You'd think visiting the same mountain town year after year would mean running out of new…read morebreweries, well that's wrong! UPP Liquids and is owned and run by an epic list of brewers and beer people that got their starts at other places nearby. In their first year open, they've already been making a name for themselves with beers winning medals and the brewery itself being chosen as one of the best in the USA. It's located in Bend, near the highway and many other restaurants and shops, perfect to add to a walk. It's the former spot of another brewery and has a similar feel with some changes. They have an event space with its own bar, and a pinball machine collection. They have bar, table, and outdoor seating too. The bartenders were funny and very welcoming. The beer is excellent and worth stopping for a few flights or pints. They also have an incredible deal for full pours on certain days. Prices super reasonable for the quality. If you're a beer fan, I highly recommend this brewery.

Wanted to love this place and with them being brewery of the year, the expectations were high…read more First off, it doesn't feel good when people arrive after us get served beer before us. The service was so disorganized and it wasn't overly busy. Second, the beer was just okay. Not bad but not great and it didn't make me want to order another.

It's been awhile since I visited here and it has really improved. The outdoor space is so much…read morenicer and the turf eliminates the dust that at times would be circling through the air from the kids running around playing. The Italian sandwich, order inside, it delicious! The smash burger outside in the food truck is great! Their mimosas are the best in town!

After eight years, Crux is overdue for a review update. Biggest reason is that quite a few years…read moreago they expanded the place significantly, opening up the large room to the right of the bar that opens into the outdoor area. That room is equipped with restrooms, relieving one of my major complaints about a lack of facilities, as well as a second serving station complete with taps. Since then, Crux has significantly changed the outdoor area as well although I'm not certain it's an upgrade. It's a little too landscaped and way too much like a playground now. Locals have always tended to refer to Crux as 'daycare but with beer.' The last several times I've come here, the second serving station has not been in operation even though it looks to be still fully functional. Meanwhile the line to the bar serving stations is often long, sometimes almost out the door. Not sure why that is, doesn't make sense to have the capacity to more efficiently serve customers but not use it. All that said, the beer is still stellar and they continue to have a wide range of beer choices, the new(ish) large room has plentiful high-top seating (mobility challenged folks will need to venture outside), and the music is kept below ear-splitting volume. You can also sit at the bar itself although the vibe there isn't great - it's not like a neighborhood pub bar. Crux still has a kitchen. I used to order directly from them but have since transitioned to patronizing one of the several food carts outside. Being food carts, they tend to come and go so I'll not go into detail there. That said, the new Alpine Smash burger is fabulous. The other significant change in recent years has been with the location. A dispute with the property owners to the west resulted in the access road that way being closed, requiring Crux patrons to use the road coming from Second/Scott Street (or ride a bike). The west road is now open, maybe because the Jackstraw housing complex over that way is now completed and the road serves their tenants. RIP Spoken Moto.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

This was exactly what I needed after a nonstop work weekend. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming,…read moreand the perfect place to finally slow down and unwind. The food was fantastic. I had the Blue Goat Burger, and it was absolutely delicious. Paired with one of their porters, it made for an incredible meal. Every bite (and sip!) hit the spot. Great food, great beer, and an atmosphere that was spot on. Definitely would revisit!

10 Barrel is my top pick for Bend breweries! We came on my partner's birthday after he wrapped up…read morean early round of golf. I hate being the first patron inside an establishment, and we arrived promptly at opening; however, it didn't take long before other customers starting taking seats - both inside to watch the World Cup and outside on their patio. We had good service and quickly got our order in, which included two flights (10 pours per person), wings to start, Mac and Cheese with pulled pork for me, and nachos for him. The food was absolutely dynamite! It's exactly what you want out of bar food - warm, comforting, and so delicious. Food paired well with our flights and although we couldn't customize them, I appreciated that I helped us explore a lot of the menu. We ended up leaving with two many 4- and 6-packs. The brewpub is more casual and relaxed, and you can tell that it's well loved by how many people there were on a Monday early afternoon!

Been a while since first reviewing Brother Jon's Public House. I don't come here often, preferring…read morethe other Brother Jon's downtown, but it's a nice pub. Great place to grab a brew and some pub food. Bison Smash Burger is one of the better burgers in town. Upgrade to four stars.

This has to be the best burger in town. It's balanced, it's delicious, it's got thick cut bacon,…read moreit's saucy but it stays together, it's got kick but not too much. The fry sauce builds in heat and compliments the fries perfectly. Special shoutout to Hannah for being an epic server too.

Good location for locating and parking. Good menu…read more Pleasant atmosphere. Nice outdoor dining when it's warm. Management needs to get more staff on board. We had one server for the whole place. She was doing her best but there was too much for one person to get done. The tables were left uncleared for the entire time we were there. Counter ordering was slow because she had to pay out lottery winnings at the same time as taking orders.

Superb options for vegans!…read more Fast, friendly waitstaff. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as table service and counter service. Biggest beer selection in bend. Plenty of parking.

After reading quite a few not so great reviews regarding the food, I almost decided nit to come,…read moreand that would have been a bad decision. (Sunday mid-afternoon.) The minute we walked in from the 21+ side, a gentleman greeted us and let us know to head towards the other side with our kiddos, he was very friendly and gave us some pointers on what they got. The decor is bike themed, not too crazy dark, but maybe the afternoon sun helped with that. Now the food. Pretzel is soft on the inside, more fluffy than chewy, and we loved it along with the beer cheese and mustard. The wings were prepared very well, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with nice dry rub seasoning and Carolina BBQ flavors. Kiddos enjoyed their Mac & cheese and grilled cheese, the fries were also prepared perfectly. We are glad we came by for the food, beer was great too, definitely recommend!

On all my visits to Bend, somehow I never came to the original Boneyard pub, which I remedied by…read morecoming here twice on my recent visit. Boneyard is an old classic in the region, with some of their bigger releases contracted out to Deschutes for cans and distribution. If you're a fan of any of those, this is a must-visit location for lots of reasons. It's a big old spot, with an industrial feel complete with collection of vintage motorcycles, an old ambulance, and matching decor. They have a large outdoor patio area to the front and sides, comfy couch area in the middle near the merchandise shop, plus a bright more traditional bar area to the right. Our favorite was the dark and broody bar to the left, with candle light and black leather. All the servers and bartender here are super friendly and so attentive, which is appreciated. We tried some appetizers and snacks, which were good, but otherwise didn't eat here. Their beer tap list is fantastic with their core beers, plus so many limited selections you won't find anywhere else. Prices are reasonable and there's more than one could drink on a single visit. It's definitely worth the visit!