You’ve likely arrived at this article looking for the Best Breweries in Bend, Oregon. There are plenty to choose from!
Bend, OR, is known for many things, including the incredible outdoors (hiking, biking, water sports), the beautiful scenery, and the abundant sunshine. But it is also known for breweries and beer. In fact, you can find many sources that rank Bend as having one of the highest number of breweries per capita in the nation.
In this article, we rank our favorite Bend Breweries, and they are all worth visiting. We factor in all the things that make a great brewery experience: quality and variety of the beer, the indoor and outdoor beer drinking areas, food options, and anything special about a brewery.
(Did we miss a place? Did we rank something too high or low? Let us know in the comments.)
Rankings: Best Breweries in Bend, Oregon
Map of Breweries in Bend OR
1. Crux Fermentation Project
Why We Love It: Crux Fermentation was the first brewery I ever visited in Bend, and it incorporates everything amazing about Bend beer. They serve a wide selection of tasty craft beers, and their indoor and outdoor tasting areas are described as ‘playgrounds.’
The outdoor area at Crux is particularly appealing, as it has a great view of the Cascades and Three Sisters. It’s a great place for families and pets or just to hang out and enjoy the great Bend sunshine.
Another thing we love about Crux is the food options. Their kitchen serves sandwiches, salads, and pretzels, and there are often food trucks with yummy options like tacos.
Crux now has an urban Portland location to check out as well.
- 50 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.385.3333
- www.cruxfermentation.com
- facebook.com/cruxfermentationproject
- Favorite Beer: Crux Pilz
2. Sunriver Brewing Company
Why We Love It: The Beer! Multiple things go into making a great brewery experience, but obviously, a key factor is the quality of the beer. Here is where Sunriver stands out. Their brews are our favorite in Bend. Try the Sun Streak Pilser or the Rippin New Pale Ale.
But there is more to Sunriver than the delicious beers. The Bend location on Galveston Ave is in the city’s heart, serving equally high-quality pub food (great burgers and sandwiches).
You can also visit Sunriver at its east side location on Cushing Drive in Bend, its main pub in Sunriver Village, and Eugene.
- 1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703
- +1.541.408.9377
- sunriverbrewingcompany.com
- facebook.com/SunriverBrewingCompany
- Favorite Beer: Fuzztail Hefeweizen
3. Deschutes Brewery
Why We Love It: Deschutes Brewery is the original and a Bend mainstay. Founded in Bend in 1988, it has grown to become a national brand. We see Deschutes Beer served in bars in Frederick, Maryland, all the time.
In fact, if you are a visitor to Bend, you almost have to visit Deschutes as an attraction. You’ll be treated to incredible beer, a great tasting room, and a fascinating tour.
The main tasting room and beer garden at the plant is the home of Deschutes, but you should also visit the Public House in downtown Bend if you get a chance. It’s the original home and brewery and now a great place for beers and food. They also have a Public House in Portland.
- 901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.385.8606
- deschutesbrewery.com
- facebook.com/deschutesbrewery
- Favorite Beer: Fresh Squeezed IPA
4. 10 Barrell Brewing Company
Why We Love It: The guys at 10 Barrell Brewing portray themselves as ‘those guys,’ and yes, the brewery definitely gives off a different vibe. But despite their quirkiness, the beer is darn good, and both tasting rooms are great to visit.
10 Barrell has a West End location (right on Galveston Ave next to Sunriver) and an East End location more on the outskirts. Note that the downtown location can get crowded. They are also in Portland and Boise.
They brew some delicious beers! Try the All Ways Down (double IPA with citrus) and the Camp Vibes (golden ale). 10 Barrell has also expanded its beverage line into the Pub Ice brand, a line of flavored carbonated cocktails, and a wide variety of canned cocktails.
- 1135 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.678.5228
- 10barrel.com
- facebook.com/10BarrelBrewingCompany
- Favorite Beer: Camp Vibes Golden Ale
5. Bend Brewing Company
Why We Love It: This is the local’s downtown hangout spot. Bend Brewing Company has been around since the 90s and sits right on the Deschutes River in downtown Bend. You can virtually see the river as your beer is poured.
Bend Brewing has an indoor brew pub that’s great for watching sports. But it’s even better to visit on a warm day when you can hang out outside by the river and enjoy their beer. There is often live music and a full menu (try the Smash burger).
As far as beer, they usually are pouring 10-12 local brews and you will sure to love most of them.
- 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.383.1599
- bendbrewingco.com
- facebook.com/p/Bend-Brewing-Co/
- Favorite Beer: Trade War Export Stout
6. Immersion Brewing
Why We Love It: Immersion Brewing is a great brewery in the Box Factory Mall area on Industrial Way. They have a rotating set of craft beers, all brewed onsite. The food at Immersion is some of the better brewery food you’ll find in Bend as well (salads, burgers, sandwiches).
We love to sit on the patio at Immersion. It’s in a vibey part of town, not far from The Podski Food Truck Lot and Jackson’s Corner, two of our other favorite spots. You can have a great evening out visiting Immersion and some of the other local joints in the Box Factory part of town.
- 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.633.7821
- imbrewing.com
- facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery
- Favorite Beer: Little Fawn Saison
7. Bevel Craft Brewing
Why We Love It: If you find yourself on the southeast side of town, make your way to a newer brewery in Bend – Bevel Craft Brewery. Similar to Sunriver, people rave about Bevel beer. We love it, too, as the brewers at Bevel are clearly not shy about creating bold, flavorful lagers and ales. Their signature beers are their IPAs, and there are plenty to put into your tasting flight.
It’s a cozy and inviting tasting room with a lovely outdoor seating area that makes you feel like you’re in a friend’s backyard.
Bevel also has one of the best beer clubs in Bend, the Bevel Beer League, which offers cool perks such as $4 beers every day!
- 911 SE Armour Rd Suite B, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.972.3835
- bevelbeer.com
- facebook.com/bevelbeer
- Favorite Beer: Weekend Warrior Hazy IPA
8. Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
Why We Love It: Cascade Lakes Brewing Company is another original brewery in Central Oregon. Since 1994, Cascade has been serving craft beer in Bend and is still a not-for-profit brewery.
There main location in Bend is on the east side of town on Reed Market (note: the west side location on Century Blvd closed in early 2024). They have another pub on 7th Street in Redmond.
You’re also likely to see Cascade Lakes beer being sold in stores and served in restaurants all over the Pacific Northwest, as their distribution network has become quite extensive over 30 years.
- 21175 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.458.836.7866
- cascadelakes.com
- facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo
- Favorite Beer: Salted Caramel Porter
9. GoodLife Brewing Company
Why We Love It: With so many great breweries in Bend, it’s hard to pick favorites. But we love GoodLife Brewing. It’s a place that is 100% Bend, Oregon. The selection of brews at GoodLife is great, with something for everyone, and they tend to be well-balanced and easy to drink.
The Southside Bend tasting room is full of character, and the spacious outdoor Biergarten is great on beautiful Bend days. You’ll love the pub grub as well, yummy appetizers that go great with craft beer. Try the Pub Nachos or the Wings.
In short, a visit to GoodLife represents everything that’s amazing about the Bend brewery scene!
- 70 SW Century Dr suite 100-464, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.728.0749
- goodlifebrewing.com
- facebook.com/GoodLifeBrewing
- Favorite Beer: Bavarian Lager
10. Silver Moon Brewing
Why We Love It: Being last on this list is no slight because Silver Moon Brewing is a must-visit brewery in Bend. In fact, they are the 3rd oldest brewery in Bend dating back to 2000.
Located in the heart of Bend, Silver Moon is as much an event venue as it is a tasting room. It has a busy schedule of events, including musical acts and trivia.
But you can visit for a beer, flight, or meal anytime. Locals should visit frequently because their rating list of specialty brews are fun to try.
If you are checking off Bend Breweries, Silver Moon has to be on your visit list!
- 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703
- +1.541.388.8331
- silvermoonbrewing.com
- facebook.com/SilverMoonBeer
- Favorite Beer: Chela Mexican Lager
Bonus - Boneyard Beer
Why We Love It: One last Bend brewery for the list is a place we had not visited until recently. Boneyard Beer has been around since 2010 and now has two locations in Bend.
The original taproom is on Lake Place, not far from the Old Bend neighborhood. The Boneyard Pub is a great new venue on the north side of town. It has tons of seating and great food as well.
The Boneyard tap list is an eclectic mix of beers, including some interesting flavored beers to go with standard lagers, pils, and IPAs.
- 37 NW Lake Pl B, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.323.2325
- boneyardbeer.com
- facebook.com/SilverMoonBeer
- Favorite Beer: Porch Pirates
One Response
Silver Moon is not good. Not sure how they made this list.
How did you make a top 10 list of Bend breweries and omit Boneyard?
Are you really an “authority” on all things Bend? This list makes me question that.