McMenamins Edgefield Restaurants and Bars

Enjoy Wines, Microbrews in this Historic Setting Outside of Portland

Aug 7, 2009

Located just east of Portland, Oregon, McMenamins Edgefield Manor offers entertainment, lodging, good eating and refreshing drinks in a farmland setting.

What's better than touring luscious gardens on a warm summer's evening, with beer in hand? For most visitors to McMenamins Edgefield, there's nothing like a stroll through the grounds touting a frosty glass of McMenamins microbrew. Known for their whimsical décor and good microbrew beers, McMenamins' pubs and eateries are a favorite destination in the Northwest. McMenamins Edgefield offers its guests a diversity of activities and entertainment, from the golf courses to the spa or onsite glass blowing and pottery, or movies and concerts.

McMenamins Edgefield Gardens

Situated on 74 acres of farmland near the Columbia River, McMenamins Edgefield boasts a welcoming environment for guests. Whether visiting for dinner, a round of golf, or to stay overnight, Edgefield offers a diversity of attractions. One of the most spectacular yet simple activities at McMenamins Edgefield is touring the grounds. Visitors are free to walk through the extensive gardens, vineyard and orchards. Many of the plants are tagged with names which makes the tour more like that of a botanical garden.

Edgefield History

McMenamins Edgefield yields quite a history, most notably its beginnings as the Multnomah County Poor Farm since 1911. Edgefield later became a nursing home and was closed in the 1980s. McMenamins purchased the property in 1990 and the transformation began. The main building at McMenamins Edgefield boasts 100 European-style guestrooms and hostels, each decorated to reflect the past. This national historic landmark offers each guest a glimpse into the past, as these quiet rooms contain no televisions or telephones! Room rates are reasonable and various special packages are available.

Of course the main attraction of McMenamins is the food and drink. Beer-lovers enjoy coming to McMenamins for seasonal ales and favorites such as Terminator Stout or Ruby. The Edgefield Brewery is the largest of McMenamins' breweries. McMenamins also operates the Edgefield Distillery, producing whiskey, brandy and gin, and the Edgefield Winery. Wines produced by McMenamins include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, white Riesling, chardonnay, pinot gris, pinot noir and other red wines. The April's "Celebration of Syrah", is McMenamins' celebration of wine.

Restaurants and Bars at Edgefield

Walking throughout the grounds of Edgefield, guests find themselves surrounded by choices of where to eat and drink. From the Power Station Theater & Pub to Jerry's Ice House or Pizza To Go and Lucky Staehly's Pool Hall or the Winery Tasting Room, each establishment at Edgefield offers a different scene and a unique story. Outside eating facilities can be found throughout Edgefield and are very popular during Oregon summers. Many visitors begin with a meal at one restaurant and then tour the grounds, stopping for wine tasting or a sample of whiskey.

Black Rabbit Restaurant

Located at the heart of McMenamins Edgefield is the Black Rabbit Restaurant and Bar. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests are treated meals featuring fresh Northwest ingredients, some of which come right from the Edgefield's gardens. The Black Rabbit Restaurant menu features everything from seafood, fresh salads, soups to steaks, pork, duck and more.

McMenamins Edgefield is located in Troutdale, Oregon just east of Portland. Edgefield is located just off I-84 at 2126 SW Halsey St. Lodging reservations can be made online by accessing the McMenamins website.

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