tacos? Hummus was awful. At least it was expensive. read more

Jefferson's has been the main hangout spot for my sister & I since I came home for the Summer in May. They have delicious craft cocktails & charcuterie boards which is all she & so need to sit, relax & enjoy each other's company. The staff is really great & the atmosphere is comfortable. They have tables, booths, couches & slot machines. It's small, quaint & clean. We love it here. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Charcuterie board and cocktails! - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Our group of three stopped in for a couple of drinks and were warmly greeted and taken care of by Clay. Our drinks were excellent and the service was stellar! Thank you for a great night! read more

I love cocktails and saw some reviews of Jefferson Spirits sounded interesting. It is an older building with a lot of character. There is a beautiful bar area to sit or additional tables as you go to the back of the bar. There is also a back area with comfy chairs to relax with a drink. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with all of my questions. We ordered the deviled eggs (an interesting color) and dumplings. All were yummy. We enjoyed some of the classic drinks like the Jefferson Perfect but I fell in love with the Charlemagne & Beatrice cocktail with strawberry and cucumber and vodka. It was very refreshing. Stop by! It is a great place to relax with a great cocktail and conversation. I will definitely return for some other inspiration. read more

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Great drinks and yummy food in a really comfortable atmosphere. The staff is always on and take pride in their work. The chicken... just try it. Yum. read more

Came for cocktails before 8pm on Friday when it gets a bit more packed with a younger crowd. Older people like myself will appreciate it more during happy hour (I've forgotten the hours) where the crafted cocktails & food are cheaper ... and the place is quieter & easier to converse in. Mostly that 2nd part. Really wonderful food and drink. read more

The atmosphere is awesome, good music, potential for a kick ass bar. You look at the menu, prices implicate well made food and drinks. Hell yeah....off to a great start. Food comes...but like every Tinder date....turns out to be a huge disappointment....the food tastes like Applebee's and Lean Cuisine frozen dinner tray had a baby. Ok...I'll order drinks. It's a bar that flaunts "hand crafted drinks.." maybe food just isn't the priority. I order from the Dollar Tree grade bartenders; their choice of clothing indicates they were called into work on short notice. Blondie is wearing camel toe gym shorts that hug all the wrong places. The other wears a wrinkled, dirty dress she must have picked out of the laundry, when she rolled right outta bed and into work. Not only that, but she keeps picking at a bleeding scab on her leg, behind the bar, in between making customers drinks. I order from Gym Shorts, since I don't want a side of Hep C with my Lemon Drop....... Get lemon drop, boyfriend gets his margarita....easy drinks, hard to screw up.... But.....we have entered the The Twilight Zone when crossing into the threshold of Jefferson Spirits....cause our drinks taste HORRIBLE. I'm understanding. Maybe they are new at tending bar and making "hand crafted drinks...." I politely request new drinks, mine has waaaay too much sour mix, and the margarita tastes really off. Fast forward...the bartenders make our drinks a total of 3 times, we even went downstairs to see if a different bartender would be able to make it better. I finally asked the bartender to taste the drink.....the male bartender tasted the drinks, scrunched up his face, and said, "my god, what is that?! It tastes like cough syrup!" .......yeah....... The conclusion to this novel of a review is......Jefferson Spirits has a lot of potential....but right now, we will not return. When a bar is commanding high city prices, we expect high quality drinks and bartenders. If the bartenders do not know how to tend bar, teach them. Also encourage them to clean themselves up a bit. At least brush their hair and dress nicely. At $12-16 dollars a drink, we're expecting a damn good drink, not a combo of sour mix and sugar that's going to cause an ulcer. Terrible food. Terrible drinks. Terrible pricing for those terrible drinks. Great atmosphere. That's it. Sorry to be such a negative Nancy, but holy shit. Enter at your own risk. read more

We love this place. Food is upscale bar food. Had the crispy dumplings first, then the bruschetta and my husband had the panini. Really good. Great drink menu and a lot of beer on tap. Recommend you try it. read more

They are not serving alcohol as they got suspended for about a month. Don't plan on happy hour here. I'll update the review once they get it together. read more

I've been coming to this bar since I moved to Medford it is a staple for the community. recently I went 2 different days and I felt noticeably stared at by the staff.. the first day I thought maybe it was just me having a bad day but I went a second time for a drink and again felt the female staff playing "mean girl" to me. I finally asked an employee "is there a problem or did I do something to you?" where the employee yelled over the bar " You are a fucking bitch!" I bit my tongue and asked for a manager before things escalated, I said to the woman who claimed was a manger what happen and she said "well were you acting like a bitch?" I could have bursted out crying at that point. but my friends walked me out before things got worse. my male friends rushed me out and accidentally brushed a woman who was noticeably talking about me to the workers which she began screaming at us to get the fuck out. I left, no hesitation, again just wanted to know why this unwarranted energy was coming from and if I could resolve it. I don't know in what case scenario would it be okay to for employees to do this to a regular customer. but I am now "86" from a bar and I still have no idea what I did. read more

Came here based on the yelp rating and wish we had gone to in n out nearby instead. Planned a nice date and got the tri tip with chimichurri and the hazelnut beet salad. The tri tip took quite a bit of sawing with the knife to get it into edible pieces. Perhaps we just got a tough cut but we aren't used to tri tip this chewy. We love green beans and purple potatoes however these flavors had a difficult time battling with the copious amount of salt. The chimichurri should have been a bright refreshing contrast to temper the salt however neither my boyfriend nor I could taste it. The beets were the best part of the salad however there weren't many pieces. Overall we left hungry and ended up going to Trader Joe's to pick up food to make for ourselves afterwards. We were also disappointed that the yelp check in mentioned in another review was no longer offered. Overall quite average food that left us a little disappointed for the price. Nice decor. read more

Jefferson Spirits Bar - Chimichurri - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Oregon

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Best happy hour in town! Always friendly staff (especially the gal with "black hair" - she makes the best drinks and always remembers what I've ordered in the past ). Come and support the Jefferson Family. You won't regret it, and I know you will always get as lucky as I do! read more