Visiting Bend/Sunriver (Early 2018)

I can only speak for myself and a few co-workers...but we've really only considered Riverbend a locals post to catch a ball game and avoid tourists...and the quality of the beer has always been dead last as a consideration. There's only been one or two beers on any given day that any of us think are palatable. still a great place to hangout, though. But I miss the brisket from the BBQ place that use to be there....Bernie's? I think it was. After it was the country kitchen or something like that.

 

almost forgot, need to add to all the recommendations for Broken Top Bottle Shop (BTBS). Aside from their excellent selection of beers on tap as well as bottled beers, their food menu is awesome. And they do the best job in town of catering to people with food restrictions or preferences or whatever you want to call it. always vegetarian and GF options. Almost nobody gives a rats' about lactose intolerance, but they use a lot of non-cow milk cheeses like manchego. I definitely appreciate the extra effort.

 

I have no skin in this game still sad to see it happen.

 

I’ll be in Bend from July 7-12, and have a few questions. Any updates on Boneyard’s opening? Second, the “Visiting Seattle/Portland” threads have a list of Beer-centric restaurants, so what are some recommendations for places with great food and tap lists? And last, if I only hit one, maybe two bottleshops, which should they be? Cheers!

 

Broken Top Bottle Shop.

 

Zydeco Kitchen for good food and beer. Jackon’s Corner. Brother Johns on Galveston.

Bottle shops? Market of Choice, Botken Top Bottle Shop and The Brew Shoppe (above Platypus Pub).

 

Here in Bend right now.

Trying to get to the lesser known ones.but no one open until 3 pm.
Sitting in Riverbend now.
Trying to get to Monkless and Craft Kitchen

 

Saw the new Boneyard place on the way..lot of cars in lot..

 

At Monkless now..cool place..good people

 

Damn. Sunriver is legit! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.

 

There was a FB post the couple days ago saying Boneyard is closing the original tasting room soon, and that the new spot should open shortly after.

 

Very good news. Will be in town next weekend.

 

Me too. Super happy to learn this!

 

Is Costco worth hitting up for some good beer or do they just have the standard 30 packs of macros? Thanks.

 

Certain Costcos sometimes have great deals. A few years ago one near me was blowing out 750s of Rodenbach for under 3 bucks each. I'd suggest checking the lower traffic/more rural ones.