Cool Corridor & Sunday Brunchin’ packs One-Two Punch this weekend

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Sep 17

The Alleyway Bar opens Saturday night, Sept. 20, with a bunch of fun cocktails in one of the coolest corridors in town. Photos courtesy The Alleyway Bar Instagram page

THE DALLES, Ore., Sept. 17, 2025 — Side-by-side in downtown The Dalles, two venues are serving up weekend fun and flavor. The new Alleyway Bar opens on Saturday night, inviting guests to sip craft cocktails in a stylish setting, while River City Saloon next door keeps Sundays lively with hearty brunch plates and football on the screens. Together, they’re pulling off a one-two punch of local nightlife and Sunday Satisfaction.

“Hi friends we can’t wait to cheers,” said proprietor Alanna Steltzer in a recent Instagram post. “Our opening day will be September 20th! Come join us for an espresso martini and relax with friends in our living room.”

The New Alleyway Bar

Ahoy Captain, you might want to try The Hook - a tropical tiki cocktail sans alligator.

The Alleyway Bar, located at 312 Washington St., celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 20. Proprietor Alanna Steltzer has created a cozy space for cocktails, mocktails, small plates and more. The bar will continue to welcome guests every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering a new option for The Dalles’ evening crowd.

The Steltzer Family has done an awesome job of accentuating this quirky space that is so thin, spacious and dreamy.

River City Saloon Sunday Brunch

Football, Food and something brewed always kicks your your Sunday into satisfaction.

Next door, Joe and Clare Kirkwood are building a tradition of their own with Sunday Brunch at River City Saloon, served 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Super Bowl Sunday. The menu ranges from fried chicken and waffles to biscuits and gravy, breakfast burgers and the “River City Benny.” Brunch specials rotate alongside the regular menu, with TVs available on a first-come, first-served basis for football fans.