Okay, I have been a fan of Crux for a while now. As a local, they are reliable and have fun and…read morefriendly staff, making them a last minute go to for a meal option. The past week I have visited twice, since their outdoor remodel is completing, and they have new food trucks becoming part of the team. I am so excited for the changes that have been made and the new food trucks joining the absolutely fabulous El Sancho truck. As for the brews, Crux always has a selection of great IPAs, they also have some innovative brews, such as Bochi Bochi, a rice lager, and (though not often) make truly spectacular ambers and browns. Do yourself a favor and drop by for a pint and/or a meal, you will be glad you did.

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!

You can't call yourself a Bend local without paying respects to the place that started it all…read more Yeah, the wait can get long on summer weekends, but grabbing a pint of Black Butte Porter and a pub burger at the downtown house just never gets old. Always solid, no matter how much the town grows.

These days it's getting harder to find a veggie burger that isn't full of chemicals and trying to…read moresimulate "meat"; so we were thrilled when we came across Deschutes that had a veggie burger that was made from jackfruit and pinto beans! Yay! It was the best veggie burger my husband has had in a long time... he added avocado and vegan cheese (which did make it a bit pricey). Awesome that you can do many different sides including regular fries, Cajun fries, salad, chips, and more options... do wish they had onion rings however. I got the hummus plate which was good but not the best I've had. It came with a baguette which was more like garlic bread so I would have, personally, liked pita more. It also had a few olives on the side with a red pepper type sauce. I got it with no pickled onions. They had a great beer selection and even a few tasty non-alcoholic beers. Also had kombucha on tap which was delicious (from Humm). Everyone working was super sweet and the vibes were relaxed and casual. Our food came out quick and exactly how we ordered it. They also seemed to have spaces for larger parties, too. They also have a little gift shop if you wanted to pick anything from shirts, to bottle openers, to beer candles and more! Would come back again!

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.

Having a good IPA right next to Deschutes River was really cool. I enjoyed the outside area with…read moreplenty of space and seating. The inside looked spacious as well. Super convenient location and a great place to grab a drink before our dinner reservations.

We went there after visiting Silver River Resort, we went there to see the light show and after was…read morerecommended to go to Bend Brewing Company for some good fish & chips. My wife and daughter ordered the fish & chips and both were very disappointed with there order, because the fish batter was not crispy and more doughy, the French fries was tasty it didn't come out hot but was good & tasty. I had a chili and corn bread and it came out Luke warm which even the cheese didn't melt, I asked. The waitress was very nice and offered to heat it up and got me a new one. The corn bread was cold dried and hard which was not very tasty. The waitress brought out another chili & corn bread which was hotter, but by that time I was pretty full of the pull pork nachos. The Pull Pork Nacho was good and the portion was a good side. The beers were terrific and worth ordering and they gave a good variety of beers to choose from. The waitress notice that I hardly ate the chili and took it off the bill and apologized about the cold chili. Service is outstanding

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.

We ordered two pizzas to-go: a sausage and pepperoni and a veggie, and both were outstanding. The…read morecrust was especially good, really nice texture and flavor. They told us about 20 minutes when we called, and we ended up waiting another 15 when we got there, but it wasn't a big deal. The service was friendly, and everything felt easy and relaxed. We would definitely order pizza from here again or sit down and eat next time.

I really enjoyed this brewery in downtown Bend. I grabbed the sampler and there were 10 different…read morebeers that come with the sampler. They even show you the best way to sample them. A lot of seating inside an out on a beautiful sunny day. Service was quick and efficient. Not overly friendly but that may be due to me ordering the sampler

Belgians in Bend…read more Truly tasty brews, each uniquely distinct for a great beer experience. Beautiful wood decor and vibe. Food menu better than average quality for a brewery. Service is so-so no frills quick greet, quick to order, quick to leave. Riverfront views (in the distance over the parking lot lol) from the large outdoor patio. Plenty of seats. This small town is lucky to have this as a religious stop for beer. No monk sightings.

I would say I enjoyed the food more than the beer. The beer was okay but the food was incredible…read more The soup with focaccia bread was fantastic and the frites cone hit the spot. Got the flight to try different beers and nothing did it for me. It's not that they weren't drinkable, they just weren't memorable. Solid 3.5 stars. 4 for the food and 3 for the beer

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!

We stop into Silver Moon pretty much every time we are in Bend. It's a dog friendly brewery with…read morefood trucks. They have indoor and outdoor seating with shade for hot summer days, and covered areas with fire pits. It's a really large space and they host events there pretty often. They have two stages, one inside and one outside for live music. We went around Halloween and they had some cool spooky market with many different vendors and even someone doing tattoos. The beer is good and they even have some liquor for cocktails, and a few N/A options as well. I've never had a bad time here.

This is a great little spot nestled on the edge of a residential area. The staff are super friendly…read moreand encourage sampling prior pouring a glass of brew so you can decide on what your palate is in the mood for. Parking is the only downside - they have a few spots near the entry, otherwise it's street side (non-issue). Our sandwich was tantalizingly delicious! The bread seemed freshly made - I believe the bread came fresh from a local bakery - yum.

What a find! Dog-friendly heated/covered spaces, great beer on tap, friendly servers, and yummy…read morefood! Tons of TVs with all the games on, too.

Used to be my favorite Bend brewery for quality food and great beer. Something has changed, the…read morebeer is still great despite the brewery being completely removed from the facility. But the food has dropped in quality....good but not as good as it was. Regarding the service, well the crew is working very hard, but the understaffing results in lines to order and the lack of table service (like the old days) resulted in food being lukewarm and just ok. Please bring back the Good Life!

Great tacos and beer. The crew in the back were having a great time singing and we thought it was…read moregreat! We laughed and admitted, it's a good life!