There are many benefits of smokefree bars – employees are healthier, customers are happier and even the food tastes better. By law, all bars on Oregon will go smokefree on January 1, 2009. Why wait? Go smokefree now.

Oregonians prefer smokefree bars.

• 90% of Oregonians prefer smokefree spaces, including 76% of smokers.

Smokefree bars reduce the health hazards of secondhand smoke.

• Customers and employees are healthier and it helps people quit smoking.

Being smokefree is good for business.

• Smokefree business owners spend less on cleaning costs and fire insurance.
• Food and drink sales may increase as new customers are attracted.

On this site, you'll find resources for bar owners interested in making their establishments smokefree. You'll also find information for customers and a directory that lists smokefree bars in the state.

 

We recently launched a new campaign, encouraging Oregonians to "Rediscover" their favorite bars, bowling centers and bingo halls when they go smokefree on January 1, 2009. Click the images below to view!