Where to Party at Night: The 10 Best Clubs and Pubs in Medford, Oregon

If you’re looking for a night out in Medford, Southern Oregon, expect a mix of live music, good drinks, and a community-focused crowd. The city’s modest pub and club scene caters to locals and visitors who enjoy a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere.

Medford offers a laid-back and community-focused nightlife scene which reflects its small-town charm and natural surroundings. While Medford may not be known for a bustling nightlife, it does offer a selection of cozy bars, local breweries and a few live music venues, catering for all tastes.

Pubs and Bars – there is a good selection of pubs and bars, some of which focus on craft beer such as the Common Block Brewing Company in downtown Medford. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of house-made beers, while the 4 Daughters Irish Pub with its welcoming vibe is known for its good beer selection.

Clubs – Medford does not have a big club scene like larger cities, but there are a few spots where you can dance and enjoy live music. There is Johnny B’s where a variety of bands perform regularly. The Rocky Tonk Saloon is a country-themed bar and nightclub where you can enjoy line dancing and country music in a rustic atmosphere.

The overall vibe is more about enjoying good company, local music, and a laid-back atmosphere than wild partying. The venues are generally smaller and more intimate, which makes for a friendly and welcoming environment. If you’re looking for a night out in Medford, expect a mix of live music, good drinks, and a community-focused crowd.

Here we featured the Top 10 pubs and clubs in Medford, as rated by customers both local and from out-of-state.

The Copper Plank Pub & Pizza

At the time of writing, the Copper Plank has probably relocated to new premises in downtown Medford into a historic 1915 building that has stood empty for the last decade. Check their Facebook page for details.

This is a popular local pub and eatery, offering hand-tossed pizzas made-to-order and live entertainm nt. The Copper Plank is also known for its carefully curated and wide range of craft beer, ciders, local wines, seltzers and kombucha.

Johnny B’s

Johnny B’s is a legendary bar and music venue that has been entertaining Medford residents for the past 25 years. Clientele are as colorful as the venue, with drag queens rubbing shoulders with pensioners.

Apart from local and touring bands providing live music, the club also serves crafts beers, cocktails and tacos. Open MIC & Jam sessions every Tuesday at 9 p.m. It’s got a great website with an up-to-date program of events.  Johnny B’s is a truly entertaining night out.

The Point Bar & Grill

This popular venue welcomes children and serves vegan dishes apart from its regular menu, all at reasonable prices. Striving to be the best pub and grill in the neighborhood, The Point is known for its cleanliness, good service, and value-for-money prices. It offers a Happy Hour and is open seven days a week.

The Butterfly Club 557

Booking in advance and arriving well-dressed will gain you a password and access to this hidden from public view speakeasy. According to the owners, guests will have an elevated experience provided by staff well-versed in menu and beverage offers at this admittance by reservation only venue.

The club has a strict dress code policy, and frowns on patrons trying to gain admittance dressed in sweatshirts, ball caps, t-shirts, holey jeans and flip-flops.

Jefferson Spirits

Jeffersons is one of the best bars in Medford, providing a cozy atmosphere in a rustic-chic tavern setting. Jeffersons serves American bites and vegetarian dishes, craft beers, cocktails and whisky flights. Enjoy Happy Hour and live music.

4 Daughters Irish Pub

4 Daughters Irish Pub is a nightspot and eatery is a family-owned local business that provides simple, delicious food in an authentic Irish pub atmosphere. Located in a large two-story building, customers enjoy Irish and American pub grub while listening to live music. 4 Daughters offers a Happy Hour and its fireplace is great on cold wintry nights.

Grape Street Bar & Grill

Grape Street is a hip hangout tavern offering pub grub, live music, dancing and special prices during Happy Hour. There is an outdoor seating area and a dance floor with live music. Customers can enjoy burgers and chicken wings, as well as menu items such as bacon-wrapped prawns, fries, salads, tacos, sandwiches and wraps.

Common Block Brewing Company

This convivial, family-friendly taproom offers an upmarket menu of American bar eats and attentive service. The Common Block is an indoor-outdoor restaurant and brewery in downtown Medford.

The atmosphere is one of camaraderie lingering over shared plates and pints. It is a family-orientated eatery and pub, perfect for drinks with co-workers or date nights.

Trophy Club Bar & Grill

Described as a great place for night shifters to unwind after work, the Trophy Club is said to serve the coldest beer in town and is open seven days a week. It has really earned its reputation as a Medford institution having first opened its doors in 1963.

Enjoy a game of pool or the slot machines, but if music is more your forte there is karaoke every Thursday and Saturday starting at 8 p.m. (Check out events on their website).

The Rocky Tonk Saloon

This American-styled saloon serving burgers, chicken wings and fries, has been operating successfully in Medford since 2012. Great live gigs – check out upcoming events on their website – and get up and boogie or even play some games, if you feel like it.