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Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel

As a local and family-owned business, Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel is proud to serve the Central Oregon community. Our wide array of quality dishes are made with fresh ingredients from local farms, ensuring everyone can find something they love. Come enjoy a meal with us today!

burger and beer ski inn taphouse

SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS

SMOKE SHACK SAMPLER
A platter made up of our house-smoked brisket, ribs and wings, served with sweet potato tots, chips and chili con queso

JALEPEÑO POPPERS
Four large jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon, served on a bed of greens with house-made chimichurri and pico

SMOKE HOUSE PLATES

BRISKET/PORK/RIBS
A platter made up of house-smoked meat of your choice, served with house-made baked beans, cold mac salad and a small green salad

BURGERS & SANDOS

THE “EDDY”
Named after the owner’s daughter Eddy: a 7oz burger patty with bacon, grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and Eddy sauce, served on a Big Ed’s brioche bun

BRISKET SANDO
Sliced house-smoked brisket topped with an onion ring and BBQ sauce, served on a Big Ed’s brioche bun

ski inn taphouse cocktails

COCKTAILS

THE “HOT MESS”
House-infused habanero vodka, passion fruit puree, fresh lime juice and a cilantro garnish

MARIONBERRY MULE
Wild Roots marionberry vodka, fresh lime juice, Cock N’ Bull ginger beer and a lime garnish

HOURS: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Learn more about the Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel as part of your next staycation in Sisters, Oregon. 

Mill Works Pub

Not just another pub. Step into Mill Works Pub, where we celebrate our vibrant history in the Old Mill District, serving elevated pub fare, local beer and wine, and craft cocktails and mocktails. Experience our unique blend of hip ambiance and family-friendly atmosphere.

Plate of Mill Works Pub French Toast

SAMPLE MENU

FRESH COCKTAILS

Buzz Saw Bloody
With house bloody mary mix

Rosey Paloma
Classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail, with a twist

The Ponderosa
Gin, St.Germaine, cucumber, mint and lime, served up

Tumalo Splash
Vodka, grapefruit, basil and lemon, topped with soda

The District
Bourbon, raspberry maple purée, mint and lime

three cocktails at Mill Works Pub

SALADS

Tuna Bowl*
Albacore tuna, black rice, mixed greens, avocado, pickles and miso dressing

Harvest Bowl*
Mixed greens, chick peas, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sunflower seeds and herb vinaigrette

Cobb Salad*
Chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon, Rogue Creamery blue cheese, avocado and tomato vinaigrette

Mill Works Pub Salad

SMALL

Korean Fried Chicken*
KFC sauce, pickled daikon, sesame and scallion

Nachos*
Pulled pork or chicken, pinto beans, cheddar, chilies,salsa and homemade chips

SANDWICHES 

Prime Rib
Open-face on rustic bread, horseradish aioli, caramelized onions, Rogue River blue, microgreens and fries or salad

Tuna Melt
Open-face with chippy breadcrumbs, fresh albacore tuna, aioli, pea shoots, cheddar and fries or salad

Fried Chicken Sammy**
Salsa verde, poblano ranch, shredded lettuce, pickles and fries or salad

Baja Fish Tacos**
Rock cod, tartare sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, cotija cheese

Porchetta Sammy**
Roasted garlic aioli, pesto, arugula, Calabrian chili & fries or salad

Mill Works Pub employee holding sandwich plate

*Gluten-free | **Gluten-free upon request
$$ | Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Photography by Tina Paymaster

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Just blocks from the Deschutes River in downtown Bend, Old St. Francis School has everything you need for a weekend of merrymaking. The shaded courtyard and patio are summertime favorites, while the pub houses cozy booths to enjoy delicious meals and handcrafted ales. In fact, our brewery is the winner of the international Craft Beer Awards’ 2024 Small-Size Brewery of the Year. Settle in for an award-winning beer or fresh-juice cocktail, a juicy burger or your pub favorite.

SAMPLE MENU

Sushi and a mule on a table.

BREAKFAST

THE NOVA SCOTIAN BREAKFAST

Toasted rye, herbed cream cheese, salmon lox, arugula, avocado, two soft-poached eggs

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Served with whipped butter and real maple syrup

FIELD DAY TOFU BREAKFAST BURRITO

Broccoli, spinach, kale, artichoke hearts, peppers, tomato, cottage potatoes and tofu wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, topped with chipotle pico de gallo, onion, jalapeño and cilantro

HOME-STYLE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Served with country sausage gravy, two eggs, potatoes and toast

FARMER’S CHOICE OMELET

Bacon, sharp cheddar, kale, spinach, tomato, caramelized onions and scallions

LUNCH

PELE’S PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Kalua pork, pineapple sambal, soy-ginger slaw and Sriracha mayo on a roll

AZTEC SALAD

Romaine, corn and black bean salsa, avocado, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, chipotle dressing

STEAMER CLAMS

Edgefield White Rabbit wine, butter, garlic and fresh parsley, served with sourdough

BACKYARD BURGER

Bacon, cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, Hammerhead barbecue sauce and secret sauce, served with fries or tots

COBB SALAD

Chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon, Rogue Creamery blue cheese, avocado and tomato vinaigrette

breakfast on table

MAINS

KAMIKAZE SEARED AHI

Served with ginger-wasabi mayo, spicy-sweet slaw and scallions

UPTOWN VEGGIE GRILL SANDWICH

Seasoned summer squash, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, pesto, spinach-artichoke spread, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on a toasted roll, served with choice of fries or tots

KALUA PORK PLATE

Hawaiian-style pulled pork, pineapple sambal, rice and mac salad

HAMMERHEAD GARDEN BURGER

Hammerhead garden patty on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and secret sauce, served with choice of fries or tots

SECRET GARDEN PIZZA

Tomato sauce, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, spinach, tomato, mozzarella and herbs

burger on a plate

DESSERT

BERRIES AND BLOSSOMS LEMON TORTE

Almond and polenta cake garnished with orange blossom-scented mixed berries and whipped cream

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM BASQUE CHEESECAKE

Deeply caramelized with a creamy center, served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

tots in a basket

COCKTAILS

POOR FARM SOUR

Hogshead Whiskey, fresh-squeezed lemon and Black Rabbit Red wine

BOTANICAL MULE

Gables Gin, Herbal Liqueur No. 7, mint and lemon

cocktail in a rosebush.

700 NW Bond St., Bend

541-382-5174 | mcmenamins.com

Open Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. | Friday-Saturday 7 a.m.-late

Beer on table outside

Oblivion Brewing Company

Oblivion Brewing Company is a brewery and tasting room in Bend whose classic craft beer can be found in taps all across Oregon. Oblivion’s founder, Darin Butschy, began home-brewing when he was still in high school and has been passionate about the craft ever since.

oblivionbrewing.net 

 

Madras Brewing

Madras Brewing is a local, family-friendly sports bar in Madras. The menu boasts a variety of fresh and innovative dishes to enjoy while you sip on a beer and enjoy the game.

madrasbrewing.com

 

 

Monkless Belgian Ales

Monkless Belgian Ales is a restaurant and taproom in Bend that sits right on the Deschutes River. Their highly curated kitchen fuses the delicious tastes of European Cuisine and intentionally pairs them with Monkless’ award-winning Belgian-style ales.

monkless.com

 

Legend Cider

Check out Legend Cider’s taphouse in La Pine for unfiltered, all-natural cider. Enjoy a flight of their ciders while you snack on something from one of their rotating food trucks.

 | legendcider.com 

Immersion Brewing

Immersion Brewing is family-owned and operated brewery in Bend. Enjoy their quality craft brews and house-made food, or try brewing your own beer with their brew-it-yourself kettles.

imbruing.com 

 

The Hideaway

The Hideaway Tavern is a Central Oregon, locally owned restaurant located in both Bend and Redmond. Come hide out with us, where there’s better food, better sports and better drinks! We’re Central Oregon’s best sports spot!

Two bloody mary's from Hideaway Tavern

SAMPLE MENU

COCKTAILS

24OZ GAME CHANGER

Served with a fried bleu cheese ball, candied bacon, asparagus, marinated prawn, olives, pepperoncini, pickle, lemon, a crispy garlic breadstick and a double shot of our house-infused pepper vodka

STARTERS & SHARED PLATES

Rueben Sandwhich and cocktail at Hideaway Tavern.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Caramelized and roasted with bacon, dried cranberries and roasted garlic, and topped with shaved Grana Padano

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Flash-fried florets tossed in house-made buffalo sauce, served with our bleu cheese dressing

BAVARIAN PRETZEL FONDUE

Served with our house-made garlic cheese sauce

NACHOS CARNITAS

Served with house-braised pork, refried beans, and house-made queso

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Burger and Fried onions at Hideaway

RUEBEN SANDWICH

House-braised corned beef, with sauerkraut, house-made thousand island dressing and melted gruyère cheese, grilled on Big Ed’s marbled rye bread

JOHN WAYNE BURGER

Our ½ pound house-ground patty, bacon, pepper jack cheese, onion rings and house-made BBQ sauce, on a pretzel bun

HAND CRAFTED PIZZAS

THE GREEK

Artichoke hearts, wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, green onions, feta cheese on an arriabata and four-cheese base

THE CHUCK NORRIS (IT KICKS ASS!)

Italian sausage, soppressata, pepperoni, and ham on an arrabiata and four-cheese base with fresh Roma tomatoes and house-made fresh mozzarella

939 SE 2nd St., Bend | 541-312-9898 | hideawaytavernbend.com

507 SW 89th St., Redmond | 541-526-5989 | hideawaytavernredmond.com

$$ | Open Monday-Thursday at 11 a.m. | Weekends 8 a.m.

Lifty’s

Lifty’s is a family-owned and operated bar and grill in Bend. With stellar mountain views, elevated pub food, and a sand volleyball court you’re guaranteed to have a fun time.

liftysbend.com

 

Initiative Brewing

Initiative Brewing is a new brewpub in Redmond, locally owned and operated. Enjoy their craft beer and check out their popular artisan burgers.

initiativebrew.com

 

Silver Moon Brewing

Silver Moon Brewing is the third oldest brewery in Bend and remains a local favorite. Be sure to stop by on trivia night to enjoy one of their tasty craft beers and to grab bite from one of the food trucks parked onsite.

silvermoonbrewing.com

 

Prost!

In authentic German style, Prost! is an inviting neighborhood pub perfect for a gathering, a post adventure bier or a pre-adventure warm up. Share moments with old friends and make new ones in this cozy spot on Southwest Century Drive.

SAMPLE MENU

IMPORTED BEER FROM GERMANY

16 drafts to choose from, including:

BITBURGER PILS

ANDECHS HELL

PAULANER OKTOBERFEST

WEIHENSTEPHAN HEFE WEISSBIER

AYINGER CELEBRATOR

SMALL

BRETZEL

Bavarian pretzel served warm with dijon, schmaltz

RÜBENSALAT

Roasted beets with hazelnuts, goat cheese, crouton, shaved cabbage in apple cider vinaigrette

CURRYWURST

Poached pork sausage over frites, house curry ketchup

MEDIUM

KÄSESPÄTZLE

Spätzle coated in bier cheese, crispy shallot

WURST

Choice of bratwurst, smoked kielbasa, weisswurst or vegetarian spiced bratwurst, served with sauerkraut and house mustard

Couple of beers being delivered.

LARGE

WIENERSCHNITZEL

Crispy breaded Carlton Farms pork loin, warm potato salad, remoulade

SCHWEINSHAXE

Slow roasted skin on pork shoulder-shank, dark bier gravy, spätzle, braised red cabbage

SCHNITZEL SANDWICH

Crispy breaded Carlton Farms pork loin topped with sauerkraut, house mustard, aioli, German gruyère on a pretzel bun, served with frites

HAMBURGER MIT KÄSE

Muenster cheese, tomato, onion jam, shaved cabbage, house mustard and aioli, served with frites, curry ketchup

Plated entree from Prost!

40 SW Century Drive #140, Bend | 541-241-8180 | prostbend.com

$ | Opens Monday-Friday at 3 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5

Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5 is a tap house in Bend serving up a variety of the best beer that Central Oregon has to offer. Grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks parked in their beer garden and be sure to check out their impressive whiskey collection.

crosscutbeer.com 

 

Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Craft Kitchen & Brewery of Bend is popular for their craft beers and delicious barbecue. Their ingredients, for both the brews and the BBQ, are locally and sustainably sourced.

craftoregon.com 

 

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company provides innovative craft beers and cuisine to both of their locations in Bend and Redmond. Driving home from Mt. Bachelor? Their Brewpub of Bend should definitely be your first stop.

cascadelakes.com

 

 

Crooked Roots Brewing

Crooked Roots Brewing is a brewery located in downtown Prineville. Enjoy a beer from one of their thirty rotating taps and some of their hand-tossed pizza.

crbrewing.com

 

 

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales is a small brewery in Sisters with beautiful views of the Cascade mountains. They use local and sustainable ingredients to produce their terroir-driven beers.

funkyfaunabeer.com 

 

Avid Cider Co.

Avid Cider Co. is a family-run taproom in Bend specializing in delicious hard cider that perfectly balances the dry and sweet flavor profiles. Inspired by the abundance of fruit in the Northwest they create their ciders using sustainably sourced and local ingredients.

avidcider.com

Bend Brewing Co.

Bend Brewing Company sits right on the river that runs through downtown Bend and is a favorite watering hole among locals. Being the second oldest brewery in Bend, they certainly know what they’re doing when it comes to brewing craft beers and serving up tasty pub food.

bendbrewingco.com

Crux Fermentation Project

Consider Crux your craft beer playground: a place where beer lovers (along with their kids and dogs) can gather over great food, relaxing vibes and, of course, amazing beer. The tasting room boasts more than 28 taps and a spacious lawn that offers an array of food carts, fire pits, and unbeatable mountain views.

Food at Crux Fermentation Project

FOOD

PARMESAN PRETZEL
Traditional pretzel topped with sea salt, grated Parmesan and choice of beer mustard or beer cheese dip

GREEK SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce, salami, pepperoni, red onion, black olives, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, croutons with balsamic vinaigrette

Salad and drink at Crux

ITALIAN GRINDER
Hoagie roll topped with ham, salami, pepperoni, lettuce, tomato, red onion, banana peppers, havarti cheese with mayo and Italian vinaigrette

SMOKED CORNED BEEF REUBEN
Smoked corned beef piled high on Big Ed’s marble rye, reuben sauce, peppered sauerkraut, havarti cheese and beer mustard

VERDE PORK CUBANO
House-smoked green chili pork, black forest ham, Crux beer mustard, sweet and spicy pickles and havarti cheese on a Big Ed’s hoagie roll

Crux Beers dark to light

BEER

28 taps with a wide diversity of styles brewed in-house (and cocktails), including: 

CRUX PILZ
Brewed with traditional Pilsner malts, imported Czech Saaz and local Oregon Sterling hops

BOCHI BOCHI
Japanese-style lager brewed with whole Calrose rice, pilsner malt and whole cone hops

Inside the Bend Crux Brewery

HANG TIGHT
This classic West Coast-style IPA is dry-hopped with Simcoe and Amarillo hops

GLOW STICK
The gentle glow of Citra, Strata, and Sabro hops dancing amidst a hazy malt base

NØ MØ
A non-alcoholic brew that is refreshingly hoppy with a familiar mouthfeel

cruxfermentation.com | Photography by Tina Paymaster

Crux Beer Sampler

Outside yard at Crux in Bend

Dogs at Crux in Bend

Bevel Craft Brewing

Bevel Craft Brewing in Bend is a specialty brewery passionate about India Pale Ales. Try a pint of their hop-centric beer and finish it off with a bite to eat from one of the four food trucks parked on site.

bevelbeer.com

 

 

Bridge 99

Bridge 99 is a small-batch brewery in Bend that uses fresh and local hops to brew delicious beers. Chill on the patio while enjoying a cold drink and one of the house-made tasty pizzas.

bridge99brewery.com

Goodlife Brewing

Goodlife Brewing is a local craft brewery in Bend. Each brew is crafted with the finest Northwest and select imported hops, quality malts, and highly prized pristine Central Oregon water.

goodlifebrewing.com 

 

Brother Jon’s Public House

Brother Jon’s Public House is a favorite restaurant and pub among locals in Bend. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant that offers great food or a place to grab beers with friends after an outdoor adventure, Brother Jon’s is the place to go.

brotherjonspublichouse.com

E Bar & Grill

E Bar & Grill is a restaurant and sports bar in downtown Redmond where contemporary meets western. Enjoy a specialty cocktail or microbrew from their bar while you browse their ranch-inspired menu.

ebargrill.com

 

River Pig Saloon

River Pig Saloon is a popular bar in Bend that’s known for its cocktails, local draft beers, and hand-crafted pub food. Grab a drink, a bite, watch the game and hang out with friends by the fire.

riverpigsaloon.com

 

Owl’s Nest

Post-outdoor adventure, Owl’s Nest in Sunriver has the atmosphere where you’ll want to kick up your feet, share a few drinks and stay for a while. A blend of cuisine and flavors on the menu has something that everyone in the group can enjoy.
 541-593-3730

 

10 Barrel Brewing Co.

Both of the 10 Barrel Brewing locations in Bend offer up a wide selection of their handcrafted, specialty beers on tap along with your classic pub cuisine. Whatever adventure you get up to, make sure you end it on their patio with an ice-cold beer and maybe a plate of their loaded nachos.

 

10barrel.com

 

Boneyard

Boneyard, a brew pub in Bend, has twenty-plus taps that pour clean and balanced Boneyard beers for you to enjoy on their patio. The beer isn’t the only thing to stick around for though; the pub menu is full of innovative and delicious dishes for you to try out.

boneyardbeer.com

 

 

 

Sunriver Brewing Company

Sunriver Brewing Company is pouring their delicious craft beers at both of their pub house locations in Bend and Sunriver. Their pub food is also premier, with a great selection of seasonal salads, burgers and sandwiches that require two hands and entrees to satisfy whatever fare you’re in the mood for.

sunriverbrewingcompany.com

 

The Brown Owl

The Brown Owl in Bend does delicious brews and locally sourced burgers in their nest. Sando options include The Cuban, pulled pork and a veggie burger, all perfect to try with a side of spiced double-fried fries.

brownowlbend.com

 

Dillon’s Grill

Dillon’s Grill of Prineville is home to many taps that pour Central Oregon-made beers and cider. Gather with friends at this local favorite to watch the game, drink a pint, or try their authentic barbecue and gourmet burgers.

dillonsgrill.com

142 NE 5th St., Prineville | 541-447-3203

 

Ochoco Brewing Company

It’s never too early for beer … battered pancakes made with Prinetucky Pale Ale brewed a few feet from the kitchen. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner and don’t forget to bring your growler for a fill.

380 Main St., Prineville, 541-233-0883

 

Three Creeks Brewing

Three Creeks Brewing is a family-friendly brewery and pub in the heart of Sisters. They are passionate about crafting classic Northwest brews of unbeatable quality and consistency.

threecreeksbrewing.com

 

Pour House Grill

Enjoy barbecue, burgers, and wings at the Pour House Grill, a sports bar boasting ten big screen TVs in midtown Bend. Sample the 34 brews on tap by the outdoor firepit.

Bangers and Brews

Indulge in gourmet sausages with an Argentinian flair. As a family-run restaurant, we understand that the best way isn’t always the fastest or easiest way, and we’re ok with that. We believe that quality food, made from scratch, can still be sold at an honest price. Discover why Yelp ranked Bangers & Brews #1 in the “Top 100 Places to Eat in the USA” in 2019.

Salad with sausage in a to go box

SAMPLE MENU

OPTIONS OF STYLE SERVING

Served on a bun, salad, fries, or on mac & cheese

PICK YOUR SAUSAGE

TRADITIONAL

Banger, Bratwurst, or Spicy Italian

SPECIALTY

Black Pepper Garlic, Burnt End Brisket Smoked Hot Andouille, or Smoked Polish

POULTRY/VEGGIE (VEGAN)

Chicken Basil, Chicken Mango Chipotle, Smoked Apple Veggie, or Italian Veggie

EXOTIC & WILD GAME

Wild Boar Cheddar & Hatch Chili, Elk & Pork Cheddar Brat, Duck with Cilantro, Alligator Bayou Style, or Wild Boar Blueberry & Merlot

PICK 2 TOPPINGS

Caramelized onion, grilled onions, diced onions, sauerkraut, sweet peppers, spicy peppers, pepperoncini, jalapeño, relish, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chili

PICK A SAUCE

Homemade chimichurri, homemade chimichurri mayo, BBQ Sauce, garlic aioli, ranch, spicy ranch, curry ketchup, whole grain mustard, spicy mustard, Ruben’s sauce, cheese sauce

BANGERS & MASH

Sausage of your choice on top of mashed potatoes and gravy with caramelized onions

APPETIZERS

BACON & GORGONZOLA FRIES

POUTINE FRIES or CHILI CHEESE FRIES

10” PRETZEL & CHEESE SAUCE

Fries and sliced sausages

1288 SW Simpson Ave. A, Bend

(541) 389-2050 | bangersandbrews.com

Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.

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