Talk about staying true to your roots, Pelican Brewing just announced that it will open another location on the Oregon Coast. This time, in the small town of Yachats. Just like the pelicans for which the brewery is named, Pelican Brewing is quintessentially Oregon Coast. The new location, in Yachats, will join the company’s other coastal locations in Pacific City (the O.G.), Cannon Beach (pictured above), Siletz Bay, Rockaway Beach, and Tillamook. Below, see the press release.
PACIFIC CITY, Ore. (March 18, 2026) – Pelican Brewing Company, the award-winning Oregon Coast brewery known for its coastal hospitality and innovative craft beers, has purchased a property in the small town of Yachats, the “gem of the Oregon coast.” This will be Pelican’s sixth coastal location.
“We are delighted to expand our footprint and bring the Pelican experience to more of our coastal neighbors,” said Mary Jones, Pelican president and co-founder. “We look forward to sharing our next chapter with the community in Yachats.”
The future home of the brewpub, located along U.S. Highway 101, operated for the past year as the Whale’s Tail Diner, and for the prior 45 years as LeRoy’s Blue Whale.
For the next few months, the space will be closed and under renovation. Pelican co-founder Jeff Schons, who will lead the construction process, has a personal connection with the property: “We are truly excited to locate a Pelican in Yachats, where my mom lived for about 15 years. LeRoy’s was our go-to place for lunch whenever my wife, Mary, and I would visit, and I think mom would be really pleased to know that we will be the new owners and that we’ll be remembering her and those great times in that special place.”
The expansion to Yachats reflects Pelican’s commitment to investing in Oregon’s small towns, supporting vibrant communities and creating gathering places that celebrate the spirit of the Northwest.
Pelican plans to open the new location in the second half of 2026. More information will be available as renovation plans are finalized.
About Pelican Brewing Company
Born at the beach in 1996, Pelican Brewing Company is celebrating its 30th year. Today, the company that opened Oregon’s only beachfront brewpub is one of the state’s most-decorated breweries, with more than 450 awards. Playful but not frivolous, Pelican brews with purpose, passion and deep respect for the craft. The brewery currently operates coastal brewpubs in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and Siletz Bay; a production facility and taproom in Tillamook; and a taproom in Rockaway Beach. Pelican beers, zero-alcohol Sparkle Hops and craft sodas can be found at Pelican locations and in stores across Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Learn more on the Pelican Brewing website or Instagram.
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