Was very pleasantly surprised by this place. Was a welcoming atmosphere and the cottage pie along…read morewith mushy peas was really good. The person next to me got the sausage rolls which smelled fantastic so will be getting next time. Beer was all pretty tasty as well assuming you are looking for more chill beers and not super hopped.

As a Brit in America, we do love trying to find 'British' places for a good pint, and in this case,…read morebloody good sausage rolls. Atmosphere was chill. It is located literally in a Cellar type spot downstairs. Staff were friendly and surprisingly knowledgable on British pies and mushy peas. Yup, they have proper mushy peas! The sausage rolls were delicious and homemade. Plus, they had HP sauce to dip.

This brewery is making waves, not just in Bend, but across the country. I had the pleasure of…read moremeeting the brewer/owner at a competition beforehand and it was great to hear about his history and the brewery itself. It's a small spot in an easy-to-find industrial area. Cozy lighting and colorful artwork makes the high ceiling warehouse vibe comfortable and welcoming. I also love the National Park inspired logo. On arrival the bartender remembered me from another event the year prior, which made the visit instantly welcoming and pleasant. The beer styles and descriptions were no-nonsense and everything we tried was excellent. It was a popular spot even on a snowy weekday. If you're doing the Bend Ale Trail, this is a newer stop added, there are others nearby too. I look forward to seeing this one grow, and already looking forward to visiting again soon.

What a great place! We're sitting in rocking chairs, sipping our beer and listening to good music,…read morewhile our dog people watches. The beer is great, the place is so well done and comfortable. The owner was friendly and helpful. This place is a must stop in Bend.

Decent selection of local beers and wines. Food trucks out back if you get hungry. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating

Cozy inside w fireplace for the winter and outside seating as well- great selection of beers AND…read morenice whiskey selection. The best part is also the pizza food truck outback- best pizza I've had- Detroit style perhaps? Love this location and visit every time I'm in Bend!

I have been wanting to try out the The Ale Apothecary for I don't know how long. It's safe to say…read moreit's been a long time. So on our last trip to Bend we finally made it here to the their taproom and it didn't disappoint at all. It was a great stop! We got a taster set of a variety of different beers that they had on tap and they were all quite good. Many of them have a wild ale aspect to them which I can appreciate at you don't come across this beer too much on a routine basis. The taproom is cool and I love all of their art specifically where fermentation liquids spilled onto a sheet or a cloth making various designs and hues during the brewing making process of their beers. Other excellent beers that we have had from this brewery are the Samalie which is a Wild Ale. This one I rated very highly on Untappd because it was so amazing! Things to look for in the flavor profile are sourness, tartness, fruitiness, a natural sweetness and a dry finish. Really an excellent beer! Moving on from that we had the great Ping Pong Table Beer. This was another beer I rated quite highly and enjoyed immensely. This beer is light bodies, smooth and effervescent with the flavor of elderflower at work. Another excellent beer! Definitely great beer experiences with this brewery and definitely recommend it to the more adventurous beer drinking folks. There are plenty of breweries to try out in Bend and if you are looking for something on the more unusual side The Ale Apothecary is a great place for such a thing!

Great sours and the bartender was super nice and gave us good recommendations. The space and…read moreatmosphere is cool and chill.

on tap in bend is basically a command center…read more you walk in and it's just food trucks orbiting. bbq smoke drifting through like a signal. hawaiian spot right there (my friend owns it, from kauai, very real, no notes, automatic top marks). something else in a bowl happening nearby. you don't build a meal here it assembles itself around you got a beer. found a spot. immediately noticed they had the right game on. not a random game. the one you were hoping for but didn't say out loud place runs like a system. people moving. orders landing. dogs doing their part now the water cups still got that chlorine situation. like a confident rinse that never got fully resolved and i say that with experience. full year in a boarding school dish house. me, chris, and pat. every night. racks, steam, no mercy there was a stretch where morale dipped and then cotton eye joe would come on and chris would start dancing through the dish line like it was a tactical reset but the one thing he never missed was the rinse. clean. dry. no memory left behind so just offering a simple field guide here: step 1: wash like you mean it. hot water. soap doing real work. don't rush this part step 2: first rinse. strong. clear everything out. no bubbles no excuses step 3: sanitize. respect the process. don't freestyle the timing step 4: final rinse. this is where championships are won. hot clean water. full commitment. no shortcuts step 5: air dry. no stacking wet like a risky investment. give it space. let it become what it's supposed to be that's it. chris built a whole reputation on that system and honestly everything else here is already dialed bbq hitting. hawaiian spot elite. game correct. energy right five stars one more rinse and it's a perfect operation

Nice to see something like this on the east side of Bend. While it doesn't have the same outdoorsy…read morecharm as a place on the west side (with the tall trees for instance), they've done a good job with lots of seating, with options inside as well as outside and outside covered. There's a sizable grass area (though currently looks like they're trying to re-seed the missing chunks) where I saw a family set up a blanket for a picnic. Lots of food truck options and the layout is simple and easy to compare your options side by side. Drink options were plenty, though it didn't seem like you could get just a soda if you wanted one but I didn't look that hard. Ice cold self-serve water was good with me. Bartender was friendly. We ordered a couple items from the BBQ truck (will do a separate review). There appears to be a nice sized stage for live performances as well as multiple fire pits and heaters for when things cool down at night or in the winter. Parking is a decent size, though don't be fooled by your map app and turn into the shopping strip just before it, they have signs everywhere that that parking is NOT for the food trucks/on Tap. Optional street parking as well, even if the street is a little tight. Would return for sure.

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.

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.

Spider city is a great little brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a food truck in the…read moreparking lot. Walk up service. I got a glass of bubbles that was good. Many beer choices on tap, busy place in the summer. Friendly staff.

Diverse selection of beer. ( all outstanding) really fun music ( play list )…read more And.. now they have popcorn :) Great staff / owners too !

We were staying the night at McMenamins in Bend while traveling from California to Washington, and…read moreone of the highlights of our stay was hunting down the speakeasy bar, The Broom Closet. Half the fun is searching the property for it--and don't worry, I won't spoil where we found it! Once inside, it truly felt like a hidden gem. The space is cozy and intimate, with comfortable places to sit and a full bar that feels tucked away from the rest of the property. It was especially festive during the holidays, with Christmas drink specials adding to the charm. I ordered the NA Merry Cherry, which was gingery, slightly spicy, and super refreshing--a great non-alcoholic option. My wife had The Countess and said it was absolutely delicious. Between the atmosphere, the drinks, and the fun of discovering it, The Broom Closet was a total win. If you're ever staying at McMenamins Bend, make sure you take the time to search for The Broom Closet--it's well worth the adventure!

Such a cool little addition to the Old Saint Francis hotel. We were staying at the hotel and…read moreencouraged to explore and go find the Broom Closet. Once we did find it, we enjoyed a cocktail and sitting in a quiet nook. It's definitely not a large space or a loud space, but something more to be savored and enjoyed. The bartender was extremely kind and engaging. Even if you aren't staying at the hotel, I would highly recommend coming to check this place out.

My absolute go-to for 'Sundowner Hour' after mountain biking at Phil's trail. Watching the sunset…read moreover the Cascades with a Crux pilz in hand while the dog crashes on the lawn is peak bend. Bring a blanket if you're coming on a weekend because the picnic tables fill up fast.

Still solid after all these years. We Love their porters and my hubby loves their IPAs. In the…read morepast, this was such a hip tasty industrial brewery with indoor outdoor seating. Serves food and also may have a food truck open. Our last visit we enjoyed the bowl of chili and Caesar salad was all A-OK. The staff was helpful even when busy. Interesting to note, it's like all the beer drinker mt bike folks that used to all come here years ago just happened to grow up and have kids at once, so now it definitely has a very kids playground scene, but I still think it's cool here. (Just go inside to avoid the mayhem. lol!) It's sweet that they create a fun environment outside there. A suggestion maybe would be create a small section outside. that's a no kid table for sunshine and drinking too. ;) it looks like they're making good use of their space. I noticed many changes since the last visit. Looks like they have a party room you could rent, lots of fun well designed swag for purchase, ect. Crux will be always be on my brewery list for Bend, I will perhaps just avoid peak weekend hours. Cheers!

Good beer and pizza. Strangely, it's the salad I keep remembering days later. The place is counter…read moreservice and very laidback. It was pretty empty on a Tuesday evening, but it seems like it would be a cozy place to hang out to play games during the winter.

The Lair is a rebranding of the former operation: White Water Taphouse. Or at least that's what I…read morewas led to expect. It's not quite that. Same arrangement - booths and tables arrayed inside with a pandemic-spawned sidewalk seating area outside. Order at the small bar at the back and choose your table. $6 pints and they have larger mugs. The primary - and significant - difference between The Lair and White Water was the latter offered up a wide array of beers from several breweries while The Lair now strictly pours their own (unless I missed seeing an off-brand tap). I consider Kobold beer to be middle of the (local) pack in terms of quaffability, so the new selection is a bit of a downgrade. Other changes include making the space darker and less sterile (more like a lair, I guess). New decorations are up and the electronic beer board is gone. They now offer a small sandwich menu. White Water sometimes hosted a popup poke-sushi operation. Not sure if that will happen at The Lair. Overall, A-OK but I will miss White Water.