Pulled up to the bar tonight for a nice beer while I read my kindle. Molly, the bartender who…read moreserved me, was soooo kind and awesome. Best bartender in Bend.

I went to trivia night and this is only a note to my future self, but it was too hard and I felt…read morelike dead weight on my team. I am not a pop culture expert. It seemed like most people really enjoyed it though. I got the elk burger and really enjoyed that! It tasted like a normal burger patty. The bacon jam was awesome. The gluten free bun had the most amazing texture. And the fries were good too!

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.

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.

Not a review writer but I felt this was important if you are passing through town and searching for…read morea spot. Absolutely loved the beer and lawn seating vibe. Great view of the river, well spaced out seating. Lots of picnic tables for big groups. Where it turned was the very unfriendly bar staff and honestly the inedible food. I went to order 2 more beers for my hubs and I, and the chilequiles starter and bartender/staff where you order did not try to upsale me to add chicken in which I definitely would have because they were so boring and bland! She then said is that it? In a very annoyed manner. Not is that all for now? Or even somewhat attempting to be friendly. It caught me so off guard! I took a second to glance around behind the bar and the entire energy was like they were annoyed at having to do their job. Ewww She then turned the screen to tap my card (it's getting offensive to ask for a 15-25% tip for pouring 2 beers or making a coffee- I'm a nurse and I don't get tipped every time I answer a call light) so I hit costume tip, added a $1 and I swear she looked up and mean mugged me. My husband went back up later to order burgers (I sure wasn't going!lol) and we shared the wagyu bacon burger and I literally could not take more than 2 bites because it was soooo salty. And this is 2 beers in, my palate was probably dulling). Like someone literally accidentally spilled the entire salt jar on the burger. I tried to pick off the pickle to eat that and even that just tasted so off and salty. I would definitely go back to have beers and vibe but not to eat and I'd probably make my hubs order the beers so I don't chance getting mean mugged by the staff

They have seating inside and outside with attentive, friendly service. Their beers were a little…read moremore sweet for my liking. Ordered a burger that was okay and brussel sprouts that I wish were crispier. Overall, there wasn't much to write home about but I still liked the vibe and location a lot, so I would go back because of that

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.

First of all- I just moved here and I keep hearing this is "the bad part of town" and no, it's not…read more We passed one unhoused person who was just minding his own business. Don't be afraid to come here! Lots of food truck options which is cool. My friend and I each got zero proof cocktails. She got the sweet hemptation and liked it so much she got a second one. I got the funky cold Modena which was tart and tasty. And we got to see Miz Cracker from RuPaul's Drag Race!! So fun! The drag show was high energy and a great time.

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.

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 tried Monkless Brewery for the 1st time today, although I've lived in Bend since 2005. Some…read morefriends told me they had a good menu, & I liked the idea of the views of the Deschutes & Old Mill. The ambiance is very nice, & comfortable. My service was friendly, the pinot gris was tasty & refreshing- but the cauliflower crust "pizza" type item (can't remember name), was very disappointing for an item with such potential with specific ingredients of mushrooms, roasted garlic, asparagus, goat cheese, & balsamic glaze. Started off ok with flavors, but the OVERWHELMING ! amount of balsamic glaze & UNDERWHELMING! amount of mushrooms, plus SEVERAL !!!!! mouthfuls of tough, woody asparagus pieces that I had to literally remove from my mouth. Plus not one single beautiful & tender asparagus tip for both taste & presentation. Overall underwhelming.

So me and my partner were looking for some late night eats and some drinks near our Airbnb and…read moreRiver Pig Saloon came up. The pictures looked promising and the reviews seemed positive and great. Let me tell you something, this bar is very special and a gem! Our "waiter", Gus, who we thought looked a lot like Zach Bryan () was a delight; so nice and welcoming and attentive. As for the food, we ordered the nachos with pulled pork, the jalapeño poppers, and the bison burger. Honestly hands down the best bar food we have had in a long time!! The nachos were plenty to share and that Smokey pulled pork, was a great addition. The jalapeño poppers were immaculate, smoky, and surprisingly the peppers weren't that hot! And the bison burger, my oh my, it was cooked to perfection and dressed up exquisitely. We are from LA, and we just loved the vibes, the customer service and the food! We will miss this place but hopefully we will be back again!! Until next time.

I only stopped in a for a drink but it was really good. The vibe was also chill. Good music, lots…read moreof TVs with sports on and it was decorated so cute for Halloween. I can't comment on the food but it looked like pretty standard bar food. Worth checking out if you find yourself in the area.

Great service by Conner! Best fries ever! They are beer battered and deep fried in beef tallow. So…read moregood! I enjoyed a draft beer at a great price and a Chicken and sweet potato smash for my dog. It was very enjoyable in the back dog friendly patio.

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!

Hidden gem. We walked in for the first time, greeted with great recommendations and even better…read moreservice. The ambiance was cool, very welcoming and everyone was happy to recommend their favorites. We noticed that there were Argentinian items on the menu and my boyfriend, who is Argentinian, was super excited to talk to them about it. They told us all about their story and the owner who is still working even into his 80's because he just loves what he does. It was interesting to see the incorporation of the culture into this type of food, and it was incredibly delicious too! They gave us some chimichurri with bread and the dulce de leche cheesecake! Which were both incredibly good. I had the chipotle mango sausage on top of mac n cheese with grilled onions, bacon, and a side of chimichurri and refused to leave anything on my plate. Mac and cheese was great, especially with the chimichurri and the chipotle mango was great spice level, it was a light spice. The choripan special was great too. My friends got some regular sausages on buns and those were well sized and topped for the price. Great for families. Dog friendly in the heated and enclosed patio area, too! Huge menu selection if you're adventurous and looking to try something new, or just sticking to the classics. We would revisit and recommend to anyone looking to try something new.

AMAZING! The chimichurri was the best I've ever had, literally poured it on our hot dogs and…read morepoutine. The service was incredibly kind, it was fast, highly customizable and they had a variety of beers and cider. Would definitely stop it here again!