MICROBREW HEAVEN

Portland, Oregon is generally considered the birthplace of the microbrewery. At one time, our city had the second greatest number of breweries per capita than anywhere else in the world, trailing only Munich, Germany. Our state has dozens of others scattered in all directions -- the coast, southern, central and eastern Oregon, together with those in southwest Washington State.

Fortunately for our guests and their hosts, one microbrewery is located about six short blocks from The Fulton House, an easy walk when the weather is pleasant. This means that you can always have that second pint without worrying about driving or designating someone as official driver and limiting him or her to soft drinks or lemonade.

It's called the Fulton Pub and serves about ten great ales, lagers, stouts and porters, as well as offering an extensive pub food menu. Although most of the patrons are there for their beer, the few who prefer hard liquor cocktails can also order them. At lunch and after work, the Pub is a gathering place for the neighborhood. It is also possible to bring your own container or buy one there and have it filled, so you can enjoy a terrific beer on our patio.

Note the name of the Pub: Fulton, the same as our bed and breakfast. We were originally a bordello located one block away in what is today Willamette Park; they were the Fulton Dairy, which served much of westside Portland with milk, butter and other dairy items. From milk to I.P.A., from house of ill repute to bed and breakfast....which is the greatest change?

Spring warmth is here and the weather will dry up very soon. Plan on staying with us at The Fulton House for a relaxing mid-week break or over a weekend. See you soon!