Oberon's Cocktail Bar & Venue

The old atmosphere was WAY better. I spent $22 on nachos and got soggy chips as soon as they can out of the kitchen and it was a single layer of chips. Such a small portion. Also ordered mozzarella sticks ($15,) and they gave us 6, let me repeat that 6 mozzarella sticks. I miss the old Oberon. Drinks were good, just over priced. Don't come in if you are expecting decent portions and a good experience.

The best spot if you want to fully immerse yourself into the Ashland vibe quickly. Drinks are delectable and good price for top shelf options. The food isn't terrible, just good pub fare. Always have live music and the staff are great!

Not as Advertised - A Completely Different Experience If you’re planning to visit this spot based on the website or its previous reputation, be aware that it’s under new ownership and has undergone significant changes. The menu is now very limited, offering just a few basic bar food options instead of the full menu you’d expect. While the drinks are still creative and enjoyable, they’re one of the few remaining elements from the original experience. The atmosphere has also shifted. The staff seemed distracted and not particularly welcoming, which made us feel a bit overlooked. We waited for quite a while before being acknowledged at the bar. There was live music, which could have been a great feature, but the performance felt more casual and conversational than engaging. It seemed like the focus was more on chatting with the few other patrons than on creating a lively or inviting environment. We came hoping to enjoy a full dinner and a memorable night out, but unfortunately, the changes to the menu, service, and overall vibe led us to leave and dine elsewhere. If you’re looking for a casual drink and don’t mind a limited menu, this might still be worth a visit. However, for those expecting the experience advertised online or the charm of the original establishment, you might want to manage your expectations or consider other options. I hope the new owners take this feedback to heart and work on aligning the current offering with what made this place special in the past.

Visited Oberons on a Thursday evening. The bar was dead besides a DJ and friends that were setting up for a Juneteenth dance party. We ordered 2 spicy margaritas (which were not spicy) some mozzarella sticks and two Southwest salads. The 2 salads came out first. They were small and didn't have much substance despite being the entree. Then the drinks arrived, and then the mozzarella sticks, which were served cold. The bartender was not friendly, in fact we didn't feel welcomed at all. When it was time to get the bill the bartender took her sweet time, even though the bar was dead. Cool atmosphere and convenient location.

Only did a four because no one is perfect! But I’m an out of Towner (cali) this was a vibe. Good music, good food we had appetizers, music was on point and workers were chill and friendly. This is a great spot!!! Do not miss out, this a must spot to at least at minimum have two beers. Perfect spot to sit at if you want to people watch!

Absolutely love this hang out spot in Ashland! Always variety crowd, fun, music, excellent drinks and service rocks! We always leave happy.

Saw Brittany Danielle’s band play on the super small stage. It was great. The staff was really good.

What a gem! We were looking for a place to have a nice dinner and a drink and Oberon's was the perfect spot. The staff were friendly and helpful, the drinks strong (signature G&T for me and Moscow Mule for my husband), and the food beautifully presented and delicious! We were lucky enough to get a table outside overlooking the darling riverwalk, and it was the perfect way to end our Ashland adventure. Note: They also had darling gender neutral restrooms!

Gyasi Silas was phenomenal!! I had never been to Oberons' until tonight and I genuinely have not had this much fun at a bar in a long time. Open mic night led me to meet some awesome people (cat included!!! best part of the night) and I will be back! thank you Gyasi and thank you Oberons!!

The food was fantastic The service was perfect The ambiance was really cool We enjoyed the outdoor seating during the 75 degree weather

Best Damn Old Fashion - made by Gyasi Silas with Whistle Pg Old World Rye Whiskey is hands down the best old fashioned I have ever had!! Amazing !

Great drinks in a fantastic environment! One of the best places to get a crafted cocktail in town. The business claims to have the largest whiskey selection between Portland and San Francisco but also has a strong rum and tequila selection. I recommend the patio in particular out back if the weather is nice. We enjoyed tiki drinks (painkiller, mai tai) and cocktail classics, which all were beautifully presented and on point. The food sounded delicious but we ate elsewhere on this pub crawl. Staff took their time on making cocktails from scratch but it's worth being patient.

First of all love a restaurant/bar with live music and a medieval vibe. Joyce sylus makes drinks like it's an art. And they taste just as good as they look. Bet your bottom dollar I'll be here next time I need to wet my whistle. Happy holidays to the Oberon family

David is an amazing mixologist. His skill and customer service is top tier for southern oregon. I'm glad we came across this place by chance, we will definitely be back!

Came here after a nice day in Ashland with my girlfriends. Such an amazing place! We came for A drink and ended up getting three . I tried their Painkiller and when I say it was the most delicious one I've ever had, you can believe me. It just so happened that it was a live music night. We had the best time! We will definitely be back!

Great selection of libations. The strawberry Aperol spritz was killer. Fresh strawberries infused and strained after four days to concoct a delicious beauty The bacon Brie flatbread was awesome. Service was outstanding Great ambiance out back along the creek if you want to enjoy the outside.

Absolutely love! My partner and I were looking for a good place to go for our date night and Oberons was the perfect match. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy and it was all around a fantastic experience. Food: incredible!! From appetizer to dessert it was all worth it! We started with the warm Brie which was to die for. Main dish we had the Shepards pie and the Harvest salad. It's important to note that their "full" size salad is massive, so take that into consideration if you want something smaller. The dessert was the molten lava chocolate cake which was topped with whipped cream and caramel. Every last bite was amazing Drinks: while we didn't order drinks tonight their menu looked incredible! Service: absolute gems! All of them were sweet and friendly and all the dishes came out very quickly Price: not bad compared to the area! Especially for the portion size it's hard to complain

A quick 2023 update. The whiskey selection is just crazy. If you are a Scotch or Bourbon hound, this is the place for you. I'm not sure I've seen a better selection, and this is right here in Southern Oregon. The bartenders are excellent here, and are super friendly. I know some of them have been here a really long time and know the local people as well as the cocktails.

I would like to start with service was great, everyone working there was a joy. But I've been a patron there for years but recently had a baby and have not been able to visit until now.. We went to enjoy our most favorite spot... the new ownership has destroyed one of the greatest kitch spots in town, it should lose the title of most "Ashlandiest Spot". It no longer resembles a place a fantasy and fun and is obviously slowly transitioning into an over priced arcade. The walls were bare, booths removed and an entire seating area with tables previously, converted to arcade games, a tv and gaming couches. The menu offers nothing exciting in the drink arena, we literally went to enjoy our seasonal hot toddy's, nowhere to be found and had to special order. Once my favorite spots for sausages, savory pies, and a delicious pretzel.... Now offers poor quality standard bar fare, they still include a Shepard pie which I most regrettably ordered in hopes that it was still the same. Not only was it over priced it was clearly canned beef stew topped with boxed potato's... we also ordered the nachos which were wet and watery leading me to believe it was canned meat and canned cheese and were, if I remember correctly, over 20 bucks. The food was edible and I would not fault the kitchen staff for doing the best they can with the materials provided. I don't mind some change while keeping a name of a previous establishment, but this is a completely different bar. Change the name, make it clear you know longer care about a niche community.

New Ownership has taken over and completely taken away all of Oberons whimsy that it was beloved for. The music was like elevator music, the espresso martini was not great which is what I use to come here for! The old bartenders were way better at making drinks and being personable- the regulars have changed. It's a different vibe overall. Sad to see Oberons like this- they should have changed the name when they bought it because they are doing a disgrace to it.

I couldn't wait to try this place and it exceeded my expectations. You feel like you've stepped into a Midsummer Night's Dream the minute you enter. Bonus: dog friendly patio seating outside by the creek. Drinks are top notch. My fav the Obe's Manhattan also with an extensive global whiskey list. Food is delicious we highly recommend the sausage platter. Staff goes above and beyond and live music is an added plus. Can't wait to come back.

Came here with my brother and mom for a drink after dinner. There was live music which was awesome, but we chose to to have a drink on the patio by the creek since it was beautiful weather. My mom got a wine, my brother a kombucha and I asked the bartender if he made any mocktails since I don't drink alcohol. He said he had some ideas, asked my tastes and came up with a wonderful drink. I loved it and enjoyed spending time here. Would definitely recommend and return.

Oberon's has got a really cool, laid-back vibe.  It's all done in the mode of an English pub from back in the Bard's day, and the overall effect will make you feel like you're not all that far from Stratford-upon-Avon ;-) The service here is great, and the menu is as well.  It's tough to go wrong with whatever you might choose to order. Tip: If you're not fond of eating meat (or even if you are) there's a very tasty mushroom pie on the menu that I'd recommend :-) When last I was here, I tried the Shepard's Pie and was quite impressed!  They use an excellent cut of beef in the pie, which loans just the right amount of richness to the dish.

Came in on a Saturday night, pretty good hippy jam band playing. Full bar, but service was still relatively quick. Had 3 cocktails; Mai tai, and 2 different gin drinks. All were quality drinks, well executed, great flavors and presentation. Robust selections of premium spirits, whiskey, rum, tequila, etc. Wide variety of craft beer and local wine as well. They had a small food selection, I had the mozzarella sticks, which were exactly what you would expect, perfect bar food. Overall, very impressed with the vibe, drink quality, and service. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a fun Saturday night, with some above average drink flavors and entertainment.

My husband and I agree that we are unsure how we slept on Oberons for so long! My parents come for cocktails and sausages all the time and we have never caught on until a couple weeks back when my parents invited us along and... oh my word.. obsessed!!!! We had the sausage platter, the baked Brie and the bacon flat bread.. all of them were cooked to perfection and delicious! The REAL star of the show are their cocktails! Every single one we have tried over our last few visits have been wonderful - my personal favorite is the Passionfruit Mai Tai! Others that we have had and loved are the Really Good Old Fashioned, Lavendar Drop, Really Good Negroni and regular mai tai! If it's warm out, they have beautiful outdoor seating on the river walk area .. and if you prefer to be indoors, there are lots of different seating options in their eclectic and cozy building!

Having scouted things out on Google Maps beforehand, Oberon's was first among my list of places I wanted to visit upon arriving in Ashland, and thus it was our first stop after checking in to our hotel and dropping off our luggage. Everything about its interior aesthetic was what I wanted to see in this Shakespearean-influenced town, and their healthy selection of various Old Fashioneds had furthered my interest in patronizing this pub. Thus, on our midsummer afternoon's visit, we were greeted warmly upon entry, told to grab any available table, and order at the bar when we were ready. We did so, and between us, settled on a Beeswax Old Fashioned for myself, a Midsummer Night's Tea for my wife, and a Caprese Grilled Cheese to split between us. Unfortunately, this is when Puck's mischievousness began to manifest. At the bar, I ordered my drink, and then my wife's tea, only to be informed that they were out of that particular blend. Returning to our table, my wife pivoted and ordered the Love tea instead. Back at the bar, I updated our order, and tacked on the grilled cheese, only to learn that they were also out of mozzarella. They could substitute cheddar in its place, but that's not exactly a Caprese sandwich anymore, is it? Disappointed, we stuck with just the drinks. Still, our drinks were nothing to turn up our noses about. The Beeswax Old Fashioned was just sweet enough to take the edge off the whiskey, and was a nice change from the standard orange aroma and flavor. And Love (both the drink, and the emotion) would be welcome at any tea party or wedding. Queen Titania would approve of its pleasing blend of sweet, herbal and fruity notes! Minus the two mentioned disappointments, our time at Oberon's was close to magical. The interior décor is both rustic and romantic, good for plebes, patricians, publicans and playwrights alike! Oberon simply needs to kick out the troublesome satyr messing things up in the kitchen (he's apparently eating and drinking all the vittles!), to elevate this otherwise exemplary tavern to a level of performance worthy of a standing ovation.

Good food and good cocktails and a welcoming and whimsical atmosphere with lovely people behind the bar! I am partial to their Oberon' Gin and Tonic, a light approachable GT with delicate herbal quality and their Mushroom Pie, warm, earthy and Homey. Taran was there both times I visited and was friendly and kind as all the staff has been! He and Brandy made for a delightful visit.

The food was perfect. Mark and Dalton were both friendly and welcoming (without being too much) -definitely a grasp on customer service- how to be just the right amount chatty when I initiate- I was traveling alone, so some chatting made it less awkward- and the food was all perfect. Did i say the food was perfect? The ambiance was beautiful too with comfortable booths and rad wood tables. Seriously, I would choose this place again if I return to Ashland.

Highlight: the awesome notes tucked into the gaps between the bricks Lowlight (?): the music The food here is good. We had the warm brie, bangers and mash, and the apple bacon grilled cheese. We also had the earl grey sour, some mead, and an old fashioned. Drinks were great! They have solved the short staffing by having customers order at the bar. This seems to work well for them. I had a blast hunting down notes in the wall and trying to extricate them. Found some really cool old stuff, and left a note of our own. The one downside (and this was big for me) was the music. It did not fit the ambiance at all, and I honestly didn't like it much. They were playing rap/hip hop/r&b, which seemed to clash so hard with the Ren Faire vibe of the place. I heard another patron complain about it to the bartender, and the bartender replied with "I wonder what they would think of YOUR music" yikes Overall I kinda wanted to make this our regular date night spot, but the music was obnoxious. I'll probabbly give it another shot and just hope someone else is DJing

Had a damn good time at Oberon's. Very nice bar staff, a killer selection of spirits (full EH Taylor horizontal, Blanton's, Elmer, etc.) great cocktails (the Negroni riff was killer) and a variety of local drafts. Food was also on point - the Shepherd's pie was a feast. The peas that came on the side were the best peas I've ever had in my life - like, not hyperbole, actually the best ever. I accosted the kitchen staff to get the recipe. Everything else was great, but I am obsessed with dem peas.

AMAZING, best place to get lunch or dinner in Ashland. The pub food is legit, no joke. We've experienced a variety of actual London pubs twice and this place was above and beyond our expectations. Amazing staff, super knowledgeable and friendly. Fast service too. The Really Good Old Fashion is just that, really good! Fun place, great atmosphere.

Great food, good music, drinks, good times. Great late night place to hang with friends and have a laugh.

Absolutely incredible! We're passing through Ashland, staying at a cute little hotel. This place is within walking distance and is right by the creek! Indoor seating with great decor, outdoor seating on a patio or down closer to the creek. Perfectly balanced cocktails. We got the lavender mule, razberry mule and lavender drop. They make their own simple syrups and our waitress explained a bit more on how they do that (just upgraded my simple syrup game for home ty)!! Our waitress was super sweet and fun! Loved her and her dope nails. Food was delicious, I got the the shepherds pie, Ma got the apple grilled cheese I believe? Both were delicious, just enough to fill us up after a long 11 hr drive from LA area. There are so my options in this town, I'm stoked we tried this one. Highly recommend!

Fantastic restaurant! Food was tasty! Staff was incredibly friendly--look forward to eating here again!

Great Ashland vibe. I've enjoyed every drink and love the shepherd's pie. Staff is always very friendly

I have wanted to come check out this little bar for a while. As a person who works the late shift, I like that they keep later hours when most of the places in the area close early. We stopped in a few weeks ago and were lucky to get a table on an evening that all other restaurants were full. The bartenders are real bartenders! I ordered the Really Good Old Fashioned and honestly can't remember what my partner ordered - just know that he loved it. The decor is warm and eclectic while keeping in the theme of Shakespeare's play. We both ordered the honey bacon apple grilled cheese and while we secretly wished for a little more substance to the sandwich, the flavors were cohesive. There were definitely more kettle chips in the basket than cheese in the sandwich. It is nice that they offer gluten free bread.

We ordered sausages, bruratta, and a molten chocolate cake. I had a nice IPA. We left without food -it never came. We asked upon ordering if the food would be ready before our play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Answer was yes. It was so late we canceled the food order and we wolfed pizza slices from another restaurant. Looked like an impressive bar list but they failed at the basics.

Oberon's has a great location downtown. The staff are friendly and strictly enforce people wearing masks when they're ordering at the bar. They also put reserved signs every other table to ensure social distancing during COVID. We stopped in for a quick drink about half an hour before closing. My husband got his Elysian Space Dust and I got the Viking Cream Ale. Oberon's was scheduled to close at 10 that night (a Thursday) and the staff let all customers know about the closing time about 15 minutes before 10. I guess they're pretty strict about closing on time. No problem, though. They let everyone know.

the guy behind the bar was so rude we turned around and just walked out. Ashland is full of fabulous restaurants and people- this guy was not one of them!

They should change the name cus this isn't oberons anymore. It's like lumberjack fairy godmother's or something. Food is meh, drinks are pricey, ambiance in the front half is cool but falls off as you walk further into the place. It makes me sad to walk in here...

I've been coming to Ashland for years - decades really, but I haven't ever been to Oberon's. There was lovely live Celtic music in the front, but we were seated in the back in front of a lovely fireplace. When we first sat down, it was great to see a group of people playing Dungeons and Dragons. This to me speaks volumes about the comfortable nature of Oberon's. Lots of downtown Ashland is very touristy but the fact that this group felt like this was a good spot, made me happy. We got just the right amount of attention from our server (not lurking but not ignored). We only ordered noshy food but it was tasty and reasonably priced for Ashland. I will return!

4 stars for atmosphere 3 for drinks- had the hot toddy, decent 1 for food, had the shepherds pie, bland, no flavor, rough, overcooked meat, made me sad :(

One of the best bathrooms that I have ever used in Oregon. The decor is phenomenal and the elbow room is fantastic. Overall ambiance is relaxing and relatively peaceful. Toilet paper softness was above average and nice quality. The bartender ensured that my food and beer was left untouched while I was in there. Overall, if you're looking for a bathroom in Ashland and you want to take your time to peruse Instagram or reply to emails, this is my recommendation. 5/5 would definitely poop here again

Cute spot. Gonna have to definitely come back another time to try their other items. I had the Brie with honey and the Shepard's pie. So good! Really cute set up inside and they have a bar up front where you place your orders

Good spot for a hearty meal before a play. The setting is fun and rough hewn, with space for regular live music performances. I suggest grabbing one of the small booths if they are free. Food is British inspired with dishes like pot pies, sandwiches, and sides like mashed peas and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. We had a pesto flatbread to start and it was nice. Pot pies were great as were the sides. The French dip sandwich was on good bread with great au jus, but the beef seemed like heated deli meat. Side for sandwiches was listed as chips, which I initially hoped meant British style fried potatoes. It ended up being US style crinkle cut potato chips (out of a bag?). I'd return for sure if the logistics worked out.

They have amazing cocktails! Seriously, these are high quality and well crafted. The food is okay and you are safe with the sausages which are pretty good. I wish we lived closer. Respect to the bar program.

Weird way to start a review but these mustard mashed peas are that good. Shepard's pie us in point, beef not lamb but the cut they used maintains some richness the dish needs. Not a lot of tap selections but everything on there is high quality. I'm a bit of a beer snob and it was a difficult choice. Speaking of.... They have like a hundred bourbons, not exaggerating, maybe 150. Papi will be dessert. Very friendly staff. Don't sleep on the outside creek side seating. It's adorable back here.

Every foot forward needs to be strong We came in for dessert and drinks. We were actually pretty impressed with the drink. Good Moscow mule type thing. However dessert missteps were just not excusable. We got all three desserts. The toffee pudding was the best. I don't know what the "frosting" was but there was an element of it I didn't care for. My wife's is much better. The molten lava cake was the opposite of molten. The inside was actually cold frozen. Maybe this is a poetic irony type thing? Apple crisp. Cold inside with raw apples and freezer burned ice cream. That is some amateur stuff right there. We would have brought it to our servers attention but he never came back. Speaking of which, nor will I.

Was in last night with my fiancee and we had 2 cocktails. Grand total: $27! The female bartender was not particularly friendly and I figured she'd added in her tip. On the plus side, it does have live music and a classic tavern vibe. But, we wont be back.

There are so many WONDERFUL, tempting dining choices on (and off) the main shopping/dining district of downtown Ashland, we honestly didn't know which to choose. With gorgeous weather on a early June evening, we just wanted to eat outside, on the "backside" of Main Street, overlooking the park, so we took a stroll down the block, "window shopping," and checking out menus. So many GREAT options!! We actually chose the restaurant next door to Oberon's (based on the menu) but (oops!!) walked in to Oberon's instead. BEAUTIFUL inside, but we had already decided to eat outside on the walkway shared by about half a dozen restaurants. Table space is at a premium, and I liked what I saw at the table next to ours, but when our waitress finally arrived (it took a while...) with the menus, I learned that was not on Oberon's menu, but the place we had originally wanted to go to... Guess that happens when everything's sort of squished together!! It took a while getting the waiter's attention, finally got our menus (which seemed awfully limited to me, compared to where we had wanted to go, but that's our own fault, not the restaurant's!) and took a while also to get waited on and receive our meals. My "fancy" grilled cheese was ok, but not really worth the $$ or the wait. Not a bad place, but you're paying for location-- Don't come too hungry, and DON'T make the mistake we made and go to the wrong place!! Not bad, not great, a solid three stars for service, food, and prices. Location's great, though!!

Love their grilled cheese and tomato bisque. The ambiance and service has always been great, too.

Boy oh boy, what happened to this place? I visited this watering hole several years ago and it was like walking into a tavern plucked straight from The Tempest, i half expected Puck to plop down on the bar stool next to me and recite me a ballad. Today, I walked in and the vibe had totally white washed corporate. It was over lit, the seating was uncomfortable, and in the back there was no music being pumped in creating an awkward ambiance for the patrons. Then there's the pricing, decent beer at a decent price even some of the food is priced well but their liquor is so heavily up charged that a simple cocktail is north of $30. It's definitely the last time I'll be visiting Oberon's, it's sad, this place used to be so cool.

We were visiting Ashland and ended up here for NYE. What a cool spot! For dinner I ordered the chicken pot pie which was delicious! I fancy myself as a "flexitarian", mostly making vegetarian choices -though I do reserve special consideration to meat if I think it would be worth it, the chicken pot pie was definitely worth it. Live music began at 9:30pm which was also fantastic and had people dancing, myself included. The interior decor was rustic yet cosy. Would come back here in a heartbeat.

Traveling through Ashland, or live here? IF you haven't been to Oberon's, you're MISSING OUT. I cannot go on more about how cool this place is!!! The two bartenders sapphire and pyrite are a blast, and their magic behind the bar will put a spell on you for sure. I ordered a classic Moscow mule, and it was made so beautifully. My friends ordered some of their house classic cocktails and could not stop raving. We were there after dining hours, however their menu looked killer!

Great live musicians. Cool vibe and love the Viking'esque decor. The Nintendo in the back is also a fun addition. A must see when visiting. And I don't drink.

Super cute, kitschy spot to grab a drink. I didn't try any of the food, but my group hung out for a drink in the back. The vibe felt inviting, the staff was really nice and all smiles. Live music and a cozy atmosphere. I'd probably hang out here often if I lived in Ashland.

A group of us came to Ashland for a getaway from Redding. To say that we were surprised and delighted by Oberon, is an understatement. Of all the bars in the world that I have been to, this one is in the top 5. Between the atmosphere, the drink/food selection, the music, all around vibe, and the INCREDIBLE bartender Jamie, we had one of the best nights that we can remember. Jamie was so knowledgeable, fun, kind, and welcoming. she truly made us feel like we were a guest in her home. we will be back every time we come to Ashland, and will HIGHLY recommend this place.