Ashland, Oregon
Local 31 Pub
The building at 31 Water Street has been a mainstay of Ashland’s restaurant/bar scene for decades. The first pub located there was opened in 1988 as the first home of the now famous, Rogue Brewery.
Since that time it has been Jefferson State Pub, Caldera Tap House, Siskiyou Micro Pub, Aqua, and Local 31 Pub. It has always been the “go-to” place for locals to hear great live music, drink great local and regional brews and enjoy a bite to eat with friends.
The building at 31 Water Street has been a mainstay of Ashland’s restaurant/bar scene for decades. The first pub located there was opened in 1988 as the first home of the now famous, Rogue Brewery. Since that time it has been Jefferson State Pub, Caldera Tap House, Siskiyou Micro Pub, Aqua, and Local 31 Pub. It has always been the “go-to” place for locals to hear great live music, drink great local and regional brews and enjoy a bite to eat with friends.
Chef Julian Jones promises to keep that same vibe that patrons have grown to love. He is bringing his extensive background as Chef as well as a working musician to Local 31 Pub. “We’ll keep the local feel but the decor will represent Local 31 as a music venue with musical instruments and classic album covers adorning the walls. Plus, an all new “made-from-scratch” menu that focuses on quality and value. We call our new cuisine ‘Southern’ Oregon adding some Creole dishes like Gumbo, Three-bean Chili, and Cajun Chicken pasta, for example, as well as our signature SmAshland burger.” says Julian. Plans are to make the kitchen more efficient and employ a hand-picked team of cooks, bartenders and front-of-house experts. And yes, Local 31 will still have plenty of live music, karaoke, special events, outdoor seating at the “Horsey Bar” as the weather warms and a fun-filled atmosphere locals will enjoy for dinner, drinks, and just hanging with friends. Julian will add his stage persona name and personal flare to the pub calling it “Dangerous Lee’s” Local 31 Pub. Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub will focus on great food, regional brews, ciders, wine and specialty cocktails. For a complete menu, check out www.Local31Pub.com.
Born and raised in Ashland, Chef Julian earned his Cooking Merit Badge and Eagle Scout rank from Ashland Scout Troop 112. He graduated from Ashland High School and holds a Music/Business degree from Southern Oregon University. Well-respected in the community, Chef Julian was the Head Chef at Martino’s Ristorante for 10 years and more recently added his talents to the team at Peerless Restaurant. He also placed fourth in Ashland’s Iron Chef Competition in 2019. Musician Julian plays banjo and fiddle in local favorite band, the John Dough Boys and fronts his own band, Dangerous Lee and the Rattlin Three.
Chef Julian knows full-well the importance of history, consistency, quality and catering to a loyal fan base. Chef Julian and his team invite you to check out the new/old “Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub” and enjoy some delicious food, drink and a great Ashland atmosphere!