McMenamins Expands Footprint in Downtown Corvallis
The property was purchased by McMenamins in 2024 for about $1.5 million
McMenamins Expands Footprint in Downtown Corvallis
CORVALLIS, OR — A familiar name in Oregon hospitality is growing its presence in downtown Corvallis. Local patrons and passersby have noticed new signage and activity at the octagonal building directly in front of the existing McMenamins pub at 3rd and Harrison, signaling an expansion of the popular brewery-restaurant chain’s footprint in the city’s core.
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The property, reportedly purchased by McMenamins in 2024 for about $1.5 million, is expected to be integrated into the company’s nearby Corvallis location, though specific plans for the space have not yet been officially announced. Local chatter on community forums suggests McMenamins may transform the building into a small bar annex or other complement to its existing pub, potentially offering expanded seating or outdoor gathering space — much like the detached bars found at its other Oregon properties.
McMenamins, a family-owned chain known for rehabilitating historic buildings into pubs, hotels and cultural hubs throughout Oregon and Washington, already operates the longstanding McMenamins Corvallis Pub on that block. Expansion here would continue the company’s local contribution to downtown vibrancy and hospitality offerings.
City building permits have been filed related to the project, but details about timing, design, and how the space will be used remain under review by owners and city planners. Residents and business owners say they’ll be watching closely as one of the region’s best-known social gathering spots prepares to grow.
— The Corvallis Inquirer, Feb. 24, 2026
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