I arrived a little bit before Rockwell opened this afternoon, which worked out okay as I sat…read moreoutside on their patio. I enjoyed that quiet space for a bit and the afternoon air after the walk from Cortex made the wait feel intentional rather than inconvenient. Comfortable seating out here and the light breeze with the afternoon light was nice as I cranked out a few Yelp reviews before I spotted other customers going inside. After setting up at the huge table in the corner, I stepped up to the bar where I was warmly greeted. I chose their Fish Fry, which they call a light lager. It was in a huge mug and that worked out just fine for me as it lasted a while. Oh, and some chicken wings. These were tasty buggers. Served quite hot with a rub that was more spice than sauce. Very yummy and the two sauces were perfect accompaniment. Absolutely delicious. Not long after, friends arrived and I shifted from solo laptop time to conversation. It's nice to see how Rockwell handles the flow of customers. Casual, attentive, friendly. Just right for a great brewpub and a great time. They do have a parking lot. It was just an easy experience today and a great spot for a meetup or hanging out on your own. [Round number review 400 of 2026 - 498 in Missouri - 25583 overall]

Rockwell is always a good time. Whenever you come, you'll have some tasty food and a refreshing…read moreadult beverage in a open minimalist atmosphere. The acoustics at times are loud, but you can still hear your friends gathered around the table. My recent visit as always, was to meet-up with some friends. I started out with a Raspberry Beret one of their specialty cocktails. It was my favorite vodka, Tito's with Raspberry syrup and lemon. It was shaken, not stirred and severed up like a martini. Prince would have given it a thumbs up. After some intense conversations with my buds, I ordered some food and a beer. I typically get their famous burger with fries or the chicken wings, but I got adventurous and ordered the nachos. When I asked the bartender how they were, he said that's what he was having for dinner and showed me his plate which sold me. It may have only been an appetizer, but it was filling and easy to eat while enjoying more convo. I'm a fan of Avery Brewing in Colorado, so I had their White Rascal as my beer. Rockwell is so close to getting a 5 Star rating from me, but they keep missing the mark on the customer service. It's good, but some of the staff treat older customers differently then those their age. This visit, one of them was cold and had attitude. After a few tips, they warmed up and provided friendly service and actually got chatty. So I think next time, they may just get the bump to 5.

We came here Saturday to celebrate our friend being in town from Italy. We came in the middle of…read morethe day and there was still ample space to accommodate our large party. While I'm still developing my beer palate, I chose to get sangria but they ended up being out of it. In a last second decision, I decided to get the filthy margarita. Even though it's pre-made, it was still refreshing. They have a decent selection of food, mostly bread based, which I presume is to soak up the alcohol. I got a pretzel that comes with beer cheese. The pretzel was doughy, but had good flavor. Surprisingly, it was a nice accompaniment to my drink. Others in my party got the pizza and raved about it. All in all, it was great to catch up with old friends and be in great company. This is a great space to try a beer, eat some pizza and play games.

Such a great spot for a wide range of people. During the daytime I noticed a lot of families…read morehanging out, so it's very kid friendly. I came here with friends for trivia night on a Tuesday and it was packed. Weekly trivia nights are just such a good time, great way to hang out, be present, and put your phone down for a few hours. Highly recommend coming for that. They also have a pizza restaurant attached to the brewery which is a nice bonus. They sell pizza by the slice too which is perfect if you just want a little something to snack on while you drink. Speaking of drinks, we got beer obviously. I tried the citrus tangerine one and it was so refreshing. I also tried the vanilla cookie beer which sounds a little out there but was really interesting and yummy. The space itself is super spacious and clean. Oh also they have a lot of board games that you can play too. I would definitely come back, either for pizza, or happy hour with coworkers or to play the games there. They have pool too.

I'm still thinking about that burger and fries with red hot riplet seasoning!…read more We've gone to Alpha Brewing before for some drinks. But this time, we heard that they had Mingo (Meat Bingo) on the last Thursday of the month, so we had to go! The place was packed, the drinks were plenty, and I did win a round of Mingo, so I definitely left happy! The Mingo caller was so silly and fun! They made everyone feel welcome and the vibes were awesome. Also shoutout to Human Coupon! Our waiter was awesome, even when the place was super packed!

Alpha Brewing has the perfect little stop for enjoying the nice weather! We went on a lovely ring…read moreday and enjoyed the flowers, bird song and of course Tassie the cat! The green spaces hereancreates the best spring time hidden garden vibe! We tasted several sours and were impressed with all of them. The waitress' recommendations for the food were incredible. You could tell she really knew the menu and tap list well! I would definitely remmoend the Cajun shoe string fries with one of their aiolis which were amazing and great value for the price. They had an events calendar and craft cocktails we will have to check out in the future!

I think I have a new favorite brewery FOR SURE. Met up with a friend for happy hour and then played…read morebingo for plants. The brewery is quite large with a decent outdoor area. I liked my beers! Their sour was super interesting and funky and I'm still thinking about it. They also have sparking water they brew with their hops which is super yummy! Not only was the staff chill (including the co-owner who was calling bingo!) but the other patrons were super nice too. All around good vibes and good beer at 2nd Shift. Plus it's family owned! What's not to love!!

What a great place. I love came for our friends (dog) 10th birthday party…read more Lots of room outside for the dogs. Only wished they had dog water bowls. Inside was spacious and plenty of seating. Small food menu. Only one seltzer which was cranberry so that was unfortunate. I wish they had more but overall great place

Great brewery with good prices and good food. Sat at the bar and had a couple of beers. Service was…read moregreat and a decent crowd with some families as well. Upstairs was closed but it was a slow evening during the holidays.

My extended family rented out the second floor of 4 Hands Brewing to use during a celebration of…read morelife gathering for one of my family members. I came with my parents and husband and we all agreed it was a great idea and a very comfortable space, perfect for what was needed. I was surprised at how relatively ample the parking was here despite its proximity to the city. We found a spot with no problems. There were discreet signs that directed us up the stairs to where the event was held. It was spacious, airy, and cool, with a decent number of tables and a very nice large bar, as well as restrooms for both men and women. Our family members who spoke were able to stand on a small stage and share their thoughts. The food was served buffet style in front of the stage. Although you'd think it might be hard to hear given the acoustics, they worked out a way to make it so their speeches could be heard easily. Even visiting with other folks after they spoke, it never became too loud to hear each other. There are also nice TVs which displayed photos of the family. Although we used the space for a celebration of life, I can imagine it would be a good fit for all sorts of events, from corporate parties to just a chill hang out space when it's open to the public. It did get a little bit hot in the space as the event wore on, but it wasn't intolerable. The food and drinks were also quite tasty, especially for catered/buffet style food. There were pretzel bites and cheese dip and three different types of slider burgers: a standard/original burger, a taco burger, and an Impossible burger. The pretzel bites were crispy and buttery. I had a taco burger slider. It was a tiny bit dry but had a great flavor. The bartenders were great -- friendly, answering questions, working efficiently, and very kind to all the guests. Husband enjoyed the beers he tried and my mom and I both ordered the "Cranberry Crush," which was a yummy (and strong!) cocktail that was bright and perfectly sweet. They also serve mocktails, which I love! Glad to include folks who are sober. Thanks, 4 Hands, for creating a welcoming and comfortable space for us!

This was sadly my first, and last visit to Wellspent Brewing. I had some of their beers at beer…read morefestivals and in bottles from my trip to St. Louis. But had never made the visit to the taproom until I heard they were unfortunately closing. Rest in peace Wellspent, just know that I will miss your artistry in beer and barrel aged liquids. Bread: A Hoppy Pilsner lower in ABV using Farro and hopped with Citra and Kohatu. Pleasant hop character, but easy drinking and a nice refresher from the other two beers I had! BAQ: A Belgian Quadruple Ale Aged in Red Wine Barrels. Nice tannic structure to the beer that flows into dark dried fruit malt character. Anniversary Blend 2025: A Strong Ale consisting of a blend of 75% Stout, 15% Quad, and 10% Barleywine each aged for 24 Months in Larceny Bourbon Barrels. A beautiful combination of beers into the perfect little package.

I've had Wellspent on my list for awhile - we came in on a Friday evening and there was hardly…read moreanyone which was insane to me! It's such a cool spot and parking is super easy considering it's street parking. Service was quick, the bartender let us try anything we wanted. I love that they have a sour option, and something for everyone. The place is really clean and welcoming, with tons of tables. They had some really cool art for sale on the walls too. Very local-friendly. They also have a bunch of board and card games to choose from, we found ourselves playing Oregon Trail (it was hilarious), and a couple arcade games. I could see myself spending many a weekend in here!

I went to Urban Chestnut Wednesday night bingo several times this summer and would highly…read morerecommend. It's free and you get a free 4 pack of beer if you win. Sometimes it's busy, but other times not many people show up (like if it's rainy). Three people win every bingo round so chances are good you win at least once if it's not too crowded. I think I went 3-4 times and multiple people at my table won every time (see the picture for the 3 different packs of beer my friend and I won on one trip). I usually ordered the seasonal frozen drink since I'm not the biggest beer fan and it was always delicious. I've had a couple of their sours which were pretty good as well. They also have a food menu and I've ordered fries for the table which were super thin, crispy and delicious. I've also ordered the caesar salad which was just ok and nothing special. The service is great. The specific staff who run the bingo are super fun and foster a good vibe for bingo. When the weather permitted, bingo was outside and their outside seating is so nice. There are string lights, wooden picnic tables and an outdoor bar.

As a local brewery, Urban Chestnut has a fun range of traditional and flavored beers. Their outdoor…read moreseating is a mix of picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. They also have fire pits so you can sit outside well into the fall

Came with some friends for dinner and drinks. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed so we weren't…read moreable to get anything to eat, but they still had beer! We got our drinks and headed outside to the patio which was gorgeous. We came early on a Monday and it was super empty. They let us bring in outside food because their kitchen was closed so we ordered a pizza. Super great.

St. Louis is lousy with these microbreweries--this part of town in particular, to the point where,…read moreas I ran the streets of the surrounding area, I was violently assaulted with what must be the smell of beer as it's being brewed. It's not altogether different from the smell of beer as it's coming back up, and it called to mind my illustrious, mostly-forgotten-at-this-point college years. I was suddenly compelled to listen to Cannibal Ox and watch certain videos that I'd pilfered from Kazaa, and it's probably for the best that I didn't have access to a circa 1998 Compaq Presario in that moment. The vibe in Bluewood Brewing is a lot classier. There's no "Iron Galaxy" over the PA. The lights are dimmed, which I imagine would be convenient if there was someone there you owed money to. I was particularly impressed with a long table on the patio. I remarked to a member of my running group that it almost certainly didn't come from IKEA. The wood was of too high a quality. The food menu is limited to a small selection of standard sports-bar fare, but this is not anywhere you'd go to watch the game. They might not have any TVs. Did they spend too much on the table? Also, they don't sell any beer in cans, that I'm aware of, which I generally prefer as someone who, as the evening progresses, is prone to dropping things. I went with something called Crush, which is an orange-flavored high-gravity IPA. It was the highest ABV selection on their regular beer menu, but it also costs a little bit more, so you're not really getting over on them--unless you thought to "pregame." I found it to be both less "stiff" than I was expecting and less orange-tasting, in a good way but also in a bad way, in that anything that fails to conform to expectation is at least somewhat disappointing. I was expecting paint thinner and orange juice. I got something that was balanced and flavorful. From the food menu, I got the daily special, which was a sort of elevated patty melt called the Stable Melt. It came with two all-beef patties, Swiss, caramelized onions and "Frisco" sauce on Union Loafers marbled rye, with your choice of chips or fries. It was $18, and as I was standing there a guy came out and changed the price to $19, presumably due to developments in the war with Iran. I was assured that I'd be "grandfathered in" at $18, but I'm not sure if he told the guy at the register and I didn't bother to check. It wasn't necessarily my kind of thing, but it was a great burger. The name-brand bread alone nearly justified the price increase. The meat was generously proportioned (no Diddy), but it didn't quite extend to the edges of the bread. Perhaps if it were one larger patty? The onions gave it a sophisticated Salisbury steak vibe, wholly superior to Hungry Man. The fries called to mind the fries at Wendy's. If only they offered a Frosty to dip them in. It wouldn't necessarily go with their beer. I'd suggest they put bourbon or something in it, but I shudder to think what they might charge.

Went with 6 hungry dudes after a conference nearby--our second time here and it was better than the…read morefirst. Tiffany was awesome, she made sure we were squared away and visited us often throughout the night. We'll definitely be back!

This was a pre-symphony dinner on a Sunday evening. We chose it on a whim and glad we did. Our…read morewaitress was very attentive and friendly. Even gave us samples of some things to try, which we didn't expect. It was a pretty calm environment. Decent amount of people so it wasn't too loud. I got a Vanilla Pumpkin Ale which was delicious. We ordered a Caesar salad, Steak and Fries, and a fried pork cutlet with mashed potatoes. It was a great meal. Def a bargain for ribeye steak and fries (which was charred nicely). Almost tempted for dessert, but had to leave. Definitely would go again.

Friday during Lent, I was excited to try the fish sandwich. It was busy! Lots of little groups…read moreand families. We spotted a couple of bar seats and squeezed our way in. Lively atmosphere, bartenders were welcoming and interactive. We ordered the Hot Cheese curds as an appetizer, and I got the Obscura as me beer of choice. Not going to lie, the cheese curds were as advertised! They were hot! Not so much that I couldn't handle but don't take them lightly, they are good. They came drizzled with a good ranch. The beer was great, especially with the hot cheese curds. Ordered the Friday Fish Sando with no cheese. Came out in a timely manner, large and crispy! It was messy in the best way. Crispy, beer battered cod, lettuce, and house made tarter. It was juicy on the inside with none of the batter mush you can sometimes get with fried fish, loved the house made tarter, all-around great sandwich. The fries were on point, too. Crispy but not greasy. Great space, friendly staff, good food!

This is one of my favorite breweries in STL! I am a huge fan of sour beers and side project never…read moredisappoints with their draft sours. The bartenders were so friendly and helpful in choosing which beers to order. The kitchen is also phenomenal and I love coming here for their crispy chicken sandwich. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed, so we parked across the street at side project pizza. Tables ranged from families with small children to friends watching march madness. There was a small wait for the food but it was worth it! We will be back soon