Restaurants, bars, and cafés near Angus Bowmer Theatre

How to plan your meal around a show

Angus Bowmer Theatre sits on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus at 20 E Main St. In downtown Ashland, so you have several dining choices within a short walk. The listings on this page focus on named restaurants, bars, and cafés close enough that you can reasonably pair them with a performance.

Because individual venues set their own hours, reservation policies, and menus, you will need to confirm those details directly with the restaurant or bar you choose before you finalize your plans.

Very close restaurants within about 150 meters

If you want to minimize walking time between your meal and the theatre, these restaurants are among the closest identified options. Distances are approximate straight-line measurements from Angus Bowmer Theatre, meant to help you compare how near each place is rather than provide turn‑by‑turn directions.

• Martino's and Macaroni's

  About 39 m from Angus Bowmer Theatre, restaurant

• Osteria La Briccola

  About 103 m away, restaurant

• The Noble Fox

  About 128 m away, restaurant

• Bar Juillet

  About 135 m away, restaurant

• Blue Toba

  About 141 m away, restaurant

• Harana Cafe

  About 153 m away, restaurant

Bars and Pubs for a Drink Near Angus Bowmer Theatre

Within a short walk of Angus Bowmer Theatre, you’ll find several spots where the bar is the main attraction rather than a full restaurant setting. Skout is about 96 meters from the theatre, Brickroom is about 109 meters away, and Ryan's Irish Pub is about 131 meters away, giving you nearby options if you’d like a drink before the lights go down or after the curtain call.

As with restaurants, check each place directly for its current hours and any food offerings.

Coffee and café options within a short walk

For a lighter stop, such as coffee, a pastry, or a quick meet‑up before heading into the theatre, there is at least one named café identified within a short walk. This can be handy if you arrive in Ashland early and want a place to sit nearby before the show.

• Mix Bakeshop

  About 153 m away, café

Comparing distance and timing with your curtain

Because most of these restaurants, bars, and cafés cluster within roughly 150 meters of Angus Bowmer Theatre, your choice can be guided by how much time you want between your meal and curtain. The closest options, such as Martino's and Macaroni's, sit within about 40 meters, which may appeal if you prefer to finish dining and walk only a short distance before taking your seat.

Places around 100 to 150 meters away, like Osteria La Briccola, Brickroom, The Noble Fox, Bar Juillet, Blue Toba, Mix Bakeshop, and Harana Cafe, still keep you within a brief walk of the theatre while giving you a bit more of downtown Ashland to pass through on your way in. Whatever you choose, build in enough time to settle your bill and walk back to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus without rushing.

What to double‑check before you go

Downtown Ashland restaurants and bars can be busy around Oregon Shakespeare Festival performance times, but specific wait times, reservation policies, and hours are set by each business and are not listed here. , and consider your curtain time so you are not rushed getting into the theatre.

If you have accessibility needs or prefer a particular type of menu, contact the restaurant directly so you can be sure it fits your group’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close are restaurants and bars to Angus Bowmer Theatre?

Several named spots are within roughly 150 meters of Angus Bowmer Theatre. Martino's and Macaroni's is about 39 meters from the theatre, while Skout, Osteria La Briccola, Brickroom, The Noble Fox, Ryan's Irish Pub, Bar Juillet, Blue Toba, Mix Bakeshop, and Harana Cafe are all listed between about 96 and 153 meters away. These distances indicate that you can finish your meal or drink and walk to the theatre in just a few minutes, depending on your pace.

Are there bars or pubs near Angus Bowmer Theatre for a drink before or after the show?

Yes. Identified bar‑focused options within roughly 150 meters of Angus Bowmer Theatre include Skout at about 96 meters away, Brickroom at about 109 meters, and Ryan's Irish Pub at about 131 meters. Because hours and any food offerings can change, check each bar directly for current information before planning a pre‑ or post‑show visit.

Is there a café close to Angus Bowmer Theatre for coffee or a snack?

Mix Bakeshop is listed as a café about 153 meters from Angus Bowmer Theatre. This puts it within a short walk of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, which can be useful if you want coffee or a light stop before heading into your performance. Confirm its current hours and offerings directly with the café before you go.

Do I need reservations at restaurants near Angus Bowmer Theatre?

Reservation policies for restaurants near Angus Bowmer Theatre, such as Martino's and Macaroni's, Osteria La Briccola, The Noble Fox, Bar Juillet, Blue Toba, and Harana Cafe, are not specified here and are set by each business. During busy Oregon Shakespeare Festival periods, many visitors choose to look up their preferred restaurant in advance and follow whatever reservation or walk‑in guidance that venue provides.

Can I rely on walking to dinner and then to Angus Bowmer Theatre?

Based on the listed distances, many restaurants, bars, and cafés are within roughly 100 to 150 meters of Angus Bowmer Theatre, and some, like Martino's and Macaroni's, are closer still. If walking that distance is comfortable for you, it is practical to plan on walking between your meal and the theatre. If you have mobility concerns, review the exact location of your chosen restaurant relative to 20 E Main St. And consider any accessibility needs before finalizing your plan.