7 of the Best Dog-Friendly Breweries in Bend, Oregon

We took a road trip to Bend, Oregon for vacation a couple of weeks ago and stopped by several dog friendly breweries.

Top Dog Friendly Breweries in Bend

10 Barrel Brewing Company

There are quite a few locations that you can visit 10 Barrel Brewing Company including Bend (East & West), Boise, Portland, Denver, and San Diego.  These locations include pubs, which offers food along with their beer.

I cannot speak to the dog friendliness of the other locations, but the Bend locations are dog friendly.  As with other breweries that serve food, and all of the other options listed here, dogs are only allowed on the patio.

We met some local friends here for lunch on our first day in Bend. Unfortunately, the only seat left was by the entrance of the patio.

Chester and Gretel barked every time someone e walked by us with a dog but other dogs on the patio barked too. To my relief, neither the staff or other people eating batted an eye (it can get you a lot of evil stares at some restaurants).

I had the lamb burger – ground lamb with sun=dried cranberries, feta cheese, artichoke tapenade and a balsamic reduction – that was to die for. I love me a good burger and I think this burger beat every beef burger I have every had. I definitely give their food a 5-star rating.

Each month, the brewery selects a charity to support.  Several months in the past year have been dedicated to animal related causes including the Bend Spay and Neuter Project and Central Oregon Humane Society.  In addition to supporting charitable causes, they also support local athletes like snowboarders and mountain bikers. Oh, and there’s really good beer there, too

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company

We ate at the brewery at the Cascade Lakes Lodge on the way back from a hike and drive up the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.

This brewery has a dog friendly patio that they list as “weather dependent”. However, seeing as how a thunderstorm moved in while we were there, and they still sat us under an umbrella on the back patio, I’d say they are pretty accommodating if you want to eat there with y our dog.

It rained so hard we did get a little wet from the backsplash but it was nothing like our waitress who had to jaunt back and forth several times in the rain between the dry restaurant and our table. She didn’t even bat and eye.

She said she liked coming outside to the quiet patio to see Chester and Gretel because it was loud and crazy inside.

The food wasn’t memorable but it hit the spot.

We’d definitely stop by here again the next time we are in town.

McMenamins at Old St. Francis

This place was really cool. It’s located in and old catholic schoolhouse turned hotel, brewery, movie theater and soaking pool.

There were seats out front along a downtown street but when we asked about sitting with the dogs they ushered us around the side to a garden patio.

There were plenty of other people there but it felt secluded.

Chester and Gretel must have felt it too because they were nice and calm. Gretel actually laid down on the warm bricks.

I had a burger with a gluten-free bun. It was by far one of the best gluten-free buns I have ever eaten. The whole burger was delicious.

The server was great and was really nice to Chester and Gretel.

Note: we did’t visit these dog friendly breweries while we were there so we can’t speak to them personally but plan to check them out when we go back to Bend.

Bend Brewing Company

 

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The town’s namesake brewing company, Bend Brewing Company offers a large variety of beers on well-crafted (no pun intended) brewery grounds.

The property includes an expansive grassy area with seating, allowing guests with their dogs to find a comfy space to sit and sip.

The brewery is the second oldest in Bend, Oregon and they have a dedicated fan base.  They distribute some of their most popular brews locally.

While dogs are not allowed indoors, unless they are service animals, the outdoor seating area often includes entertainment and spots for folks to play lawn games.

In the warmer months, the brewery hosts events called “Ales and Tales” which features adoptable dogs & cats from the Humane Society of Central Oregon along with providing financial support for the local non-profit.

Silver Moon Brewing Company

 

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Aside from food, trivia nights, bingo nights and beer, Silver Moon Brewing Company also has a spacious patio for you and your dogs.

The patio is newly renovated, with spots providing shade and other areas that are sometimes used for as a Drift Bike course. There’s even a Drift Bike league!

The brewery has used its patio to help support animal related non-profits. “Pups on the Patio,” took place in September and helped to raise money for Brightside Animal Shelter, located in Redmond, Oregon.

Silver Moon Brewing is one of the oldest breweries in Bend and it attributes much of the success of the local breweries to the fresh and clean water coming from snow melt at nearby mountains.

The entire brewery was renovated this past summer and they have an off-site spot for brewing their beer, allowing for increased production.

Crux Fermentation Project

 

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While this brewery may be a bit hard to find, they are technically in the middle of Bend.

You simply have to be brave enough to travel down the road that has signs stating “Private Road and “No Outlet.”  If you do, you’ll find a lively brewery with a tasting room in the center.

They typically have over twenty beers on tap along with a view of the Cascade Mountains.

As with Bend Brewing Company, dogs are allowed in the outdoor area of the brewery.  That doesn’t mean you’ll feel like you’re in “time out,” if you bring your dog with you.  The seating area includes spots for fire pits, fun lighting, and lots of spots to sit and drink your beer.

The brewery does include some great food options so bring a friend with you to allow you to take shifts with the dog while you order your food inside and then bring it out to eat while your dog glares at you for not sharing.

GoodLife Brewing Company

 

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The logo for GoodLife Brewing Company, at first glance, looks like picturesque mountains.  When you look a little closer, you might notice that the mountains are also a hop cone!

It should come as no surprise that this brewery embraces the outdoors, which is evident in the images featured on their website and social media channels.

They have a good size list of beers on tap, which you can enjoy in their Bierhall or outside in the Biergarten.

You might notice a trend by now.  Like the first two breweries listed, dogs are not allowed indoors, but are allowed outside.  The Biergarten is spacious, with a variety of seating options, including a spot around a fire pit if it’s chilly outside.

The Bierhall offers an expansive food menu, so I recommend the buddy system again so you can grab a bite to enjoy while you’re seated outside with your pup.

I really can’t say enough about dog-friendly Bend.

There were so many parks in town, so many places to hike, the hotel we stayed in – the Red Lion – was great (for many reasons but especially because they only charge a $15 pet cleaning fee PER STAY with no number or weight limit on pets). We had a good experience at every restaurants we ate at with Chester and Gretel.

It’s no wonder Dog Fancy magazine claimed Bend as DogTown USA in 2012 and runner up in 2011. It was also listed as one of the Best Cities for Dog Friendly Vacations in 2014 by GoPetFriendly.com.

At only a little over 6 hours from Seattle, it’s worth a trip back for sure.

Have you ever been to Bend, Oregon with  your dog? What was your favorite part?