The best bars & nightlife in Medford

10 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Craving Cave

Nightlife

Craving Cave nails the hometown sports vibe with saucy wings, loaded waffle fries, and other craveable bar staples that pair suspiciously…

16 N Front St · ✓ checked Jul 27

Craving Cave nails the hometown sports vibe with saucy wings, loaded waffle fries, and other craveable bar staples that pair suspiciously well with catching the game. When you want low-key, high-flavor and zero fuss, this is the move for a chill weeknight hang.

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The Urban Cork is winemaker Linda Donovan’s downtown tasting room with 130+ bottles from Rogue, Applegate, Umpqua, Willamette, and beyond,…

330 N Fir St

The Urban Cork is winemaker Linda Donovan’s downtown tasting room with 130+ bottles from Rogue, Applegate, Umpqua, Willamette, and beyond, all crafted next door at Pallet Wine Company. Flights switch up weekly, so swing by this week for a low-effort, high-reward reset with friends.

From the Medford newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Cozy, rustic-chic tavern with refined New American bites, craft beers, whisky flights & cocktails.

404 E Main St

Cozy, rustic-chic tavern with refined New American bites, craft beers, whisky flights & cocktails.

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Decant

Nightlife

Trendy eatery offering organic meals with local ingredients, plus wine and cocktails.

1108 E Main St

Trendy eatery offering organic meals with local ingredients, plus wine and cocktails.

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Chadwicks Pub

Nightlife

Upbeat haunt with classic pub grub, a full bar & lots of TVs, plus comedy performers on weekends.

2300 Biddle Rd

Upbeat haunt with classic pub grub, a full bar & lots of TVs, plus comedy performers on weekends.

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Large tasting room in a renovated barn offering tapas, wines & gifts in a bucolic country setting.

3283 Hillcrest Rd

Large tasting room in a renovated barn offering tapas, wines & gifts in a bucolic country setting.

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Neighborhood eatery featuring craft beer (30 taps) as well as pizza and wings.

202 N Central Ave

Neighborhood eatery featuring craft beer (30 taps) as well as pizza and wings.

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Cozy venue with a patio serving burgers, wings and sandwiches while showing sports.

812 S Central Ave

Cozy venue with a patio serving burgers, wings and sandwiches while showing sports.

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Casual, family-friendly bar and grill offering a menu of pub grub, cocktails, and beer.

1345 Center Dr

Casual, family-friendly bar and grill offering a menu of pub grub, cocktails, and beer.

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Cozy bar featuring fried fare, a patio and 33 taps, along with karaoke nights (especially on weekends).

111 S Grape St

Cozy bar featuring fried fare, a patio and 33 taps, along with karaoke nights (especially on weekends).

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