The Paddock

We haven’t visited The Pad in years but based on Unilocal reviews we thought we’d give it a try. What a treat! Being St. Patrick’s Day, we ordered Irish stew and bangers and mash. Both were excellent. We saw friends as we were leaving, one had the corned beef and cabbage and said it was very good, too. Service was top rate, we had a nice assortment of IPAs to choose from, and the ambiance was friendly. I look forward to coming back!

A cavernous sports bar off the beaten path. Lots of TVs and plenty of pool tables. Friendly barmaids and quick service, smoking deck out back. And the cook really knows what he’s doing. Good tasty food, wide range, good prices and daily and monthly specials. We particularly like the smaller «protein plates» — burgers, brisket, chicken etc served solo. Try the many specials, prime rib night, brisket tacos, Irish Stew, etc. I find us going here more and more, so we seem to be voting «yes» with our feet. Be warned — it can feel deserted at times/​off hours.) Better than three stars, not quite four.

Great food, great drinks, and GREAT SERVICE! I ordered the adult grilled cheese that has their sw sauce on it that is TO DIE FOR! I loved the options of pickles on the side of the plate, as I wouldn’t think to ask for them but I was totally into it. My fella got tacos that were also ridiculously delicious. The outside patio was comfortable and cozy (although I saw a woman smoking around her child– I wish there was some kind of a rule about kids not being in the smoking areas) we were right under the heater and stayed sufficiently warm even in cold windy weather. NOW TO MY FAVORITE PART, our server Amanda couldn’t have been better! She was on top of it and very personable! She was fast, efficient, great at balancing her tables and responsibilities, as well as charming and sweet, basically I left wanting to be her friend lol! I will definitely be returning to this spot when I’m in Eugene. Thanks Amanda!

Decided to eat out and my father recommended this place on 6÷15÷15. Unfortunately I had a pretty upsetting experience. The waitress was extremely friendly and pleasant to talk to (the only positive), but the food took a /​really/​long time to get to our table, my friend and I ran out of things to say and awkwardly sat there. just waiting. It was odd how long it took to cook 2 sandwiches. when the bar only had 3 other customers. anyways when we finally got our meal (Burger & french dip sandwich) I noticed that the bread on the french dip had multiple green mold spots on it. I took it back and the friendly waitress apologized and got us a new one… Now I had my burger and my friend had nothing so we waited again. I didn’t want to eat my meal in front of my friend so I waited for him to get his food re-​cooked… by the time he got his food my food was room temperature with a cold bun. This was an upsetting experience and I wouldn’t bring my business here.

Service is a little slow, especially with how empty the place was. But the food totally made up for it. The salmon cakes were AMAZING, recommended to all. Great food, strong drinks, and all of it for CHEAP. Will definitely be returning.

This is just a great local bar! It’s one of those places where the staff knows your name and you get great service. Ross makes the best Bloody Mary’s in town. I love the nostalgia factor too… Steve Prefontaine worked there back in the day! Great place to watch Duck games. And don’t for get to stop by for a fishbowl on your birthday :-)

One waitress for 150 people. Owners are as cheaply put together as the food. Sad. Stay away for events. Maybe you can solo it. Maybe

Come one, come all! This place is great if you’re homeless or diabetic. Rearrange your face while ripping through an innocent chicken’s ACL or eat out the center of a deletable crab cake, browned to perfection… Either way you’ll be licking your wounds; chances are they’ll have more seasoning than the chicken fried steak you just ordered that was slathered in the Executive Chef’s man gravy… Cheers!

Love this little neighborhood spot. Good food at good prices. Staff is always friendly and accommodating.

I like going here for the great food, and the atmosphere. I also like the infused vodka drink that I had made with lavender. I have always been treated very well by everyone here. My guy and I order a variety of food from here so it’s hard to say which is my favorite. You can tell it is quality food, I would almost think it’s home cooking. We like that you can come and enjoy a Duck game or two with a few friends here and have some fun.
I like coming as early as I can on a Friday night so I can get their prime rib dinner. We went here one night and we ended up getting the last of it, and the table next to us was drooling over our prime rib as we ate. I am pretty positive that is what they came in for. We also had one of the baked apples and that was to die for.
We were here last night and I saw some great looking specials on the board that I want to try next.

Cool place. I was visiting last year for the WSU Oregon game… right there you know I’m in for it.
Came to the Paddock for breakfast and pregame fun since the game was a late &;30 kickoff. Great food. Really cool layout and awesome people. Duck fans get a bad rap, but everyone I talked to was really fun and good natured college football talk.
Drinks and food were quick and served by a great staff. All nice people that really seem to enjoy working there. Not too common, yet really nice to come across. The menu is a very wide variety and we all enjoyed our time there.
I’ll be back for sure and have given my thumbs up to all I know either in the area or visiting like I was.

I am glad to see the ownership is keeping track of Unilocal.When things as simple as potatoes and bacon are so poorly done one could only hope the management is aware and perhaps even intends it that way. The review was obviously half jest, though the breakfast on the simple side dishes was in serious question. The Benedict I had as well was done properly and could be even better with spinach– especially considering the season.

Fun Old-​school college /​Ugenian atmosphere with fun seating, lots of pool tables, juke boxes and good drinks. usually not too over crowded also which is nice and hard to find in a ever growing community such as ours in eugene.

Was a fan for several years until I walked in tonight looking to watch a Rutgers vs Washington state football game and was told by the bartender all the tv’s (I’m talking 10 at least) were all dedicated to the Seahawks game… I will never go back to this place after the disrespect I was given. I even liked the young guy who said he was an owner. One tip for ya, don’t hire bar star assholes!

The Old Pad is the epitome of the friendly neighborhood bar. Situated at the foot of the South Hills in East Eugene, the Old Pad is welcome to all. It’s one of a few places in town we head to after softball, for big college or pro football/​hoops games, or for happy hour. The place is beautiful wood inside, has a couple pool tables, and a back patio. One of the nice things about Old Pad is unlike the bigger (chain) sports bars, you can hear yourself think and talk, even with big games on the TVs — quality, good-​sized HD flat screens are everywhere, while not being intrusive.
The staff is friendly and efficient, and the bar-​type food is good, too, including great daily specials (i.e., slider and taco nights!). They always have a bunch of good beers on tap, including local faves (e.g., Oakshire, Ninkasi) and other craft (e.g., Lagunitas) and cheaper domestics.
If you’re looking for a spot to get together with friends, especially for a big game, you should give Old Pad a try. Enjoy!
Peace out.

Fun place to hang out, play pool, and listen to music. Staff are always friendly. Good food.

This has been our neighborhood pub for awhile now and I am getting more and more impressed every time I come in. The staff are so friendly and fast and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. The food has always been good, but lately we have been blown away by how great it is. It’s not a «scene» of any kind. Everyone is welcome and I love how diverse the customers are. Great place to watch a game or just meet with friends, just what a neighborhood bar should be. I never leave feeling ripped off, or hungry!

Great unsuspecting sports bar from the looks of the outside. B-​fest is great hangover cure. Traditional eggs, hash browns & toast.
Nice servers and drinks :)

***Update to my prior review***
While I can’t/won’t retract the review of their bacon bleu burger (horrible is just horrible) – I have another couple things to add, from a follow-​up trip.
After writing the previous review, I was contacted by the ownership. The person that wrote me was eager to buy me lunch & discuss possible ways to improve the food at the Pad, saying «I want to give my customers the best». While my schedule has gotten in the way of following through with this gentleman, I’d certainly like to applaud his commitment. That’s just damned cool behavior, for any business owner.
I want to reiterate that my previous review was based solely upon the burger I’d had… which has since struck me as a little unfair to the Pad, as a whole. I’ve returned for another go at the place, and am issuing a truly deserving review now. During my recent visit I had a club sandwich, and yet again fantastic service. This experience was every bit as enjoyable as the first, aaaaand included a very delicious sandwich.
I don’t know what was up with the burger I had during my first visit, versus the sandwich from the last… but it absolutely feels like they came from two entirely separate kitchens. I look forward to future experiences… with the latter kitchen. :)

You know, it really depends on your purpose for going to the Old Pad what kind of star rating to provide. If it is for food, then I have to agree with Emily S.: the nachos are bullcrap. If, however, you want to watch sports and drink in Eugene, then I have no hesitation about pulling out a fourth star. Service has been impeccable on my last two visits. And they have great sound as well as televisions –so a person can hear the game as well as have a TV to themselves (or very nearly).
My most recent trip to the OP was to watch the Super Bowl last weekend. The crowd was mellow, there were plenty of places to sit, and the place was very clean. There are two sets of bathrooms in the place: one at the «front» of the bar, and one at the back of the bar – by the pool tables. The WC in the back bar is the cold one (and I didn’t venture in there on account of prior reviews) but the WC in the front bar was perfectly clean, non-​smelly, and fine for my OCD.
I will definitely be back the next time I want to watch a game (coming up: March Madness) outside the comfort of my own home. It’s located in Southtown (e), our pints of Boneyard IPA were $ 4, and the waitstaff respect why you’re there… which is mostly for the TVs.