Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub
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4.5 (447 on Google)
About Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub
From Ground Breaker's own website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub is a dedicated gluten-free brewpub on Southeast 7th Avenue in Portland. Its website says it opened in 2011 as the first dedicated gluten-free brewery in the United States. Nothing that contains gluten is allowed through the door.
The brewery runs a 7-barrel system and makes ales, lagers and sour beers. The brewers use malted rice, millet and buckwheat, along with teff and sorghum syrup. Its website says the beers have won seven medals at the Great American Beer Festival and an award at the World Beer Cup.
Food comes from Salvi PDX, which provides the menu in the dining room. The brewery says everything on that menu is naturally gluten-free. Google mentions gluten-free fried chicken, pupusas and nachos.
The pub is all ages, and the outdoor seating is dog-friendly. You can also take beer home in cans, kegs and growler fills.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Ground Breaker's website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
Is everything at Ground Breaker gluten-free?
Yes. The brewery and pub are dedicated gluten-free spaces, and no gluten is allowed on the premises. The food menu from Salvi PDX is naturally gluten-free too.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, but only for outdoor seating. The website says the outdoor seating is dog-friendly.
Can I tour the brewery?
Yes. Free tours can be arranged before 5:00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by asking your server.
Does the pub take reservations?
Not for regular visits. The pub is available for event reservations on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Which breweries are close by?
Baerlic Brewery & Taproom is 0.2 miles away. Lucky Labrador Brew Pub and Away Days Brewing Co are both 0.3 miles away.
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Before you visit Ground Breaker
Plan to eat and drink what the pub serves. Outside food and drink are not allowed, because the space is kept gluten-free. Salvi PDX can answer questions about ingredients, including dairy-free and vegan dishes.
Check groundbreakerbrewing.com before you go for the current beers and events. Seasonal releases change through the year. If you want a tour, ask your server on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon.
Baerlic Brewery & Taproom is 0.2 miles away. Lucky Labrador Brew Pub and Away Days Brewing Co are both 0.3 miles away, so it is easy to add a second stop.