Adventure Journal

The Best of Bend

Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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Funky Fauna Artisan Ales

Located in the north end of Sisters, OR, just steps away from the Deschutes National... 211 Sun Ranch Dr #101, Sisters, OR 97759 https://www.funkyfaunabeer.com

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Van Henion Brewing Company

Beers ready for draft and in stores late December. Full onsite taproom opening in January.... 63067 Plateau Drive, Bend, OR 97701 541.953.2400 https://vanhenionbrewing.com

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The Cellar - A Porter Brewing Company

A relaxed and fun atmosphere for families and neighbors to enjoy. Offering scratch made pies... 206 NW Oregon Ave, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.1645 https://www.porterbrewingco.com

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Waypoint BBC

Bend Brewing Co's second pub located at The Grove in Northwest Crossing. 921 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Bend, OR 97701 https://www.waypointbbc.com

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Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. - Redmond

7th Street Brewhouse came into being in 1996 because of the incredible reception of Cascade... 855 SW 7th Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541.923.1795 https://www.cascadelakes.com

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Crooked Roots Brewing

If you’re a fan of the beer-n-pizza combo, make sure you plan your trip to Crooked... 420 N Main St. Prineville, OR, 97754 541. 362.5583 http://www.crbrewing.com

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pflücke

pflücke offers a unique NW twist on the annual tradition of Oktoberfest, where we gather... 2747 NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.241.0224 https://pflucke.com/

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Initiative Brewery

Relax at our new brewpub and enjoy some of our world class beer and innovative... 424 NW Fifth St, Redmond, OR 97756 541.527.4380 https://initiativebrew.com

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Kobold Brewing

We are a local, small, independent craft brewery in Redmond, Oregon. Our taphouse and patio... 245 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541.504.9373 http://koboldbrewing.com

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Food and Drink

Monkless Belgian Ales - The Brasserie

The Brasserie at Monkless Belgian Ales is a highly curated restaurant and taproom that fuses... 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend, OR 97702 541.797.6760 https://www.monkless.com/

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Boss Rambler Beer Club

Muchas cervezas throughout far-flung travels lead us to a whole new love for beer of... 1009 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701 https://bossrambler.com

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Spider City Brewing Tasting Room

Melanie and Michele met Tammy in college, at Chico State, and there started their friendship... 55 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97701 https://spidercitybrewing.com/home

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Spider City Brewery & Tap Room

Melanie and Michele met Tammy in college, at Chico State, and there started their friendship... 1177 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702 https://spidercitybrewing.com/home

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Bevel Craft Brewing

Our passion lies in India Pale Ales and we pay homage by highlighting the characteristics... 911 SE Armour Rd, Suite B, Bend, OR 97702 541.972.3835 https://www.bevelbeer.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Monkless Belgian Ales - Taproom & Brewery

Our classic Belgian-style ales are crafted to be accessible, refined and smooth. Consistency is critical... 20750 High Desert Lane, Suite 107, Bend, OR 97701 541.797.6760 https://www.monkless.com/location

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Bridge 99 Brewery

Two friends, Trever Hawman and Rod Kramer, decided to turn in their carpenters belts and... 63063 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.280.1690 https://bridge99brewery.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Roots Revival Movement to produce hand crafted beer and food. Providing exclusive, small batch brews,... 62988 Layton Ave, #103, Bend, OR 97701 541.668.1766 http://www.craftkitchenandbrewery.com/

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River Pig Saloon

River Pig Saloon was founded by 2 cousins and a little jerk who chose to... 555 NW Arizona Ave, #40, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.6777 http://www.riverpigsaloon.com/?fbclid=IwAR3c2bRXhMFfT8BWU1W511Pieb0VSIBmYs7GSbeXavzqC1q_wmmErrr-Di8

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Brother Jon's Public House

Tucked into a repurposed cottage on Galveston Avenue sits the original Brother Jon’s Public House... 1227 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3321 http://www.brotherjonspublichouse.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. - Bend

Born in 1994 in beautiful Central Oregon, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company is a bold, genuine,... 1441 SW Chandler Ave, Suite 100 Bend, OR 97702 541.388.4998 http://www.cascadelakes.com/

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Cascade West Grub & Alehouse

If you’re looking for a break from Bend’s brewpub scene, head to Cascade West Grub... 64 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.1853 https://www.facebook.com/cascadewestbend/

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Bend Ale Trail

Crux Fermentation Project

Housed in a former AAMCO Transmission Plant still in the heart of Bend, just off... 50 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.3333 http://cruxfermentation.com

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Bend Ale Trail

GoodLife Brewing

GoodLife Brewing is a tribute to the incredibly good life lived in Bend, Oregon, As... 70 SW Century Dr #100-464, Bend, OR 97702 541.728.0749 http://goodlifebrewing.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Immersion Brewing

Immersion's complete menu is available for takeout. At Immersion Brewing, we believe that people come... 550 SW Industrial Wy, Suite 185, Bend, OR 97702 541.633.7821 http://imbrewing.com/

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Hotels & Motels

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

The Old St. Francis School in downtown Bend was transformed from a Catholic school built... 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.5174 https://www.mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school

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Bend Ale Trail

Silver Moon Brewing

In case you hadn't put it together yet, Bend has a lot of breweries, but... 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.388.8331 http://www.silvermoonbrewing.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Sunriver Brewing Company - Galveston Ave

The Sunriver Brewing Company originally began in 2012 in The Village at Sunriver as a... 1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.408.9377 https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/locations/galveston-pub

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Bend Ale Trail

Sunriver Brewing Company - Sunriver

The Sunriver Brewing Company originally began in 2012 in The Village at Sunriver as a... 57100 Beaver Dr, Building 4, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.3007 https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/locations/sunriver-pub

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10 Barrel Brewing Co. - Eastside

The local brewery started in 2006 and now has pubs in Bend, Boise, Portland, Denver,... 62950 Northeast 18th St, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.7733 http://www.10barrel.com/

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Bars, Clubs, & Nightlife

Third Street Pub

Never assuming and located right on Bend's busy Third Street, Third Street is your standard... 314 SE 3rd St, Bend OR 97702 541.306.3017 https://www.facebook.com/ThirdStreetPub/

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Bend Ale Trail

10 Barrel Brewing Co. - Westside

The local brewery started in 2006 and now has pubs in Bend, Boise, Portland, Denver,... 1135 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.678.5228 http://www.10barrel.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Three Creeks Brewing Co.

Three Creeks Brewing Company, located just over 20 miles northwest of Bend in Sisters, believes... 721 Desperado Ct, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.1963 http://www.threecreeksbrewing.com

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Bend Ale Trail

Bend Brewing Co.

Started in 1995, Bend Brewing Company is the second oldest brew pub in Bend, so... 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703 541.383.1599 http://www.bendbrewingco.com/

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Bars, Clubs, & Nightlife

Timbers East Bar & Grill

Timbers East on Bend's northeast side is just off SE 27th below Highway 20 by... 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97701 541.383.3502 http://www.timbersbend.com/indexs.php

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Bend Ale Trail

Boneyard Beer Pub

Started without any outside funding in an old auto shop in Bend's historic district in... 1955 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.7184 http://www.boneyardbeer.com

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Whitewater Taphouse

White Water Taphouse is a craft beer bar located in the heart of downtown Bend,... 1043 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.797.2178 http://whitewatertaphouse.com/

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