Spinning Wheels Brewing Project — Local services in Hood River

Enjoyed this space for a while and home brew beer is pretty good. It’s not really a brewery but a basement serving home brew.

Witnessed staff refusing to serve super chill people on a few different occasions - I had liked this place, but in the end it was impossible to deny - after seeing it happen more than once - that Spinning wheels refused service based on race , gender and orientation.

They have a sign that says they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone - but I always assumed it meant to people who were already at their safe alcohol limit. My stomach completely hit the floor when the bartender - who otherwise seemed like a nice guy- referenced the sign to avoid serving people who weren’t cis/white. I was SO embarrassed on behalf of all of Hood River.

I didn’t understand what was going on the first time, but after it happened again I had to leave and won’t go backs

Maybe they’ll get the message eventually - go there if you like that kinda cliquey exlusive red neck vibe

Most other places in hood river are truly very inclusive, but it’s a rural small town so you’re bound to get some of this when way up-country. Don’t avoid hood river in general - at least during the day. Unfortunately spinning wheels is not a safe place for everyone and Hood River still is a ‘sun down town’ for the non white and LGBTQ community.

Upstairs Mexican restaurant is awesome and under totally different management- they have at least as good beer in a truely welcoming environment there so do totally eat and drink upstairs.

I love hood river and know we. An...

For sure worth giving this place a whirl. Fun snacks and SUCCULANT beer, brewed by a beer brewing guru. Non-stop good music spinning via record players, laidback fun vibes, and all around good energy. If you're fortunate enough to meet the pub cat, there's a cool laser light toy held by a magnet on the bar post. Should the snacks on tap not suffice, Lake Taco has a great ordering system to have a buzzer let you know when your food is ready, so you don't miss out on sipping and or slurping your delicious Spinning Wheels Beverage. There are several NA choices, seltzer, soda, and I'm pretty sure chocolate milk!

The photos and art wall are all super cool, my favorite is the huge one along the hall to the bathroom. Dad gone fishin'

Dogs are allowed on the patio and there's a water bowl for them to slurp...

Get the Scouser beer 😛🍺 it is all I get, it is so delicious. The vibes here are intimate yet funky, their turn table always has the best beats, and their arcade machine could keep me there for hours. Cat named Taquito is ADORBS. I have yet to experience the spring/summer patio but it sounds immaculate. Love this joint. Everyone who works there is beyond personable and friendly, including the owner. Great...