It's been awhile since I visited here and it has really improved. The outdoor space is so much…read morenicer and the turf eliminates the dust that at times would be circling through the air from the kids running around playing. The Italian sandwich, order inside, it delicious! The smash burger outside in the food truck is great! Their mimosas are the best in town!

After eight years, Crux is overdue for a review update. Biggest reason is that quite a few years…read moreago they expanded the place significantly, opening up the large room to the right of the bar that opens into the outdoor area. That room is equipped with restrooms, relieving one of my major complaints about a lack of facilities, as well as a second serving station complete with taps. Since then, Crux has significantly changed the outdoor area as well although I'm not certain it's an upgrade. It's a little too landscaped and way too much like a playground now. Locals have always tended to refer to Crux as 'daycare but with beer.' The last several times I've come here, the second serving station has not been in operation even though it looks to be still fully functional. Meanwhile the line to the bar serving stations is often long, sometimes almost out the door. Not sure why that is, doesn't make sense to have the capacity to more efficiently serve customers but not use it. All that said, the beer is still stellar and they continue to have a wide range of beer choices, the new(ish) large room has plentiful high-top seating (mobility challenged folks will need to venture outside), and the music is kept below ear-splitting volume. You can also sit at the bar itself although the vibe there isn't great - it's not like a neighborhood pub bar. Crux still has a kitchen. I used to order directly from them but have since transitioned to patronizing one of the several food carts outside. Being food carts, they tend to come and go so I'll not go into detail there. That said, the new Alpine Smash burger is fabulous. The other significant change in recent years has been with the location. A dispute with the property owners to the west resulted in the access road that way being closed, requiring Crux patrons to use the road coming from Second/Scott Street (or ride a bike). The west road is now open, maybe because the Jackstraw housing complex over that way is now completed and the road serves their tenants. RIP Spoken Moto.

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

You'd think visiting the same mountain town year after year would mean running out of new…read morebreweries, well that's wrong! UPP Liquids and is owned and run by an epic list of brewers and beer people that got their starts at other places nearby. In their first year open, they've already been making a name for themselves with beers winning medals and the brewery itself being chosen as one of the best in the USA. It's located in Bend, near the highway and many other restaurants and shops, perfect to add to a walk. It's the former spot of another brewery and has a similar feel with some changes. They have an event space with its own bar, and a pinball machine collection. They have bar, table, and outdoor seating too. The bartenders were funny and very welcoming. The beer is excellent and worth stopping for a few flights or pints. They also have an incredible deal for full pours on certain days. Prices super reasonable for the quality. If you're a beer fan, I highly recommend this brewery.

Wanted to love this place and with them being brewery of the year, the expectations were high…read more First off, it doesn't feel good when people arrive after us get served beer before us. The service was so disorganized and it wasn't overly busy. Second, the beer was just okay. Not bad but not great and it didn't make me want to order another.

This was a fun spot to visit! The atmosphere sure is lively, lots of people, lots of noise, great…read morebrews, fun cocktails.. But what you really just cant be here, the seating area and the patio, incredible.... I also personally like the way they have the bar set up as an in/out. Pretty damn efficient way to get everyone served and keep them drinking haha. Food was solid, for a brewery, what you would expect. Hot and crispy fries, decent smashburger, nachos, etc.

We went to Bend Brewing Company because it was dog friendly. They have a lot of picnic tables down…read moreby the water which is great to bring a friendly pup. It is hard to find parking in that area. We went over the weekend and even after showing up a little later (1:30) the wait was 45 minutes for an outdoor table for 4. After waiting 55 mins and seeing more than 5 picnic tables outside vacant we went up to the hostess stand and she couldn't even tell us where we were at in the list (we had given our phone number when we put our name in). Then as they are trying to figure out how much longer we have to wait they continue to seat people who are just walking up outside. We finally get seated after an hour and then we have to wait another 10+ minutes to get kid menus (we had 2 kids in our party). Our waitress was friendly and got our drinks in right away. We ordered a pretzel for the table and the cheese dip was really tasty. One of our kids got a kid's cheeseburger and fries which were good. The other got a kid's grilled cheese which was on the smaller side with fries. We did a beer sampler which was a good way to check out several options. Overall rating would be 3.5 rating.

Easy place that get comfy and access to a variety of tasty craft beers. we tried one of their…read morehazy. IPAs and classic amber beer. Service was good as well.

While visiting Bend, Oregon last year we knew we were in one of the best towns for craft beer…read more Visiting this brewery was first on our list and was definitely the best brew we found. Hidden in a small neighborhood the tap house is quite small, but they do have a couple of tables outside and some great people to talk with. They do have a larger brewery downtown but we both liked the vibe of this place. My husband I both went for a pint of the Diablo Red. We both enjoy a red brew and they are hard to come by. Everyone is looking for the magic IPA, but those beers just aren't for us. We had a great time enjoying the afternoon on a warm September day in Bend drinking this beer.

This was exactly what I needed after a nonstop work weekend. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming,…read moreand the perfect place to finally slow down and unwind. The food was fantastic. I had the Blue Goat Burger, and it was absolutely delicious. Paired with one of their porters, it made for an incredible meal. Every bite (and sip!) hit the spot. Great food, great beer, and an atmosphere that was spot on. Definitely would revisit!

10 Barrel is my top pick for Bend breweries! We came on my partner's birthday after he wrapped up…read morean early round of golf. I hate being the first patron inside an establishment, and we arrived promptly at opening; however, it didn't take long before other customers starting taking seats - both inside to watch the World Cup and outside on their patio. We had good service and quickly got our order in, which included two flights (10 pours per person), wings to start, Mac and Cheese with pulled pork for me, and nachos for him. The food was absolutely dynamite! It's exactly what you want out of bar food - warm, comforting, and so delicious. Food paired well with our flights and although we couldn't customize them, I appreciated that I helped us explore a lot of the menu. We ended up leaving with two many 4- and 6-packs. The brewpub is more casual and relaxed, and you can tell that it's well loved by how many people there were on a Monday early afternoon!

My daughter recommended this place while I was visiting from California, and I'm so glad she did!…read moreWe were greeted by a friendly host and quickly seated outside. The location is beautiful, and the atmosphere was perfect. After a 3-mile hike at Smith Rock State Park, we were starving, and everything coming out of the kitchen for other guests looked and smelled delicious. We ordered the Flemish Beef Dip and the Lemon Tarragon Chicken sandwich, and we both really enjoyed our meals. Both sandwiches came with a generous portion of fries, too. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back the next time I'm in town!

Sweet Baby Jesus this is the best beer I've had in Bend. The food is good too (get the schnitzel…read morewith mushroom sauce and spätzle). All the beer is good but the beer lover in you should want the SHEPPLEKOFEGGAN all day long. The FNG would be the vice president of their beer list.

Came to Silver Moon to see some bands play and when we arrived it turned out the show was not on…read morethe stage in the main bar, but in a separate building next door called The Webfoot Garage. The venue was small but perfect for the DIY punk/metal bands playing. We were also very impressed at how quickly each band was able setup and breakdown, so no long waits in between bands. It was obvious the organizers knew what they were doing. The venue had a small bar inside so you didn't have to go to the main building to grab a drink. Outside, between the two buildings there were nice seating areas alongside fire pits and access to multiple food trucks. There was even a third stage in the outside area that must be used in warmer weather. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

Not to familiar with the area. I want to watch the futbol game. I try a few places. But not good…read morefutbol (soccer) vibe at all. So I went to silver moon brewing. And they have a big screen in the patio and it was amazing. Stadium vibe. 10 out of 10.

They have a big back area with plenty of seating and a food truck. Beer was okay, not bad but not…read moregreat either. I was good for one and then that was it for me. The unattended kids were a nice touch to try and enjoy a beer. I asked about the Bend Ale Trail code and the server wasn't aware of it. I would think that as much as they promote the Ale Trail that everyone would know the code. If you have kids this place is great. But if you are looking to chill in a quiet place, this place isn't it.

Good Life has an amazing happy hour menu, we got there 10 min before ending and the staff was quick…read moreto get our food and drink orders in so we wouldn't miss it, than you for that!!! The nachos were delicious, I added pork which gave it the perfect sustenance. Great drink menu, I enjoyed their stout. The gals in our group had their seltzers and raved too.

On a recent trip to Bend, the Ale Trail took us to new spots a little farther from downtown. One…read morewas this location of Cascade Lakes, a brewery I had only previously visited in Redmond. We decided to come here for lunch thanks to a big menu. On arrival it wasn't too busy, and we had fun choosing where we wanted to be. They have a merch shop inside, lots of tables of various sizes, and bar along the back wall. Plenty of free parking outside. We all ordered some beers from flights to pints. We had a bunch of appetizer selections that we all shared, loved the street corn dip. It's a nice option to have lunch and enjoy some beers in the area.

Sat outside on a nice day. Nice outside dining area, but our picnic table was creaking non-stop…read morethroughout the meal lol. I ordered the Atomic Burger with tots. The burger was just ok. The combo of bacon, pepper jack, jalapenos, and chipotle was what I wanted but the whole thing was under-seasoned. I couldn't actually taste the burger. Tots were good. Between the slow service and the mediocre burger, I wasn't super impressed.