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    Kierstin D.

    Staff was extremely friendly and I loved the feel overall! They had an interesting selection of wines with a focus on natural/organic wines and stock items from smaller growers & companies which I like. It felt in that way very niche and different than any other wine bar you'd visit in town. I've only been twice but can not wait to return to try some of their foods and other wines. I haven't come across any that I'm obsessed with yet which is why I gave it 4 stars. I just need to come back to try more!

    Carol L.

    What an edgy yet super-friendly place. Cindy was amazing at introducing us to their way of creating wines that had had skin contact! Patrick is the curator of their wine and beer selection and his expertise is obviously displayed in his perfect selection of wines and beers available. The panini was exquisite, the crispness of the bread, the punch of the mustard and texture of the pickles was spot on. We live in Roseburg, recently relocated from the foo-foo northern suburbs of Chicago. For us now this is a destination. The ambiance with the decor and the African jazz music is totally invigorating and, at the same time totally cool.

    Very inviting and special.
    Michael D.

    Such a great place to spend a relaxing few hours tasting a wonderful selection of very fine wine. Really nice. And the knowledge of those serving the fine wines is top shelf all the way. Very impressive. Liz served us tonight. Wonderful. Last time we stopped by Rhys was behind the bar. She is a pouring encyclopedia of fine wine. This is a great addition to Downtown Eugene.

    Main floor tasting room
    Randy L.

    I had the best time here! Next door to Lion and Owl, I'd been meaning to try this urban winery, tasting room, and bottle shop. And they had lots of interesting things I hadn't seen elsewhere. Staff was helpful and very knowledgeable, they seem to love what they do. They have five namesake wines that they make themselves, including a sparkler and an "orange" wine (similar to rose). Some well chosen esoteric reds and whites by the glass or in flights that change periodically. My favorite was a full bodied Hungarian white Tokay from a 500 year old property. They also have a half dozen "small plates " including panini, charcuterie and nuts. First timers can use a Yelp discount for 20% off a one bottle purchase.

    perfect wine bar atmosphere
    Hillery P.

    What a wonderful experience. I came across Civic here on yelp while looking for something to do while in town for an evening on business. My original goal of just getting out of my hotel room for a bit was much surpassed when I was able to not only sample all of their Civic wines, but also get a tour of the processes in back. Craig was fantastic, and Mel was incredibly accommodating in capping my bottle of barrel poured wine to be sure it made it safely through the flight home. The barrel poured Pinot Noir is incredible, and only $4/glass or $9/bottle in a growler type service. I also had some burrata while there that I am already craving again. The atmosphere is wonderful, so friendly, and I am already looking forward to my return when back in Eugene.

    Alexis W.

    The BEST wine in Oregon! I am so excited to come back for my next trip and spend more time here. Great service, location and atmosphere. I loved how the wine is Organic and Natural!

    Josh F.

    I hosted a Volunteer Appreciation dinner in the barrel room here mid April and we had a wonderful time. Melanie (event coordinator) was incredibly helpful setting up and arranging the event. They offered competitive and manageable prices and a space that allowed me to show my volunteers how much we truly appreciate their work. The staff, including the owner Craig, were incredibly friendly and personable, the wine is delicious, and they have a fantastic space to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in downtown. I highly recommend Civic Wines and Winery for events or just enjoying some wine

    Clay aging instead of oak barrels
    Bob M.

    Happened to be in town for a conference and happened into this place. What a find! Talked with Craig (owner) and Patrick (behind the bar) and got the full tour. Interesting wines in the tasting room and small plates available. The cheeses were highly recommended by others in the room. Looking forward to a return trip to try their first releases!

    Wines for takeaway

    I had such a good time here. The wine was delicious and so many unique and varied types. The girl when we went on Sunday was so hospitable (I'm embarrassed that I'm not sure of her name, but as I was day drinking, I got all the names mixed up. Maybe Reese?) anyway, she was so nice and knowledgeable about wine and she also recommended things to do in Eugene, as well as showing us some wines we never would have thought go try. The bar is really cute and is next door to Lyon and Owl, which is also great. My favorite wine was the Civic Rose, even though I normally do t like Rose. There were some interesting reds as well.

    Best new wine bar in town. It is a must try. Great location, friendly staff, knowledgable owner....what more can ypu ask for. Maybe world peace.

    Such a great place for a midweek wine emergency

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    Review Highlights - Civic Winery

    Craig and Melanie each took the time to get to know us, understand our event, and were very respectful of our limitations.

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    Emerald Valley Event Center - Wedding

    Emerald Valley Event Center

    (4 reviews)

    I was a guest at a recent wedding held at the Emerald Valley Event Center in Creswell. I have event…read moreplanning experience and that always makes for an interesting perspective versus that of a typical party guest. The exterior of the EVEC main building and interior lobby are a bit outdated in terms of decor. In contrast, the event hall itself is quite lovely and spacious; large sweeping view of the golf course, high ceilings with lots of wooden beams and pretty hanging light fixtures, a moderate sized wooden dance floor; fireplace with stone mantle that serves as a nice backdrop for a ceremony. The event staff was managed well; the servers were attentive and dressed professionally, and handled the changing/re-arranging of the space from ceremony to reception smoothly. The food, I'm sorry to say, was consistent with the general consensus that food at weddings is typically not memorable. As is to be expected with similar venues; to use the EVEC location and space, one most likely needs to use their caterer. While plentiful, the selections and their presentation was unimaginative and the flavor/quality was less than mediocre. The two most effective examples of this gripe would be the GINORMOUS cheese platter and a ridiculously small selection of dark brown or light brown, barely-stale slices of pullman loaf bread, and the crab cakes reeked of fish sauce. So, yes, your guests will enjoy a lovely view, competent staff, and a venue thats good for an indoor party with a nice space, pretty decor, booze and music. Their catering needs work. If I were to rate the food by my Yelp standards, it would be considerably lower than the 3, but who goes to a wedding to review (solely) the food?

    Beautiful banquent room overlooking Emerald Valley Golf Course. Full menus available for weddings,…read moreparties, corporate events and more!

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    Gather Event Planning

    (20 reviews)

    Irvington, Northeast Portland

    I can't put into words how grateful I am that Katie Wilgus was our wedding planner for our wedding…read morelast month. After our first coffee meeting, I knew she is IT. She is super dialed into the wedding industry and was able to easily rattle off recommendations for vendors that matched our style, wants and needs. I also found her to be very thoughtful, strategic, smart, and extremely calm, not to mention super experienced. And the proof is in the pudding -- if you look at photos of her events, they are so incredibly beautiful, put-together and stylish. We were originally supposed to be married in May 2020, and having to put off our marriage several times due to the pandemic was a huge disappointment. But Katie stuck by us through two rounds of rescheduling and helped us through it ALL. She understands events and the industry so well that even though the pandemic was uncharted territory for all of us, her knowledge and gut instincts saved us many times. She was always quick to answer emails and phone calls, and there was never a loose end on her watch -- she is so organized and focused. And we could always count on her to be super honest and transparent with her advice; if spending money on something added a lot of value or made a lot of sense, she would tell us, but she would also let us know where we could easily save money. I was happy with every one of her recommendations -- vendors, decor, paper goods, everything! I will also never forget the many examples of kindness and empathy that Katie showed us, including literally HOLDING a plate of cheese and fruit for me to eat from between photos on my wedding day! Her compassion and positive energy are honestly humbling. When we were planning our event with all these masking and safety restrictions, I was worried that after all this work and all these postponements, the resulting event was going to feel like a compromise. But our day was honestly perfect and stunningly beautiful, and a lot of the credit for that goes to Katie. I am forever grateful and would heartily recommend her to anyone planning an event.

    I knew I wanted a day-of-coordinator from the beginning and Katie at Gather Event Planning was…read morerecommended to us by our photographer and thank god for that! The moment we met with Katie we knew she would be perfect for us. At the time of our meeting with Gather Event my anxiety was high. I felt like I had nothing under control and wasn't sure how I was going to handle everything, but by the end of the meeting I felt much calmer and confident that Katie would make our day run perfectly. Through the entire process she was cool, calm, and collected. Her team made sure every detail was covered, thought about, and managed. They helped create our wedding timeline and made sure all vendors were aware of timing and facilitated those relationships from start to finish. I didn't have to think about much during the last couple of weeks before the wedding and what a gift that was; to be relaxed and confident before the big day! I am so thankful we decided to have Gather Event Planning be a part of our day. I received so many compliments on how smooth everything ran, and how perfectly calm the wedding atmosphere seemed. That was all thanks to Katie and her team. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Do yourself a favor, and hire a day-of-coordinator and make sure it's Gather Event Planning!

    Civic Winery - venues - Updated May 2026

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