McMenamins breweries, hotels and pubs are a mainstay of the Northwest. It’s hard not to love the McMenamins Old St. Francis School campus, which boasts gorgeous interiors that highlight the history of the building. The fire pits can be enjoyed all year long โ a perfect place to people watch downtown while enjoying the architecture […]
Happy Hour
Like a Happy Hour Time Machine
Settling into a curvy, off-turquoise chair in the windowless lounge of Roszak’s Fish House in Midtown, a thought occurred to me: When people reminisce about the good ol’ days of Bend, before it became one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., this, right here, is what they’re talking about. Roszak’s opened in 1981, making […]
A Redmond Staple
If you’re a Redmond resident, there’s a good chance that you’re also a frequent flyer at Cascade Lakes Brewery’s 7th Street Brew House. The brew house, opened in 1996, won second place for “Best Bar / Brewpub” in the Source Weekly’s 2018 Best of Redmond readers’ poll and is a favorite among locals and visitors […]
River Watching
Anthony’s is a Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving local catches plus regional wines and beer at the Old Mill. The best deal at happy hour are the $6.50 libations; the House Manhattan will have you happy in no time. The best of season “spiked” lemonade is cranberry until spring. The fun foods are sized for […]
Classic West Side
If you’re looking for fancy frills or extravagant drinks, then this might not be the happy hour for you. But if you’re looking for cheap beer paired with a relaxing and fun atmosphere, you might have a winner! Cascade West Grub & Ale House was warm and spacious with solid service. From pool tables to […]
“Cabin Fever”
Walking into the brick-walled Dogwood Cocktail Cabin you get the feeling you’ve traveled back in time to a speakeasy. The upper floor has quaint slab wood tables surrounded by pillowed couches and comfy chairsโthe perfect place to sip on cocktails and share food. The “Cabin Fever,” or happy hour menu, has 25 percent off select […]
Visitor’s Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things
You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something newโthe one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
Happy Hour Guide Winter 2018
Beer, Wine, Cider…Or a Perfectly Poured Cocktail Whatever your poison, wouldnโt you say nowโs a good time to tip a glass, Central Oregon? For this seasonโs happy hour guide, we put on our big-city britches (hey, Bend is growingโฆ gotta think big) and turned our focus on the Manhattan, the classic drink that, surprisingly, can […]
Happy Hour Review: Pine Tavern Happy Hour
In a region that continues to experience astronomical growth, finding that shiny new thing in the way of a new restaurant or bar is not too tough. Plenty of places come and goโand then there are the spots that stick around through all the ups and downs. Take the Pine Tavern, open since 1936, when […]
Happy Hour Review: Rockinโ Daveโs Backstage Lounge
In Midtown? Thirstaaaay? Fancy some good eats but want a mellow vibe? Then Rockinโ Davesโ Backstage Lounge is your neighborhood jaunt. Rock melodies fill this intimate hole-in-the-wall adorned with music memorabilia and old school records. Itโs like youโve just walked into a 70s barโwithout the seedy side. If youโve ever been to Rockinโ Daves for […]

