Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room & Beer Garden
Bend, OR
A fixture of Bend's craft beer scene, Deschutes Brewery Bend Tasting Room & Beer Garden offers tastings and fun guided tours to learn everything you need to know about beer making. Visit this pioneer in the American craft beer movement and sip its innovative array of brews.
The basics
The Tasting Room & Beer Garden lies just across the Deschutes River from downtown Bend and is a must-visit for craft beer fans. You can swing by during opening hours to fill up a growler or book an official brewery tour: These comprehensive experiences range from standard tastings with “beertenders” to behind-the-scenes tours of the brewery barrel-aging warehouse, plus its research and development facilities. Tours typically last between 30 minutes to one hour. Private tours are also available.
Things to know before you go
- The Tasting Room is family friendly with non-alcoholic options available.
- The Beer Garden serves pizza, pretzels, and hosts food trucks.
- Find outdoor seating to the south of the Tasting Room.
How to get there
The Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room & Beer Garden is on Southwest Simpson Avenue, about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) southwest of downtown Bend, just across the Deschutes River and a short distance from Bend Whitewater Park. Driving is the easiest way to get around Bend and there’s on-site parking—if you’re planning to drink, rideshares are the best option.
When to get there
The brewery is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the summer or fall when Bend’s outdoor activities are in full swing. Standard brewery tours are typically available multiple times daily, while other tours have varying schedules and may be offered once or twice a week—check the online calendar for details. Visiting during annual beer-related festivals, such as the summertime Bend Beer Run, can be fun.
What beers to try at Deschutes Brewery
Bend is craft beer country, and the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room & Beer Garden serves a selection of classic and creative local brews. Black Butte Porter, among the brewery’s most famous beers, is a great place to start. Visitors looking for more creative concoctions can try Dissident, brewed with cherries, or Black Butte XXXVI, made with chocolate, peanut butter, and vanilla. If you’re still unsure what to try, go for the “Pint of the Day”, which is usually a good deal.
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