"Move to Bend," they said. "It will be fun," they said…read more "Even though the town is isolated, the airport is excellent, the weather is good, and the beer is excellent." Yeah, about that. The airport shuts in the winter, the AQI is 200 all summer, and the beer is actually mid. "But, but, but, there are 30 breweries! This is amazing!" Thirty breweries of meh. You get better beer in Portland without even trying. Even our local Daddy is underwhelming, although I wouldn't say no to a Freshie. This brings us to Terranaut. I first had one of their beers at Ponch's (RIP), before the Terranaut taproom was even open. It was an uncommonly good West Coast IPA: bitter, hoppy, and citrusy. Good enough for me to frequent the taproom ever since. The beer is great, the range is varied, and the vintage hi-fi vibes are genuinely cool. Terranaut isn't just "Bend good." It's world-class--easily the best brewery in Bend.

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.

Amazing atmosphere and concept. Very dog friendly but some people have no control of their dogs…read more Food trucks and beer had lots of choices and was very good. We are here on vacation and will visit again before leaving.

There are multiple food trucks that you can order, sushi, pizza, sandwiches, chicken wings,…read morehamburger, hot dogs and tacos. We ordered pizza, hamburger, hotdog and chicken wings. The Nasty kimchi hot dog was so good that I will crave rest of my life. Pizza was better than some of my favorite pizza spots and wings were so yummy and fresh! Because it was raining we couldn't sit outside but inside was pretty good as well! I recommend this place 100%!

Excellent food, incredible service, and as good of an ambiance as you will find at a quick sit down…read morerestaurant. Try the Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon burger or the Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich. This place has amazing burgers and fries.

A fast casual atmosphere with made to order food, I'm pretty sure. Serves beer but I didn't have…read moreany because I'm a working man on my lunch break. I'm not ready to try peanut butter on a burger so I thought I'd try your standard smashburger selection and compare it with others in town. What I received was not a smashburger, but a regular cheeseburger. And it was... Okay. Nothing special. Killer Burger? No. More like Run-of-the-Mill Burger. The fries were tasty, though. I had a mango lemonade, which was good, too. Not excited enough to know if I'll be back... Hmmmmm...

What a gem in downtown Bend. It is so unique with the beers that they have. I feel like I entered a…read moresmall pub somewhere in London. Bartenders are nice, beer is great. I will absolutely visit again.

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 is a very interesting brewery...in a good way!!…read more Great low-key vibe and experimental beers & ciders. If you're feeling adventurous, I would definitely try this place. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the beers they currently have tapped.

On a recent visit to Bend, the Ale Trail brought us to Funky Fauna. This had opened the first year…read moreI visited but didn't make it until my most recent trip. They've been making a name for themselves in the region with quality wild fermented beers. These may not be the types enjoyed by all, but some lean more into traditional flavors than truly wild and funky sours. This place is beautiful. They have an artistry in the decor, labels, and artwork that feels like wild nature. It's so cozy inside with bar on entry, plus tables, and cozy living room type seating area in the middle. Their barrels and brewery are to the back. They also have outdoor seating and food trucks. You order from the bar. There was a special event going on during our visit and the single bartender seemed overwhelmed but still tried to keep the line moving. Everyone seemed happy regardless. They don't do flights per se but you can do short pours if you're unsure what you'd like to try. I loved the fireplace too. They have lots of fan selections and great merchandise featuring their unique style, all next to the front door. Restrooms are to the left. If you're a fan of beer, and atypical styles especially, this is a must visit in Bend.

Yay!!! Re-opened this month after 5 years! Great price on beer & wine and 2 dartboards! What could…read morepossibly go wrong?!?

This is a cool growler refill place! It's attached to a car wash, you get $2 off a refill whe you…read moreget your car washed. They also have a punch card system. I think it's $5 off a refill or free car wash after your 7th fill up. Of course they have good selection of beers and Passport's Pineapple passion fruit cider which I am now a fan. Service was awesome too. This is definitely one of my favorite spots in this side of town.

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.

I was invited there as a guest very impressive Good food,…read morefriendly people plus you can bring your doggy I will be back Thank you

I really like 10 Barrels pizza. If you are in the area their pizza is delicious. The crust is…read morereally good. Easy to park, get in and enjoy a beer and food.

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!

If you're a beer fan, specifically into funky experimentation, this is your place in Bend! We've…read moregotten a few of their bottles at our local beer store over the years, and while these aren't my go-to styles, it was a fun experience trying the brewery in person. Ale Apothecary is a wild fermentation brewery and blendery located in a commercial plaza in Bend. They don't have food, but there's plenty of other great options nearby including Bo's Falafel and Good Life Brewing around the corner. If you're on the Bend Ale Trail, this is a must-visit stop as well. We visited on a weekday afternoon after opening, so it wasn't busy at all. The friendly beer server was welcoming and shared about the brewery, explaining about the bottle selections, how they make everything, and what was available on tap or in bottles to try that day. The décor is super eclectic with fun things to look at and enjoy while sipping. They also have picnic tables and outdoor seating if you'd prefer. Bottles are also available to go. For its uniqueness, prices are super reasonable for complex beers. This isn't a brewery for everyone however, even their customer demanded line of "regular beers" each has a signature of funk from their house yeast strains. As a beer lover that enjoys everything, it was fun to taste each thing; friends enjoyed this place very much as well. If you're an adventurous beer fan, this is worth your time!

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.