The best bars & nightlife in Bend

12 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Craving a midweek wine reset, minus the fuss? The Winery at Manzanita - Bend pours its own Oregon and Washington small-batch lineup at the…

550 SW Industrial Way #194

Craving a midweek wine reset, minus the fuss? The Winery at Manzanita - Bend pours its own Oregon and Washington small-batch lineup at the Box Factory... think delicate Pinot Noir, crisp whites, sparkling, and big reds, plus PNW craft beers and ciders if your friend insists on hops.

From the Bend newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Low-key haunt with a patio offering a refined selection of wine & beer, plus meat & cheese plates.

55 NW Minnesota Ave

Low-key haunt with a patio offering a refined selection of wine & beer, plus meat & cheese plates.

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On Tap

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Open-air beer garden with 8+ food carts plus a kid-friendly seating area.

1424 NE Cushing Dr

Open-air beer garden with 8+ food carts plus a kid-friendly seating area.

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Cozy tavern & cocktail bar with a patio for burgers, fish and other casual eats.

700 NW Bond St

Cozy tavern & cocktail bar with a patio for burgers, fish and other casual eats.

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Craft brewery featuring a pub for pints of beer plus a full menu of American fare.

1019 NW Brooks St

Craft brewery featuring a pub for pints of beer plus a full menu of American fare.

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Cozy, woodsy-chic choice for inventive craft cocktails & New American small plates, plus DJ nights.

821 NE 2nd St

Cozy, woodsy-chic choice for inventive craft cocktails & New American small plates, plus DJ nights.

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San Simón

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Cozy bar making craft cocktails and small plates.

845 NW Tin Pan Alley

Cozy bar making craft cocktails and small plates.

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Relaxed spot showcasing wines from Stoller's family of brands, plus charcuterie and other eats.

555 NW Arizona Ave #30

Relaxed spot showcasing wines from Stoller's family of brands, plus charcuterie and other eats.

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Laid-back home-decor store also offering wine and beer for sipping while you shop.

19570 Amber Meadow Dr #190

Laid-back home-decor store also offering wine and beer for sipping while you shop.

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Huge brewery & restaurant pairing its craft beers with creative pub grub in a lively, simple space.

495 NE Bellevue Dr

Huge brewery & restaurant pairing its craft beers with creative pub grub in a lively, simple space.

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Hideaway Bend

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Sports outpost serving craft beer & upmarket pub eats in a comfy setting with many flat-screen TVs.

939 SE 2nd St

Sports outpost serving craft beer & upmarket pub eats in a comfy setting with many flat-screen TVs.

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Cocktail and snack bar featuring over 300 species of plants in a cozy space.

70 SW Century Dr #130

Cocktail and snack bar featuring over 300 species of plants in a cozy space.

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