Beer-first, but wine holds its own
Westside Bend · Bend · Pub fare and brewery · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
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You're here for the beer — 20 taps, Bend sunshine, a patio that makes you want to stay until closing. But flip past the draft list and there's a wine section that's actually trying, which is more than you can say for most brewpubs. It's short, it's unpretentious, and it mostly makes sense for the room.
The list runs 7-10 labels and leans heavily Pacific Northwest, which is exactly the right call for a Bend brewery. Oregon shows up with Stoller Chardonnay, Elk Cove La Sirene Pinot Noir, Eola Hills Pinot Noir, Lange Pinot Gris, and Chahalem Rosé — that's a respectable local lineup. California fills the big-red slots with Freakshow Cabernet and Clone 7 Cab, while Washington chips in with Barnard Griffin. New Zealand gets a nod via Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc. There are no real surprises here and no deep cuts, but the regional commitment to Oregon is genuine and earns some respect.
Nearly everything on the list pours by the glass, which is the right move for a spot where most people are splitting attention between a flight of IPAs and a shared bottle. Prices run $9-$12 a glass, which is reasonable for Bend without being a steal. Rotation appears static — this isn't a by-the-glass program that's going to dazzle you with weekly additions.
Elk Cove La Sirene Pinot Noir — $42
Elk Cove is a serious Willamette Valley producer, and seeing La Sirene on a brewpub list at this price is genuinely solid. You'd pay more at a dedicated wine bar without blinking.
Chahalem Rosé
Most people at a brewpub are reaching for a red or defaulting to a Sauvignon Blanc. Chahalem is an Oregon winery worth knowing, and their rosé is a smarter pour than it looks sitting next to the IPA menu.
Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
The label does the heavy lifting here. It's a fine enough California Cab, but it's the kind of brand built on marketing rather than terroir, and there are better options on this same list for the money.
Eola Hills Pinot Noir + Brewery Burger
Oregon Pinot has enough structure to cut through a juicy pub burger without bulldozing it the way a Cab would. Eola Hills is an approachable, food-friendly pour that earns its place at the table.
✔️ The Bottom Line
You're not coming to 10 Barrel West for the wine program, but if your crew splits between beer drinkers and wine drinkers, the list is fair-priced and Oregon-forward enough to keep everyone at the table. Send your wine friends here without apology — just don't hype it up first.
Downtown Bend · Bend · Wine Bar & Retail Wine Shop
Viaggio is the kind of wine bar that has no business being this good in a ski town, and that's exactly why it earned a Wild Card badge. If you care about what's in your glass, make a stop here before or after dinner — you'll leave with a better bottle than you planned on.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Westside (Galveston Avenue area) · Bend · Italian (Tuscan-focused, handmade pasta)
Trattoria Sbandati is a small Italian restaurant with a small Italian wine list that punches well above its size because someone made real choices instead of filling slots. If you're in Bend and you want to drink actual Tuscan wine with actual Tuscan food, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Mill District · Bend · Italian-American
Pastini is a Lazy List on a normal night, but Wine Wednesday flips the math enough to make it worth a visit if you know what you're doing — show up on Wednesday, order the Elk Cove or Cooper Mountain, skip the Ste. Michelle, and enjoy your pasta. Any other night, manage your expectations accordingly.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Upscale Pacific Northwest and New American
Solomon's is a safe, well-intentioned resort wine program that does Oregon proud without doing anything adventurous — come for the elk and the Drouhin, not for discovery. If you're staying at Tetherow or celebrating something, it delivers. If you're driving across Bend specifically for the wine list, adjust your expectations.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Elevated pub fare with American and Scottish-inspired dishes
The Row is a reliable pour in a beautiful setting — the wine list won't blow your mind, but the Sokol Blosser rosé and a smart sparkling pick make it easy enough to drink well here. Order the fish, grab the rosé, enjoy the view.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Jackson's Corner Eastside is a counter-service café that quietly put together a wine list worth paying attention to — Oregon-focused, fairly priced, and genuinely thoughtful for the format. Send a friend here if they want good pizza and don't want to feel gouged for drinking something decent with it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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