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.

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.

Whole new experiences, buying the tickets. Coming to town,…read moreparking. Short walk to event. Hilarious Steven Trevino comedy He booked another date. The food drinks, plentiful. Hospitality, welcoming, service excellent from picking us up online to seating and saying good bye at the end. Bathrooms clean. Perfect. Going for repeats..

We attended a sold-out show. The comedians were worth the cost of the ticket. The rest left a lot…read moreto be desired. As the photos that others posted indicate, we sat at rows of tables perpendicular to the stage, rather family style. It was extremely cramped. The servers had to lean over us to take our orders, and they consistently blocked the view of the comedians when they were taking orders or bussing tables. It's not the servers' fault--they're doing their jobs. Management controls the seating and can improve it if they choose. The food was worse than at the Eugene Airport. To meet the two-item minimum, I recommend getting drinks only to save yourself the disappointment. Although we enjoyed the performers, we won't be back unless the set-up is significantly changed.

Best Bloody Mary bar in town. Sundays 10-2 you get to add your own mix ( so many to choose from)…read morespice it up how you like, and the snacks are amazing. Almost too many to choose from.

Play Singo Bingo on Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 6!…read more No singing required and a lot of fun! Drinks are pre-Trump inflation prices! Whoop!!

Pleasant experience but waited over 45 minutes for a single,…read moresmall pizza. Bartender was super nice and knew how to make a Gin Gimlet. She even asked me of I wanted it sweet or less sweet. Gin Gimlet was well made and I think it was fresh lime juice. I tasted the Bee's Tea, available on special during Happy Hour, and it was nicely done. One bartender taking care of 15 people. Hm.

"This must be the place" is the song that entered my head as I sat down at the bar because it felt…read morelike home. The barkeep was very attentive and talked with me about classic cocktails and hard to find liquors. We shared some love for The Botanist Gin and gave a shout-out to those monks for the Chartreuse. The vintage TV was playing Beetlejuice, and this was immediately loved by all the patrons. This bar feels chill and inviting all at once. It's small and yet so big in personality. You can even order a pizza if you're hungry. I didn't because the cocktails were on point, and we didn't save room. They have fresh squeezed juice for every cocktail and lots of fun tinctures. You'll find something to tickle your fancy. Your barkeep is willing to work with you. The menu has lots to offer too, including a fun happy hour. What are you waiting for? Get in here.

This place has such great potential, unfortunately every beer that I had was warm. Often, I opt for…read morea refrigerated option, but those were not as cold as I would've liked either. Such a bummer considering this is the same feedback I see on other reviews. I would frequent this location much more if they kept the beer at a nice cold temperature.

Not the most friendly place, each time I have been in. Guy who filled my growler this last time…read moredid not acknowledge me for at least 5 minutes. He didn't care to help me, short with me also. Grumpy old guy. Also, the last 3 times m growler price has been a different price each time. Same beer each time, same size growler. $21.00 ($12.00 on previous visit) on this last visit Sunday 04/19, too much to pay for grumpy poor service. I won't be back as there are plenty of other businesses who say, "THANK YOU". Grumpy hardly uttered a single word but $21.00.

Super good energy and fresh juice in my cocktail. It's a bit hard to find but worth the search.read more

Male bartender was very aggressive with my friend when she was trying to politely address another…read morecustomer about switching tables to fit our party (the other table was okay with it)

First time here and we will definitely be back. We sampled a few of the small plates and they…read morewere all so good. Our server, Cecilia made recommendations as we are first timers and she nailed it all. She ensured we had a wonderful first time visit.

The reason we were in Albany was for our daughter's college graduation from Oregon State…read moreUniversity, GO BEAVS! Anyways, we had called a few restaurants in the area hoping to get some dinner. This was the only place that said,"Yeah, we can seat you!" So, hubs and I make our way from our roadside motel (Studio 6, review will be posted) to downtown Albany. The parking situation was a little confusing, but we found parking a few blocks from the restaurant. We got a table, yay! The place is pretty cool, it was a bank back in the day. They have a nice limited menu which offers options for all sorts of food preferences. So, our table was full of carnivores, lol. Hubs had the special which was a smoked prime rib, daughter's boyfriend had the Wagyu Brisket burger and my college grad had the filet. I also had the filet. Everything was super tasty! I would totally recommend if you aren't in a hurry. The servers were great.

Strictly based off food, this bar is really a standout for what they offer! The little platter…read morething was craaaaazy and everything was bussss. Interesting vibe there but it's a downtown bar so like, what do you expect.

I've been here a few times now and it continues to improve with each visit! The bartenders are…read morealways easygoing! This Western Bacon BBQ burger hit the spot after a long day of trail running. Overall it's a great place to enjoy a beer outside on a summer evening!