50 Best Craft Breweries near Happy Valley

“We had the Charcuterie. It was good. They had friendly staff, good selection of beer at a fair price, and the facility was big and roomy including the outside seating. We will probably be back to try the pizza. The pizzas seem kind of small for the price they are charging.“

“Great beer and sours! Staff is awesome!“

“Our first time here and the beer was good! The food ops are endless with all the food carts! The place was hopping for a Friday night and it is family and pet friendly. I couldn’t believe how many kids there were!“

“Great beer and the food carts are awesome!!“

“We had the most incredible time on Friday. It was pouring and we sat at the bar and on their covered patio. The beer was incredible, cocktails out of this world, and the best cider. Andrew was our bartender and I tell you we’ve never had service that good. We also had the honor of meeting the brew master and it was so fun to learn about his masterpieces! Music was great. That was our first time there, it’s clear there is quite a following with regulars. Plenty of space! We felt welcomed. Highly recommended from us!“

“This place rocks. Beautifully designed interior that feels clean with a soothing cool. But those drinks!!! Love the lime-infused lager for the summer, so fresh! I crave it on warm days and wish we had it in stores! And the proprietors are just hands-down rad humans!“

“This is a very cool little stop for a quick pint and a place to chill. MadCow Brewing Co. has a small food and snack menu and a rotating tap list. I recommend the huckleberry cream ale. The staff is very friendly. They host trivia nights and fun events, and food trucks stop by on some nights. A great local spot to hang out.“

“The best neighborhood micro brewery! Every saison here makes me question reality in a good way. Small scale, botanical and herbal delights making all their beers refreshing, hearty, and effervescent. The food pairings are always perfect with attentive service. Sunny space outdoors in the summer and warm cozy indoor space in the winter. It’s a place that reminds me of the best of old Portland and new Portland in one.“

“Our running group, Eastwind run from here from time to time. When we end our run it’s time to drink and eat. Great beer and cider selection and they let you bring in food from local places around Gresham. Two thumbs up and a hip bump.“

“Good Vibes and staff is friendly.“

“Sweet staff. Great space. AWESOME beer.“

“The pupusas are delicious the OG is my favorite“

“Great beer (Golden Boot Pilsner, Petr Czech Dark Lager) friendly service good atmosphere“

“This place is worth a stop! The beer, the weekend pizza and the atmosphere is great. Stuffed inside of a repurposed building, it looks like a manufacturing building on the outside.

Oh, did I mention the sandwiches during the weekdays. Those are pretty tasty too.

I'll come back once I try some food here and it's not good.“

“The IPAs wete so good!! We'll definitely be back!!“

“top shelf beers. drink them all. well ok just the ones you will like.“

“Excellent beer selection, dog-friendly and no kids…an all-around win!“

“I like to leave reviews when a place is good. I'm literally still seated here enjoying this amazing pizza. Staff are very nice, pizza is delicious, idk what is in this ranch but I've never had a ranch with this amazing flavor profile. There's a lot of open space and chill Gothic tunes playing. 100/10 I will be bringing people here.“

“😁what is the shelf life?“

“One of the best local Portland breweries doing traditional German styles

… often find owner Tobias behind the bar, happy to tell you about growing up in Deutschland and how the beers relate to the people and place … and how this all comes together in the Rose City.“

“Great remodel from when it was Modern Times Fermentorium…good beer selection, friendly service…great overall experience!“

“Always a great brewery and a nice spot down town to pop in for a beer and a pretzel. IPAs are their Forte. I had the vienna lager which is great albeit a hoppy vienna. They just won 2 more medals at GABF this year so pop in for a pint or 3. They medaled on the breakside IPA so grab a pour.“

“F'n amazing people and amazing beer!“

“Sarah and Abby are the greatest bartenders I have ever experienced. Both so considerate and observant and just pleasant af. Always know when I am ready for another drink. Also just so sweet and kind and cool and make me feel so special. The reason I come! Thank you for making me and my friends feel so good. I hope your employer knows how incredibly cool and valuable you are! I will come again and again to see you both!“

“The gluten free food here is some of the best I've ever had. You'd never guess it's gluten free. The fried chicken is crunchy, moist as you bite into it and flavorful. Even better are the fish and chips. If you have celiacs and want to eat food you've not had in years this is the place. The beers are gluten free and delicious.“

“Wow!! What an amazing meal! My family met some friends for dinner and were treated to some wonderful food. The service was great thanks to a wonderful host! We will be back for sure :)

Kid-friendliness: Great atmosphere for family, kids, and friendly dogs.“

“I really enjoyed this pod! There are 8+ different places to eat and the food here is wonderful. My wife and I personally tried , "flew the coop" and "La Arepa" and both had great service and the food was delicious. The attached brewery had an amazing selection of beers. The only detractor was that there was A Lot of very hoppy beers. That is a personal preference though. The Beer I did have was delicious. It's very family friendly and I enjoyed it.“

“My husband and I wandered in here on a whim on a Friday night and ended up being pleasantly surprised by the food! We both had Gorges burgers and I had a Mt. Defiance imperial IPA. The burger was cooked to perfection and the beer was delicious. Service was great, too. We’ll be back!“

“Stopped here on our way to Eugene to move our daughter into U of O. Delicious food super friendly staff. Go Ducks!!!!!!“

“This is another gem in the McMenamins line of fun, historical establishments - and by far my favorite! Been here many times over the years - actually even had my very first lobster roll EVER here (as a special item years ago) and it was amazing. The vibe is so quirky - you definitely feel like you’re walking the halls of your old elementary school - except there are bars and a lively restaurant and even a brewery haha!! The staff has always been super welcoming and friendly. The food at their main Courtyard Restaurant has always been great. On my last visit (July 2023), I had their chicken salad sandwich on croissant and it was SO GOOD!! Even their tater tots were perfectly cooked. And they even have some of the best iced tea I’ve had outside of the south! Their menu changes seasonally so it’s always a treat to try something new. After eating, leave time to explore - the grounds are just gorgeous and you’ll get lost in the nostalgia as you wander around the old school’s hallways. They have several bars - one is huge and has total steampunk vibes. They have a small hotel and a salt water pool - even the bathrooms are beautiful. I’d definitely like to stay here next time - but I imagine it can be a tad spooky at night haha! The school opened back in 1915 so it’s a historic building. The wall art is gorgeous and there are lots of info signs and historical pics scattered around. It’s in a good location in north Portland with plenty of parking and easy to find. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area!“

“Favorite brewery in Portland.

Cozy house turned into a neighborhood go-to brewery. Specializes in one off beer types but their staples are all killers too! All weather patio and side yard. Dog friendly, pizza pop up in the house. Merch is classic too. If driving through PDX make the short detour here.

Street oarking is a nightmare but worth it.

Pro-tip: Tuesdays they have 15% off Togo beers all day.“

“F'n amazing people and amazing beer!“

“Great place to hang with friends and delicious beverages!“

“We had great food and beer! Fast service! I can’t remember our servers name but she was the sweetest with my kids! My 10 yr old daughter said the food was ‘bussin’ 😅😂“

“Friendly staff and patrons, rotating outstanding beers. Also hundreds of different cans and bottles in the coolers for drinking on site or taking home.“

“Very cool tour - great tour guide and well worth the price. Highly recommend you go early and get a piece of pizza by the slice - the pizza is an absolutely fantastic and proper New York style slice pizza.“

“Great beer and the food carts are awesome!!“

“Lynn was incredibly helpful when I needed to create a gift for our head carpenter. She helped me choose beer and a tee shirt and then helped me carry everything to the car. I can't say enough about the service. Thanks Lynn.“

“Fun ghost tour then pizza.“

“Came here for lunch and made me a forever fan of the brisket tacos. In my over 50 years of life I have never tasted anything that comes close to these tacos! AMAZINGLY PERFECT!! They nailed it!!“

“The trivia night event here was very fun and well-attended!“

“Gorgeous grounds that you can spend hours walking. This property was formerly a work farm for the local poor. It has been repurposed as a vineyard, hotel, spa, restaurant, bar, golf course and more! There are many events held here but it is absolutely worth a visit even if you don't plan to stay the night. Check out the wine cellar or espresso bar for some great local options, or head inside to the gift shop for some kitschy finds.“

“We attended McMenamin’s Wassail Cider fest in January so we wanted to try more of their ciders and this is what popped up online. We got the cider flight and the red wine flight, both of which were really good. However, the wine flight they gave us 2 of the 4 glasses, then told us to come back to the back for the other 2, which was a bit weird and honestly I wasn’t a fan of. The service was also pretty lackluster, it was walk up service, which seems to be pretty common in the PNW so we’ve grown accustomed to it, but when its walk up service, I expect a little more when I do come to the bar to order. There were two employees, a blonde woman that I’d guess was in her 20s and a middle aged gentleman. The woman was very nice and enthusiastic and seemed eager to help, but the man seemed like he was doing everything he could to avoid serving guests; when I returned to the bar for the second half of our wine flight, he noticed me, but proceeded to drink water, pace around, look in the storage closet, take a step towards me, turn around, take his sweatshirt off, look around again, then finally came up. As a bartender myself, it seemed like all the things that someone does when they don’t want to help a guest, so they try to waste as much time as possible until another co-worker comes to help them. The vibe was pretty cool being in the basement with glass windows all around so you could see the wine barrels, but it was a bit too dark in my opinion, which made it seem kind of dingy being in the basement. I also wasn’t a fan that when you walk in, there are no signs or menus, just brochures advertising other McMenamin’s properties, and the bar is very small with standing room only and very crowded. It reminded me of a busy college bar where I had to fight through to order drinks, but in this case I had to do that just to see a menu, let alone order a drink; not exactly the experience I want from a tasting room. Overall though, it was still unique experience and I’m sure it would be really cool to stay on property, but I don’t think I’d go back.“

“We used to love going there the staff is great. But you changed the food and its awful. So we won’t be back. We will miss the staff.“

“Great beer and the food carts are awesome!!“

“Stopped in for a date night dinner to check out the atmosphere and seasonal menu. Big Grateful Dead fan so I was excited!! Walked in and they were playing Jerry over the speakers and the place is filled with Grateful Dead decor. We walked around and took it all in while waiting for our drinks to arrive. It is mostly handmade decor but there is a lot to look at.

Started with a Cider Flight and a Strawberry Lemonade. The Ciders were good, with the Blackberry was the best in my opinion. Strawberry Lemonade was weak and didn't taste like lemonade. I think that lemonade wa the only disappointing aspect to the meal.

Food came and we decided to split a Tuna Melt with Cajun Fries and Cheese Curds. The Tina Melt was toasted to perfection and delicious. Not too much sauce so it didn't drip a ton. Cajun Fries had a kick and paired expertly with the Peppercorn Ranch, which is maybe some of the best Ranch I've EVER had!! Cheese Curds were extra crunchy and delicious! Overall, the food did not disappoint and was just enough to fill us up!!

I will definitely be back to try more menu items 😋“

“Drinks, food and service is always great! I’ve grown accustomed to driving to Camas for dinner or catching the bus over for a drink from Curt the bartender. My favorites are the weekly sandwich specials since I’m usually there for dinner, Brussel Sprouts and the wings. For drinks, the old fashioned and sometimes the whiskey sour when I don’t drive myself.

Worthy of trying and hopefully falling for the great staff and menu like I have!“

“We were there for a wedding reception in the top of the Power station but did go up all three floors of the main building. The walls are painted with murals and quotes everywhere. It is really cool to see and there is a map of the full acreage of the place. It has cool history and a great garden with paper bush plants blooming at the end of winter / early spring that provide a great fragrance 😍“

“On my quest to complete my McMenamins passport, I have visited many McMenamins locations. Somehow I forget how awesome this location is... It feels like I tucked away little hidden gem, much larger on the inside than it looks on the outside. Filled with light and plants, it's a spacious area that can accommodate any size of group. They are also one of the only McMenamins that has their epic club sandwich. Highly recommend.“

“Had the McMenamins version of Traditional Gyros, Tator Tots. Ghost Rabbit Pilsner and for desert Decaf Coffee and Berries & Lemon Bundt Cake. All were really good. Sally the server was very friendly and effecient. I still wish they would get some lamb for traditional gyros. Endaxi.“