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.

I don't understand the high praise. The red is tasty, but a pint is $9! Yes, they are imperial,…read morebut...$9. The food is pre-made pies that are heated up, the potato chips are literally poured from the bag, the peas/beans are from a can that they pour into a crock pot type of device, gravy from powder (add water) into the crock pot. And that too is pricey. It is a unique (and very small) place. It's supposed to be like a British pub, but there isn't much "British" about it. Even the music is sad blues. Go down the stairs, look around, and then go get a $4 beer over @ Silvermoon (Mondays).

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.

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.

Bend Brewing was a local recommendation, and I'm glad that we stopped by after a long e-bike right…read morealong the Deschutes River. First and foremost, this location is awesome! Their host stand is outside, where they can easily direct you either inside or outside. We went inside to order a flight and some bar food and found a high top table outside just in time for the World Cup match. Bend Brewing is dog and family friendly, and when we stopped by, there was even a baby shower being hosted outside! You can tell that this brewery is frequented and well loved by locals. The beer and food didn't blow me away; however, I'd come back just for the environment. High energy, good for entertainment, and a cool spot to socialize over a quick drink. By the time we were heading out, the bike rack was completely full, which says a lot in Bend!

Dogwood is a must visit when in Bend. Missing their old location downtown but they sure brought the…read morevibes bigger and better to the shed. Taking over a whole corner block, the shed offers indoor/outdoor seating with an antique flare, rustic yet funky. Huge wrap around bar and little random nook seating. They host multiple food trucks and live music on the weekends. You won't be disappointed especially with a one of their incredible craft cocktail in hand.

I went to the food carts next to Dogwood for lunch. The Wich Doctor food cart has become one of my…read morefavorites in the area. I thought that my wife and friends of ours would get some dinner and have some drinks at the Dogwood at the Pine Shed. You can bring your food from the carts inside Dogwood and enjoy the seating and have a cocktail , wine , beer or kombucha. One of our friends had a beer on tap. Their beer menu is limited . My wife and I are dark beer drinkers . They did not have any on the menu so we did not have a drink. There is plenty of seating and it's a great place to stay out of the sun on a hot day.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

Belgium and Beer go together like Germany and Beer or Milwaukee and Beer or Japan and Beer or St…read more Louis and Beer or Holland and Beer (not that Tom Holland Bero crap). I guess a lot of places do beer right! I was staying at the Springhill Suites a few doors down and this place was a welcome delight. I was able to snag a table, have a delicious beer flight, and a wonderful pork schnitzel dish. My spatzel was cold so I asked for some fresh and it was much better. Boiled perfectly and then pan fried in butter or something. Nice texture. The place is kinda nice too. It had a spacious interior and a wonderful outside space where a lot of patrons were happy drinking and dining. And that custom table!!! I wish I was here in Bend longer as I would have liked to return and try more of those delicious beers. If I'm ever in Bend again, Surely I'm going here (and I won't stop calling you Shirley).

Monkless has been on my wish list for years! As a small batch brewer myself, I have developed an…read moreappreciation for breweries that specialize in certain styles and hone in on their craft. Monkless is certainly that and are consistently turning out some of the best Belgian beers in the northwest. The tasting room/restaurant is in a fantastic location with an excellent view off the large deck. It's modern, yet retains that old Abby vibe. Work with your server to put together a tasting flight, then try to decide what you like best and order a full pour. We stuck with the shareables and a dessert. The pretzel and cheese sauce were fire! The poutine only lasted a few minutes on the table and the sausage plate was great, although one of the sausages was a bit over done. They are char grilled, so if that's not your jamb, skip over it. My daughters only let me have one small bite of the chocolate cake before it disappeared.

I've traveled this country from Alaska to Key West and I can now say with absolute confidence that…read morethe Founding Fathers were unknowingly fighting for the right to drink a beer at the River Pig Saloon. This place feels simultaneously old and new. It's both nostalgic and comfortable-- the staff are friendly and professional. The drinks are cold and delicious. The food is made with love and it shows up on the plate and with every bite. God bless Oregon. God bless the River Pig. Stoked to have heard about this place on the 6 Ranch Podcast.

Food was great! Service was awesome! The vibe and ambiance was awesome! Definitely would come back…read more Played great music and had all of my favorite alcohol and beer! Tacos were fantastic! They were playing all the jams as well!

Just tried J Dub for the first time. It was excellent! As a family of 6 it can be hard to eat out…read moreand not break the bank. J Dub had great food and very reasonable prices, especially the kids meals which were a great size and only $6! I also loved that they serve breakfast all day and I got the Cowboy breakfast for dinner and it was amazing!

"Best biscuits and Gravy in Bend" they said. Not even close !!…read more They were ok at best. Could not see nor taste any sausage and there was not a lot of gravy. Eggs were good but anybody can fry an egg. There are loads of other places in Bend serving much better sausage gravy.