home Plan Your Bend Golf Trip in 60 Seconds High desert golf with a brewery on every corner
Bend delivers elite destination golf surrounded by the Cascades, craft beer culture that rivals any city in America, and enough outdoor activities to fill a week. Pronghorn and Tetherow headline the golf, Deschutes Brewery anchors the drinking, and the Deschutes River keeps the non-golf hours packed.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Bend — curated for groups.
7 coursesSummer, Fall RDM (20 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$600-$1500/night
Northwest Crossing or River West neighborhoods, walkable to breweries and downtown
hot tub fire pit game room large kitchen multiple living areas garage
cabin Sleeps 10-16
$500-$1200/night
Sunriver or Caldera Springs resort communities, 15-25 min south of town
hot tub fire pit mountain views BBQ game room
Dining
McKay Cottage Restaurant $$ farm-to-table Converted 1916 cottage serving the best brunch in Bend with local ingredients
4.6 stars
Jackalope Grill $$$ steakhouse Upscale Northwest steakhouse with a wine list to match and a big-group-friendly layout
4.5 stars
Greg's Grill $$ casual Old Bend staple with rooftop patio and big enough to seat 16 without a fuss
4.3 stars
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails $$$ southern Southern-inspired dishes with creative cocktails in a lively atmosphere
4.5 stars
Deschutes Brewery & Public House $$ brewpub The OG Bend brewery — flagship pub with solid food and fresh-from-the-tank pours
4.5 stars
Brother Jon's Public House $$ casual Low-key pub grub with a huge tap list and sports on every screen
4.2 stars Nightlife
10 Barrel Brewing Bend Pub brewpub Large patio with fire pits, perfect for a group to post up after a round
Boneyard Beer Pub brewpub Cult-favorite IPAs in a no-frills taproom with outdoor seating
The Capitol Late Night cocktail Craft cocktails in a swanky downtown setting — the closest thing to a nightclub Bend has
Astro Lounge Late Night dive Beloved dive bar with cheap drinks, pool tables, and late-night energy
Bend Brewing Company patio Brewpub right on Mirror Pond with one of the best patios in town
Activities Deschutes River Float rafting 2-3 hours $30-$60/pp
Lazy river float through town on the Deschutes — tubes, beers, and sunshine
Big Eddy Whitewater Rafting rafting half day $60-$95/pp
Class III-IV rapids on the upper Deschutes for an adrenaline hit
Phil's Trail Mountain Biking mountain biking 2-3 hours $50-$85/pp
World-class singletrack right at the edge of town — rentals available for all levels
Bend Ale Trail brewery 3-4 hours $0-$50/pp
30+ breweries in town — self-guided or guided tours through the craft beer capital of Oregon
Smith Rock Hiking hiking half day $0-$10/pp
Iconic desert spires and canyon trails 25 minutes north of Bend — Misery Ridge is a must
