Like sitting by the water and enjoying a good brew this is the place to come. Relaxing to enjoy a good beer and awesome food The food is very good, great variety. My favorite smoked salmon cakes with aioli. Their cheesecake is spectacular The service you order at the counter and pay then find a table inside or outside. I like the feel of River Mile. Inviting and casual. read more

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I'll start this review off by saying that I love Cathlamet. It's a quaint little historic town with a rich history and really nice people. I've been visiting here a dozen times a year for four decades. There are a few eateries here. Many seem to come and go although there are a couple that have survived the test of time. RM38 is a newcomer... used to be in a small building with VERY limited hours. I gather their main biz was brewing craft beer for a very small clientele of businesses and the "saloon" was mostly a side hustle to help pay the rent. So I see they moved into new digs down at the marina. I won't take off any stars for the following since this seems to be their new business model: Offering uber-expensive, skimpy portions of not especially tasty food targeted to yuppies who have more money than brains. Suffice to say that you won't see many Bikers hanging out here. The good: Their patio has a nice river view and a pleasant breeze. Sitting out there enjoying a cold one on a hot Summer day is very pleasant. And during the Fall too so long as it's not raining. People complain about the lack of parking which is not an issue when you show up on a motorcycle. But there are LOTS of places to park although you may have to walk a few yards... you poor darlings. Staff is less than amazing but they are always courteous towards me. I suppose I am no more their dream customer than they are my dream hangout. But Bikers tend to be very generous tippers so they might want to keep that in mind. There's one long-established watering hole in Cathlamet but it's a dark, indoor venue. I like it there and it's more of a dive bar with very good food. The thing about Cathlamet is that if you are just an occasional visitor you have many options of where to stop for a meal and/or drink and never get bored. There's also a few good places at the other end of the ferry ride in Westport, Oregon. Hard to say how long RM38 will stay in business. I'm actually surprised that they lasted in their original location for so long considering that they were only open for a few hours during the weekend. It would be great if they quit pretending to be an upscale eatery and instead focused on providing a good value, tasty, filling meal for the money. Again, no minus stars for that but until new management comes along and makes some changes it will just be a pint or two for me and i'm on my way. Of course as always YMMV. read more

River Mile 38 is in a beautiful location with a well-designed space. The outdoor patio is great for sunsets, and the beer has consistently been good. Since the Salt & Tomato menu was introduced, the food feels out of place for a small-town brewery. The menu is very limited, with elk as the only burger option at $30 and few approachable choices. The shareables are a little too unique. There is no table service, so patio guests must go inside to order and pick up food and drinks. Even on a slow night, we were told 35 min but waited over an hour for a simple focaccia appetizer, which, while fresh was bland, nothing to it. The atmosphere also fell short. We sat near off-duty staff who gave us a behind the scenes glimpse of the place that I wish we moved to another table. And no smiles from the on duty bartender. He seemed totally annoyed with working there. I actually felt hesitant to order more beers. Didn't want to add to his crappy day. Lol. I still believe this place has potential. Fix the menu and guest experience and you have got a great place to visit while in Cathlamet! read more

Great pastas!! even compared to top places in portland and vancouver. Beautiful view!! This town is a real gem. read more

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Great brews, ciders and food. Never disappoints. And, the view is spectacular. Indoor and patio seating.

I'm pretty sure that one's experience here is completely correlated with: * How busy it is when you visit * Season of the year in which you visit * Specific weather on the day you visit The high points: * GREAT views of the river * Ample selection of non-alcoholic beverages * Long ramp at the entrance to ensure accessibility The not-so-great points: * Parking is TERRIBLE (it is on a marina, and most spots are occupied by boaters) * SLOW service (I mean, REALLY slow service - stood in line for almost 10 minutes to purchase a beverage for a friend playing the band that evening) * Really not well-suited for seeing bands perform (roughly 1/3 of the dining room has visibility of the performers, and most of that area is filled with large tables, so if you're solo, you're basically relegated to the "probably in violation of fire code" tiny periphery bar seats with TINY bar stools behind diners at previously-mentioned tables. To put it into perspective, when I wanted to leave my bar seat, I had to ask FOUR people (two at bar stools, two in chairs at the table) to make way, and all four had to get out of their seats, push them under the table or bar, and walk out into the main dining area to let me pass (and no, I'm not obese). If you're just looking to take in the view, and maybe grab some Italian food (from the "Salt and Tomato" restaurant in the same building) and a beverage on a very non-busy Spring or Summer day with nice weather, you'll probably like River Mile 38 brewing just fine. If you come during a busty time with poor weather, your experience will probably be like mine. One really cool thing, though, was the "truncated cone" shape of the ice. I've NEVER seen those anywhere before, and really liked them, a lot. read more

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Super disappointed. Love the venue that why we came back. Love their outside porch overlooking the River. They added a food menu - pasta at $30 a plate. I think expensive. Especially when the pasta is undercooked on both our plates. Rigatoni and bucatini. One meatball on the rigatoni. Although I had 10 clamshells I ate 6 clams and 3 shrimp. Beer is ok. They have wine cider and seltzer and good drink options/selection. The staff today was non personality. Maybe tired? Corrected me on annunciation of bucatini. Didn't ask if we like our meal just if we were done. Any which way. Too expensive especially for undercooked food lack of protein and lack luster order at the bar service. Won't be coming back nor recommending. read more

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What a fun little spot in Cathlamet. Locals and visitors flock to the RM38 to enjoy drinks and socialize. The new location (just across the marina) has modern flair and a whole different vibe than the old production facility did. Come in and enjoy a warm evening in the rain or a cool summer evening out on the veranda. read more

River Mile 38 Brewing - New tasting room with great acoustics and warm ambience. - Breweries Near Me - Cathlamet, Washington

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AMAZING! Delicious food, super friendly staff, and atmosphere is incredible. What a gem!!!! Seating outside on the river with our dogs was top notch. read more

Great spot to sit and enjoy the Columbia with some solid brews. Beautiful space with friendly staff read more

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Did a 22 day trip to Alaska, Washington St., Oregon and Idaho and our visit here stands out. Watching Eagles fish on the Columbia River while eating oysters and drinking great craft beer will be a core memory from this trip. Service and food are top notch and I can't say enough about the location. My only regret is I live on the east coast and can't visit more often. Your regret will be that you did not visit. read more

Ended up randomly here on bingo night. It's such a quiet, friendly, fun place. It felt welcoming from the minute we walked through the door. The choices vary, I don't drink beer, tried Prosecco and loved it. The waitress/bartender was amazing. No food, just snacks. Will definitely come back. read more

River Mile 38 Brewing - The back of the building with summer patio all lit up. Perfect view of the Columbia during the daytime. - Breweries Near Me - Cathlamet, Washington

Beautiful view of the river! Nicely decorated inside and looking forward to outside and upstairs to be finished.

Sometimes you walk into a place, and by the time you've looked around, you've picked up on a great vibe and know you're in for a good time. Such was my experience at River Mile 38 Brewing. I walked in and immediately sensed that this was a comfortable, happy pub. You could see that the regulars/locals were friendly and enjoyed each other, the bartender, and the brews. I bought two pints, first the IPA (Aye Aye), which was hoppy yet well-balanced, and delicious. Christina served me several samples to help me decide my second pint, which ended up being the Crafted IPA. Which was also delish, and had the added benefit of having a lower ABV (alcohol by volume) -- important for anyone having multiple beverages. The bartender, Christina, was amazing, full of positive energy, seemingly very popular with the regulars, and she helped make the visit truly memorable. All in all, this place check all the boxes from start to finish. I look forward to returning to this area and will make sure I visit play this brewpub again. read more

Ren was so wonderful! Had so much fun at the crab and oyster feed and now at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. have such a wonderful time in Cathlamet. We love the Evergreen Chill Acoustic Duo they are such a vibe! read more

Cool brewery family and dog friendly with plenty of choice to choose from. Located along the water plenty of seating on a nice summer day. Definitely worth a stop. read more

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Excellent in Ambiance! Vibe was one of the best if not the best I have experienced in all my years ! Christina, you were a big part in that vibe!! Locals made me feel very comfortable!! Beer was awesome, facilities was exceptional and I will definitely be back! read more

Really like this place. I just wish it would open about 3 hours earlier to accommodate us day drinkers! read more

River Mile 38 Brewing - Having a cold one after driving the logging roads. - Breweries Near Me - Cathlamet, Washington

I have been wanting to go to River Mile 38 Brewing Co. ( formerly Drop Anchor Brewery) for a while. The reason why I haven't been here sooner is that it is kind of in a remote location. The set up isn't too bad and the location is pleasant. We were here when it was dark but it looks like there cold be a very pleasant view here to enjoy during the day. The beer is decent. I had the Six Spot Export Lager which was pretty good and Steve had the Scarlet Peach Ale but felt that it was a little too sweet. They have an impressive swag inventory and I liked the t-shirts with the mermaid logo on them but there is not a wide range of sizes to pick from. so many shirts either came in small or XXL. I managed to find a different shirt that I liked in XL but they could stand to replenish all of their sizes more and perhaps have it organized a bit differently because I was digging through all those shirts for quite a while. The staff here is very friendly and they bring a small town feel to the place and the other customers bring that same vibe here as well. I'm guessing a fair amount of them are locals and in that aspect it was refreshing. read more

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Nice staff and good selection of beers. The town isn't really touristy and the customers here are mostly locals but everyone was friendly enough and they are more than fine with folks bringing their dogs. I wouldn't count on eating food from here. It's just snacks like trail mix but you can get Mexican food at the cart nearby or pizza up the hill and eat it there while enjoying a shandy. read more

River Mile 38 Brewing - Very dog friendly - Breweries Near Me - Cathlamet, Washington

Pretty fun place about 45 minutes off the five. Has a great view of the docks and river. A bunch of local ipa's etc. I know nothing about beer other than I drink a lot of it. Great stop in kathlamet read more

Amazingly friendly staff and a good selection of beer, wine & seltzers! Huge plus that the brewery is dog friendly and you can bring in your own food read more

I randomly ended here after a sporadic drive to Cathlamet to check out a new workstation, and I'm so glad I did. The beer selection was great. The female beer tender was so welcoming. They sell local cheese curds that are *chef's kiss.* Plus, while I sat outside on the patio I met a good handful of locals who told me the brewery is expanding. Can't. Wait. To visit the new spot on the water. read more

Brand spankin' new brewery. They're doing everything right. Great beer. Great service. Great location. Great great great. read more

River Mile 38 Brewing - Porter & a marina view - Breweries Near Me - Cathlamet, Washington

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A wonderful stop on our traveling brewery tour. Very isolated but pleasant drive back to Beaverton via Astoria, Seaview, Cathlemet, Longview, Portland...Yeah...long trip! Ironically, this brewery was the reason behind it all! Only open 8 hours a week and rocking the locals only vibe, we found this place to be extremely friendly and warm...especially on a cold rainy night! Great Beer! Bring your own food (which is awesome if you swing by Lulu's Burger Shack first!) I generally like my beers good and dark but their Broken Hose might be the best beer I've ever consumed! I'm going to have to find it in Portland...our start making more trips to Cathlemet! read more

Rex and Javier the new owners are so down to Earth and the atmosphere is welcoming. While I am not a big beer drinker (my hubby is the afficiando) they have a selection that fits everyone's needs!! Worth a stop!!! read more

Great beer at a great site: many selections for a 1 year old brewery, & those we sampled are very good! Loved the Tug Boat stout, and the Porter, and the IPA. Friendly relaxed atmosphere right above the marina, which is a fine place for summer camping... Your only regret will be that this microbrewery has limited hours... Friday & Saturday are the official days, but sometimes they do open for a few Sunday afternoon hours on holiday weekends... We got lucky & received VIP treatment from one of the 8 brewmeisters on a very quiet Sunday! read more

Our experience was exclusively based on a double flight. I can't complain. They ran out of glasses and we had to wait for them to get cleaned. It was packed though. Time flew by as we were having fun. There was this great gentleman playing guitar. He was not Carlos Santana or Bruno Mars or Dave Grohl. But he was unique, fun and had his own style! The atmosphere was great. The beer was fine. I got the canned quart of Aye Aye IPA. It was DELICIOUS. Being from Portland, I am a big IPA lover. I like an aromatic, balanced IPA. this is the Aye Aye IPA. The servers were great and very friendly. Haley was really nice. Shout out to you. Thanks to you and your coworker. You took care of us. This is a great spot. A great mix of locals and out of town campers and kayakers. The bummer is that they are closed at 9pm but I can understand. Come to Cathlamet, stop by at this great spot. Have a couple flights and try all the beers. Not adventurous? Drink the Aye Aye IPA and walk back to the yurt. read more

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This is the place to be for sure on a summer's day. The beers are great and have not tried a bad one. Music is local and very cool. Try the fog lifter for sure. Nice deck, and food can be taken in or local pizza shop will deliver. read more

Nice place,great view however the beer is just OK. The brewers seem very enthusiastic so hopefully the beer will improve.

This is a great little brewery to visit when traveling highway 4. The owners are friendly and they welcome patrons bringing in food from outside. They graciously opened 30 minutes early so we could gift our friends with a growler and not miss our ferry They offer a nice selection of beer and gladly offer free samples. read more

This place is a great find in a lovely, welcoming small town. And the owners are incredibly nice, love their work, and truly appreciate their customers. A great selection of craft beers, brewed on-site. Definitely worth a visit. read more

The craft bear is beyond delicious and diverse. I would recommend it to any and all. Only thing I would change is more hours.

I love stumbling upon random places in small towns that I may never have thought of going to in the first place! I came to Cathlamet for a weekend stay after being invited by a couple friends. We had an airbnb on Pugget Island and drove over to explore downtown. Cathlamet is a very small but very charming town settled right along the Columbia River. While exploring we drove down to the marina and saw BREWERY written in big letters. The sun was setting so we thought what the hell, let's go hang out and have a beer! When you walk in you notice the nautical decor from maps on the ceiling to the "Crows Nest" right next to the big brewing equipment. They are only open on Friday and Saturday but lucky for us there was live music from local band The DownHill Billies. I love that this place allows dogs inside! We were helped at the bar by the nicest woman who let us taste some beer and ciders while we decided on what we wanted. I had a cider followed by their amber ale. Both were great and the rest of my group was happy with their choices as well. the prices are also very reasonable. They don't serve food but they offer some bar snacks for $1 and you can even order from the pizza/burger place one block away who will deliver it right to the brewery. We could tell that this was the local hang out spot because it had that "where everybody knows your name" feeling. After a couple hours we headed out but if we are ever in this part of Washington we will definitely come back and stop in for a drink! read more

One of our stops on the SW Washington brew passport. Such a beautiful setting!!!! Very friendly staff and helpful. Accepts doggies inside and out. Very casual. The view of the Marina, Columbia River and the scenery was relaxing. Outside patio and you can watch the weather roll in from the coast all day long. Nice big taster tray and beer assortment. No food onsite, but order from Sharon's pizza just up the road, the pizza is the bomb!!!! And they will deliver it to you at the brewery, complete with plates, forks, knives and napkins, hot peppers and parmesan. The brewery opened at 4 pm, so we went to Longview to try two other breweries and then booked a stay at the Super 8 in Kelso, WA, so we wouldn't have to drive home to Portland, OR. And this little town is only 35 minute drive from Kelso/Longview. read more

Such a great little brewery tasting room! Order some pizza from down the street and hang out on Saturday Night with some local entertainment. A must visit!! read more

We asked if they had a garlic butter sauce, and were initially told no. The next minute, the chef came to our table with a homemade garlic butter sauce dip that he just whipped up. Best sauce I have ever had. Phenomenal pizza, highly recommended pizza place. read more

The best place in Washington to have a beer, great conversation, and live music. You won't find any bar drunks here, just good people having a good time. This micro Brewery is the best I've ever experienced read more

Great location off of SR4, , friendly service and very good beer for a startup. Will be going back soon. Also, try Sharon's pizza up the street - the staff at the brewery will phone in the order for you and Sharon will bring the pizza down if she is available. read more

i spent years in europe, several of them in bavaria in the town (regensburg) where thurn und taxis- and kneitinger beer are brewed. i've also been to the hofbrauhaus (in munich). the beer produced by the guys at drop anchor brewery compares favorably! i recommend you try drinking it at barely below room temperature as the experts in germany do to get the true flavor. way to go guys!! read more