Outdoor view of a building labeled "BUNK" with outdoor seating and tree-lined street.

Bunk Beer Hall

  • With an eye toward creating a family friendly dining experience, Bunk Sandwiches approached Owen Gabbert, LLC, to serve as the design-build contractor, in collaboration with Works Progress Architecture, for the 5,000 square foot Bunk Beer Hall at Bridgeport Village, located in the shopping center in Tigard.

    Making use of as much of the former restaurant as possible for budgetary reasons, while concurrently changing the entire aesthetic to match the Bunk brand, the Owen Gabbert, LLC team transformed the space from its prior nautical theme into the modern-industrial feel Bunk is known for by removing laminate flooring and finishing the original concrete slab below, removing walls to open up the space, reconfiguring the lighting, and painting all surfaces including the tile in the bathrooms. The existing bar received new paneling and a new top as well as a new wall to accommodate a back bar with new TVs and a walk-in cooler to facilitate 20 beers on tap.

    In providing comprehensive services to both tenant and landlord, OGLLC coordinated everything from permitting to equipment purchases, dealing with unexpected supply chain issues that sprung up during the build.

    One important feature for this large double-height space with concrete floors and arcade games was to minimize sound transfer and echo. Several types of sound paneling were installed across the main dining area and arcade, although they are unlikely to be noticed, as extra focus was placed on making the paneling disappear into the background, providing a useful function without dominating the space.

    Throughout the project, the team also navigated additional layers of oversight required of contractors within Bridgeport Village. In the end, Owen Gabbert, LLC was proud to help a local small business explore a new concept, which includes something for everyone: an arcade, full bar, family style tables and booths, along with two generous outdoor seating areas.

Exterior of a restaurant called "Bunk" with outdoor seating, adjacent to other buildings on a street with trees and clear sky.
Bunk Beer Hall exterior with outdoor seating, tables and umbrellas, brick facade, bare trees, and string lights against a blue sky.
Interior of a modern cafe with patrons seated at tables, enjoying food and drinks. The decor includes a large mural with outdoor scenes and a hanging truck. The cafe has industrial-style pendant lights, wooden tables, and metal chairs.
Interior of a bar with a long counter, metal bar stools, a mural of a yellow van on the wall, TV showing sports, liquor bottles on shelves, and drink taps.
People playing arcade games in a dimly lit room with red walls. Various arcade machines and pinball games are visible, and a television screen is mounted on the wall displaying a cartoon.
Interior of a modern restaurant with an open kitchen, wooden tables, and blue metal chairs. A vintage-style ice cream sign is on the wall.
Interior of a modern casual restaurant with wooden tables, blue chairs, and a counter area. Several customers are seated, some working on laptops. The decor includes overhead lighting and artwork on the walls.
Exterior view of Bunk Beer Hall with outdoor seating and people dining, featuring a black metal roof structure and signs on the adjacent building.