Tap Rooms in Town
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If you build it they will come. One day (in 2013) on a nondescript parcel of land, in what was then a somewhat chill neighborhood sparse of vacation rentals just off Galveston Ave, “The Lot” started a trend in Bend that would attract craft beer aficionados and foodies alike. While the number of breweries in town is still greater than these taprooms, there are plenty of spots you can hit up in Central Oregon to have a delicious pint of beer, with food options paces away.
The commonality for these taprooms is providing both indoor and outdoor seating with dining options to choose from. Some are great for hanging with the fam, some are known for having live music, and some have become more popular for their food carts than their beer selections. A bonus: You can bring your canine companion(s) with you to most of these spots – no Service Dog permit required. Listed by number of taps, here are some places to hit up.
Top 10 non-brewery TapRooms with at least 12 Craft Beer Taps
On Tap
Why should I go here? › These guys win! Bring the whole family for a good time. Located on the Eastside by the Hospital, it beats the waiting room.
Bend › 1424 NE Cushing Dr › Map it! › ontapbend.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Daily
Reviews › yelp.com | untappd
Beer me! › 35 Taps for Beers, Ciders, Kombucha, and Wine!
The Barn
Why should I go here? › This place is a community hub to enjoy craft beverages, great food, and art. It’s a barn not to miss when in Sisters.
Sisters › 171 East Main Street › Map it! › 541-904-4343 › thebarninsisters.com
Hours › 11a – 8p Mon – Wed | 8a – 8p Thr & Sun | 8a – 9p Fri – Sat
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 27 Taps for Beers & Ciders!
Crosscut Warming hut
Why should I go here? › This place has all the vibes with an abundance of taps, whisk[e]y bar, wood burning stove, and outdoor fire pits.
Bend › 566 SW Mill View Way › Map it! › crosscutbeer.com
Hours › 12p – Close Daily
Reviews › yelp.com | untappd
Beer me! › 22 Taps for Beers + 6 Taps for Ciders, Seltzers, and Cocktails!
General Duffy’s Waterhole
Why should I go here? › Great place for the whole fam – mostly outdoors and known for outdoor summer concerts. Yee Ha Cowfolks!
Redmond › 404 SW Forest Ave › Map it! › 541-527-4345 › generalduffys.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Daily
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 19 Taps for Beers and Ciders!
River’s Place
Why should I go here? › While there’s no river, there’s plenty of taps for you to enjoy while your partner is shopping at Costco right down the street.
Bend › 787 NE Purcell Blv › Map it! › riversplacebend.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Daily
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 17 Taps! For Beer, Cider, Seltzer.
The Lot
Why should I go here? › It’s the OG taproom in a parking lot, surrounded by food trucks in Bend w/ outdoor seating – enclosed-ish in the winter.
Bend › 745 NW Columbia St › Map it! › 541-610-4969 › thelotbend.com
Hours › 11a – 10p Daily (Open til 9p during Winter)
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 16 Taps! For Beer, and yes Cider, Seltzer, Kombucha etc.
The Commons
Why should I go here? › More brews than vittles, but a must stop if you like to geek out on bikes and brews.
Bend › 875 NW Brooks St › Map it! › 541-728-0066 › thecommonsbend.com
Hours › 7a – 7p
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 15 Taps +1 Nitro for Beers and some Ciders!
General Duffy’s Annex
Why should I go here? › Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Waterhole and serving cocktails to boot!
Redmond › 413 SW Glacier Ave › Map it! › 541-527-4345 › generalduffys.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Daily
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 14 Taps for Beers, Ciders, and a lil Sparkling!
the Bite
Why should I go here? › Great place to go with fam and friends. Live music on occasion, with a good selection of food trucks.
Tumalo › 19860 7th St › Map it! › 541-610-6457 › thebitetumalo.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Daily
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 13 Taps +1 for Nitro Beer, or seltzer!
Mountain Jug
Why should I go here? › Great place to go with fam and friends. Live music on occasion, with a good selection of food trucks.
Sunriver › 56805 Venture Ln › Map it! › 541-390-0214 › mountainjug.com
Hours › 1p – 7p Tues – Sun
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 12 Taps for Craft Beer!
Honorable Mentions
Midtown Yacht Club
Why should I go here? › Chill spot serving the mid town section of Bend on the East Side, great spot for an after work pint. There’s no yachts.
Bend › 1661 NE 4th St › Map it! › 458-256-5454 › midtownyachtclub.com
Hours › 11a – 9p Sun – Thr | 11a – 10p Fri – Sat
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 10 Taps!
The PodSki
Why should I go here? › Mostly for the food carts. While there may be a limited selection of craft goodness, it’s a vibe.
Bend › 536 NW Arizona Ave › Map it! › thepodski.com
Hours › 11a – 10p Sun – Wed | 11a – 10p Thurs – Sat
Reviews › yelp.com
Beer me! › 8 Taps!
*Okay, so these guys may not have a chef in the kitchen – but a nearby food cart may have one. But boy do they have some serious taps! Think you should be on this list? Send a note.