Solera Brewery I had the opportunity to try. One of the breweries from my "lost" series of breweries due to information lost on a destroyed phone. But thankfully details with physical notes about the brewery experience was located. We had the Sour Table Beer, which was excellent! Very flavorful and a beer with low ABV so you aren't in for anything too intense in that regard. This beer is a blend of Berliner Weisse sour wheat and with a Brett and Grisette French Table Beer. Very unique which is something I'm always looking for with beer and occasionally food. Flavor features with this beer are sour, dry and tart. Also the beer is very light bodied and very smooth... all characteristics we enjoy with beer experiences! read more

Cute brewery that makes a great stop after exploring around mt hood! Didn't try their food but the beer was good and the view from the back outdoor seating area can't be beat. Will definitely be back. read more

Solera Brewery - View of mt hood in the distance - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

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Stopped in for lunch after a trip to Lost Lake. A small brew pub atmosphere. Limited menu. We had the pulled pork burrito, adult grilled cheese and BLT. Portions were large. One had a beer while rest had soft drinks in a can. The beer was good with a fruity aftertaste. Ordered at the bar and they brought the food to you. You could dine in or sit outside with a great view of Mt Hood. BLT was unique to me with shredded bacon and wilted lettuce. read more

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Great food and service!! Nice friendly atmosphere and community fellowship!!People friendly establishment!

What a great little brewery at the far end of the "fruit loop!" Good beers on tap, and they have a small food menu, too (we only had a beer, though, so I can't speak to the food). The beertenders were friendly & having a good time serving the crowd. And they have an excellent view of Mount Hood from their back patio & from just a few tables inside at the back of their building. They have additional seating up in the balcony section, which is neat. Their building used to be the small movie theater for the area and they still have remnants from that era, like some cool old wall light scones that are still up. My only 2 suggestions would be adding shade outside & taking care of the flies inside. They need more umbrellas/sun shades out on their patio, because it's not a big place inside and there are only a few tables inside where you can see the mountain, so if it's really sunny & hot out, like it was when we visited, you might not find a seat inside (luckily we did, but the placed was completely full shortly after we arrived). Regarding the flies, when we were there the back door to the patio was left open since it was so warm out, but there were a LOT of flies inside because of this. They should either put some fly traps up in inconspicuous places or, even better, put a screen door on the back door so you still have the air circulation but keep the insects coming inside to a minimum. read more

Solera Brewery - You gotta love their view! - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Great ambiance with an amazing view of Mt Hood. Good service, good beer! My only suggestion is to remove the canopy frame out back that blocks the view of the mountain read more

Solera Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

The best view of Mt. Hood can be enjoyed sitting on a picnic table behind Solera Brewery, made even better with a cold adult beverage and a heaping plate of pulled pork nachos, on the menu as a "bowl." Took a ride to Hood River, desperate to get out of a Portland, and my condo, after four months of near isolation. Fortunately, Solera had just reopened 3 days earlier so after stops at my favorite boutiques in town, enjoying a pear lemon cider at The Gorge White House, and a stop at Packers Orchards to bring treats home, we finished our afternoon with a leisurely meal against the backdrop of a stunning view. As you enter, you check in, order and pay right at the front door. The food and beverage offering is modest, but we were here for the view! We grabbed our drink order from the bar on the way outside to the picnic table assigned by the hostess. There is no indoor seating at this time. Our food arrived promptly and not realizing how hungry we were, it was quickly devoured. Chips piled high with pulled pork, black beans, shredded lettuce and sour cream hit the spot. There was a little container of salsa to pour on top; it was too small for the size of nachos and in the previous normal, I would have gone inside and requested more. But times are different. Dogs are welcomed out back and there were a few adorable and well trained labs, malamutes and a doodle to add to the ambiance. Mount a Hood Hood was standing proudly, decked in white, contrasting against the bright blue sky with Solera's red barn in the foreground. Good food, cold adult beverages, stunning view, adorable dogs, and conversation with friends - just doesn't get any better. read more

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I love this brewery in Parkdale! It represents Hood River Lyfe, with all the farms and orchards nearby, and the Marvelous view of the Mountain in the backyard! The beers are spot on! Solera Brewery hits IPA's and Sour beers out of the park! I highly recommend trying one of those types of beers, but I haven't heard any complaints form people trying other beers! Their Food is good- and if it is a busy weekend day or evening- expect about a 40 minute wait for the food to be delivered. I really like that it is "Counter Service" and you can go up and order instead of waiting for a server to come around to you. Also, if you are hungry and wait a snack while you drink beer and wait for your food order, I recommend getting a bowl of peanuts to snack on and enjoy outside! I also like how dogs are allowed on the patio- that is really nice too. read more

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Stopped in on a warm thursday afternoon with a group of friends-- was easy to grab a back patio table outside with an incredible mountain view. That paired with a tasty, cold pale was perfection. Didnt get to try any food, but the menu looked like it had some good varied fare to offer. Anytime i'm up around Hood, im stopping here before heading home. read more

Beautiful view ! Great food! I had the adult grilled cheese & never in my life have I ever had a more delicious grilled cheese! The staff was kind & friendly and very accommodating! read more

Solera Brewery - Adult Grilled Cheese - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Have you ever dreamed of sharing a pitcher in a dreamy field of lavender, with a view of a snow-capped mountain? Then you better make sure you find your way to Solera Brewery. While Solera offers a cozy indoor bar and tap room, the game changer is the outdoor beer garden in a field of wild flowers. Simply beautiful. It's an amazing place to share a drink with family, friends or that special someone. Kids and dogs are welcome. We ordered a pitcher of the Belgian ale and it was the perfect crisp and refreshing treat for a warm day. We stopped in on our way to dinner or else I would have ordered one of their adult grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon. Oh, well! I'll have something to try next time! I'll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone passing through the area, whether they're a beer lover or not. If you're in the Hood River area, put Solera on the agenda. As a side note, I also bought a mint green tank top for $20. Can't wait to wear it! read more

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The IPA I had here was delicious, and the view is breathtaking! I was lucky to grab a table right by the back window so I could watch the sunset colors play across Mount Hood. Even though I was hungry, I didn't eat any food because I really wanted tots or fries, and they didn't have either. read more

Solera Brewery - Amazing view, tasty beer! - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

We stopped here after snowshoeing near Mt Hood. We only stopped for a few beers, and primarily so our dog could be with us. The back area is GREAT for bringing your pup! The view of Mt Hood is fantastic, and beers were really good, and there's lots of picnic tables. I could see this getting really busy and seating being difficult during certain times; but this is such a great find. The food being served around us looked *really tasty, so next time we will carve out more time for food and beer. read more

Solera Brewery - Back patio looking at Mt Hood - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Traveling around the Fruit Loop last weekend, my husband and I asked for some restaurant recommendations. I had several people tell me that Solera was a MUST try! Great food and beer plus one of the BEST views of Mt Hood! On the way to the brewery, we got closer and closer to the mountain and were excited to try this place! I'm in a wheelchair and was a little concerned as the front entrance did not look like we would be able to get in. I didn't see any kind of ramp; only the curb from the street and then a step to get into the actual restaurant. We pulled down the street so I could call. I asked if they had wheelchair access and they said I could go through the alley to the side and then around back. There were picnic tables out there for seating. It didn't sound like there was a way to go into the actual restaurant. We tried to go around as suggested but from the alley to the picnic tables, I would have had to go through gravel and grass, about 50 feet. Ni dice for the wheelchair. The view WAS beautiful, but sadly; we were not able to try the beer and food. I hate giving a place 3 stars since I couldn't actually dine there. However, no real wheelchair access is definitely a detriment and other customers need to know that this could be a potential issue. read more

Easily one of my favorite breweries and views in the PNW. This small brewery in a tiny town creates some great beer. It's basically a must stop whenever I find myself in the Mt. Hood area. Order a beer ,some snacks & enjoy the gorgeous view. Lacey is a sweetheart & it's always a good day whenever I get to stop at this dope little spot. read more

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The outdoor feels like you are in Switzerland. Truly amazing ambiance. Great view of Mount Hood in the background. Their grilled cheese was quite good. read more

Best little brewery in parkdale. Usually drive over an hour there as a destination spot. Amazing in All seasons. Beer and food are great. People are friendly. Great after a snow day! read more

Solera Brewery - Cute kid at an awesome brewery. - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Apparently this brewery has been open for almost a year? Where the hell have I been? What is my EXCUSE? I stopped in here after a day of teaching some mountaineering skills up on Hood. I decided to the long way home and shoot some star shots of Mt Hood. I loaded up my phone and apparently there was a BREWERY close to my location? I hit "navigate" not expecting there to be an actual brewery and, sure enough, *BOOM* there it was. Like a City on the Hill (thanks for the phrase Puritans, RIP). I walked in and ordered a beer. It was probably pretty obvious that I had never been here before, and everyone made me feel at home. The bartender was very nice and the brewer sat next to me and we chatted it up about brewing for over an hour...and it was a GOOD chat, the kind you have with someone and think "we're going to be good buds someday". It didn't hurt that our tastes in beer and hops and landscapes (PacNW till the day I DIE) were pretty similar. Their IPA and Cascadian Dark were very good. And they had one of my all-time favorite beers (Boneyard IPA) on as a guest tap. If I lived in Parkdale (I wish), I'd be here every day. As it stands, I'll be back soon. Gotta see that gorgeous North Face in the summer :) The view here is worth at least a million dollars, unlike that *other* brewery on the *opposite* side of the mountain. read more

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Cute spot. Gets busy. Get the fricken GRILLED CHEESE AND ADD BACON. It's better than S*X. Legit. Friendly staff and a good place to go to hang out or eat after a hike. The burrito bowl looked amazing too read more

Solera Brewery - Bomb - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Highly recommend this place. Stayed in hood for the weekend and drove up here on a sunny Saturday. The staff is friendly. Place is dog friendly. Beer is great. Cuban was bomb! Stop by if you're in the area. Way better than the big companies in hood. read more

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This is the place. Read about the Cuban's here and it's spot on. Food is fantastic! Simple beer menu that works, but this east coast Yankee says try the cider. Do it. Great place with outdoor seating that offers a great view of Mt Hood.....when it's sunny. read more

Solera Brewery - Cider - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

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Great spot for great view of Mt Hood. Great local beers and wonderful snacks. A bigger cider selection and Gluten Free options would take this place over the top. read more

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So I knew I was coming here for well crafted beers but I was blown away by the friendly service and great food (cuban sandwich, burrito bowl, chili, and hummus platter: all well executed). The vibe of the interior felt like a place I could get used to spending some time with, maybe playing some games with friends. The view from the outdoor seating isn't anything to be sad about either. I could want more from the place but at that point I be nit picking or worse yet: wanting the place to be something it isn't. Found my next favorite lunch spot in the county. read more

The views are unbeatable and the staff is really friendly. Food is so good! The beers aren't my favorite but I can't complain. read more

Solera Brewery - The views are unbeatable and the staff is really friendly. Food is so good! The beers aren't my favorite but I can't complain. - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Sit outside, the view is beautiful! The hummas plate was a success! I do wish they would do some sort of veggie with it instead of the peppers. I feel like they didn't belong. My hubs opted for a beer and I got the peace tea + imagined it was a beer (until I pop). PS kiddos are welcome until 7pm. read more

Solera Brewery - Hummas with a view - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

We loved the selection of beers. The food was also amazing! We got the adult grilled cheese and the large bean burrito with pulled pork and both were delicious! We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful view of Mt Hood. We had our 4 kiddos with us (age4-9) and we played games outside on the tables while enjoying chips and salsa and complimentary popcorn. read more

Solera Brewery - View from the outside section - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

Seriously do you want to business ? Upon arrival (wearing masks and social distancing) we were treated poorly like they hated their job. After seated we waited almost an hour for presses sandwiches uncut and unapologetic. The sandwiches were good but the wait staff were rude and unwelcoming. I manage a restaurant and understand the challenges at this time. I would never return here again as the way were treated is unacceptable. Word of mouth goes a long way. If I owned this place I would re-evaluate the staff. read more

Enjoyed the pale ale and chips, salsa and guacamole. Several tables available with shade. Will come back here again.

Stopped here for food during our Parkdale stop on the Western Train Robbery train ride from Hood River. I had the Guest Cider and had the Bacon & Turkey sandwich and everything was delicious; and the back patio Mountain View was gorgeous! I definitely recommend stopping here if you take the train ride or are in town for any reason. read more

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Good beer, tasty food and can't beat the view! On a sunny day in the Gorge, it's hard to have a better experience than sitting out back at Solera with a clear view of Mt. Hood. It's a stunning view in a relaxed atmosphere, with much fresher fare than typically pub food. We enjoyed robust quinoa salads and happily sipped our tasty pints in the warm sun. We would definitely return again! read more

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Of course the views are one of the city of Parkdale's best features. And at Solera you are front and center to the mountain. Any season, it won't matter. The food and beer selection here is modest and simple, just like the town. Small crafted, locally made, IPAs and farmhouse ales. Burritos and salads. Live music most weekends. If you take the Mt Hood railroad up here, this is a must visit before the train heads back. read more

Solera Brewery - Winter view - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

This is our favorite brewery. It has an incredibly relaxed dog friendly grassy patio outside with a with a crazy good view of Mt. Hood. The beer is fantastic as are the staff and patrons. Its surrounded by orchards. There is no other place like it! read more

Solera Brewery - Good food, great beer, perfect location! You should check out this place if you like sour/fruity beers. - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

It appears to be the only brewery in town, hence the three stars. However, the food leaves much to be desired and there is really no table service. You order at bar and bus your table. View out the back is great. They have a burrito bowl that is really not so great nachos. read more

When I was contemplating moving to Portland some 13 years ago or so, my friend Jason and went on an overnight backpacking trip to Mt. Hood. And on Sunday, on our way home, we drove through Parkdale. There was a little pub there, staffed by Oregon granolas. They had some beers on tap and food. Burritos and such if memory serves. And they had a patio out back where you could sit and drink. And that view from that patio is one of the most spectacular, warm, inviting, pastoral landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. It overlooks a farm, and behind it, acres and acres of apple orchard--the trees pink and white with gorgous apple blossoms. And behind those orchards Mt. Hood looms large. It consumes most of the skyline. The angle is roughly Northwest, so the Eliot glacier and the north face gullies figure prominently. It's dumbfoundlingly beautiful. It feels like drinking beer in an Akira Kurosawa film. I fell in love with this view, and with this pub. It's one of the things that ultimately sold me on moving to Portland. Then that pub eventually closed down. How very sad... But now it's open again! And they're not only serving beer out there in Parkdale. They're BREWING beer out in Parkdale. It's now the Solera Brewery. And the patio and the view are the same and as gorgeous as ever. I was there this weekend and the apple blossoms are in full bloom. What a glorious time to be in Parkdale for a beer! The beers are pretty decent, although as someone accustomed to PNW hop bombs, I found the IPA to read more like a pale ale (not hoppy enough). The smoked porter was much closer to style. The food is still more or less hippie fare. I had fajitas and tortilla soup, and rather than having those familiar Mexican flavors it tasted, well, like hippie food. But it's still very muchable and tastey. They also have a popcorn machine there, and you can eat free bowls of popcorn with your beer. Everyone is super friendly and inviting. I am so happy brew-fueled mountain gazing is back! Thank you Solera Brewery! read more

Solera Brewery - April 27, 2013 - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

After our perfect snowboarding day at Meadows we decided to drive the long route home just so we could stop at Solera Brewery for a pint. When we go to breweries I usually order espresso stouts or pilsners. Solar Brewery didn't have either of those two but the bartender did recommend their Weather Witch Farmhouse Ale. I was pleasantly surprised how delicious it was and it introduced me to something other than stouts and pilsners. The blonde ale was perfect for me to sip on whilst taking in the gorgeous view of Mt. Hood. Seriously, look at those photos. The bartenders were laid back but also attentive. They offered complimentary popcorn but we preferred to just sit there and drink and take in the view until it was time for us to leave. The next time we return it'll be warmer and we'll have our friends with us. It's too good not to share. read more

Amazing staff, beer and space!! The ambiance is local, friendly, and community-minded. Enjoy great views of Mt Hood from the back lawn. Solera offers the full Oregon experience. read more

Solera is a great brewery, but the little known gem of this place is their Cuban sandwich. I've spent some time in southern Florida and had some amazing, authentic Cuban sandwiches there. I've also tried many times in Oregon to find a decent version of this iconic sandwich and I can say without a doubt, Solera makes the best Cuban in Oregon. I recently had to give up eating bread and as much as I hate to do so, I nowadays order the Cuban sans bread and it's STILL delicious! read more

Solera Brewery was our first brewery stop on this day out at the Fruit Loop. There is never a time that a beer doesn't sound like a good thing to Sue and I. Doesn't mean we drink constantly. We just enjoy good beer and love finding small and local places in towns like this. It definitely felt like a local crowd here on a Saturday afternoon. With the weather being the way it was (rainy and drabby) it certainly seemed to push people indoors. It is too bad as Solera talks about their killer views of Mt. Hood from their back patio. It looked like a nice back patio, but nobody was sitting out there on this day. We grabbed a few seats at the bar and were told that if we wanted to sample anything that we could. We each sampled a few and decided on what we wanted. Sue had one of their popular offerings that apparently is only offered for a limited time. The Chubby Bunny is a Double Fresh Hopped IPA and is fairly strong at 9.5% ABV. Not as hoppy as you would think. I had their 2012 Kriek which was made with local Lappin cherries. This was served in a 10 oz glass as this style usually is. Aside from the killer amount of fruit flies buzzing around we really enjoyed our time here. The bartenders were super friendly and the space was quite comfortable. A former movie theater, it still held some of the charm (including some of the light fixtures) from those bygone days. read more

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I've been to Solera once, on a really beautiful Sunday afternoon (literally drove from Portland just to hang out at Solera then drive back). I would definitely go out of my way to be there on a nice day, but would be less excited if the weather isn't good. I didn't have any of the service or food issues mentioned by others - we only ordered beer and went up to the bar to get it. I thought the service was friendly. While there we tried three beers (this was a few months ago so my memory is a little hazy - I'm blaming it on the time and not the alcohol). My favorite was the apple blossom which was very crisp and refreshing, with a nice mellow fruitiness. We also tried the framboise, which I liked, and a kefir lime beer, which wasn't quite my speed. All that aside, the view from Solera is breathtaking. They have an outdoor area (grassy field behind the brewery that has been roped off) that extends into a big grassy meadow, with Mt. Hood towering just beyond. It is really peaceful and relaxing, and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. read more

Solera Brewery - Apple Blossom beer and the view of Mt. Hood from the outdoor area - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

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This place is very cool. You cannot take anything away from their view. Just fantastic. The beer is also very good and the food is good but limited. The only thing that needs a little attention is the lack of shade in the back courtyard. If you are out and about in the Mt Hood area it is well worth a look see. read more

Solera Brewery - Hummus Plate - Breweries Near Me - Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

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