December 17, 2019 – Written By Michelle, Lost Plate Portland Founder
Must-visit brew pubs for amazing craft beer in Portland, Oregon
Here’s our list of the best breweries in Portland to have a pint, grab a growler or crowler to go, and eat some delicious food. And if you join our Evening or Food Cart Food Tours, you may even get to visit one of these fine establishments and drink a pint with us!
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
Barrel fermented sour beers are the name of the game at this unique brewery. Cascade has been servings sours since 2006 and basically invented the NW Sour Ale. All the sours poured are imaginative, barrel-aged, and purely local. We suggest trying several 2oz pours at their barrell room and seeing what you like best!
What To Order: Multiple 2oz samplers
Website: http://www.cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com/
Address: 939 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Maps: Google Maps
Breakside Brewing
Some of the best beer in the entire city is being brewed over at Breakside Brewing. With three locations to choose from, each serve almost too many beers to choose from, all of them being absolutely crisp and delicious. Whether you’re into IPAs, Pilsners, or something unique, Breakside has something for you… they did win 2017 Brewery of the Year for a reason!
What To Order: Breakside Pils
Website: http://breakside.com/our-locations/ (3 locations to choose from)
Address: multiple
Sasquatch Brewing Company
Delicious beer and cider in an AMAZING taproom/brewery/colorful/local space….. Enough said! The brewers at Sasquatch put complete love and care into the beverages they make, and it shows. Try their adventurous ciders or their other million beers on tap. (Jk, it’s not a million but it’s A LOT!)
What To Order: A beer and cider of your choice!
Website: https://sasquatchbrewery.com/
Address: 6440 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239, USA
Maps: Google Maps
Mt. Hood Brewing
You don’t have to visit Mount Hood to try this brewery’s beer anymore! With a location in Portland, you can enjoy sips of Mt. Hood Brewery beer and cider inside a train car! Yep, that’s right! You can sit inside an actual Oregon train car and caboose! Grab a lager, order a wood-fired pizza, and enjoy the train!
What To Order: Highland Meadow Blonde
Website: https://mthoodbrewing.com/
Address: Tilikum Station- 401 SE Caruthers Street,Portland, OR 97214
Maps: Google Maps
Vagabond Brewing
A family-friendly place with a full food & drink menu, with cuisine based on delicious comfort foods made with seasonal ingredients. Both the food and beer are made by local seasoned pros, and are designed to complement each other. Make sure and sit upstairs to enjoy your beer where you’ll find an airplane hanging from the ceiling…. Yes, seriously.
What To Order: VICTORY PILSNER
Website: http://vagabondportland.com
Address: 2715 SE 8th Ave STE 175, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Maps: Google Maps
Portland u-Brew and Unicorn Brewing
This place has a great selection of beer, cider and wine-making supplies and the friendliest staff in town! Visit to try their eight beers on tap from their own Unicorn Brewing Company – You can even learn to brew your own beer on their system!
What To Order: The taps change frequently but anything you order is worth it!
Website: https://portlandubrew.com
Address: 6237 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Maps: Google Maps
Lucky Lab Brewing
With 4 locations to choose from and multiple taps at each one, you’ll be sure to find something you like here! Come relax in a beer hall type original setting, with high-trussed ceilings, trademark rustic ambiance, and a great covered back patio for you, a canine, and a brew.
What To Order: Superdog IPA
Website: https://luckylab.com/hawthorne-brew-pub
Address: multiple
Maps: Google Maps
Grixen
This newly opened pub is known for iconic Northwest versions of traditional beer styles as well as the occasional celebration of the modern experimental craft movement. Also served here are small bites, sandwiches, and tacos with happy hour snacks available daily 4PM-6PM.
What To Order: Kolsch
Website: http://www.grixsen.com
Address: 1001 SE Division St #2, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Maps: Google Maps
Ecliptic Brewing
If you’re in the Mississippi neighborhood, this brewery is a must to check out! Not only is their beer outstanding, their food is top notch as well. Awesome space, even more awesome patio, mouth-watering beers, what’s not to love?!
What To Order: Starburst IPA
Website: http://eclipticbrewing.com
Address: 1516 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Maps: Google Maps
Ruse Brewing
Ruse Brewing is an artisanal brewery inspired by Portland’s creative community & culture. Craft beer is the art here! This is the perfect brewery if you’re seeking small batch, flavorful, and thoughtfully-crafted beers.
What To Order: Ruse Pilsner
Website: https://www.rusebrewing.com
Address: 4784 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Maps: Google Maps
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