Take refuge at Beachcrest
Brewery’s new Tsunami Room is awash with color, character and music
By Linda Turner Griepentrog
For The TODAY
You might already be familiar with Beachcrest Brewing for its mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, tasty desserts and innovative handcrafted beer, but now the brewery has added something new — the Tsunami Room.
The new space is available for private rentals as well as for the brewery’s own special events. Co-owner Amy White says there’s room for 55 to 60 additional diners, greatly expanding the brewery’s seating capacity.
Live music events will now take place in the Tsunami Room, and the space will also provide room for the burgeoning Wednesday evening Trivia Night activities and frequent crafting events. Group dinner packages will also be offered — many including foods not normally on the regular restaurant menu. On Tuesday, April 9, the brewery will host a Beer Dinner, with beers strategically paired with food offerings. It’s a ticketed event, so watch for information.
If you’re looking for a space to have a birthday party, anniversary celebration, wedding reception, or just a place to relax with a large group of friends, the Tsunami Room is ideal. For businesses, it’s perfect for holiday parties, company meetings (Who doesn’t love pizza and beer for a company meeting?) and retirement parties. The room features its own private tended bar and direct access to the restaurant's food service.
Rates for the room will vary seasonally and with the type of services needed for the rental group, and there’s room for lots of customization.
The Tsunami Room abounds with whimsical décor — the most notable of which is a splashing beer mural and tiki fireplace wall, both painted by Bend artist Julia Kenyon. If you want a peek into the brewery itself, there are porthole windows for a look-see at what’s going on with the brewmasters, including White’s husband, Matt, the head brewer. Local artist Lucynda Campbell painted the crashing tsunami backdrop for the live music venue. The bar features bamboo paneling and a large tiki statue to complete the vibe.
Beachcrest offers live music on Saturday evenings starting at 6 pm, and on Sundays at 4 pm. Live groups will perform on some Friday evenings as well. The Saturday offerings offer a mix of rock, funk, blues and bluegrass, while Sundays feature jazz. The brewery showcases both local and traveling groups and you can find a lineup on the Beachcrest website or social media pages.
If you prefer to hold an outdoor event, never fear, Beachcrest can help with that, too. There’s a heated tent overlooking the bay and the golf course that can seat up to 50 people.
But, Beachcrest Brewing isn’t only about renting space — let the food and drink shine! Look for 10 types of wood-fired pizzas with a monthly seasonal flavor created by the chef and kitchen staff. As much as possible, all menu items are homemade including the pizza dough and the tomato sauce. The brewery features six core beers, and six to eight rotational beers, offering one to three new beers per month. The beers are often influenced by the Whites’ travel adventures, with recent offerings including Belgian and German styles. Summer brings some tropical varieties —tasty beers flavored with mango, key lime or coconut.
These married restaurateurs are musicians by training who met at the University of Denver and after repeatedly vacationing in Oregon, decided to take the leap and follow their mutual love for beer and niche food.
“We felt the coast could benefit from a great community gathering space and we just followed our passion,” White said. “Our mission is ‘coastal, community, craft’ and it’s reflected in our food, our beers, our decor and in our commitment to the community. We want to bring people together.”
Beachcrest Brewing is located in the Salishan Marketplace at 7755 N Hwy. 101. Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 8 pm and Sunday from noon to 7 pm. For more information, go to beachcrestbrewing.com or call 541-234-4013.