First day of my work trip arriving in town. The hotel highly recommended visiting here. Sunday 7pm is quiet but I'm not upset. Bartender was friendly and knew his mixology well! I didn't order food but I'm sure it's delish! My drink was yummy and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor is rustic and modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked that the place felt clean too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Velvet - Honey Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I've loved Velvet for years, at least the idea and aesthetic of it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really well curated interior with a great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner is the only person I've felt good vibes from. The rest of the team, especially recently, have unfortunately always had frankly unwelcoming, bored, avoidant, unenthusiastic, dead expression attitudes no matter the time or stress level. I've even been in when zero customers were in the entire building and based on the sole interactions with the bar, or lack thereof, the magic gets leached away from the place. Without the bartenders, it's just an empty building after all. A welcoming attitude or some conversation is the warm hearth that brings cold travelers back over and over again; people remember how they feel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then again, even when the place is packed with people, I don't feel any warmth or connection from anyone here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe it's a sign of the times, maybe it's Bend in general. I'll keep trying and coming back nonetheless. read more

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We are headed to velvet after having dinner a few blocks away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As you walk into the entrance, it gives you a very pleasant feel and reminds you of the old school snow cabins that you would see out in the mountains. The lighting and the colors helped to give a very laid-back atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very small setting with upstairs and downstairs seating, we went on a Tuesday night and there is plenty of room for us (party of five).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Most of the group ordered Old-fashions and I just wanted something a little bit more refreshing at the time so I ordered a Mojito. The drinks were great, and the bartender worked well with us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all this place had a great atmosphere great drinks. It was perfect for an after dinner kickback.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Favorite bar downtown! Love every bartender in there and always happy to come in for a Blue Velvet drink! So refreshing and good!

I'm always sure to stop in whenever I find myself in Bend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is such a vibe, it is decorated amazingly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktails and snacks are always delicious. Love that they showcase different local artist on a rotation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music they place also compliments the aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A must try in Bend. read more

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Found this place on Yelp and it definitely has a good vibe to it. There is a bar located on the 1st and 2nd floor. Service was great and they several options on tap. We came on a Sunday when it wasn't busy and really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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Small, somewhat tight spot downtown with a very chill ambiance. - Two levels with a bar in each. The upper level is slightly bigger (the space as well as the bar). The lower level seems like an overflow - the bar sometimes isn't even attended. Which is not a problem - you just go upstairs to get a drink. - Seating is eclectic, very much a lounge atmosphere, particularly upstairs where there are cushioned long seats. - Velvet has a full bar and offers specialty drinks along with the usual libations. Small beer tap list. - They have a limited menu although what they have is generally good. It changes, of course. This week they only had Jackaroo Aussie pies (apparently Velvet bought up the remaining inventory from Jackaroo, which is going out of business). Regular menu to resume after those are gone. - Fairly low-key music, although that might not always be the case, I don't know. - With the small space, it can get extremely crowded and in these days of covid, I won't go there during busy times. The servers can get overwhelmed with a packed house too. - With the small, probably crowded narrow space, and with the upstairs being the better level, I can't recommend Velvet for the mobility-challenged. A-OK; definitely a different sort of bar than most. read more

Velvet - G&T and a beer, poured in a 400ml jar. - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cutest cocktail bar in Bend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were delicious, the staff were great/ fast and [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall vibe was so cute / cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside is it's a bit small so seating is scarce but not a dealbreaker.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went back two nights in a row for some pre dinner or post dinner martinis & old fashions so needless to say we really liked this spot read more

One of the nicest bars in downtown Bend with amazing specialty cocktails. I would recommend going earlier because it gets super crowded in here. There is an upstairs and downstairs bar to order at and the inside has the best aesthetic. There are cool mirrors everywhere, wooden furniture, walls and floors, tons of plants, lamps and mood lighting. My all time favorite cocktail is the blue velvet which has vodka, Yerba matte, and blueberries. A lot of the cocktails almost taste like health elixirs with all of the unique and natural ingredients! They also make a mean Moscow mule. read more

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Got a vermouth and cider which were both tasty. Bartender was very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibes were nice, not too much seating of course but when we went it wasn't too busy so we didn't have an issue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll definitely be going back! read more

Velvet - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a hidden gem, it's small but has an eclectic, speakeasy sort of feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had interesting drinks, we tried the Blueberry Velvet which was refreshing, not too sweet and had Oregon blueberries in it. They had appetizers and sandwiches as well. The soft pretzel with cheese sounded good to me. Worth checking out if you're in Bend. read more

Velvet - The Blueberry Velvet drink has Oregon blueberries in it. Light and sweet summer drink. - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Great bars and cocktails, elaborate selection. Jazz on a Thursday... Friendly staff and clientele. Went for 1 drink, stayed for 3!! read more

Velvet - Wine and old fashioneds share the same glasses. No discrimination . - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Awesome drinks! Friendly staff & great atmosphere. I Would really recommend Velvet for a romantic first date, or girls night out. Oh, you read more

Hooooly cow, these drinks pack a punch! Our bartender pointed out the happy hour menu around and we went with the Blue Velvet. Sheesh! The vodka soaked blueberries were no joke, if you pick them out of your drink & pop a few in your mouth, it's like getting 2 drinks in one. Our bartender was friendly and attentive. We got a little tipsier than we had intended, curtesy of the "dangerberries" as we teasingly called them. All in all, it was a lovely experience in a super cute spot! We meandered around downtown then made our way back to Velvet later in the night. Our second visit was a bit shocking as our cozy cove had turned into a total rager- bouncer & all. It was by no means bad, just not my scene. If you're looking for a tasty drink & chill atmosphere, this is the spot if you come before 9! If you want some music & a jam packed spot with lots going on, show up later in the night & have some fun! read more

Velvet - Bar - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Super cool atmosphere and vibe. Bartender was super nice and poured excellent cocktails. The crowd was 30's-40's and 50's. Not many college kids when we were there. Although they did not have stuffed olives for my dirty martini, the drink held up well. They have a couple seats outside which is nice for people watching. Inside is kind of small and there was no bar service downstairs or any servers. You have to trek upstairs for each drink. For a late evening nightcap, I'd definitely return. read more

Love this place! Fun for drinks prior to dinner. Or to just chill! Very nice servers, and good drinks.

A cool place to enjoy a cocktail indoors or outdoor. It has the nice vibe feel to it. The bartender is pretty good and quick in getting out the cocktails. I enjoyed the whiskey sour here. We had a good time sitting outside enjoying the nice weather. read more

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A fancier, modern cocktail spot in DT Bend. Lovely decors with lots of plants. They're pretty packed on the weekend and got a small space. Really enjoyed the Rosemary Rickey which was the right amount of savory and citrusy. read more

Stopped in to try a scratch drink. Excellent service, well made scratch drinks and unique ambiance. Really fun experience. Mezcal paper airplane was very good. Give this place a try. read more

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This place was our third of the night and it had some steep competition. But it held its own with the drinks and it would have been perfect but the waiting in a long line kind of killed the mood. Worth checking out. read more

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had my order taken by a younger male and woman, seemed new. they took my my cash payment as tip and charged my card for full bill. When tried to explain the error to them, they got mad and tried telling me to F off. read more

Beautiful women flock to me when I go here. But I still wish they'd bring back the old (pre-pie) menu. I want dem BLT sliders! read more

Stopped by for a cocktail and decided to try some small bites. You have to order at the bar and find your own seating. The music genre is amazing! Classic rock, if you know then you know what songs they played. The hibiscus sour was so good! The pour on the Jamo was generous. Cute spot. Not so sure about the bites. But I did try the BLT sliders and sausage skewers. read more

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Super small, intimate drink spot with rustic decor and local art. The drinks are deliciously craft cocktails. A great spot if you can grab a seat. It's shotgun upstairs and downstairs. read more

Drinks are great. Excuse of Covid for appetizers leaves it a zero. Drinks are awesome!

Great place to check out on a bar hopping night and a very stark contrast to the otherwise quite street late in the night. The crowd was mostly 20 something and the spot seemed very popular as both the floors were overflowing with people. We were lucky enough to find a good spot on the couch upstairs. The drinks are to be ordered at the bar and can take sometime. They do have a few bar snack options which went very well with the drinks and weren't too big or small but just the right amount. Lots of drink options too. read more

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Not for everyone. You have to be willing to pay major premium prices for small drinks, for the privilege of being packed shoulder to shoulder with hipsters in a hipster atmosphere. read more

Stopped into Velvet for a drink before dinner. There seems to be two bars inside, one upstairs and one downstairs. The vibe is upscale Bend and at the same time cozy. The bartenders were professional and friendly. The night we were there, there was a problem with the cash register. The guys handled it smoothly and continued to make drinks to keep the line moving. We ordered a whiskey sour and a blueberry smash. Both were expertly crafted and tasted wonderful. We already have plans to go back the next time we're in town. read more

Velvet - Upstairs bar - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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This is a must go to bar if you're going out in downtown. I loved the vibe, the ambiance, the craft cocktails, and really friendly staff. The cocktail menu is great... if only I had one more in my party then we could have got the Barrel of Peril! read more

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I liked the general ambience, and the bartender guy was very friendly and knowledgeable in many things. What was annoying for me was the TV set that kept playing the same clip over and over again and the fact that it was a nice day outside but I was cold there with the air conditioning on. We got the stuffed mushrooms and brie cheese plate thing and both were pretty tasty. read more

Went one night, wasn't very busy and had a great time with my friends, there were two cool bartenders. Went another night it was pretty busy and there was a different bartender. The line was decently long and the bartender was letting the cute college girls in front of everyone to order drinks and flirt. Look I get it...kind of, but that line takes too damn long and it just stood still for like 30 minutes. It was really frustrating and pissed me off to the point of just walking out. I won't be back. read more

Great cocktail bar tucked into old town bend. They have tons of plants inside so the greenery made it feel lush while the cabin esque vibes brought the cozy. Drinks were great too, I had a tequila sour. Definitely will be back on our next Bend trip read more

Velvet - Tequila sour - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Cool place with comfortable, casual seating! Great drinks and friendly bartenders. Glad we found it.

Such a fun, unique bar! Serving delicious cocktails alongside a great beer selection, you can sit back in a casual atmosphere surrounded by plants and good jams. read more

Service was excellent and the bartenders were so kind! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came with a bachelorette party and it was a great addition to our evening. The food was yummy as well! read more

Great place for late dinner, the food was delicious and the service was amazing. The bartender knows everything about drinks and cocktails. Highly recommended. read more

Velvet - Lounges Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Great drinks, friendly service, space very VERY cozy... 3 stars bc it is soooo small and overcrowded. I like to enjoy a drink without people breathing right on my face. All the stars go to the bartenders and the drinks. read more

Delicious drinks! So many unique offerings! This is the trendiest little bar in Bend in my opinion. Fun atmosphere for a date or drinks with friends. Only downfall is seating is pretty limited so it can be tough to find a space when it's busy. read more

Best place in town! Really good food and awesome drinks. Great location downtown and easy walking distance for bar hopping if it gets too crowded. I would of gave 6 stars but wasn't an option ;) read more

Super small, but intimate. The blue velvet is a super tasty cocktail. I personally would never go there on Friday or Saturdays due to the limited space and overcrowded feeling read more