Welcome to Bay Haven Inn, established in 1908, in Newport, Oregon.. Welcome to Newport, the Dungeness Crab Capital of the World

It is home to Oregon’s largest fishing fleet and the not-so-hidden gem of rock music.  Where the bay meets the rhythm, and the good times never quit!  Perched right in the ear of the sparkling waterfront of the inland coast, Bay Haven isn’t just a bar—it’s the community’s beating heart, pulsing with laughter, live music, and the unforgettable energy of locals who know how to live loud.

This is where the party seniors shine—singing, dancing, raising glasses, and reminding everyone that age is just a number when the jukebox plays Led Zeppelin and the floor’s still sturdy enough to twist and shout. Regulars, newcomers, fishermen, bikers, teachers, drifters—a wild and wonderful mix of people who come together like family under the afternoon sun.

Sundays? Don’t even think about staying home. From 3 to 6 p.m., Bay Haven rocks the waterfront with a jam rock fest—a live set that hits just right. That’s tomorrow. Today is Saturday. Lisha Rose is rocking the place.  Bringing down the house with a version of “Twist and Shout,” made famous by the Beatles,  “ Steppin’ Stone,”  Paul Revere & the Raiders a Play That Funky Music,” Wild Cherry.

That had folks dancing in the aisles and singing along with their arms in the air. That vibe? It still lives on every weekend.

And if that’s not enough of a legend for you, then yes, Paul Newman once filmed here. 

The Bay Haven Inn in Newport, Oregon, holds a special place in cinematic history as a filming location for the 1971 movie Sometimes a Great Notion.  Directed by and starring Paul Newman, the film is based on Ken Kesey’s novel of the same name and portrays the story of a defiant family of Oregon loggers.  In the movie, the Bay Haven Inn was transformed into “The Snag Saloon,” serving as a backdrop for scenes that captured the rugged spirit of the Pacific Northwest.  Paul Newman was known to drop by Bay Haven after hours. Picture it: the Hollywood icon with a beer in hand, swapping stories with the locals, soaking up the soul of a place that feels more real than any movie set.

Bay Haven isn’t polished, pretentious, or trying too hard—it’s gritty, glowing, and full of heart. The pool table’s its own war stories, the drinks come strong and fast, and the memories? They stick like your favorite old song. 

So, step into Bay Haven Bar if you’re cruising through Newport or just looking for a place where the waterfront shakes with laughter and guitar riffs. Stay for the stories. Dance like no one’s watching. And come back—because once you’ve been here, you’re part of the family.