The new Deschutes Brewery and Public House in Portland opened May 2nd, 2008.
The first Deschutes Brewery facility to open outside of the brewery's hometown of Bend, Oregon, the brewpub is located in the heart of Portland's buzzing Pearl District.
Great food and beer brewed on-site take center stage at the pub, perfectly blending Bend's relaxed and casual atmosphere with Portland's lively beer culture.
"Traditionally, European pubs were gathering places for all members of the community," says Deschutes Brewery Founder and President Gary Fish. "We want to create an environment that is as welcoming to families as it is for people looking to relax with a beer after work."
The building, formerly an auto body shop, was built in 1919 and has been meticulously redesigned by the renowned local Emmons Architects team. Great pains have been taken to ensure the building's original features are kept intact and the new design maintains its historical integrity.
Located on Portland's iconic streetcar line, the brewery is ideal for people watching, both in the restaurant and from the outdoor seating area during the warm summer months.
In keeping with Deschutes' goal of quality food and beer in a comfortable environment, the Portland pub is designed as a Northwest interpretation of a Scottish pub. Traditionally, Scottish pubs are small, intimate spaces adorned with photos and artifacts collected from patrons over the years. These same elements are mirrored in the decor of the new Portland location.
The brewery will produce all the traditional Deschutes year-round beers and seasonal offerings, as well as a selection of experimental brews developed by brewer Cam O'Connor that will be exclusive to the Portland pub.Food
The food at the Portland pub will remain true to the style of the Bend Brewery and Public House, taking traditional pub food to the next level by offering favorites from the Bend pub like the Brewery Corned Beef Reuben, Buffalo Ravioli and Brewery Fish and Chips, along with new menu items like Smoked Caribbean Wings, Obsidian Stout Braised Beef, and Hop-Infused Cheesecake with Black Cherry Sauce that are exclusive to the Portland location.
In addition to using sustainable, natural and organic products whenever possible, the pub will participate in recycling and composting programs. Spent hops and grains from the brewing process will be collected and given to a local cattle farmer for cattle feed and compost; the beef raised on these spent grains will then be purchased by the brewery and used in the pub 
kitchen. Other environmentally friendly features include an energy capturing system in the brewery that reclaims heat, which is used to pre-warm the wort on its way to the kettle.
During its 20-year history, Deschutes Brewery has remained committed to building strong ties with the local community. "One of Deschutes' core values is, 'sharing our success with the community'. We have been part of the Portland community for nearly 20 years now and this pub will definitely reinforce our role in the community," says Fish.
The Deschutes Brewery and Public House is located at 210 NW Eleventh Ave. Reservations are accepted for parties of 8 by calling (503) 296-4906.
