You’ve likely arrived at this article looking for the Best Breweries in Bend, Oregon. There are plenty to choose from!
Bend, Oregon 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.
Rankings: Best Breweries in Bend, Oregon
What Makes a Great Brewery? Let Bend Be Your Guide.
Craft beer and drinking local has become hugely popular in recent years. Local beer now makes up for 24.7% of the beer market in the US.
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 (at least to Nicole and me):
- The quality and variety of the beers
- The vibe of the indoor tasting room
- The outdoor seating options
- Food options
What's New with the Brewery Scene in Bend for 2025?
The brewery scene in Bend is well-established and reminds us of the collection of breweries in Frederick, our other favorite place.
However, the brewery situation in Bend still undergoes continuous change, with new breweries constantly popping up. Here are some of the new breweries in Bend that appeared in 2024.
Terranaut Beer
www.TerranautBeer.com Terranaut Beer opened in the summer of 2024 on the east side of town in the spot formerly occupied by Monkless Belgian Ales.
Monkless Belgian Ales
www.Monkless.com Monkless Belgian Ass is a popular, well known brewery in Bend. In 2024, they opened a new taproom called the Abbey at their production location. A very cool spot full of character.
Funky Fauna Artisan Ales
www.FunkyFaunaBeer.com Funky Fauna has announced that they will be moving their operation and tasting room from the current location in Sisters to Bend. The projected opening is April 2025..
(Did we miss a place? Did we rank something too high or low? Let us know in the comments.)
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
- 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
- 1135 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.678.5228
- 10barrel.com
- facebook.com/10BarrelBrewingCompany
- Favorite Beer: Camp Vibes Golden Ale
5. Monkless Belgian Ales
Why We Love It: Americans seem to have an unusual (and some say declining) affinity to Belgian beers. But brewers like the ones at Monkless Belgian Ales in Bend are doing what they can to carry the flag for Belgian Beers.
Monkless Belgian Beers is doing it well. They’ve moved to a larger production facility in recent years and, in 2024, opened up a super cool new taproom called The Abbey, connected to the brewery on the east side of town.
This is in addition to their established Brassiere location in Old Mill, which is also an excellent restaurant for European food.
- 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.797.6760
- monkless.com
- facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles
- Favorite Beer: Dubbel or Nothing
6. 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
7. Van Henion Brewing
Why We Love It: Now, this is good beer! We all have our favorite beers, and for me, it’s crisp, sharp German-style lagers and pilsners. That’s what you’ll get at Van Henion Brewing.
Van Henion focuses on German-style larger and Pacific Northwest Ales. The Helles Lager, Kolsch, Pilsner, and Schwarsbier are all excellent.
Van Henion has a pub-like tasting room and a heated outdoor seating area. Plus, two food trucks are reliably on site. It’s a great brewery overall!
- 63067 Plateau Dr, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.323.3764
- vanhenionbrewing.com
- facebook.com/vanhenionbrewing
- Favorite Beer: Helles Lager
8. Boneyard Beer
Why We Love It: 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
9. Immersion Brewing
- 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.633.7821
- imbrewing.com
- facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery
- Favorite Beer: Little Fawn Saison
10. 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
11. 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
12. Bridge 99 Brewing
Why We Love It: Bridge 99 is a small brewery on the scene in Bend since 2013. They brew classic Oregon craft beers and have a cozy tap room that’s a joy to visit.
The obvious question about Bridge 99 is, “Where did the name come from?”. According to their website, the name comes from a bridge on a forest service road over the Metolius River near Camp Sherman, Oregon.
Bridge 99 is always serving a wide variety of craft beers, serves pizza and bar food, and frequently has events like trivia. Check them out!
- 63063 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.280.1690
- bridge99brewery.com
- facebook.com/bridge99brewery
- Favorite Beer: Rock Crawler Red
13. Spider City Brewing Company
Why We Love It: Another long-time member of the Bend brewing community is Spider City Brewing. You can find them in two locations in Bend: the tap room at their brewery in southeast Bend or their downtown tasting room on Minnesota Ave.
I’d never visited Spider City until I came across this Visit Central Oregon video featuring the place. As you’ll learn, it’s a business started by three women who’ve been super successful.
Spider City is a cozy, cool place to visit, and what stands out is the quality of their beers.
- 1177 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702
- +1.541.555;5555
- spidercitybrewing.com
- facebook.com/spidercitybrewing
- Favorite Beer: Deer Garden Hazy IPA
14. Worthy Brewing Company
Why We Love It: Worthy Brewing Company was the first established brewery on Bend’s east side, opening in 2012. Today, they have two locations, and to me, they are very different experiences.
The Main Pub on the east side is an ample, sprawling space with multiple bars, a great food menu, and even a Hopservatory used to give visitors a view of the night sky.
Worthy also has a downtown Beers and Burgers location right on Brooks Street across from Drake Park. This is my preferred Worthy location, a prime spot in downtown Bend, also serving burgers, tacos, and Wonderland Chicken.
- 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701
- +1.541.241.6310
- worthybrewing.com
- facebook.com/WorthyBrewing
- Favorite Beer: Dreamboat IPA
15. 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
16. 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
If you are ever in our other favorite place (Frederick, Maryland), you’ll be in Maryland’s best brewery scene. Check out our Best Breweries in Frederick MD for more details!
1 Comment
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.