5/5 - Best night out in Bend, Oregon M&J Tavern isn't just a bar--it's one of the most consistent, fun night out spots in Bend. If you're visiting Bend and want a real local experience, start here. The wings are easily some of the best in town--crispy, flavorful, and always on point. They also regularly host vinyl nights, karaoke, and live bands, which completely change the vibe depending on the night. It's never boring, and it never feels forced. What really sets M&J apart is the people behind the bar: Kayla and Adri. They're the reason this place stands out. They create a welcoming atmosphere immediately, keep the energy up all night, and make both locals and visitors feel like regulars. That kind of hospitality is rare. Best experience is Sunday through Wednesday when they're working those shifts--that's when M&J feels like the heart of Bend nightlife. If you're choosing just one spot for a night out in Bend, this is the one that actually delivers. read more

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So, I haven't found broasted chicken in years, finally found this place that has it. OMG can't say enough food things about this place. The chicken and potatoes were out of this world. Chicken chicken was golden crisp and juicy. Russet potatoe slices were soooo light and fluffy. Nothing was salty either. I would like to see Yukon potatoes and sweet potatoes tried too. 5 stars well earned. BRAVO!!! read more

A venerable watering hole, M&J's competes successfully with a slew of other nearby drinking establishments. - Full bar but a limited draft list as compared to many of those competitors. - Two pool tables. - Lots of TVs. - Not loud, until someone cranks the music. M&Js is not one of my go-to bars - mainly because that limited draft selection sometimes means there isn't one I want - but it's fun to drop in occasionally. Haven't had any of their food options. read more

M & J Tavern - billiards and pool tables - Music Venues Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This is an amazing dive bar off greenwood! Parking can be a challenge but it's doable if you're open to parking a little ways down the street. There are many long time locals. The bartenders are very friendly and inviting--you can tell they've been here a very long time. Their food is pretty greasy appetizers kind of food but every item is priced around $5 so a definite value - don't expect to get James Beard award winning service here lol read more

M & J Tavern - Music Venues Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Recently moved to Bend and have been hitting up different neighborhood/regular bars (no $14 shots or $20 burgers for this guy). M & J had been at the top of my list for the last few months, so I finally gave it a chance this past weekend. Overall, the place had a cool vibe and definitely had the look of a "dive" bar, hole in the wall, local bar.. whatever we call it these days (I grew up in a small Alaskan island so to me it's just a "bar".. thats all we had). The issue with this place was it seemed more like it was disguising itself as an every day bar but was really more geared towards the tourist and specialty crowd. Shots were expensive, pours were small, and the overall atmosphere was lacking. I know people will say "Bend is just expensive, that's how it is" but I've found that to be untrue. There are legitimate locals bars in this town that have a great ambiance, solid pours, and reasonable prices.. they just aren't going to be right downtown (go figure, no locals bars where all the tourists go). That being said, I've found multiple other places that I'll frequent as a local, but if we have friends in town and have had a few drinks I wouldn't be opposed to stumbling upon M & J again. read more

Mellow spot next door to a coin op laundry. I kill a few brain cells while washing the giant comforter while improving my 8 ball. Friendly tunes on the box for us old farts. Good chicken,too. read more

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I've been in here a couple times and it's always a blast. Service is good and bar tenders are awesome. I went in before a concert across the street and naturally the bar was slammed. They worked hard to keep up, but I feel like they need a server well or something to help guests and the staff to keep up with the demand and taking people in the order they show up. Still my favorite bar in bend! read more

Kayla & Adrian (spelling could be butchered ) are a must stop while visiting Bend. Ambiance and service is always on point: Food is basic but delicious and served quickly with a smile.10/10 would definitely recommend to add this to your list whether you're a local or stopping by on vacay read more

This place is amazing! So many tequilas (over 200)!! So friendly and attentive service. They tequila flights which you can pick whatever tequila you want in your flight! CJ and Mike are freaking fantastic!! Super personable and knowledgeable about the tequila and whiskey they have! They make you feel right at home from the minute you sit down until you leave. I would recommend this place over and over and over! You will not regret it. The bartop is awesome! read more

Service was amazing . Bartender was on point and was attentive. Overall would go back.

Fantastic "dive bar" best i have been in for years. Had been in Bend for some micro brews and had enjoyed Porters The Cellar..but everything seemed to close at 9 pm...yeah even on a Friday..so walked up to try get Silver Moon and they had closed early too. This place was within 100 yards. Its always intimidating to enter a locals type place but as soon as i walked in and found a seat at the bar..all those fears were =gone. Great hard working and friendly bar staff. Good micro brews on tap and the locals were fantastic. As the night wore on the place got packed but i met a few tequila fans and this is a tequila bar..the tequilas i tried on recommendation blew my mind. Lucky my hotel was within walking distance. Wonderful night..great hosts great bar. read more

Perfectly located dive bar near downtown and across the street from the bend ballroom perfect pregame place and the biggest selection of tequila probably in the whole state read more

If I could give zero Starz I would! Walked in to this bar with my sister, sat down and got zero service! So I'm not from Oregon, but locals told us that tavern has been a rude place to go. We waited for about 10-15 minutes & walked out. Don't go here, go to the Pines instead! Very good service & great food! read more

Read some angry reviews...so we decided to try. Look it's a dive bar. Two bartenders tonight and they are working their butts off. There's no bar back, no cook but these two ladies are rocking it. They are smiling and hard ass workers. Deep fried bar food, pool tables, AMI juke box and 150 plus tequilas available. Welcoming, fairly priced, don't listen to the bad reviews. Someone was just cranky that day! read more

Awesome dive bar, drinks are what drinks are. Bartender was amazing (Shanna?). Right on it when it comes to making sure I had a beverage. The bar was swamped and under control. Didn't try the food, it appeared to be typical fryer food but the locals seemed to be big fans. Also talked to a local who gave me a few tips on other dive bars, I'm excited. read more

C.J. Is the most virtuous & courteous bartender I've ever come across. I watched her personally pay for an Uber for a woman after she was too inebriated to either know where she was, or how to do so. She paid for it off her own phone. Unreal cx service. Beautiful to see there's good people left in the world. read more

This was our last stop at the end of a long weekend in Bend. We were visiting friends and were fortunate to be able to see lots of the town. This was the perfect place to end our visit on a high note, and was a great representation of how we felt about the town as a whole: very friendly and warm and welcoming. We parked on the street not far away and a food truck parked nearby. (There are so many mobile food vendors in Bend!! It's amazing!) We walked into the bar and heard the awesome band playing their bluegrass songs. I ordered a couple pints of beer for my husband and I, and was happy to get ID'ed. (It was only a couple weeks ago in Monterey, CA that the bartender didn't bother to ID me but did make sure to get ID's from the girls next to me. Ouch!) Our group of 6 found a table next to a phone booth that we all agreed took up valuable real estate in the place without adding much. We were squished into the little corner but it was still nice to finally sit down off our feet. People were playing pool at the table next to us, and in the back there was video lottery and some arcade games. The staff was very friendly and the drinks were cheap. Will definitely stop here again next time we visit Bend, and would probably make this a regular meet-up if we lived up there. read more

M & J Tavern - Beers and tequila - Music Venues Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Best bar staff ever! They all are super passionate about their tequila and their recommendations did not disappoint. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I love this place! Best bar staff in Bend. Shout out to CJ! She is the absolute best.

Best bar/ bartenders in bend. Live music most nights, connected laundry mat, pool tables, video lottery and so much more. Oh and I can't forget the most important part... the tequila, over 230 flavors to be exact. read more

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If you are in the mood for Broasted Chicken and want to be taken care of. Rachel can do it all. Sure she may not have wanted to cook me broasted chicken but she did. And she was amazing. read more

My favorite bar in Bend, not for fancy cocktails with obscure ingredients (which I also enjoy), but for the fine ambiance and fine company. C.J., Lara, and Mike are the height of elegance with efficient service, quick come backs, and complete discretion with my secrets. Friday evenings bring the privilege of a rounding out the workweek by tossing peanut shells on the floor and Saturday evenings are typically too loud to chat but are great for getting into different types of music. The ladies bathroom was one of the M&J's crowning features because it was resplendent with sweet graffiti--one lovely message was even my profile photo in my brief foray into online dating--so my only complaint is that they painted over it with brown and then greased the walls a few years back. I'm still not over it, but I also still love you guys! read more

Came here to watch our son for open mic night but Just listened to 3 people who were part of 3 different groups and had about an hour on stage which was not cool. Give other groups a chance!! Otherwise pretty good dive bar with good beer selections: read more

My friend & I visiting Bend were super excited about the craft brew scene. Unfortunately we were disappointed on Sunday that many things closed 8-9pm. We came across M & J Tavern when the doors were locked at a near by brewery a block away. The Tavern door was open and welcoming! We entered to a cozy and fun bar, decorated with lots of John Wayne, Oregon Ducks, and Halloween fun! There were pool tables (Sunday is free pool day; WINNING!), and a person favorite Buck Hunter. The crowd was warm and welcoming of locals! The bar was filled with liquor of all sorts and taps from local breweries! The bar tender Shanna (sorry if that is spelt wrong) was amazing! Took orders quickly and gave great recommendations. Honestly the establishment is lucky to have her ! read more

While visiting my Mom in both the dalles and bend (she lives both places due to having to move for work), she took me into several bars. All verrrrry divey. Not the cute kind of divey I am used to in SF or Portland but, middle of nowhere Oregon divey. This place gets 4 stars because I wasn't scared shitless and the bartender was nice. There were some patrons under the age of 55 and the drinks were still cheap. They are next door to Old Towne Pizza which is why we were there and you can tell Old Towne to bring the pizza over when it is done. I would go back for a beer if in this situation again. read more

Stopped in here for a beverage with the sweetheart and a friend. It is located next to a laundromat and even has a glass double door connecting the bar to the laundromat. It was a quiet afternoon but it is roomy enough. They regularly have music shows going on. The people present were there for pool and football. Judging from the decor, it would be safe to say that they like the Ducks. At the end of the bar on the side closer to the door is a small room with a gate revealing shelves of liquor through the bars. The stools at the bar was reminiscent of a soda fountain which got us wondering how old the place was and what it used to be. We learned from the bartender that M&J Tavern has always been a tavern since the 1940's and the back room where the video lotto machines were used to be where the owner lived before they knocked down that wall and opened it up. There's even a bloody murder and a ghost in this tavern's background. It's a great place to go with friends to watch the game and it looks like it would be a cool place to watch some shows. The liquor selection is plentiful. The room is spacious. Do check it out. read more

Always a blast to come here and shed the stress of the day with friends! Drinks are reasonable priced as well.

OMG. Have you ever had jojo's before? Well, if you haven't had jojo's here, then you haven't! They are amazing! And, I am having to fight my friends for them, as I made the mistake of offering to share, BEFORE I realized that my friends would eat them all up. The fiends. Great food, great booze, great atmosphere. No, I have not had one... or two drinks before posting this review. read more

I was doing laundry for the first time, since I moved- I cannot beleive I picked a place without a W/D!!?? What was I thinking- I guess that I could make friends while doing laundry... So this place near my place (suds and sip?) is a laundromat with adjoining doors to M and J- it's pretty dang sweet- watch some futbol, grab a beer and wait for the dryer... Interesting crowd...but cool. good service. read more

Wait staff were very rude and demeaning to me and my party. After patronizing M and J for years i don't think I'll be back....

One of my favorite places, ever!....don't give 5 stars often Very classy, good drinks, good whiskey, chill bar.....has something for everyone. Would be a mistake to miss out, if in bend. Very special place. read more

CJ you rock!! This is a MUST stop in Bend. Great atmosphere, food, beer selection and music. The staff is amazing as well! Great well kept pool tables and good players! Love it read more

Just another divey bar. Pool and darts I think as well as electronic lottery games. Beer on tap and decent poured drinks. They specialize in tequila which you wouldn't guess from the name or the decor. They have A LOT of bottles (most with dust on them) and offer tequila flights. Nothing special but it may be what you're looking for on any given night. read more

Bend's best hole-in-the-wall tequila bar. Tequila bar? Yes, you read that right. It's not billed as such but they have an insane collection of the agave nectar. Yum. If you're a tequila hound stuck in Central Oregon, head to the M&J, stat. Eat before you go. Their bar food is basically on the same level as the hot food at your neighborhood grocery or convenience store, but who cares when you can sip on Chinaco, Partida, or 123 Organic (all 3 avail. in plato, reposado or anejo)? Yes, it's weird that there's basically a laundromat on premises and sometimes the pool tables attract interesting characters who may not have the best hygiene but again: tequila tequila tequila. One tip: I'm totally a fan of day drinking but do that elsewhere. The daytime bartenders here are painfully stingy with their pours. Belly up to the bar after 6 and make friends with the the guy who looks like a cross between Hemingway & Santa Claus - he's kind and funny and will make you feel right at home & you'll forget all about the washers & dryers 20 feet behind you. read more

I called to ask what time the last load was and the woman on the phone tonight said the last load was at 10:45. I got there at 10:35 and she had already closed it. There was no note as to why. I will go to another laundromat that adheres to their hours. read more

CJ is the best bartender I've ever had! She knows what to make based off of what you like, and the two "surprise drinks" she has made me have been amazing! She is very on it...bringing water over before I even ask for it. She is happy, and efficient, and looks as though she enjoys her job. Live music is here I think every night. The times I have been here, the music has been great! This is a great neighborhood bar with pool and games and great music and service and fabulous selection of drinks! I'm not a regular bar-goer; but this one makes me want to keep coming back! Yikes... read more

Just stopped in for a drink while pizza being made next door. Moscow mule for $5.25 was the daily special!! Peanuts on the floor, Johnny cash on the juke box, what more do you want?! 2 coors light and the drink special $11.25total. Bend can be so much more spendy! People playing pool. Nice easy vibe. Btw it is definitely a duck bar!! No beavers anywhere but the bar staff still really nice!! perfect amount of diviness! And Olde town pizza will deliver there!! read more

Love this place. great local music, more often than not. Fast service at the bar. truly a American bar with pool tables, pin ball, video poker and a kickass jukebox. Also big TVs if you are looking for a game. Great place to do laundry with a cocktail. Also the biggest selection of tequila i have seen in Oregon. Sit back and sip a locally distilled Bourbon and enjoy the best people watching in town. read more

My favorite bar in Bend. Great bartenders and owner. All sorts of people come into the M & J because of it's location and the fact that it's joined with a laundry mat. Great pizza next door at Old Towne. Free, live music every week. Free pool on Sundays. Great juke box. A couple really nice screens to watch a game. The best collection of tequila I've seen in Bend. Definitely a regular's bar. But what decent bar isn't? :) read more

CJ and Mike are really friendly. You have to try the shrimp and jojos. Awesome homemade cocktail sauce and ranch. Good atmosphere and good vibes. read more