Hannah is a Queen Hannah rules her queendom very efficient…read more She has a kind heart and soul and went above and beyond to make me and my friend feel comfortable. I recommend everyone to come down here and see her.

Starlight Lounge: Where Eugene's Secret Broadway Rejects Serenade You (And It's Weirdly Good)…read more Gave the Starlight Lounge a whirl last Sunday for their karaoke night. Expectations were set somewhere between "drunken caterwauling" and "mildly painful nostalgia." Color me... surprised! Let's cut to the chase: the *talent* here. Eugene, who knew? Several performers weren't just "good for karaoke," they were legitimately, bafflingly excellent. Like, "should probably be charging admission or at least bothering Broadway agents" levels. One individual in particular possessed the kind of voice that makes you wonder why they're belting show tunes in a dimly lit Eugene bar on a Friday and not, you know, on a stage where people pay actual money. It was impressively non-awful. Actually, scratch that. It was great. Shockingly so. Drinks? Perfectly serviceable. Major points for the extensive non-alcoholic menu. They seemed genuinely willing to de-booze pretty much anything on request, which is handy if you're the designated listener to Eugene's hidden musical theatre gems. Staff were friendly enough, didn't seem phased by the slightly goth-adjacent vibe the place cultivates. Points for atmosphere. The singer's area wins for comfort - actual couches you can sink into while contemplating the life choices that led that phenomenal voice. The DJ deserves a medal. Actively prowling the darker corners of the bar, gently coercing the shy into public performance? Effective. Almost concerningly so. They offer food (didn't try it, smelled... present), and there are the obligatory video gambling machines for those who enjoy losing money slightly more efficiently. Now, the rating. 3+ stars.*** Why not higher? Look, it's a solid experience. Friendly, talented, comfortable, good drinks (alcoholic or not). But it's the Starlight Lounge, not the Met. Manage expectations. It's a pleasantly nice hidden gem, truly. Emphasis on gem but also on hidden and possibly on the faint scent of... well, I didn't try the women's restroom this time. That particular adventure, and its potential to swiftly terminate an evening "May or may" not determine if one needs to head home cause she's unable to use a disgusting toilet) is reserved for my next visit. A critical data point, one might say. Overall- Surprisingly excellent karaoke talent (seriously), good drinks (booze-free options aplenty), comfy vibe, proactive DJ. Minus points for existential questions raised by the talent pool's location and the looming bathroom inspection. **3+ stars. Good job, guys. Keep it up! P.S: it was ass FREE less the drinks etc... SCORE! 3 out of 5 = Good Job Helping hands; improve and attract more customers. 1. Partner with Downtown Hotels: Drop off flyers/promo cards at hotel concierge desk highlighting your surprisingly Broadway-level karaoke and extensive mocktail menu - perfect for tourists looking for unique, non-club nightlife. 2. Advertise Themed Nights in "The Weekly": Run simple, recurring ads or event listings for specific karaoke nights (e.g., "Showtune Sundays," "80s Power Hour") in Eugene's free weekly paper - targets locals planning their week. 3. Leverage Social Media Snippets: Post short video clips (even just 15-30 seconds!) of your best singers (with permission!) on Instagram/Facebook; yes even facebook. Showcase the talent & vibe - proof beats description. 4. Promote Mocktails Specifically: Add a dedicated "Zero Proof Stars" section to your drink menu/online & mention it explicitly in ads. Eugene's health-conscious crowd will notice. 5. Offer a "First-Timer" Perk: Give a small discount on a well drink or mocktail to anyone the DJ recruits to sing for the first time. Lowers the barrier, rewards participation. Good luck & I have faith you will continue to make wonderful cherished memories.

This place is the best! The bar staff is pretty cool. The food is iight, it's better to eat at the…read morefood carts. I dig it.

"Insubstantial" is the best word to summarize this bar. Monkey's Paw feels like a temporary pop-up…read morestore: there's plenty of seating, but it feels impermanent as if they hadn't fully moved in. The decor feels arbitrary and hasn't grown in the 3 years between my visits. The bartop is tiny despite plenty of wide open space in the venue, adding to that empty feeling. But it's the only tiki bar for miles and it has a unique tiki + horror theme that I appreciate: emphasizing creepy mugs, playing vintage Godzilla on the TV, and a collection of drinks named after monsters. They also have custom mugs for sale, which is always awesome to see. My partner enjoyed her Chinese Mai Tai, but my Bride of Frankenstein tasted like light cream. The service was good. They were professional and personable and bantered well with everyone around the bar. There seemed to be plenty of regulars making the rounds in the early afternoon. So if you're in Eugene and want a tiki drink, this is the place to go.

This is my kind of tavern; clean, good drinks, great prices, karaoke on Friday and Mondays!…read more Daily dinner specials makes this place awesome. Why? Where else can you get a meal for $10?! Come here now - no regrets.

Great place for a drink and a bite with friends. They have a limited food menu with nightly…read morespecials. Very friendly atmosphere where they go out of thier way to make you feel welcome.

Today I reached out to this local spot to see if they would have the fights on and allow cigars on…read morethe patio. They were soo prompt to respond, which I was pleasantly surprised. Mind you the reason I remembered this local place is during our recent Ice storm they kept heaters going and food for those who needed it and shelter. I wanted to go spend my money somewhere that definitely deserves it! When we got there they were so kind, the place is sooo clean and has everything! We were able to sit on the patio and watch the UFC fights, have food and drinks. We ended up staying for hours we liked it so much. The owner stopped by and was very kind and so friendly. ALSO their pretzel.. you have to get!! I'm a pretzel person and obviously a foodie; best one I've ever had!!!! With the beer cheese sauce with just a hint of spice! This place is so current with tons of screens everywhere, lots of games to play, all different sorts of seating, a full bar, the list goes on. I would highly recommend. Plus a huge thank you for giving back to the community when people needed it most! I will be back!! Tomorrow I do know they're hosting the Super Bowl!

Big City Gaming and Home Team Kitchen- 4 stars…read more Big City Gaming is a Sports Bar in Eugene. I went here on the 4th of July which is hella less annoying than 4th of July in the Mission in SF aka my hood. So my beloved Lotus Garden aka vegan Chinese food that is fab that I would frequent in the day when in lived in Eugene was closed on the 4th despite their website saying they were open and walked there to find out they only are currently doing take out. Damn like Kendrick Lamar So I walk back to Big City Gaming and the friendly bartender tells me that they have an all vegetarian menu even though it isn't pure veg aka they have non veg too. It's all good baby, baby. I am starving after walking heaps in the hard sun like Eddie Vedder. So I get some water and check out the all veg menu. Upon the bartender's suggestion I go with the jackfruit tacos. They were quite alright aka two corn tortillas filled with generous portions of fajita style grilled jackfruit, topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and our signature avocado crema sauce sprinkled with queso fresco. I decided to add vegan crema and non-dairy cheese for a buck. It hit the spot. I did feel like a fish out of water with all the screens showing baseball as basketball is my jam. I am a huge Warriors fan and sad we lost Donte yet he is going to the Knicks. Cool atmosphere with screens for sports and games such as shooting basketballs in the hoop etc. Recommended for sports night!

Phenomenal cocktail bar tucked away from the hubbub of Public House & its related fooderies. The…read moremixologists know their stuff and WOW! do they make some fine cocktails! My wife doesn't always have a beer, so I stumbled into Whiskey Lab on a sunny (albeit warm) June afternoon. The servers will make you pretty much anything you want, but there is also a rotating/seasonal menu with their featured drinks. Whiskey Lab has clearly put a lot thought and creativity into their featured cocktails, so if you're open to something new, then that's where I would point you. I opted for the 'You Can Call Me Rose', a spectacular melange of vodka & cognac (I know, right?) splashed about with a mango base and adorned with dried rose petal pieces. Oh, but what would an artisanal cocktail be with a spritz of rose water? Yeah, that too. Result: ZAM! a cocktail even my wife thought was spanking, and she is a hot 'no' on anything mango. I didn't tell her, of course... Great seating options if the weather if agreeable, either in the small courtyard area or in the apses, or even in the bar if it ain't too stuffy (Oregon summer, y'know). Prices are anywhere from $12 and up, but specials and other options make for fabulous value, well above menu pricing. Cheers!

Such a find. Great concept. Loved how they made an old church into a beautiful restaurant/bar…read more Drinks were great.

The food and the service is second to none. The burgers they serve are fresh and big The fries are…read moreamazing

Short: Has a lot of sports tv screens. Cool jukebox. Lots of awards for billiards. They support…read morelocal causes and are a small business. To note: I did find it pretty loud with all kinds of different music and TVs playing. Plus with friends chatting and having fun. Along with, the seating area was a bit too crammed and not as spacious as I would like. I will mentioned there aren't any windows and the walls are painted black. There was one bartender and there was a whole wall of alcohol and beers on tap. I came here on a weekend evening and it was pretty packed. They are very prideful of their billiards and all 3 of the tables were being used. Behind it, basically across the entrance, was a small room with video lottery slots. I only saw a few people in that room, everyone else in the main area, sounded and appeared to have a jolly time. I really liked that.

I was very impressed by this place. It's a dark bar and grill. The burger was really good and the…read moredrinks even better.

Had a good breakfast. Sports on TV all around. Nice and clean bar inside. The bartender made a…read morelittle mess up on putting our order in. But she was really nice about it and corrected it after we told her she didn't need to. Made us good drinks and was making sure we were having a good time. Will be back next time in town.

My qualifications for this review are the fact that I purposely had a drink at every bar on Main…read moreStreet to see what is going on in the local beer scene. The MRT is my clear choice for a few reasons: 1. A ridiculous beer selection 2. Local and hands on ownership. Very cool people. 3. No video poker. There is nothing wrong with this except I don't play and I am not crazy about the vibe that goes with it. 4. No posers.

Great owner Great atmosphere Ang lots of GREAT BEER. Ken and Andrew make everyone feel comfortable.read more