PRESS & ACCOLADES
HAPPY HOUR HAVENS
“In the heart of downtown Bend, Bar Rio turns up the fun with its lively atmosphere and global menu. Patrons can expect the chic bar to be bustling, ideal for enjoying cocktails and tapas any night of the week. Recommended pairings include the Bar Rio G+T, featuring gin, Strega liqueur, lime, tonic, grapefruit bitters and rosemary, with fresh steelhead paella. The energy at Bar Rio is amplified with its late-night happy hours and live DJs.”
— SAVOR, BEND MAGAZINE
A Love Letter To Pico Water
"When many a bar program boasts a house cocktail list seven or eight strong, [Bar Manager Randy] Fitch composed 21 signature cocktails that cull equally from Bar Rio's Latin American, Mediterranean and Pacific Northwest roots. Chips & Salsa isn't even the most popular—that title is shared equally by "Burning Cacti" and "Smoke Jumper.”
— SOURCE WEEKLY
DOWNTOWN BARRIO BECOMES BAR RIO
"‘We put our heads together and realized that a cocktail and tapas bar made a lot more sense than a full-service restaurant,’ Amy Draheim told the Source Weekly.”
— Source Weekly
THE HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN BEND
“The owners of Barrio and Shimshon are leveling up the social scene in Bend with a sultry look, transforming the long-beloved Barrio into Bar Rio. Here, friends gather in dark corners to share pork carnitas-topped plantain jibaritos, tender fried cauliflower or the best paella in town.”
— EATER PDX
Barrio is now bar rio
“The former restaurant space is now home to Bar Rio, a bar with cocktails and tapas. It will also house Bodega, a grab-and-go market. Both businesses are inspired by the Draheim’s travels to the vibrant markets of Barcelona, Israel and Mexico.”
— The Bulletin
Where to Warm Up This Winter
“Bar Rio is a colorful spot for cocktails and tapas in downtown Bend. The menu draws inspiration from global experiences and flavors, ranging from Spain to Israel and Mexico. Hide out in a booth or find a spot at the bar to unwind and savor the vibrant ambiance.”
— bend magazine
GLOW UP
“The eatery formerly known as Barrio has made its official debut as Bar Rio…Come for the paella and Maracuyá (fabulous pisco sour), stay for the elevated yet welcoming vibes.”
