Barsideous Brewing

After growing up in Lebanon and moving to various parts of Oregon, the Bartman/Franks families wanted to do something to help revitalize our hometown. Brewpubs have done just this in many communities across the U.S. and it’s a natural fit. The concept of Barsideous Brewing is to create a gathering place that will draw people in with handcrafted beer, hearty food and entertainment. A place that will invite great conversation with friends; and bridge connections to our community – hence the Bridge in our brand.

For our Brewpub, we found a beautiful 100+ year-old building in the heart of Down Town —the historic Lebanon Gem Theater (orignally the Empire Theater, then the Kuhn, and finally the Gem; with the new Kuhn next door) – which has a fascinating history: a storied past dating back to before 1910 when it was host to live vaudeville entertainment and silent movies. And, legend has it that it’s haunted! It appears on Oregon’s list of top 10 haunted places. Our desire was to return the “Gem” to its original grandeur.  Up front, we have the pub and kitchen. In the middle is the perfect small-batch brewery. And the back third is what time has left of the theater: seating with a stage for comedy, live music, open-mic and entertainment, big screen classic movies and sports. A wonderful space for special events and group entertaining.