7 Iconic Pearl District Breweries for Tasty Brews in Portland

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If you’re a craft beer lover in Portland, Oregon, you’re not going to want to miss the breweries in the iconic Pearl District.

When my sister moved to Portland in 2021, our family—proud Wisconsinites and lifelong beer fans—made it a priority to check out all the best breweries near her new place.

I’ve been back since then to try even more amazing brews, so I can confidently say this neighborhood is packed with great places to grab a pint. If you’re searching for amazing taprooms in Portland, these Pearl District breweries should be at the top of your bucket list!

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The Best Pearl District Breweries

1. Breakside Brewery

The first brewery on this list of Pearl District breweries to hit in Portland is Breakside Brewery. Named Brewery of the Year in 2017 and 2019 at the Oregon Beer Awards, Breakside Brewery certainly lived up to the hype!

Wandering around with a full backpack and a belly full of Pine State Biscuits (one of the best eats in Portland), I stumbled into Breakside Brewery looking for wifi, an outlet, and a locally brewed IPA.

Since my Honduran SIM card didn’t equal data in the U.S., I was semi-lost—so thankfully, I found all three! (I was living in Roatan, Honduras at the time.)

I choose the “Small Guy Summer IPA” and it was citrusy and delicious!

2. 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

Next on the list for your beer-loving baddies is 10 Barrel Brewery! 10 Barrel was actually the first brewery we visited as a family in Portland, and it set the stage for all the wonderful brewery-hopping we did during our trip.

We waited for a table on the upstairs patio and enjoyed our craft beers and spicy salami pizza with a great view of downtown Portland. As usual, I opted for a local IPA.

3. Von Ebert Brewery

Another Portland brewery that I used as a co-working space, the Von Ebert Brewery* is not to be missed on your tour of taprooms in the Pearl District.

With tasty pub fare and almost 30 beers on tap, Von Ebert was the perfect spot to enjoy a couple of brews and munch on some tater tots as I worked.

This time around, I decided on the Wolf Summoner IPA. Although it was delicious, at 6.5%, I could only allow myself to drink one before switching to something lighter. Two or more Wolf Summoners would have certainly stalled the work on my to-do list…

*Unfortunately, as of April 2024, the Von Ebert Brewery closed its location in the Pearl District to focus on its new production brewery and taproom on N. Cook Street.

4. Beer O’Clock

On the border of the Pearl District and downtown Portland, Beer O’Clock is the perfect taproom for a couple of casual brews around happy hour. A

lthough it’s not its own brewery, the taproom combines local brews from around Portland into the perfect selection for any beer-lover.

Beer O’Clock partners with local eateries Grassa and Lardo for an all-around great dining experience.

5. Backwoods Brewing Company

Backwoods Brewing Company was the last stop on my Pearl District breweries tour in Portland. Since my flight didn’t depart until 11:59 PM (what is it with the red-eye flights out of Portland?), I stopped in for a couple of brews and a snack on the happy hour menu.

I decided on an IPA named “Brew of the Gods,” hoping it would live up to its name. It did. Unfortunately, as I was using the brewery as my workstation again, I could only order one “Brew of the Gods.” Afterwards, I switched to the lighter “River Pig Lager.”

Happy hour runs from 2:30-5:00 PM, and all beers are $1 off. If you’re going to order food, I would suggest ordering it off the full-price menu. The beer was delicious, but the happy hour food was a bit disappointing.

6. Deschutes Brewery

Although I didn’t get the chance to make it to the Deschutes Brewery on my trip to Portland, I’ve tried my fair share of Deschutes beer and, let me say, I’m a big fan.

The Deschutes Portland Public House is located right across the street from the Backwoods Brewing Company and, with tons of open seating and a full menu, looks like a great spot to drink, eat, and enjoy your time in Portland!

Make sure to make it for happy hour Monday-Friday from 2:00-4:00 PM.

7.Treebeerd’s Taphouse

On my last trip to Portland in summer 2025, I stumbled across Treebeerd’s Taphouse—a Pearl District brewery that immediately won me over the second I stepped through the door.

As a proud Wisconsinite, I couldn’t resist checking out a spot owned by fellow Wisconsinites. And their logo? Absolutely iconic. It’s exactly what it sounds like—a tree with a beard, printed on all the glasses.

Treebeerd’s downtown location has a super chill vibe with comfy lounge chairs scattered throughout the bar. They’ve got around 36 rotating taps pouring delicious local brews, plus a small snack menu if you get hungry. It’s the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and try some of Portland’s best craft beers.

Final Thoughts

Can you believe my trip to Portland was my first time ever on the West Coast? Even though a lot of our visit was spent helping my sister get settled into her new place, we made the most of our downtime by exploring the Pearl District’s awesome breweries and soaking up the city’s foodie scene.

I didn’t get a chance to check out any of Oregon’s famous hikes or waterfalls this time — but you can bet that’s at the top of my list for the next trip.

If you enjoyed this guide to Pearl District breweries in Portland, be sure to check out my other posts below for more ideas on what to eat, drink, and do in North America!