Party Bar

“This place charges more because it’s GOOD. If you’re drinking and love mezcal, I’d recommend the vampire empire cocktail. If you’re looking for something cheesy and very flavorful— get the muffuletta sandwich or the gourd fondue (you won’t regret it)! I always look forward to coming here and can’t wait to try more of their menu over time.”

“It's like a patio party on West Broadway as the summer sun is setting. There is laughter and chatter and it's a spot of warm hospitality. We came in looking for some great cocktails and we happily had more to choose from than we knew what to do with. We each had two, me starting with Past Lives because the drink married my love of grapefruit with a nod to my Korean heritage via the gochujang rice wine syrup that blended seamlessly into the beautiful cocktail. My other cocktail -- Under the Cherry Moon -- did a fantastic thing with a cherry blossom brandy and cherry shrub. They pressed into each other and created an incredible harmony of balance that was gorgeous to taste. Mackenzie had a cocktail named Ur Favorite Ex which was spirit forward, as any drink celebrating a favorite ex should be, and Jungle Boogie which which involved a clarified milk syrup that truly turned the drink into a unique comfort cocktail. We had the honor of meeting the drink designer, Hannah (her name is a palindrome). Let me start backwards and say the Basque cheesecake was lighter than Basque cheesecakes I've had in the past, but deliciously so. The strawberries and provided a refreshing structure to the creaminess. It was the right way to end a cocktail and small dish adventure. We started with half a dozen oysters: the Aphrodite which I had never had before and was so creamy I thought they were very Kumamoto-esque. The Hammerly were good, a many thanks to the owner who let us know which oysters were his preferred. We appreciate appreciated the solid guidance. We ordered the collard greens because I love pot likkur, the beans because we were told they were an homage to New Orleans beans, and the corn bread because it was skillet made with all cornmeal that without any filler flour. The salted butter that came with the cornbread was slathered on with sass by Mac who was quoting Mean Girls in the process -- kids these days. But when he discovered that the cornbread paired very well with the creamy butter beans, I forgave him. I think my favorite was the Lardo wrapped strawberries. Surprisingly refreshing because the strawberries were singing their song with such sweet freshness...they were irresistible sirens. We might've ordered them again if we didn't have so much on our plate already. Proof that I am a good friend: I let Mac have the third of the three berries that comprised a serving. One more thing: there are moments of beauty throughout the whole space. If you look...the trumpet mushrooms growing nestled in in the company of string of pearls succulents, and don't miss the nostalgic wall of vintage looking photos of some of the greats including the who is this who is Galloping Gourmet, Julia Childs, of course Saint Bourdain, and even a shot of the owners. There's a great event back space to host parties or perhaps a great wine tasting. We used the parking lot in the back because Main Street parking is difficult. Looking forward to coming back often to try the other cocktails…”

“Had a great evening at Party Downtown. Clearly a place where the staff love what they do and are professionals in the food industry. Cocktails are creative and dialled in. Great ingredients and food well executed. Enjoyed the 🦪 curated range of oysters including some super creamy Aphrodite ousters. 🍓small plates with lardo wrapped strawberries, New Orlean’s seasoned butter beans being stand outs 🍰 Basque cheesecake made suuuuper lights and silky inside while still charring the exterior. Divine. I would say everything was above average in taste, quality and balance, truly a reliable spot in Downtown Eugene. Great find! @mackenzieputici 📲”

“Party Bar is an unexpected oasis in an otherwise grungy (not in a bad way) downtown area. With a name like Party Bar, and being nestled amongst Lazars, Killer Burger, and the bar scene, it was a surprise to walk in to the peaceful but hip atmosphere. The vibes were really nice. The staff was great, the food was great, and the menu, for both food and beverages was quite impressive. I forgot to take a picture of the burger, but it literally melts in your mouth. The chicken slider and the nachjos were also very good. This is a great place to enjoy a nice dinner. The music is not too loud, the tables are not too close together, and for about $40 each, including adult beverages, it feels like a pretty good price to me for the quality and the atmosphere.”

“No matter if we get takeout, eat at the bar, attend a special event, or sample the wine tastings, we always have a wonderful time. The food is amazing as are the people who make and serve it. Best cocktails around. So fun to come for happy hour and have the bartender create something unique for each one of us to try. 🧡 Much love! Eugene wouldn't be the same without Party! Some of our go to favorites- grilled cheese, chicken wings, tuna tostada, lamb meatloaf, jo Jo's, Brussels sprouts, and desserts! The most recent visit had some of our favorite specials, that toast was amazing, as was the cheese pudding with asparagus, and that broccolini!”