The Sparrow & Serpent - queer bar in Eugene
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The Sparrow & Serpent

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Visitors frequently praise The Sparrow & Serpent for its excellent downtown location, allowing easy access to restaurants and shops, as well as its charming decor and friendly, accommodating staff. However, some guests have complained about noise from early morning garbage pickup outside their windows.

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211 Washington St, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
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Phone
(541) 844-1280
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Website
www.sparrowandserpent.com

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About this place The Sparrow & Serpent

The Sparrow & Serpent is a bar and kitchen at 211 Washington St in the Whiteaker, in the building that used to be Old Nick's Pub. The owner pitches it as a goth, Dungeons & Dragons and queer bar, and since Spectrum closed in 2024 it has become the closest thing Eugene has to a queer bar. Eugene Weekly's Best of Eugene 2025-26 poll named it Best Queer Gathering Spot, and its drag brunch with Maliena won Best Drag Brunch. It's also the home of CHUB, a monthly queer dance party with DJ Enriquedamnit, which has hosted the official Eugene Pride after-party. Other nights bring witchy bingo, goth clothing swaps and touring bands, so the crowd is mixed and alternative. Check Instagram (@sparrowandserpent) for the month's schedule.

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Casual Community oriented Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Dance Local favorite DJ sets Themed parties Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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4.2
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861 reviews

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Devon Schmahl
Devon Schmahl May 2026
★★☆☆☆
Michael Smith
Michael Smith May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

In the beginning, I had high hopes for this place, but over the years the owner just seems to fall short of offering the hospitality that would make it a worthwhile watering hole. Long story short, there’s much better venues and food options available elsewhere. I say all this and I haven’t even gotten to the food. Needless to say, the last time I dined there, the food was undercooked and to top it off, there was a long curly hair in the burger. I don’t know who likes random hair in their food, but I for sure don’t. This is not a local business worth supporting.

Zach Hardin'
Zach Hardin' May 2026
★★★★★
Gen V
Gen V May 2026
★★★★★

This bar is such an experience. Highly recommend

Ragnar Hartmann
Ragnar Hartmann Apr 2026
★★★★★

Passing through town, I had the Halfling's Hash and a cold pressed coffee; it was just what I needed to fuel me for the drive back to Portland.

Kat Mayes
Kat Mayes Apr 2026
★★★★★

Great atmosphere and friendly service every time

Vert de Moi
Vert de Moi Apr 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Dirty and poorly run restaurant, and has a C Health Inspection Rating with the Lane County Health Department.

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Last updated on 27 October 2026

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