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Head to Rogue Public House in Portland’s Central Eastside for a sampling of the city’s best craft beer.

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Central Eastside Brewery Tour

Toast this vibrant neighborhood’s booming craft beer scene with our selection of local favorites.

Updated July 9, 2024 2 min read Central Eastside

A recent wave of trendsetting eateries, microdistilleries and coffee roasters has helped transform the Central Eastside from an industrial and warehouse district to a hub for Portland’s creative scene. With its myriad breweries and beer bars, this bustling neighborhood practically overflows with award-winning suds — use this itinerary to build your perfect pub crawl.

Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery 

This outpost of the popular regional brewery Rogue Ales boasts a whopping 55 taps — 36 pouring Rogue’s core beers (like famed Dead Guy Ale) and limited releases, and 19 more featuring other local breweries. At the pilot brewery near the back of the pub you can try experimental Rogue beers, some of which are only available at the Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery. Fill up on satisfying pub fare, supplement your imbibing with spirits from the bar or play your favorite lawn game on their expansive patio.

Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 

Dating to the mid-1990s, Lucky Labrador’s rustic flagship location helped bolster Portland’s microbrew boom. The pub features a dozen rotating taps, tasty sandwiches and salads, and a very pooch-friendly back patio.

Away Days Brewing

Fans of classic styles like bitters, milds and low-ABV lagers shouldn’t skip Away Days Brewing. They specialize in European-inspired, British-style beer; there’s always a cask-conditioned brew or two on offer as well. Their taproom is cozy, bright and welcoming. If you’re hungry, order up authentic British fare from their sister pub, The Toffee Club, right next door.

Wine, Cider and Spirits

Stay thirsty — Portland has a multitude of delicious options for imbibing.

Craft Spirits

Powered by a collective of artisanal spirit makers, Portland’s craft distilling era has come of age.

Wine

With wine country in its backyard, Portland overflows with wine bars and urban wineries, offering special varietals from around the world.

Portland’s Cider Scene

Hard cider is one of the latest beverages to gain popularity in Portland — known for its many beers, craft spirits and Willamette Valley wines.

Ground Breaker Brewing 

Formerly known as Harvester, Ground Breaker is a dedicated gluten-free brewery, substituting ingredients like Willamette Valley chestnuts and organic lentils for barley, wheat and rye. The results are delicious, including citrusy IPAs that would impress any hophead and a rich, espresso-like dark ale that showcases the chestnut’s natural flavors. Stop into Ground Breaker Gastropub next door for a flight, a pint and some gluten-free grub.

Crux Fermentation Project

Crux Fermentation Project was founded in Bend, Oregon in 2012. They quickly earned widespread acclaim for their imaginative, delicious beers, which range from hazy IPAs to smooth-drinking lagers to experimental sours. Today you can sample their popular brews in the heart of Portland’s central city — located near the south end of the Central Eastside, their Portland outpost offers a welcoming environment and inventive pub fare in a modern, kid-and-dog-friendly space.