The best bars & nightlife in Linn County

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Conversion Brewing (opens in a new tab)

833 S Main St · Lebanon

Relaxed beer purveyor (with delivery) and pizzeria serving wood-fired fare.

Relaxed beer purveyor (with delivery) and pizzeria serving wood-fired fare.

Deluxe Brewing Company (opens in a new tab)

635 NE Water Ave · Albany

Deluxe Brewing Company is the kind of Albany hangout where house-brewed beers, Sinister Distilling’s bold spirits, and the on-site Deluxe…

Deluxe Brewing Company is the kind of Albany hangout where house-brewed beers, Sinister Distilling’s bold spirits, and the on-site Deluxe Food Cart all show up to the same party. Swing by for Taco Tuesday, snag a 6-pack for later, and see why regulars start feeling like family.

From the Albany newsletter, September 9, 2026

2 Towns Ciderhouse Taproom (opens in a new tab)

33930 SE Eastgate Cir · Corvallis

2 Towns Ciderhouse Taproom pours ciders made with fresh-pressed Northwest apples and other whole, locally harvested ingredients, slowly…

2 Towns Ciderhouse Taproom pours ciders made with fresh-pressed Northwest apples and other whole, locally harvested ingredients, slowly fermented to preserve their natural character.

From the Corvallis newsletter, November 10, 2026

GameTime SportsBar & Grill (opens in a new tab)

2211 Waverly Dr SE Unit 7 · Albany

From Oregon State and Ducks games to NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB, NBA, NHL, and Timbers action, GameTime SportsBar & Grill delivers the watch…

From Oregon State and Ducks games to NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB, NBA, NHL, and Timbers action, GameTime SportsBar & Grill delivers the watch party locals want. Fuel up with breakfast or a burger, play darts or arcade games, and sip microbrews or cocktails with a crowd that actually cares this week.

From the Albany newsletter, September 22, 2026

GameTime SportsBar & Grill (opens in a new tab)

3130 S Santiam Hwy · Lebanon

Sports bar serving American food & weekend breakfast in an upbeat space with darts, free WiFi & TVs.

Sports bar serving American food & weekend breakfast in an upbeat space with darts, free WiFi & TVs.

Royal Bar & Grill (opens in a new tab)

859 Belmont Ave SW #120 · Albany

Royal Bar & Grill keeps the live music scene humming with rotating bands that actually make you want to stick around for that second round.…

Royal Bar & Grill keeps the live music scene humming with rotating bands that actually make you want to stick around for that second round. Expect classic bar comfort food, cold pints, and a laid-back crowd that feels wonderfully Albany, perfect for a midweek pick‑me‑up or an easy Friday night.

From the Albany newsletter, September 27, 2026

Vivacity Spirits LLC (opens in a new tab)

140 Hill St SE · Albany

Albany’s own Vivacity Spirits LLC keeps it hyper-local with a tasting room pouring small-batch vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and some fun…

Albany’s own Vivacity Spirits LLC keeps it hyper-local with a tasting room pouring small-batch vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and some fun curveballs like Turkish Coffee Liqueur and Cranberry Rum. Swing by when you want Oregon-made bottles that taste like someone actually fussed over them.

From the Albany newsletter, September 29, 2026

Calapooia Brewing (opens in a new tab)

140 Hill St SE · Albany

Calapooia Brewing is the cozy Albany brewpub where you can settle in with fresh Willamette Valley craft beers, hand-crafted cocktails…

Calapooia Brewing is the cozy Albany brewpub where you can settle in with fresh Willamette Valley craft beers, hand-crafted cocktails featuring Vivacity Spirits, and legit pub grub while local bands and events keep the vibe lively. Family and pet friendly, with covered outdoor seating year-round.

From the Albany newsletter, September 16, 2026