Brewery Profile

Big Horse Brewpub

For visitors tracing Hood River’s beer history, this brewpub represents the starting point: it is described as the city’s original brewery and has been pouring craft beer since 1988. Walking in, the draw is not a new production facility or a themed destination, but a pub with a long local timeline behind it. Its story includes a shift from a fine-dining establishment into a more casual pub, with brewing learned in-house and folded into the daily identity of the place. That background gives the stop a different context from newer taprooms in the Columbia River Gorge. It is a place to understand how Hood River’s beer culture began taking shape, while still approaching it as a current, working brewpub rather than a museum piece.

Travelers in this part of Oregon often build days around the Gorge, Hood River’s small-city downtown energy, and the broader mix of beer and wine that defines the region. A stop here fits best for someone who wants a locally rooted pint and a sense of continuity with the area’s early craft-brewing years. Specific beer names and current styles are not provided, so the tap list should guide expectations rather than assumptions about what will be pouring. The appeal is the combination of craft beer, pub atmosphere, and local history in a city now widely associated with independent beverage producers. For visitors comparing breweries, Big Horse Brewpub offers the perspective of a long-running original rather than a newcomer chasing a current trend.

Practical planning should stay flexible, because current details on amenities are not confirmed here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, and visitors should check directly for current hours, food service, seating options, reservations, package sales, family policies, accessibility, and parking before making firm plans. Its Hood River setting makes it easy to consider as part of a broader Gorge visit, especially for travelers already spending time in town or exploring Oregon wine country nearby. Go with the expectation of a historic local brewpub, ask what is fresh or featured when you arrive, and let the staff’s current offerings shape the visit.

Nestled in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Big Horse Brewpub holds the title of Hood River’s original brewery, pouring craft beer since 1988. This landmark spot transitioned from a fine-dining establishment into a beloved pub where the owner taught himself to brew, embracing the casual, community spirit that defines the region. Stop in for a taste of local history and expertly crafted brews in the heart of Oregon wine country.

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115 State St, Hood River, Oregon, 97031-2315

Phone: 541- 386- 4411

Website: http://www.bighorsebrewpub.com

Hours: Mon. — Wed. — Thurs. : 11:30 am — 8:30 pm Friday — Saturday: 11:30 am — 9.30 pm Sunday: 11:30 am - 8:00pm *Closed on Tuesdays