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About The Wild Duck Cafe
The Wild Duck Cafe is a casual American café and sports bar located at 1419 Villard St in Eugene, just minutes from the University of Oregon campus. Known for its duck memorabilia and relaxed vibe, this venue combines good food with a friendly, local atmosphere. While there isn’t a public seating chart, private dining spaces accommodate small groups for special gatherings, meetings, or casual celebrations. Whether you’re catching a game, participating in a campus event, or enjoying a beer during Eugene Beer Week, The Wild Duck is designed to feel like a trusted friend in your plans.
Accessibility and convenience are key here: on-site parking is available with limited spaces, and there’s ample 2-hour street parking on Villard and Orchard streets. The EMX light rail stop is just one block north, making it easy to reach from campus or downtown Eugene.
We’ve got you covered when you’re planning a night out or a group gathering. For private events, you can reserve spaces like the Koa table (up to 16 guests) or the Juniper table (up to 12 guests), with a total private seating capacity up to 28 and overall private event capacity up to 30. If you’re visiting from out of town, there are solid hotel options nearby, including Days Inn Eugene Downtown/University, University Inn & Suites Eugene, Best Western Greentree Inn, Best Western New Oregon Motel, and Autzen Inn. For a complete local experience, we also suggest exploring nearby dining and drink spots through our affiliate partners. And if you’re here for Ducks-related events or campus happenings, The Wild Duck is a reliable home base with a welcoming vibe and dependable service.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1419 Villard St, Eugene, OR 97403-1958 (OpenTable listing; official site also lists 1419 Villard St).
- Venue type: casual American cafe and sports bar with a Duck-memorabilia theme, near University of Oregon campus.
- Seating/chart: No public seating chart; private dining spaces exist (Koa table up to 16, Juniper table up to 12) for a total of up to 28 guests; private events can seat up to 30 guests overall.
- Capacity: No publicly published total seating capacity; private party capacity noted as up to 30; music hall capacity (in related Wild Duck venues) listed as 125 seated / 250 total.
- Parking: On-site limited labeled spaces; 2-hour street parking on Villard/Orchard streets.
- Transit: EMX light rail stop is 1 block north of the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Days Inn Eugene Downtown/University (1859 Franklin Blvd); University Inn & Suites Eugene (1857 Franklin Blvd); Best Western Greentree Inn (1759 Franklin Blvd); Best Western New Oregon Motel (1655 Franklin Blvd); Autzen Inn (1410 W 6th Ave).
- Notable events hosted: World Series watch party at The Wild Duck (Oct 28, 2025); Duck Thanksgiving 2025 event; beer dinners during Eugene Beer Week (2025); venue features for campus and Ducks-related events.
- Renaming/demolition status: No evidence of demolition or renaming; current listings show Wild Duck Cafe at 1419 Villard St; some find older references listing 1417 Villard St.