"Pfriem has been a highlight of the Hood River waterfront since 2012, from families looking for cheeseburgers to beer aficionados seeking something special. The sprawling taproom offers lagers, IPAs, and pilsners along with specialty barrel-aged beers; head to The Bear’s Den at the tasting room for cans to go or grab a pint to sip on the patio. Those sticking around for lunch or dinner can land at a table inside with the brewhouse as your backdrop or outside next to the giant fire pit. Culinary highlights include the pimento cheeseburger with house-made cheese, gochujang wings, and the smoked salmon spread paired with a seeded, sliced baguette." - Molly Allen
"It’s impossible to go wrong choosing a beer from this award-winning brewery that, since its founding in 2012, has become one of Hood River and the Pacific Northwest’s preeminent beer destinations. Known for its Belgian-inspired creations and experimental brews like its local peach Lambic-esque ale, pFriem’s beer list features year-round staples as well as seasonal specialties for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Pair elevated brewpub fare, such as the pimento cheeseburger or brat plate, with a beer in the industrial tasting room or snag a seat out on the patio, either at a table or around the fire." - Molly Allen
"A craft brewery with a tasting room along the Columbia River offering a selection of beers and light bites—well suited for visitors seeking a riverside tasting experience off the mountain." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A modern brewpub with an attractive tasting room where guests can enjoy craft beers on-site or grab a beer-to-go and relax on the nearby riverfront beach while watching windsurfers and kiteboarders on the water." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Away from Hood River’s busy, boutique-lined main streets, down by Waterfront Park, with its jogging paths, immersive playground, and front-row seats to kite-boarders jumping the waves on the Columbia River, pFriem Family Brewers stands proud as probably the most popular destination in this mixed-use village. The acclaimed brewery doesn’t shy away from the usual industrial-chic thing, with lots of reclaimed wood, gray walls, and giant steel tanks of beer to match the metal seats. But a long communal table, artistically unusual chandeliers, and a welcoming patio with a gas fire pit keep it from feeling too cold. Finally, a brewpub with legitimately good food: The food is familiar enough to please the usual pub-goer, but the twists and the attention to detail make it worth the stop even if beer’s not your thing." - Danielle Centoni