As close as Oregon's delightful wine country is, sometimes wine tasting right in town fits the evening's agenda better. Sip amazing local wines at these excellent and convenient urban tasting rooms and wine cellars in and around downtown Eugene.
Market District
Upscale and fun, the Market District offers the most craft beverages in one location. Between 5th Street Public Market and Market Alley, there is a unique hub of colorful shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy live music and sip your wine on outdoor patios.
J. Scott Cellars on 5th
J. Scott Cellars on 5th has a contemporary tasting room right in the heart of the market. Enjoy wine flights, glass pours and bottle service. They also offer private wine tastings by appointment — take a deep dive into the art of wine making and the nuances of the palate. If you want to learn more about wine, J. Scott Cellars is the ideal destination.
Downtown Eugene
With easy navigability, engaging street art, food trucks, sidewalk dining and niche performing arts venues; the heart of downtown Eugene manifests that exciting urban vibe.
Oregon Wine LAB
Enjoy the ultimate urban wine bar experience at one of Eugene's most friendly wine establishments. The owner of Oregon Wine LAB not only pours his own very special wines under the William Rose label, he showcases other local high quality artisan brands that don't have established tasting rooms. Come here to find yet-to-be-discovered wines from across the region!
Capitello
Just a short stroll from Oregon Wine LAB is Capitello Wines tasting room where you can enjoy small-batch, handcrafted wines. Owner Ray Walsh brough his passion for winemaking all the way from New Zealand to Eugene where he is crafting award-winning wines — some of the areas best. If you love Sauvignon Blanc, this is the urban wine bar for you.
Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood
The Whiteaker Neighborhood produces regionally-celebrated craft beer — but this artistic and independent neighborhood is also home to amazing craft distilleries and wineries — thus it is more aptly considered "the fermentation district". On the outskirts of Eugene's downtown, discover several very special winery tasting rooms.
Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company graces "The Whit" with live music, seasonal sidewalk dining and year-round small plates to accompany their outstanding collection of wines. Discover the laidback but elegant weekend scene in their urban setting.
255 Madison
Eugene's first urban tasting room, originally "Eugene Wine Cellars", is now 255 Madison, a collaboration of several vintners and beverage artists pouring ferments in a beautiful shared space. So Down Wine Co. crafts creatively infused wines and Eugene Wine Cellars uncorks their B2 wine collection.
Oakway & North Eugene
North Eugene's urban center of high-end retail and fine dining is close to downtown Eugene and the University of Oregon's football and baseball stadiums. This popular shopping destination is a great afternoon or overnight destination with great hotels, beautiful parks and plazas.
Elizabeth's Wine Lounge
Elizabeth's Wine Lounge reflects the tastes and flair of Elizabeth Chambers, in remembrance of the Chambers' family matriarch and prominent Eugene business leader. The tasting room pours wines from the family-owned Silvan Ridge Winery and Elizabeth Chambers Cellar labels. Enjoy a seasonal and regional tasting menu featuring charcuterie boards meant for sharing and sandwiches served with house-made chips. They also offer salads, fired flatbreads, and desserts.
The Broadway Wine Merchant
The Broadway Wine Merchant is a relaxed and beautiful wine shop ideal for tasting, enjoying complimentary fare and shopping for your personal wine cellar. Consult with informed and knowledgeable staff in an unpretentious yet handsome atmosphere. Snack on cheeseboards, quiches and salads while exploring the bouquet and taste of a wide selection of wines.
b2 Bar+Grill
b2 Bar+Grill is a delightful discovery in the Crescent Village complex north of Autzen Stadium and Oakway Center. Sip wine in a posh grill tucked into an enclave of swanky shops and businesses. b2 pours their own label alongside regional and international selections.
Hayworth Wine Bar
Enjoy the sweet ambiance of the Hayworth Wine Bar just outside of Coburg. Grapes grown in the family vineyard are fermented into fabulous wines and poured in a winery setting. Small plates and appetizers round out the tasting experience.
Springfield
Practically Eugene, Springfield's Main Street is just over the bridge northeast of the University of Oregon campus. Lined with art studios, antique shops and fantastic restaurants, Springfield is a perfect draw for that all-important date night.
Iris Vineyards
Iris Vineyards now has a Main Street Springfield location! This lovely winery has opened a tasting room in the historic district of Springfield. With their Cottage Grove estate vineyard and winemaking facility, this all local winery has a popular local following.
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