PUBS
OF THE USA – WEST COAST..
AS FROM
DECEMBER 2018 THERE WILL BE NO MORE PUBS ADDED TO THIS PAGE
Including
San Francisco and Northern California, Portland and Oregon, Washington State, Seattle
and Denver
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA and the PACIFIC
NORTH WEST
The beer scene in the US has changed tremendously over the last 23 years.
In 1980 there were only 40 or so large and regional brewers, now there are well
over 1,400 brew-pubs and micro-breweries offering a great deal of beer choice
for the US drinker. Most offer a choice of international styles from all around
the world including English ales, Czech lagers and Belgian fruit beers, which
are brewed with quality and taste in mind.
The beer revolution seems to be stronger in some states and cities
than others; some of the earliest brew pubs and micros were in the Pacific North
West and Northern California, and not only do they have more breweries per
population than most places in America, they have some of the best! Stuart and
I visited many of these places in 1998.
American brewpubs serve different beer styles from all
over the world. So unlike anywhere else in the world, every beer style is
brewed in one pub. Most pubs will have anything from an Irish stout, English
ale, German lager, Belgian abbey beer, Porter and IPA. To name just a few! If
you are baffled by the choice most pubs will offer sample trays, which are
small batches of beer they brew. A recent addition has been my favourite beer
style-cask or English real ale. Which makes drinking for me in America an even
greater pleasure!
I have not listed the beers available in the brewpubs, as they
might change over the years. I have mentioned any beers, which have stood out
for us. I have enclosed a telephone number for any information you need to know
about the brewpub; such as location, opening hours, beers, etc. Happy beer
hunting!
SAN
FRANCISCO
It is not just me-San Francisco seems to be everyone’s
favourite American city. Like Sydney, you can’t beat a good harbour-side and
bridge. San Francisco has 7 brewpubs, 2 local breweries Anchor Steam (see entry) and the Speakeasy and some good
pubs. Prices are high by American standards. Visited March 1998, March 2006 and
September 2007.
Gordon
Biersch Brewing, 2 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94120
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-415-243-8246
Very much an up-market place, where the
clientele seem to be more interested in food than beer. Beer range consists of
German style beer, which is above average, if expensive. Pub is almost on the
water-front, close to Oakland Bridge.
John 7.5/10 visit March 1998
This is about fashion and food. Beer takes
a second place. There is a good view of the bridge, and the place is full of
flirting couples, (us excluded !) It can get really packed in the evening and
finding a seat can be a problem.
Stuart 6/10 visit March 1998
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San
Francisco Brewing, 155 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Beers- Home
Brew pub
Telephone-
415-434-3344
Traditional old pub built in 1907, with
some interesting history, which is now a brew pub, brewing some nice beers and
serving some nice food in a friendly atmosphere. First pub visited after a long
flight so a little jet lagged! It was interesting enough to keep us awake!
John 8.5/10 visit March 1998
We were really 'jet lagged' when we
visited this place. Lovely range of beers and good food. Whilst departing in
our 'lagged' state, I accidentally demolished a glass; which was not a problem
for the friendly bar staff to clean up!
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
Atmospheric pub with nice
décor with white walls and ceiling fans. Good atmosphere.. Smaller than I
remember it. Only brew pub on my visit to San Francisco with no cask beer. Beer
was average, but the pub is good.
John 8/10 visit March 2006
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Twenty Tank
Brewing, 316 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-415-255-9455
A glass-fronted brew pub with its own
fermenting tanks. Inside there are two bars, an upstairs bar and a downstairs
bar. A nice mix of old and new , as well as reasonably priced food.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
Interesting pub in an industrial district.
Bar down the right hand side with a good range of beers and food. We had rather
a marathon walk to get here, as we had to go via the Anchor Steam brewery which
is even further out of the city!
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
Sadly this
brewpub is now closed.
Anchor Steam Brewery, 1705 Mariposa
Street, San Francisco. CA 94107
Beers- Brewery trip
Telephone- 415-863-8350
Not easy
to get to public transport wise, but a trip to this brewery is recommended.
Trips are daily at 1300 hours and last about an hour. Book a trip to coincide
with your visit to San Francisco. Make sure you book a month ahead. Anchor Steam was the only brewery in America
brewing quality beer in the 1970s. Which in turn started the great microbrewery
revolution in the USA in the 1980s. Learn now Fritz Lang brought the brewery
because he did not want the see his favourite beer disappear. Good crowd on both
visits. Had a good session of samples in the bar. If you are a beer nut you
must visit!!
John
9/10 visit March 2006 and Sept 2007
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21st Amendment Brewery, 563
2nd Street, San Francisco. CA 94107.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-415-369-0900
Web site www.21st-amendment.com
Good brew pub. It’s says
brewery, restaurant and bar, maybe a little too much space is taken up by food.
At the time of my visit after 1630 hours everybody is in the bar part. Modern
airy décor with a wooden barn like ceiling. Like the descriptions of the beers!
plus points for having a barrel of cask IPA on the bar. Friendly place.
John 8/10 March 2006
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Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, 661
Howard Street, San Francisco. CA94105.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-415-974-0905
Web site- www.thirstybear.com
Go through the glass door,
get stopped by the waitress. It is okay to have a beer. Modern décor with bare
brick walls and low lighting. The upstairs bar has a dartboard and a pool
table. This brewpub does a cask ESB that is good; enjoy the beer with Mike from
Houston who is a fellow good beer fan.
John 7.5/10 visit March 2006
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Chieftain, 198 5th Street,
San Francisco. CA 94103.
Beers- US and overseas on draught
Telephone-415-615-0916
Web site- www.thechieftain.com
An Irish pub with a range of
international beers. Beers mainly from
global breweries; one or two worthwhile beers including Sierra Nevada, which I
had. Small pub with good décor including flagstone walls and wooden floor!!
Friendly bar service, friendly pub. International sports on the screen
including English football.
John 7/10 visit March 2006
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Johnny Foley’s Irish House, 243
O’Farrell Street, San Francisco. CA 94102
Beers –US and overseas beers on
draught.
Telephone-415-954-0777
Web site- www.johnnyfoleys.com
Irish pub with décor I like.
Black and white chequered floor, wooden panelled partitions and impressive
white ceiling. Better than the fake
Irish pubs in the UK. International draught beers include Chimay from Belgium
and local from Anchor Steam. English football on the TV is on low sound. Good
pub, good atmosphere.
John 8/10 visit March 2006
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Leffe O’Doul’s, 333 Geary Street, near
Powell, San Francisco. CA 94102.
Beers- US micros and overseas beers on
draught.
Telephone-415-982-8900
The sign
outside says Restaurant and piano bar, which usually means upmarket. But the
place has lots of character and a good locals’ atmosphere. The youths on the
table next to me were enjoyable company. Good old baseball photos on the wall.
Interesting beers on tap from local micros including Speakeasy, Fat Tire and
Wilmer Bros at a price.
John 7.5/10 visit March
2006
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Magnolia pub and brewery, 1398 Haight
Street, San Francisco. CA 94117
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-415-864-PINT
Web site www.magnoliapub.com
This is one of the most
unlikely brew pub I have visited. From the outside it looks like a coffee shop
and you would never guess not only is it a brew pub, but it does 5 cask beers!
Amazing!! The place is in Haight Ashbury where the hippie movement started, but
i didn’t see any hippies today. Small place with café décor and a good
atmosphere. The beer menu explains about cask conditioned beer. The beers were
in good condition. On the same road as
the Toronado, but you will need to get the bus.
This is pub under the same ownership as the 21st Amendment? Great pub.
John 9/10 visit March
2006
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Toronado, 547 Haight Street, San
Francisco CA 94117
Beers- over 47 beers on draught US micros and overseas. Bottled beer mainly
Belgian.
Telephone-415-863-2276
Web site- www.toronado.com
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Mad Dog in the Fog, 530 Haight Street,
San Francisco.CA 94117
Beers- 13 beers on draught US and
overseas.
Telephone-415-626-7279
Like the
name of the pub, but it is an American bar trying to be a English pub. Over 13
beer taps on the bar including London Pride, but mainly mainstream beers. A
dimly lit place with sport screens. Two dartboards say Boddingtons brewed in
Manchester; well not any more! Opposite the Toronado-must get the overflow!!
John
5/10 visit Mach 2006
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Colombus Café, 562 Green Street, San
Francisco. CA 94133.
Beers- US micros and overseas beers on
draught
Telephone-415-291-0818
Regular bar with lots of
beer taps, some are US micros and some imports including Bass and Newcastle
Brown Ale. A pool table is in the corner as well as a sport screen. Seats are
all bar stools. Happy hour is 1600 to 2000 hours, which I just missed!
Interesting old photos around the bar including one of Joe Di Maggio.
John 7/10 visit March 2006
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Rogue Ales Public House, 673 Union
Street, San Francisco. CA 94133.
Beers- Rogue beers plus guest beers
Telephone- 415-362-7880
Web site www.rogue.com
Not a Rogue brew pub, but
part of a Rogue franchise. Pub has a wide range of Rogue beers as well as guest
beers. Good décor with raised carpet area in the middle of the pub. Windows
overlook Washington Square park.
Regulars at the bar and bartender
are creating a good atmosphere. Background music is rock music from the 70s and
80s. Like the Portland pub, the pub is full of Rogue bottled beers. Pub opens
from 1500 hours on Monday to Friday.
Good pub.
John 8/10 visit March 2006
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Beach Chalet Brewery, 1000 Great
Highway, San Francisco. CA 94121.
Beers –Brew pub
Telephone-415-386-8439
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Wunder Beer, 1326 Ninth Avenue, San
Francisco, CA 94122. Brewpub I missed! Former the
Eldos, now Wunder
beer.
Web site www.wunderbeer.com
Speakeasy, 1195 Evans Avenue, San
Francisco, CA 95124. A brewery, which has an open house on Fridays between 1600 to 2000
hours. Check web site and ring in
advance. Web site www.goodbeer.com
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ARCATA
Humboldt
Brewery, 856 Tenth Street, Arcata, CA
95521
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-707-826-BREW
Very much a student-type pub, with a CD
jukebox which has music from all sorts of eras. Pitchers of beer seem to be
popular with the clientele. Waitress' first day, we seemed to know more about
the beer she was serving than she did!
John 8/10 visit March 1998
Full of students; this is a college town!
Waitress had only recently discovered beer. Bawdy American behaviour inside. We
bought a jug of beer and just relaxed.
Stuart 7/10 visit March 1998
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BERKELEY
Bison
Brewing, 2598 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Beers- Brew
pub
Telephone-510-841-77
http://bisonbrew.com/Default.asp34
Web site
www. http://bisonbrew.com/Default.asp
Not what you'd expect from a brew pub in a
student area. The décor is modern with lots of steel and glass. Didn't seem to
be busy when we visited. The Chocolate Stout was very nice.
John 7.5/10 visit March 1998
Very much the 'new kid on the block'.
Modern, fashionable pub near the 'studenty' area.
Stuart 6/10 visit March 1998
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Triple Rock
Brewing, 1920 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Beers- Brew
pub
Telephone-510-843-2739
Web
site- www.triplerock.com
Pub is much as you'd expect it to be in a
student area. Nice 80 year old brick building, with various signs and
memorabilia ( not all to do with beer ) around the place. Reasonably priced
food and beer. Pub also has a roof-top garden.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
More traditional than the other one above.
Long bar area. The beers were nothing special.
Stuart 7/10 visit March 1998
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BOONVILLE
Anderson
Valley Brewing, Buckhold Saloon, 14081 Highway 128, Boonville, CA 95415
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-707-895-BEER
Wb
site www.avbc.com
Pub on the main highway as you go into
Boonville, but still easy to miss! The décor is bright and modern and on
different floors, with nice views out of the back windows. Ceiling is full of
T-shirts from various breweries from around the world. Nice Oatmeal Stout.
John 9/10 visit March 1998
You won't miss this place (unless you are
us!) as there is a big brewery vessel outside. Looks like a chalet! Inside,
plenty of wood; and the beer was good. Very quiet when we visited but a special
place!
Stuart 9/10 visit March 1998
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CALISTOGA
Calistoga Inn, 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-707-942-4101
Web
site www.calistogainn.com
Brew pub in the heart of the wine country.
Judging by the quality of the beers served here, they only seemed to be
interested in wine! There is a restaurant on the other side of the bar, which
is why most people come here, not for the beer. Over rated.
John 6/10 visit March 1998
Expensive spa town. We stayed in the pub,
the most expensive accommodation and the worst. En-suite is the minimum these
days! Beer was okay but the band was too loud. Food was overpriced - but cheap
compared with Blighty.
Stuart 5/10 visit March 1998
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CHICO
Sierra
Nevada Taproom and Restaurant, 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA
95928
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-916-345-2739
Web
site www.sierraneveda.com
Sierra Nevada was one of first micros to
open in the 1980s, and in my opinion the best, brewing some truly great beers.
The trip to the taproom was not a let-down, with lots of wood panelling and
etched glass, and a good atmosphere. The beers on draught were wonderful and
served at the right temperature; plus we were given a short brewery tour to
finish our visit! What more can you ask for? Closed Mondays.
John 10/10 visit March 1998
Superb brew pub - one of the best in the
states! Excellent range of beer and food. It was closed Monday when we visited
so we just hung around until Tuesday. Had a great guided tour by the bar
manager. If you can't visit, you can get bottles in the UK.
Stuart 10/10 visit March 1998
What a different from my
last visit. Last time Stuart and I were the only people in on Tuesday
lunchtime. This time on a Thursday evening it is full of people who are mainly
dining, with a stand up area by the bar. Impressive choice of beer styles on
draught. The Pale Ale tastes even better on draught. Thanks to Rafael and Jorge
for befriending me after seeing my Sharp’s Brewery sweatshirt.
John 9/10 visit March 2006
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EUREKA
Lost Coast
Brewery and Café, 617 4th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-707-445-4480
Web site www.lostcoast.com
An old building which has been nicely
decorated, with a high ceiling with fans and nice prints of old California. As
well as a good Pale Ale beer, the food was good and reasonably priced.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
There were loads of kids here when we
visited. Best to start them young! Looks like a cross between MacDonalds and a
brew pub-but don’t be put off! Interesting range of beers.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
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HOPLAND
Mendocino
Brewing Hopland Brewery Restaurant, 13351 South Highway 101 s Hopland, CA 95449
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-707-744-1361
Web
site www.mendobrew.com
As well as being the first brew pub in
California since the prohibition, there are connections to New Albion, which
was the first micro in the 1970s. Décor is modern and pleasant with separate
dining and drinking areas. Good friendly atmosphere. Red Tail ale was very
nice.
John 8.5/10 visit March 1998
Lovely pub sign outside. Inside, full of
locals taking it all in, 'MAN'!-. Good beer and a friendly welcome. Definitely
worth a visit.
Stuart 9/10 visit March 1998
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LARKSPUR
CIRCLE
Marin
Brewing, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
Beer- Brew
Pub
Telelephone-415-461-HOPS
Web
site www.marinbrewing.com
Pub across the street from the Larkspur
ferry terminal, so easy to get to from San Francisco. Very roomy, with lots of
different areas to drink and eat in. Beers were excellent when we visited.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
In Marin county, the home of mountain
bikes! They even have them on the wall of this place. Modern pub, just a ferry
away from San Francisco. Large interior with an extensive food bias.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
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SACRAMENTO
River City
Brewing, 545 Downtown Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95814
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone
916-447-BREW
Brew pub which is not easy to find in a
shopping mall (thank you, nice security man!). Separate areas for drinkers and
dining; décor modern and bright. Big bar stools, which I am sure someone's
going to fall of! Nice Pilsner beer.
John 7.5/10 visit March 1998
I will go to more malls if they have brew
pubs there. Smallish, with the brewing vessels visible. Nice friendly place.
Stuart 7/10 visit March 1998
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Rubicon
Brewing,2004 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone
916-448-7032
A bit of a long walk to find this one, but
worth the effort. Décor is very modern and bright, what I think is called
California style! Friendly cosy atmosphere with some good background music.
India Pale Ale very 'hoppy,' - unlike the English versions!
John 8/10 visit March 1998
Don’t order taxis here - they don’t turn
up! Worth a long walk across town. Basic but friendly inside and a good food
menu.
Stuart 7/10 visit March 1998
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SAN JOSE
Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernado
Street, San Jose. CA 95113.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-408-294-6785
Web site www.gordonbiersch.com
Brew
pub chain. I must admit I think this
pub is better than their pub in San Francisco, which was too much of a
restaurant. Here there are more people drinking than eating and there is more
of a lively atmosphere. Gordon Beirsch
specialist in lager beers
and the beers that I had were above average but one one beer stood out from the
sample tray. Good service on a busy night.
John 7/10 visit Sept 2007.
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San Jose Tied House, 65 North San Pedro
Street, San Jose. CA 95113.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-408-295-2739
Web site www.tiedhouse.com
Early brew pub which seems
to have lost its way. No cask beer and the beer range was small . Like Gorden
Beirsch the beers were above average, with no one beer standing out. Décor is a
little like a diner. Tied house in the UK means drinking the beer of the
brewery who owns the pub and no one else beer.
John visit
Sept 2007
Trails pub, 265 North 1st
Street, San Jose. CA 95113
Beers- Various US micros and English
beers on draught
Telephone- 408-947-0497
Web site- www.trailspub.com
If you read my reviews of
English pubs in the USA. I tend to say the same thing; an American bar
pretending to be a English pub. This pub is different. I cannot put my finger
on it, but it has a different atmosphere from an American bar. Might be because
there is no waitress service. Food menu was very British, even down to the
curry! Remember I had a handpump beer which is a good sign of a authentic
English pub.
John 8/10 visit Sept 2007
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TRUCKEE
Truckee
Brewing Pizza Junction, 11401 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 95734
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-916-587-5406
Brew pub high up in the Sierra Nevada
mountains. In the car park you will see a railway boxcar which they use for
bottling. You can see the brewing vessels through the windows, as you walk into
the pub. Friendly bar staff and locals seem impressed we came all the way from
England to see their pub! Pub does nice pizzas as well.
John 9/10 visit March 1998
Special pub at 6000 feet. Snow covers the
ground. Get inside and have some food and beer. Friendly bar staff - I'm sure
there are snakes in the place! As you exit, take a deep breath of the thin air.
Alcohol and high altitudes do mix!
Stuart 9/10 visit March 1998
Closed no longer Brewing
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PORTLAND AND OREGON
PORTLAND
With
over 50 brewpubs and microbreweries in the greater Portland area, Portland is
the craft beer capital of the world or, as I call it a beer drinker’s paradise.
Portland people have a great knowledge of beer and champion local beers, even
the regular pubs have a good choice of beers. Visited March 1998, March 2006
and September 2007. In March 2014 I have managed to do this beer town justice,
as well as revisiting previous pubs in the downtown area. I have also done
North, North West and South East Portland. Still have North East and South West
Portland to do but I will save that until next time! Remember, people, lets
‘Keep Portland Weird’.
PORTLAND DOWNTOWN
Bailey
Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205.
Beers- US
micros and overseas beers.
Telephone-
503-295-1004
Web site - http://www.baileystaproom.com/
Interesting
place across the road from the Tugboat. While the Tugboat has low lighting and
is laid back. Baileys is modern and trendy; despite this there is no waiter
service, food or TV. Good atmosphere at the time of my visit. The place is well
organised with a screen above the bar with the beers, prices, and how strong they are ( half pints only for
some beers). Had a New Belgium Hop Kitchen Rye IPA which was $2.50 a half pint.
John
9/10 visit March 2014
Bridgeport
Brewing And Public House, 1313 NW Marshall, Portland, OR 97209
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-503-241-3612
Web
site www.bridgeportbrew.com
A big brew pub in a 100 year old
warehouse, with a lot of character. Food is just pizzas, but they are very
nice. Some of the beers are cask-conditioned, which being English, we enjoyed!
(Try the Bridgeport Blue Heron ). Staff were very friendly and we managed to
get a quick tour around the brewery, which was very nice of them. Enjoyable
visit.
John 9.5/10 visit March 1998
Cracking brew pub which specialises in
good beer and pizzas made from barley. The manager was really friendly and gave
us another brewery tour. Large interior - you must visit this place if you are
in Portland!
Stuart 10/10 visit March 1998
Much has changed since my last visit. A smaller
drinking area and a larger dining area. There’s a bakery off to the right as
you walk in. Had 3 cask beers on at the time of visit; this was one the first
places in the USA to do cask beer. Monday to Friday 1500 to 1800 hours is happy
hour with pints at $2.75. An upstairs area is more pubby. Pub has a lift and
good facilities for the disabled. A little more corporate than my last visit,
but still a good pub.
John 8.5/10 Sept 2007
Back to
my first Portland brew pub! First visited in 1998 (was it really 16 years ago!)
similar décor to my last visit in 2007 but this time the bakery is not open at
1900 hours. All the pints are $5 which might encourage you to drink the
stronger beers. Had the Trilogy beer to celebrate their 30 years of brewing.
John
9/10 visit March 2014
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Captain Ankeny’s Well, 50 SW 2nd
Avenue, OR 97204.
Beers- US domestic and micros.
Telephone-503-223-1375
A
regulars pub in the downtown area, with a good choice of beer on tap ( see
outside ). Interesting that the Michelob is half the price of the micro beers.
Various happy hour deals on food and drink on Monday to Friday. Younger clientele with interesting haircuts!
Notice a bottle of Chimay on the way out.
John
7/10 visit March 2006
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Deschutes Brewery & Public House,
210 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-296-4906
Web site http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/locations/portland
Deschutes
showpiece pub in Portland which is in the Pearl District. A large place with
ceiling fans, wooden beams and air ducts. You see the brewery as you go in
through the front door, it does 17 beers on draught including 2 cask beers. Had
a sample tray of 6 beers for $8, the Cinder Cone Red was the pick of the
beers. Like its brew pub in Bend it has
more room for eating than drinking. Good atmosphere, good service.
John
8/10 visit March 2014
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Full Sail
Brewery ( Now Mccormick and Schmicks),0307 SW Montgomery, Portland OR 97201
Beers- Full
Sail beers plus other Oregon micros
Telephone-503-220-1865
Web
site www.fullsailbrewing.com
A big pub which was not easy to find.
There are two floors to this place; with windows looking out to the Willamette
River. Pub was busy when we visited, but the service was friendly. Nice place;
nice views.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
Always ask for a sampler tray in the
States! This place is no exception. Big windowed, posh, by the river , full of
beautiful people- excluding us! Great beer and extensive food menu. It can get
really busy.
Stuart 8.5/10 visit March 1998
Less crowded than my last visit, but it is a
Monday night! Low lighting and views out to the river. Reggae music in the
background. There were three cask beer on and a good selections of malt
whiskies.
John 8/10
visit Sept 2007
Now
McCormick’s and Schmit’s. No longer a Full Sail brew pub, but they still do their
beers plus other beers from Oregon. Now creating handcrafted cocktails! There
is a good wine and spirit menu as well. Great view of the Willamette River and
its bridges. Boneyard IPA was $5.50 a
pint.
John 7.5/10
visit March 2014
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Heathman
Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway And Salmon, Portland
Beers-
Various US micros and overseas beers
Telephone-503-790-7752
Web site-
http://www.heathmanrestaurantandbar.com/
A upmarket hotel bar which was recommended
in Michael Jackson's pocket book beer guide. Not impressed with the choice of
beers or the surroundings! Not really a drinkers' place.
John 5/10 visit March 1998
Typical hotel bar with insufficient
seating.
Stuart 4/10 visit March 1998
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Henry’s 12th Street Tavern,
10 NW 12th Avenue, OR 97209.
Beers- US micros and overseas on
draught
Telephone- 503-227-5320
Web site- www.hendystavaern.com
Turn left at the door past
the restaurant into a large bar area, which is dimly lit and full of bar
stools- so far so unpromising! But in the centre of the bar are lots of beer
taps; too many to count, with beers from local micros as well as international
brands. There is a beer menu on the table. The pub is crowded with a good
atmosphere, with old brewery photos around the walls. Low lighting makes it
hard to read the beer menu. Good range of every drink product including wines
and spirits including malt whiskies. An unlikely place for good beer, but
welcome nonetheless!
John 8/10 visit March 2006
Still
the same. Over a 100 beers on draught; some of the beers are mainstream, but
there is plenty here to interest us beer geeks!
While the pub is upmarket with prices to match, there is a good pubby
atmosphere. As well as a good beer list the pub also has a good wine and spirit
menu. Happy hour is 1500 to 18 hours and 2100 to 2400 hours Monday to Thursday,
thanks to this my 10 Barrel Sinister Porter was $4.75 instead of $5.75 a pint
and was in good nick. Home of the former Henry Weinhard Brewery?
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Higgins, 1239 SW Broadway, OR 97205.
Beers- US micro beers on draught, plus
German and Belgian bottled beers.
Telephone- 503-222-9070
Web site- http://www.higginsportland.com/
An
upmarket restaurant with a bar. The beer
range is good with beers from US micros plus a cask beer. There is also a good
choice of German and Belgian bottled beers, which is rare for Portland. Had a
Boneyard RPM IPA which is $4.80 a pint at happy hour prices, and $6 at
non-happy hour prices! Food and beer costly. Waitresses very non-Portland, as
in they had no tattoos and wore a uniform! Pub at Jefferson and Boardway.
John
7/10 visit March 2014
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Old Town Pizza, 226 NW Davis Street, OR
97209.
Beers- Beers from the Old Town Brewery
Telephone-503-222-9999
Web site- http://www.oldtownpizza.com/
The downtown outlet for the
Old Town Brewery, which is in the old town? Taking a liking to their Pilsner
from a previous visit to the Beer Mongers; the price was $4.75 for
16oz pint and $5.75 for a 20oz pint. Mainly eating here but there is a small
bar area with a good atmosphere . Just miss happy hour for drink but stay long
enough (after 2100 hours) for the happy hour pizza slices at $1.15. Thanks to
the bartender for letting me know! Good wine and spirit menu including the rare
for America Sailor Jenny rum.
John 8.5/10 March 2014
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Pints Brewing, 412 NW 5th
Avenue, OR 97209.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-564-BREW
Web site- http://www.pintsbrewing.com/
New brew
pub in the Old Town district. Close to the yellow line Max stop 5th
and Glisan (going South). Small bar at the front, brew house and restaurant at
the back. Close to Union station and Greyhound
bus depot which would explain the suitcases and people popping in for a
quick pint. Happy hour is 1500 to 1800 hours, my blonde beer is $3.50 instead
of $4.50 a pint. A little quiet at the time of my visit.
John
7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Rogue
Public House ( Former Portland Brewing ) , 1339 NW Flanders Street, Portland OR
97209
Beers-
Ex-Brew Pub
Telephone-503-222-7150
Web
site www.rogue.com
Brew pub with one half for diners and the
other half for drinkers. Décor modern and bright and without character, and I'm
afraid the beers were also without character! Served too cold to give them any
taste!
John 6/10 visit March 1998
I am glad we came here before the
Bridgeport - as it is a bit mediocre!
Stuart 5/10 visit March 1998
Former
Portland Brewing, now the Rogue public house and distillery. So no brewery! 22
Rogue beers on tap. More drinking room, more character and a better atmosphere
than when it was Portland brewing. Happy hour 1500 to 1800 hours and 2200 hours
until close. ‘Unleash your inner brew pub’. One handpump, no cask beer.
John
8/10 visit Sept 2007
Not much
has changed since my visit. Low key friendly local despite there being no
houses nearby! Over 20 beers on draught including 1 cask beer. Had a Farmhouse
Single Malt Ale which was $.5.75 a pint which was served in a jar with a
handle. Champions League football on TV. Red British phone box next to the bar.
Good atmosphere.
John
8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Rock
Bottom, 206 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97204
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-503-796-2739
Web
site www.rockbottom.com
Found this pub by accident, but a nice
find! Pub was very crowded - only room at the bar for us, but a good lively
atmosphere. Talked to a guy who was off to Scotland in a few months. Rock
Bottom have a chain of brew pubs across America; their beers are drinkable,
with one or two interesting ones.
John 8/10 visit March 1998
Modern and loud pub near the centre of
town. Full of office workers when we visited. Reasonable selection of beers.
Often difficult to find a seat.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
More room than I remember from my last visit. The
drinking area is a fair size. They do two cask beers; an IPA and amber. They do
fresh beer to go and we are not talking Budweiser! Friendly bar service and a
good atmosphere
John 8/10 visit Sept 2007
While a
chain pub this place is a lively place to drink. Some of areas were closed for
decorated at the time of my visit, but it is a large enough to cope with the
crowds. Reasonably priced food and drink for the downtown area, so why I have
not written down the prices I do not know!
John
7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Tony’s Tavern, 1955 West Burnside
Street, OR 97209.
Beers- US micro beers on draught
Telephone-503- 228-4574
Regular
bar on West Burnside in the downtown area. The neon lights on the windows are
for smaller breweries, not Budweiser. Pool table, jukebox and lively atmosphere
makes this a good locals’ hangout. Pub had 10 beers on draught.
John
6/10 visit March 2006
Tugboat Brewing, 711 SW Ankeny Street, OR 97205.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-226-2508
Web site- www.d2m.com/Tugwebsite/
A small
brew pub in the downtown area. Great intimate atmosphere with low lighting and
candles, bookshelves and small paintings on the wall, all add to the place.
Wonder if the piano in the corner gets used? As well as their own beers they
have guest beers from other breweries. Excellent bar service, with the owner
telling us about the beers they brew. I
try the Brown Nut cask, which was good. Locals tell me the Chernobyl Stout (7.5
strength) is great but will send me to sleep!! You can see how small the
brewery is on the way to the toilets! A
great pub with a good personal touch. Opens from 1600 hours. My favourite
brewpub in Portland.
John
10/10 March 2006
Still
love this place, despite the bad reviews in Beer Advocate and Rate Beer.com.
Maybe because it is not selling t-shirts and beer glasses or the bar staff are
not giving them the attention they think
they deserve ( or not). No complaints
about the beer the Ankeny IPA was good and reasonably priced at $4.50 a pint.
The closest you will get to a Amsterdam brown café in Portland! With low
lighting, candles on the table, no TV and ‘cool’ jazz.
John
9.5/10 visit March 2014
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Zeus Café at Crystal Hotel, 303 SW 12th
Avenue, OR 97205.
Beers- Mcmeniamins chain pub.
Telephone-503-384-2500
Web site- http://www.mcmenamins.com/1622-zeus-caf-at-crystal-hotel-home
A
Mcmeniamins pub across the road from the Henrys 12th Street Traven. A little upmarket
but nice décor, love the chandelies. Maybe not enough space for drinking, but
to be fair I am the only one at the bar. Had a Scottish Ale at $5.75 a pint.
Good section of Scottish malts which would put most pubs in the UK to shame.
Friendly barman.
John 7/10 visit March 2014
NORTH PORTLAND
Crow Bar, 3954 N Mississippi Ave, OR
97227.
Beers- 12 beers on draught, some
micros.
Telephone-503-280-7099
Web site- http://www.crowbarpdx.com/index.php
Regulars dive bar in the
Mississippi district. Short beer list, but some good beers including Boneyard
IPA which was $4 a pint, making a cheaper than some Bend pubs! A little dark in
here, but it’s good to get into a bar with no pretensions.
John 7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Ecliptic Brewing, 825 N Cook Street, OR
97227.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503- 265-8002
Web site- http://eclipticbrewing.com/
The name of this brew pub
comes from the owners passion for brewing and astronomy! Location is in an
industrial unit, but décor is modern and bright. There are 7 house beers plus 2
guest beers and a cider on draught. House beers are $4.75 a pint; had a Capella
Porter which was good. A good wine menu including wines from France and Italy (which
are the same prices as Oregon wines!) and a good spirit menu as well.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Hopworks Bike Bar, 3947 N Williams Ave,
OR 97227.
Beers- Beers from the Hopworks brewery.
Telephone- 503-287-6258
Web site- http://hopworksbeer.com/
This is Hopworks Urban
Brewery North Portland outlet. This bar is a bike friendly as you will see by
the bike frames above the bar! Not sure why Rick Astley is playing! Good choice
of beers, had a Cask IPA. No price. Down the road from the Lompic.
John 7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Lucky Labrador North Tap, 1700 N
Killingsworth Street, OR 97217.
Beers- 16 Lucky Ladrador beers on
draught.
Telephone-503-505-9511
Web site- http://luckylab.com/north-tap-room/
I like the Lucky Labrador
brew pub and their beers, this is an outlet for their beers in North Portland
close to my hotel. The location is residential and the pub has a good locals
feel to it. No TV, distractions or waiter service, plus there is a dartboard
and 20oz pint glasses-this is almost like an English pub! Had a Hellraiser ESB
at $4.50 a pint. The barman gave me an extra (free) pint he poured by
mistake-knows a deserving cause when he sees it! Good experience.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Lompoc Brewing, 3901 N Williams Avenue, OR 97227
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-288-3996
Web site- http://www.lompocbrewing.com/sidebar_home.html
In the main bar of this brew
pub, not the sample side bar which was closed at the time of visit. House beers
plus seasonal beers are on a blackboard to the side of the bar. Had a Wiley
Sauthram Pale at $4.75 a pint plus some (small) French fries! Good job I didn’t
order the large ones! Good décor with beer cans and bottles from all around the
world on the walls. Friendly locals and bartender. Good visit.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Prost, 4237 N Mississippi Ave, OR
927217.
Beers- Authentic German lagers
Telephone-503-954-2674
Web site- http://prostportland.com/
Authentic German pub which
opened in October 2009. All 11 beers are authentic, albeit from bigger German
breweries. The Hofbrau I had was served at the right temperature and in an
Hofbrau glass. The price was $5 a pint which is about the same as some of the
brew pub prices in Portland. Like the photos
on the wall of the old
German ladies drinking beer! Food was German Bratwurst snacks. The only
thing which was non-German was the
basketball on the TV behind the bar! Thanks to Trevor (a Timbers and Liverpool
fan who knew more about the Premiership than me!) for a good chat. Only pub not
on my list, was walking past and took a chance, glad I did.
John 9.5/10 visit March
2014
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Widmer Brothers, 929 N Russell Street,
OR 97227.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-281-2437
Web site www.widmer.com
A brew pub which is strong
on lagers. The beer taps and the pub has a German design to it. Close to the freeway
and the bridge which goes over the Willamette River. Pub has a nice easy-going
feel to it. Handing out samples of its new IPA.
John 7/10 visit March 2006
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White Eagle Saloon, 836 N Russell
Street, OR 97227.
Beers – Mcmenamins brew pub?
Telephone-503-335-8900
Web site- www.mcmenamins.com
Pub which is close to the
Wilmer Brothers, their car park is next door to the pub. Pub was not busy at
the time of my visit. Good pub design with wood carvings, Indian rugs and old
adverts on the wall. They have a corner for live music and an outdoor patio.
McMenamins have a number of pubs in Portland and I am not sure if the beers are
brewed here?
John 7/10 visit March 2006
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NORTH EAST PORTLAND
Alameda Brewing Company, 4765 NE
Fremont, OR 97213.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-460-9025
Web site www.alamedabrewhouse.com
Brew pub just as I remember
it, with the brewing kettles behind the bar. This time no one is working on them.
Like the wooden seats around the pub, almost has a gothic feel. Hit the pub
during happy hour, which is 1500 to 1800 hours and 2100 hours until close. So
my pint of P Town pilsner was $3.50 a pint. Nice beer, nice pub, nice
atmosphere.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Breakside Brewery, 820 NE Dekum Street,
OR 97211
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503- 719-6475
Web site- http://www.breakside.com/
This brew pub is off Martin
Luther King Boulevard, a few minutes’ walk down a residential street. Despite
the unlikely location the pub is crowded, might because of happy hour finishing
half hour ago! There are 11 beers on draught plus a cider, had a Irish stout at
$4.50 a pint. Friendly barmen who knew their beers.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Columbia River Brewing, 1728 NE 40th
Avenue, OR 97212.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-943-6157
Web site- http://www.columbiariverbrewpub.com/home/
Former the Laurelwood old
brew pub ( see old review below). I remember the brewing area from my previous
visit, in which you were able to look down into the brewery. Interesting range
of beers including 1805 Barley Wine and a Whiskey barrel aged Porter. Had a ESB
which was good. Friendly bar staff.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Fire on the Mountain, 3443 NE 57th
Avenue (at Fermont), OR 97213
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-894-8973
Web site- http://www.portlandwings.com/index.php
Fire on the Mountain is a
company which tries to locally source it’s organic food. Interesting range of
beers including a Dark Secret Belgian Stout, not sure what a Belgian stout
should taste like-but it was nice anyway! All beers were $4.50 a pint. Good
wine, spirit, and cocktail menu. Lively atmosphere at the time of my visit.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Laurelwood, 1728 NE 40th
Avenue, OR 97212. ( old pub it is now Columbia River Brewing)
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-335-9084
Web site www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com
Brew pub
which is child-friendly with a little play area. I asked if they had a cask
beer and was offered a nitro keg beer as an alternative!! The IPA which I had
was good. Nice etched glass behind the bar with the brewery logo. You can see
the brew house through the glass windows. Service was slow. Happy hour is 1500
to 1800 hours and 2100 hours until close.
John 6/10 visit March 2006
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Laurelwood Brewery, 5115 NE Sandy Blvd,
OR 97213. (New pub)
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-282-0622
Web site- http://laurelwoodbrewpub.com/
Large pub on the busy NE
Sandy Boulevard. Nice airy décor with plenty of wood. Good range of beers
including some interesting seasonal beers, but no cask. Had a Tree Hugger
Porter. All beers were $4.75 a pint. Happy hour is between 1500 and 1800 hours,
but it is 1400 at the moment! You can see the brewery through the windows
behind the bar.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Mash Tun, 2204 NE Alberta Street, OR
97211
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-548-4491
Web site- https://www.facebook.com/TheMashTunBrewpub
Another brew pub in the NE
suburbs! Entrance is not easy to find! The pub has a student type feel with a dartboard and a CD
jukebox (remember them!). Like the old brewery photos around the walls. All
house beers are $4.50 a pint. Had a Helles Planita. No cask beer and the beer I
had was average. Quiet atmosphere at the visit of my visit, Wednesday 1650
hours.
John 7/10 visit March 2014
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Migration Brewing, 2828 NE Glisan
Street, OR 97232.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-206-5221
Web site- http://migrationbrewing.com/
Nice brew pub in a residential
area. First pub of the day, but on a weekday at 1230 it is reasonably busy.
Beers and prices are above the bar, there are 10 beers on draught plus 3
seasonal beers, had a Clems Cream Ale. All the beers are $4.50 a pint, they are
$3.75 a pint during happy hour which is 1500 to 1800 hours weekdays. Good
atmosphere, good to see a dartboard in the corner as well.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Old Town Brewing, 5201 NE Martin Luther
King Blvd, OR 97211
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-200-5988
Web site- http://www.oldtownpizza.com/
Brew pub on
Martin Luther King Boulevard. Old Town have other outlets in Portland, but this
where the brewery is, which you will see as you go in, as the entrance is on
the side of the building. Décor is a little Swiss chalet, with a nice warm fire
on a cold day. Happy hour is 1500 to 1800 hours so the excellent Old Town
Pilsner is $3.75 instead of $4.75 a pint (God Bless America). Friendly
bartender had a good talk about tipping experiences!
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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SOUTH EAST PORTLAND (INNER)
APEX, 1216 SE Division Street, OR 97202
Beers- 50 draught beers from US micros
Telephone- 503-273-9227
Web site- http://www.apexbar.com/
Modern bar close to the Beer
Mongers. A great choice of 48 draft beers are on the screen over the bar which
gives out all the details you need to know. It included XX bitter from De Ranke
in Belgium, but in the end I settle on a Cruxs Off the Leash for $4.00 a pint.
There are Pinball machines to the left of the bar as you go in. Only person
here at 1230, but barman is friendly. The bottled beer list is as impressive as
the draft list.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Base Camp Brewing, 930 SE Oak Street,
OR 97214.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-477-7479
Web site- http://basecampbrewingco.com/
More of a brewery tap than
brew pub, as you can not see the brewery. There are 10 draught beers on tap,
the beers are on a blackboard to the right of the bar and are reasonably
priced. Had a North West Fest Ale at $4.50 a pint which was good. Décor hard to
describe, but the place has a comfortable
atmosphere. Happy hour Tuesday to Friday 1500 to 1800 hours and Saturday
and Sunday 1200 to 1500 hours.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Beer Mongers, 1125 SE Division Street,
OR 97202.
Beers- 8 draught beers from US micros,
lots of bottled beers.
Telephone-503-234-6012
Web site- http://thebeermongers.com/
Like the Belmont Station
this is a beer shop/bar, while a little more basic in decor it is a good place
none the less. The bottled beers are in fridges around the bar, unlike the
Belmont Station which are in a separate room. There are 8 interesting beers on
draught which are sold in 4oz, 12oz and 16oz measures. I had an Old Town
Pilsner at $4.00 a pint which was good. Good Belgian bottled beer section here
and prices are not unreasonable. Look closely you will see an Arsenal pennant
and a Chelsea scarf behind the bar.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Burnside Brewing, 701 E Burnside
Street, OR 97214.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-946-8151
Web site- http://burnsidebrewco.com/
Pub set back a little from
the busy East Burnside Street, it even has its own car park. Décor a little
non-descript,( maybe I am seeing too many modern brew pubs here!) but there are
some pictures from local artists on the wall, which is a good touch. All house
beers are $5 and are 20oz pints, had a Burnside Stick ale. Good waitress
service.
John 8/10 March 2014
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Bushwhacker Cider 1212D SE Powell Blvd,
OR 79202.
Beers- None! 8 ciders on draught
Telephone-503-445-0577
Web site- http://bushwhackercider.com/
A small
place which just specialises in cider, and why not! After all, in Portland most
of the beer options have been done before! So this is how you make yourself
different. There are 8 ciders on draught including 2 house ciders and Magners!
The Bushwackers Gin Barrel one was nice and unique ( a bit like the pub) and
was $4.50 a pint. Lots of bottled ciders from around the world in the fridges
as you walk in. Friendly service.
John
8/10 visit March 2014
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Cascade Brewing Barrel House, 939 SE
Bemont Street, OR 97214
Beers- Brew pub with sour beers
Telephone- 503-265-8603
Web site- http://www.cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com/
A place which specialise in
sour beers. This is not my favourite type of beer, but to be fair the
marshmallow apricot taster ($3) and non-sour chocolate stout taster ($2) were
very nice from the live barrels. Arrived for the taping of a new barrel, which
was good fun. The new barrel was called Tom Collins? Modern décor and the place
was packed, with a lively atmosphere.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th
Avenue, (at Belmont) OR 97214
Beers- Brew pub? plus beers from US
micros
Telephone- 503-517-0660
Web site- http://www.pdxgreendragon.com/
The pub’s location is a
quiet industrial estate which gives it a back street local feel. The front bar
has 20 taps and the back bar has 30 taps with a good choice of beer. Had a cask Oakshire Watershed IPA at $5 a pint. Not
sure about the connection to the Buckman Botanical brewery which you can see
through the back windows. The toilets are marked standing and sitting which
might cause confusion after a few beers!
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Hair of the Dog, 61 SE Yamhill Street,
OR 97214
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-232-6585
Web site- http://www.hairofthedog.com/
While close to river, this
place is more easy to get to. Industrial modern building which has more
atmosphere than most of these type of buildings. The beers are strong, had 3 small tasters at
$6.25. They were Little Dog at 3.2%, Ruth at 5.9% and Adam at 10%. Ruth and
Adam were above average, but Little Dog in my opinion tasted nothing like a
English Mild ale which it claims to be. To be fair the barman did not charged
me, but I’d rather have talked to the brewer or manager about what is an
English Mild Ale is!
John 6/10 visit March 2014
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Lucky Labrador, 915 SE Hawthorne
Boulevard, OR 97214.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503- 236 3555
Web site www.luckylab.com
There’s something I like
about this pub. More of a college bar feel than most brew pubs. Didn’t seem to
have any waitress service even the food was ordered at the bar. With a name
like this you know there’s bound the be a Labrador theme. A wall is full of
photos of people’s Labradors ( cute ). The beer is good especially the Black
Lab stout. Lots of pitchers being sold. Popular with cyclists at the time of
visit. Good pub.
John 9/10 visit March 2006
Just as I remember from my
last visit! Still with order signs above the bar and drink.Very un-American!
Décor the same with rows of
tables all together. My beer was the cask Byron Pale Ale which was $4.95 and
served in a 20oz pint (better value).The sandwiches were good value too. Good
drinking place.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Roots Organic Brewing, 1520 SE 7th
Avenue, OR 97214.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-235-7668
Web site www.rootsorganicbrewing.com
Brew pub close to the Lucky
Labrador. Like the Lucky Labrador, it has no waitress service and a college bar
atmosphere. Smaller pub, with wooden benches as seats. You can see the brewery
at the back of the pub. Unspoilt pub with good bar service. Beers are all
strong, with the weakest beer being 5% alcohol, pints are $2.50 on a Tuesday;
guess what day it is today! Root Reggae playing in the background- what else!
My Saint Francis School brew, Bend T-shirt was noticed by a few people.
John 8/10 visit March 2006
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Rose and Rainbow, 532 SE Grand Avenue,
OR 97214
Beers- US Micros on draught.
Telephone-503-238-6996
Web site-
Not a brew pub, but a pub
with a great choice of beers, including 5 cask beers. I understand why a
brewpub might want to try cask beer. But for a non-brew pub to do so many cask
beers is brave. The beers were well looked after and enjoyable. Pub has a
upmarket/ hotel bar feel with a laid back atmosphere. Impressive pub.
John 8/10 visit March 2006
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SOUTH EAST PORTLAND ( OUTER)
Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark Street,
OR97215.
Beers- Strong beers from mainly Pacific
North West micros.
Telephone-503-232-8538
Web site- http://www.belmont-station.com/
Belmont
Station is a famous beer shop which now has given over part of the shop to a beer
café. Tries to be a like a Belgian beer café, with beer memorabilia on the
wall, background jazz music, candles on the table and no TV. 20 beers on
draught plus one cask beer and 2 ciders. Some of the beers are strong and are
only sold in small measures. Clear beer menu with everything you need to know!
Had a pint of Coalition Night Cap Coffee IPA at $4.50. Only a block away from
the Horse Brass pub ( see below).
John
9/10 visit March 2014
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Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th
Avenue, OR 97201.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-503-208-3416
Web site- http://giganticbrewing.com/
A
brewery sample room on an industrial estate which opens from 1500 to 2100 hours
weekdays. A small cosy place with a good atmosphere. Like the Gigantic logos
and posters on the walls. Beers on draught are strong but reasonably priced
$4.50 for a 20oz pint and a 12oz glass for the even stronger beers! Had a
Gigantic IPA; hard to believe it was 7.3%, it when down as smoothly as a Duvel!
Not easy to get to by public transport, buses seen to stop running after 1800
hours.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Hawthorne Hophouse, 4111 SE Hawthrone Blvd, OR 97214.
Beers- US micro beers on draught.
Telephone- 503-477-9619
Web site- http://oregonhophouse.com/
Small
pub in a row of shops which looks like the rest of the shops! Décor is a little
hard to describe let’s just say more café than pub! There are 24 beers on draught
with some interesting beers for us beer geeks. Had an Occidental Rauchbier at
$4.75 a pint, which was okay but a little cold. Happy hour is 1500 to 1800
hours and 2100 hours until close and all day Sunday.
John
7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell
Blvd, OR 97202.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 503-232-4677
Web site- http://hopworksbeer.com/
Modern
trendy brew pub on the busy SE Powell Blvd. Lots of windows to watch the
traffic go by. There are 11 beers on draught plus 1 cask beer. The weakest is
5.1 and strongest is 9.5. Had a 7 Grain Stout which was a nice beer. Hit the
pub during happy hour so the beer was $3.75 instead of $4.75 a pint. Good
atmosphere, good service.
John
8/10 visit March 2014
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Horse Brass Pub, 4534 SE Belmont Street, OR 97215
Beers- US micros and overseas beers
Telephone-503-232-2202
Web site- http://www.horsebrass.com/
An
English pub in the Portland suburbs? Well not a bad attempt! Spacious pub with
a black floor, wooden beams and lots of British memorabilia on the walls. What
makes this pub great is the large range of draught beer, mainly from the
Pacific North West, as well as 2 beers on handpump. Had A Deschutes Black Butt
Porter at $4.95 a pint. After my 4th visit to Portland I am glad to
get to this famous pub at last. There are few dartboards around the pub.
John
9.5/10 visit March 2014
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Mcmenamins Baghdad Theatre, 3702 SE
Hawthorne Blvd, OR 97214.
Beers- Mcmenamins chain pub
Telephone-503-467-7521
Web site- http://www.mcmenamins.com/Bagdad
Bar next
to movie theatre. Windows all along the side of the pub which makes it bright
inside. Nice Arabic murals alongside of the wall by the bar. Standard Mcmenmins
beers; had an Irish stout which was $5 which most of the beers on the menu were
priced at. Served by a tattooed female waitress with no uniform which seems
standard in Portland pubs!
John
7/10 visit March 2014.
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ASHLAND
Standing Stone Brewing, 101 Oak Street,
OR 97520.
Beers- Brew pub
Ashland is a town on the
California/ Oregon border off Highway 5, which holds Shakespeare Festivals. The
standing Stone is the only brewpub in the town. It is a nice old building with
a outside patio. The beers from the sample tray were good, as was the bar
service. Old photos of the town are around the granite walls of the pub. Good
atmosphere, good pub.
John 8/10 visit Sept 2007
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BEND
Bend is a growing town in Mid Oregon with over 80,000 people, which
is 3 and a half hours’ drive from Portland. Thanks to my good friends Neil and
Michelle Loftsgard for looking after me so well when I stayed here. Luck for me
(and them!) Bend has 17 breweries and brew pubs,2 cider breweries and 2 micro
distillers; last time I were here there was only 6 breweries! The local tourist
board does an ale trail of the Bend brew pubs. Previous visits have been in
March 1998, March 2006 and September 2007. This visit in March 2014 gave me a
chance to try most of the recently opened brew pubs! Reviews are short and
sweet and there are no prices, because I was socialising with Neil and Michelle
and their friends and there was no time to write down reviews!
Bend
Brewing, 1019 NW Brook Street, Bend. OR
97701
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-541-383-1599
While the beers are not up to the standard
of the Deschutes beers, they are good in their own right. Nice wood panelled
building, with a laid-back feel. Food was nice as well
John 8/10 visit March 1998
This place serves very good food and does
rather good beers as well. Loads of wood inside.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
Still much the same as my last visit here, I
remember the wood panelling! The outside drinking area has views of the river
and must be nice in the summer. There is a children’s eating area at the front.
More laid back than Deschutes.
John 8/10
visit Sept 2007
Not much has changed since my last visit. Lucky to
find a table on a busy Friday. Had a good meal and the beers were good.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Boneyard
Brewing, 37 NW Lake Place, Bend. OR 97701
Beers-
Beers from the brewery.
Telephone-
541-323-2325
Web site- http://www.boneyardbeer.com/boneyardbeer/Boneyard_Beer.html
Not really a pub or a brewery tap, which is why
there is no mark. This is where you pick up a beer as there is nowhere to sit. The brewery had 5
beers on draught and will give you samplers. The beers I tasted were good. On a
straw poll of Bend drinkers I meet, Boneyard seems to be their favourite
brewery. Opens 1100 to 1800 hours daily.
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Crux
Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division Street, Bend. OR 97702.
Beers- Brew
pub
Telephone-
541-385-3333
Web site- http://www.cruxfermentation.com/
Modern brew pub with the brewery at the back of the
pub. Sat up on some high stools, lively atmosphere at the time of visit. Good
beer.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Deschutes
Brewery and Public House, 1044 Bond Street, Bend. OR 97701
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-
541-382-9242
Bend is a little out of the way town, but
if you are ever passing this way this brew pub is well worth stopping off for.
Lucky for Stuart and I we had some good friends, Neil and Michelle Loftsgard
living there at the time. Visiting on a Friday night the place was crowded ,
but had a lot of atmosphere and everyone seen to know each other. Beer was
excellent, especially the Black Butt Porter.
John 9/10 visit March 1998
Behind the bar is a small basketball net. You can
throw quarters into it. Just wait until the bar staff are out of the way! This
place can get packed and has a great atmosphere. Bend is a great town situated
on the high desert plateau. The porter was superb!
Stuart 9.5/10 March
Pub which has not changed much since my last visit.
Drinkers are sectioned off in a standing room only area by the bar. Only pub in
Bend with cask beer.
John visit
Sept 2007
Cascade Lakes Lodge, 1441 SW Chandler
Avenue, Bend. OR 97702
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone 541- 388-4998
Web site www.cascadelakes.com
New brew pub opened since my
last visit to Bend. Standard brew pub design with lots of bricks and ceiling
fans. The sample tray was big; almost 2 pints worth. Some of the beers were
good, the food was good too. The pub was lively at the time of my visit.
John 7/10
visit March 2006
Good Life Brewing Company, 70 SW
Century Drive, Bend. OR 97702
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-728-0749
Web site- http://goodlifebrewing.com/
Brew pub which was smaller than most Bend brew pubs.
Might be why we had to drink outside( it was by a warm fire) as the inside was
busy.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Mcmenamins Old Saint Francis School,
700 NW Bons Street, Bend. OR 97701.
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-382-5174
McMenamins
are a brew pub chain, who might not be to everyone’s taste, but they deserve a
lot of credit for turning this ex-school into a unique pub. The pub is spread
over different buildings and includes a movie theatre, a smoking area and
different drinking and eating areas, as well as a steam room( drinks are not
allowed ). The beers are above average. The pub is great.
John
9/10 visit March 2006
Visited the bar around the back this time; one of
the many bars in this pub. Found a few tables outside under a tree. Remember
having some malt whiskies from Mcmenamins excellent range of whiskies.
John
8/10 visit March 2014
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Old Mill Brew Werks, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. OR 97702
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-633-7670
Web site- http://oldmillbrewwerks.com/
The waitress managed to put us all ( 12 people)
around a large table. Between us I think we had most of the beers on offer!
Friendly bar staff.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
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Rat Hole Brewing, 384 SW Upper Terrace Drive, Bend. OR 97702
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-389-2739
Web site- http://www.ratholebrewpub.com/
First pub of the day. Unlikely location! One of
Bend’s more recent brew pubs. The owner and the bartender were very friendly,
explaining all their beers to us. Had a Vanilla Porter which was nice. Closed
Sundays.
John 9/10 visit March 2014
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Riverbend Brewing and Sports Bar, 2650 NE Division Street, Bend. OR 97701
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone-541-550-7550
Web site- http://riverbendbrewing.com/
While most Bend pubs have the TV on sport, this pub
lives up to it’s Sports Bar name with lots of TVs all around the bar. Lots of
sports memorabilia also around the pub.
John 7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend. OR 97701
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-388-8331
This
brewpub started out as a beer supply store for home brewers and has grown into
a brewpub. The pub has a lively atmosphere with reasonably priced food, live
bands (not at the time of my visit) and good beer. While doing food, the pub
has more of a drinking atmosphere than the other Bend brewpubs.
John 9/10 visit Sept 2007
Brew pub just as I remember it from my previous
visit. Had a lively atmosphere and the beer was good.
John 8.5/10 visit March 2014
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Southside Pub, 61160 South Highway 97,
Bend. OR 97702.
Beers – 10 US beers on draught.
Telephone- 541-383-7672
Pub in a
shopping complex. Neighbourhood pub with 2 pool tables and sport screens. There
are 10 beers on draught here with Sierra Nevada being the most interesting
brew. Pub does food with a different special for each day. Regular bar, and
none the worse for that.
John
6/10 visit March 2006
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Timbers East Bar and Grill, 2570 NE
Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. OR 97701
Beers- 20 beers on draught
Telephone- 541-383-3502
Only non-brew pub I visited. Remember going to bar
and we found 20 beers on draught, which
were mainly local beers. Had one of the Boneyard beers.
John 7.5/10 visit March 2014
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Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue
Drive, Bend. OR 97701
Beers- Brew pub
Telephone- 541-639-4776
Web site- http://www.worthybrewing.com/
Looks like someone has spent a lot of money on this
place. New impressive building with a high ceiling and the beer okay too! Busy
at the time of visit.
John 8/10 visit March 2014
EUGENE
Eugene City
Brewery, 844 Olive Street, Eugene. OR 97401
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-
541-345 8489-
Web
site http://www.rogue.com/locations-eugene.html
Not easy to find, but a nice place. I
might be wrong but i think we had a meal in the basement. Place was cosy with a
lot of wood panelling, but nothing too outstanding here.
John 7/10 visit March 1998
Pub which seems to compliment the other
two. We went downstairs for food as it was busy upstairs. Food was mediocre and
the beer was not memorable.
Stuart 5/10 visit March 1998
NOW OWN BY ROGUE
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High Street
Pub, 1243 High Street, Eugene OR 97401
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-541-345-4905
Web
site www.mcmenamins.com
A pub which is in a house, which gives the
place a lot of character and atmosphere, as well as a cosy feel. What a nice
idea. Mcmenamins who own the pub, have a chain of brew pubs, this is the first
one I have been in-hope they are all as individual.
John 8.5/10 visit March 1998
I thought this was a bungalow - but no, it
is a pub! Busy when we visited although the local drunk was giving the staff a
hard time.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
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NEWPORT
Bayfront
Brewery and Public House, 748 SW Bay Boulevard, Newport OR 97365
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-503-265-3188
Web
site www.rogue.com
Great pub, great beers. Brew pub on the
sea front at Newport, with lots of different areas to drink in. Lots of
character in the décor, and lots of humour in the name of the beers-Rogue
Ales-'For the Rogue in all of us'. So many beers we had to have two sampler
trays, all the beers were of a very high standard. Beer paradise.
John 10/10 visit Mach 1998
Kiko the killer whale used to live here
(in a tank next to the pub) looks like he had his own brew pub. We never got to
see him as the pub did so many different beers! A sampler tray here was
impressive. I liked the chilli beer. Two-bar pub is definitely worth a visit.
Stuart 9.5/10 visit March 1998
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SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON STATE
SEATTLE
Seattle has less brewpubs and microbreweries than Portland, but not by much. Like Portland it is a great drinking town, with people who like to support a well-made local product. Brewpubs are spread with not so many in the downtown area. Visited March 1998.
Big Time
Brewing, 4133 University Way NE, Seattle,
WA 98105
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone
206-545-4509
Web
site www.bigtimebrewery.com
Brew pub in the student area of the city.
As you expect the food and the beer are reasonably priced for the students. Old
building with a lot of charm and lively atmosphere, as well as beer memorabilia
around the place. Good beers; I remember having a nice IPA here. The Scotch
beer was called 'beam me up '-( get it )!
John 8.5/10 visit March 1998
Very studenty place but we liked it!
Wooden walls and the barman knew Michael Jackson - not the singer the beer
writer! Food was cheap and plentiful. The beer was also very good.
Stuart 8/10 visit March 1998
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Pike Place
Brewery, 1432 Western Avenue, Seattle,
WA 98101
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-206-622-1880
Web
site www.pikebrewing.com
Brew pub in the city centre near Pike
Market. Pub was very spacious, but a little empty-it was Tuesday night-however
the service was good and the beers were some of the best beers we tasted on our
trip. Nice place.
John 9/10 visit March 1998
We sat in the comfy chairs - its actually
in the middle of the market. This was a bit special and we had some good food
here. The beer was excellent as you might expect.
Stuart 9/10 visit March 1998
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Rock
Bottom,1333 5th Avenue, Seattle. WA 98101
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-
206-623-3070
Web
site www.rockbottom.com
Chain brew pub in the city centre. Pub was
dimly-lit with wooden diner seating, a busy lively atmosphere and TV screens
all around the pub. Beers were okay , but nothing too outstanding.
John 7.5/10 visit March 1998
This reminds me of a railway carriage with
separate sitting areas along the bar. Beer was okay.
Stuart 6/10 visit March 1998
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Rock Plaza,
322 Occidental South, Seattle, WA 98104
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-206-621-7002
There was suppose to be a brew pub called
Pacific Northwest Brewing here, but seems to have been a change of owners.
Never seen brewing vessels so close to the bar area before( not without windows
). While into food, there seem to be a fair number of people drinking.
John7/10 visit March 1998
More of a restaurant and we can't remember
too much about it!
Stuart 7/10 visit March 1998
Now Closed
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Trolleyman
Pub, 3400 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-206-548-8000
One of earliest micros, now owned by
Budweiser. Brew pub is very comfortable and cosy, with some nice sofa chairs
and a fireplace. Service was friendly, and the beers were good, especially the
Redhook ESB, which was not unlike Fullers ESB back in London.
John 8.5/10 visit March 1998
Lovely pub with loads of comfy chairs by
the fire. We had some lovely food here and had some coffee porter which was the
closest we came to having coffee in Seattle! A bit of a trip out of the city
centre - just get a cab. Great pub once owned by the trolley bus company.
Stuart 9.5/10 visit March 1998
Sadly Redhook moved. Making this pub closed
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Pubs I didn’t get round to
Lots of brew pubs still left to do for my next visit.
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YAKIMA
Grant's
Brewery Pub, 32 North Front Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-
509-575-2922
In 1982 Grant's was the first brew pub in America
since prohibition .Now in the wonderful location of the old Central Railroad
Station. Bernie Grant beers are not only the first, his beers are some of the
best. The Imperial Stout is one of my favourite beers, since I tasted it at the
Great British Beer Festival in the 1980s, it tasted even better in Yakima, but
all the beers are great.
John 9.5/10 visit March 1998
We had yet another sampler tray here. A
bit cold inside the pub - the locals had tee shirts on, we had to wrapp up in
rugs by the fire to keep warm. What bar service! Great range of beers. Bernie
died recently but this is an unofficial memorial to him.
Stuart 9.5/10 visit March 1998
Pub closed. Which is a shame. As you can see Stuart and I enjoyed
this pub.
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DENVER
Denver
is home to the Great American Beer Festival, which Stuart and I managed to
visit in October 1999. While we were there, we also found time to visit the
Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and of course some Denver Brew
pubs!
DOWNTOWN
Breckenridge
Brewery, 2220 Blake Street, Denver. CO 80204
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-303-297-3644
Web
site www.breckbrew.com
Brew pub close to the Coors Fields
baseball stadium. Separate areas for dining and drinkers, giving the customers
a close look at the brewery. One of the seasonal beers, was a beer called
Vanilla Stout, which was one of the most outstanding and original beers I have
tasted.
John 8/10 visit Oct 1999
Wow - try the vanilla stout! We did and it
made the other beers seem normal. The food is also very good. Right by the
field and it must get packed when a game is on.
Stuart 9/10 visit Oct 1999
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Denver Chop
House and Brewery, 1735 19th Street, Denver. CO 80204
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-303-296-0800
Web
site www.chophouse.com
Upmarket brew pub, with a lot of space set
aside for diners- food did look good. That said, the bar part was friendly and
had a nice atmosphere. Dimly lit place with lots of wood panelling. Beers were
good. Like Breckenridge it is close to Coors Field.
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 1999
We perched ourselves on high stools by the
bar. Great food, a little bit pricey. The beer was reasonable.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 1999
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Falling
Rock Tap House, 1919 Blake Street, Denver. CO 80202
Beers- lots
of US micros and European beers
Telephone-303-293-8338
Web
site www.fallingrocktaphouse.com
Pub with a student type atmosphere. Very
impressive beer menu, with hundreds of beers from all round the world. Also
beers from US Micros on draught. Must be the best selection of beer in Denver.
Food is cheap, snack meals. If crowded there is a downstairs bar.
John 8.5/ 10 visit Oct 1999
Excellent range of different beers on tap.
The beer list can take some time to take in. Very basic inside but don’t worry
about that. Food was good and cheap!
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 1999
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Pint's Pub,
221 West 13th Avenue, Denver. CO 80204
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-303-534-7543
Web
site www.pintspub.com
English brew pub a little away from the
rest of the Denver brew pubs. Not a bad attempt at a English pub, with various
bits of memorabilia from the UK around the pub. Beers were English ales
including a couple which were cask-conditioned which was a brave thing to do!
Beers were good. Friendly service.
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 1999
Closest impersonation of a British pub
that you will find on this side of the pond. You can find it by the union jack
outside. Good food and beer served here. We tried to walk here from our hotel -
why do the Yanks laugh at this! - We did have to cross a freeway, railway line
and cover 3 miles. Well, we are British!
Stuart 8.5/10 visit Oct 1999
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Rock
Bottom, 1001 16th Street, Denver. CO 80265
Beers- Brew
Pub
Telephone-303-534-7616
Web
site www.rockbottom.com
Pub in the busy shopping area of Denver. While
the Rock Bottom is a chain of brew pubs which I have been into before, this one
had a lot more individual character. Beers were of a high standard and staff
were friendly.
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 1999
Big pub on the main shopping street. It
can still get busy as the younger set like it. Beer was reasonable.
Stuart 8/10 Oct 1999
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Wynkoop
Brewing Co, 1634 18th Street, Denver. CO 80202
Beers- Home
Brew Pub
Telephone-303-297-2700
Web
site www.wynkoop.com
Pioneering brewpub first opened in 1988.
It's a large place, but at the same time it has a lot of charm and atmosphere.
Different things for different people, there's a dining and bar area, upstairs
is a big pool room and downstairs is a comedy club and a chance to look at the
brewing vessels. Beers are good, especially the cask conditioned ones. Classic
pub.
John 9.5/10 visit Oct 1999
Great brewpub - one of the best. Get a
sampler. Multi barred pub. If you want you can sit outside on warm evenings.
Upstairs is a snooker hall, restaurant at the back of the ground floor and a
comedy theatre downstairs next to the brewery. Superb pub.
Stuart 10/10 visit Oct 1999.
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