We stopped in at Four Towns as we were headed back to STL after visiting Johnson's Shut Ins. The…read morerestaurant is located in an old building in the downtown area with free street parking available. We went on an early Saturday evening, and there were plenty of tables open. The interior has an interesting, welcoming vibe. There were regular tables, but a couple couches for comfortable seating. We saw they also had some games in a corner that you could play while eating or drinking. There's also an outdoor patio and it looks like they were setting up to have live music later that evening. We ordered a flight of beers, and thoroughly enjoyed each of the different ones. We also got some pizza, which was really good. Before leaving, we checked out the downstairs speakeasy room, which can be reserved for parties. I am sad that this restaurant is too far from me, because I would love to host a birthday party there. I definitely recommend checking this place out, and if we drive through again, I plan on stopping!

We rate the drinks and venue a 5/5 and the food a 4/5; granted you don't come here for food but it…read moreis always nice to have some choices when you will be drinking. There is on street parking. You seat yourself. Casual attire. Speakeasy downstairs with its own entrance it seems. Bartender did an excellent job with our drinks. You help yourself to the water (end of bar). We had the calzone (which was good) and beef sandwich (which was avg; would have been better if included an au jus because beef was dry). We would come back for drinks.

Great time at a great place! Wine was wonderful and the atmosphere was amazing. Fun place to hang…read morewith friends and family.

I cannot believe how few reviews there are for this charming winery! My husband and I were headed…read moreout to the lake and thought we'd stop by whatever nearby winery we could find. We did not go in expecting much since there was a serious lack of reviews. What we found was a small winery/brewery that was beyond adorable. There were two really well kept buildings, the tasting room for wine and the micro-brew pub. We couldn't help trying both. The wine was perhaps a bit sweet for my taste, but it is Missouri wine after all. The beer selection was top-notch and everything was tasty. Prices were extremely reasonable and there was a cute outdoor patio with a wrap-around bench and a fire pit that was very nice. The staff was amazing! We were there on a harvest day, so there were quite a few people wandering around that had been involved in picking the grapes. Everyone was super friendly and had us feeling like family in no time. This review is only four stars and not five because this winery lacked the expansive view of so many others around town.

Great beer and ambiance. Retro furniture to sit back and chill. One of our fav stops when we road…read moretrip around this part of Illinois.

We were definitely a fan. The beers are More abstract than…read moremost. Not traditional beers. We loved the foerder aged beers. Tart/sour and crisp without being heavily fruited. We tried several tasters and the tea inspired flavors were good too. Especially the one with rooibos tea. Cool space too. Worth the stop if you are going thru the So-IL beer trail or back from Kincaid.

Charleville winery is beautiful. The rolling hills view invokes a sense of tranquility and natural…read morebeauty. So picturesque & perfect! Upon entering, you are given a magic bracelet that you can swipe on their "ipourit" wall. You just swipe and drink. It bills you based upon how much you pour. Aaron walked us through the process perfectly. Absolutely amazing. We then found a spot for our group outside around one of the firepits. It was the perfect day as far as weather is concerned. The sun was warm, but not too harsh. There was a feeling of freshness being out in the country. We had such a good time. OK food is on the way. Kendall did such a wonderful job with all of our orders and the food was phenomenal. This is probably the best food I've ever had at a winery. This is not a basic cheeseboard. This is coconut shrimp, fantastic pizza, & ahi tuna nachos.

I attended a wedding here and it turned out great. This brewery/ winery has a lot to offer for…read moreevents/ weddings. It was great being able to use the draft pulls for beer and wine next to the bar. The fact that our party was able to pour our own drinks whenever is convenient. Their ceremony location offers an incredible view. The service was excellent! Overall, I would highly recommended this space for a wedding. The rooms they offer are incredibly nice and updated!!

This was our 1st stop on our little winery get away. This…read moregem is located in Farmington. Missouri. The vineyard is huge, so huge they could not harvest all the grapes so we went and picked some. They were nice and sweet!! We loved Two Brothers wine which was a Sweet Rose. Live music started at 3pm. They do have food and a full stocked bar for purchase but they do allow you to bring in outside food. Hit this one up if you are in the area!! Beautiful place!! We will be back

Fun place. Nice they allowed outside food here because we had birthday cake etc. it was a nice day…read moreand they should have opened the room up with the overhead doors to maximize enjoyment of the views. It was mostly self serve. You go up to the bar for drinks.

Came here to support local breweries as so many of them seemed to be struggling. My husband had a…read morebeer flight - 47 Chevy, Elusive (IPA), Amber, and Mule. The price is very reasonable ($8). The 47 Chevy was light and sweet, Elusive was hoppy and citrusy, Amber was malty and caramel-y, and Mule was sweet and syrupy. I had blackberry mead and it was my first time trying mead. This one was light and sweet. If you are vegetarian they have black been burger and portobello mushroom burgers. The fries were fries in beef tallow and it tasted like bacon. I told my husband he needs to run 2 miles after eating the fries. Plenty of parking and indoor and outdoor seatings.

On a road trip from Chicago to Arkansas, we had to stop and eat dinner. The menu and beer offerings…read moreat Muddy Banks looked intriguing. I also love that it was a local business and it was veteran owned. It did not disappoint. Their Amber Waves of Grain beer was phenomenal. My husband had a pulled pork sandwich, which was delicious. The side of mac & cheese was thick and creamy. I had their house made cheddar jalapeño sausage smothered with sautéed onions. It was delicious. As were the fresh fries fried in beef tallow. This little gem was a pleasant surprise! The staff was awesome - very friendly and helpful. We even were able to buy a freshly packaged four pack of beer, and our waitress offered my husband an iced tea to go. I will definitely be visiting this location again the next time we make this road trip.

Delicious beers and friendly service. The outdoor seating is comfortable and nice. The austere…read moreentrance to the parking lot seems a bit intimidating, but it gives way to a friendly business front upon closer inspection.

The Quarantine Band was playing there. We bought our food and drinks and went out to the area…read morewhere they were playing. No one came by to see if we wanted any more drinks, or I would have had a couple more.

Delicious beer. They added a kitchen next door, which is connected to their partnership with Encore…read morePizzeria. The bartenders are great. The food from Encore and Good Things Kitchen is delicious. Best waffle fries I've ever had. My only note would be more consistent and frequent turnover on the beers. I had all their beers in the first couple visits and would love more seasonal beers. So my note is basically just more of what they're doing! Great work!

Staff friendly, portions are large just don't get the "tapas" style of bringing whole meals at…read morevarious times so part of the table is finished eating while other either just got their food or barely started eating. Also next to no sound proofing in a brick room leads to exceptionally loud evening.

Loved this experience! Took a small detour on our way home from Nashville, it is definitely of the…read morebeaten track, but the drive was beautiful on the side roads! Sign at the end of the gravel road announced our arrival. Pulled into the lot and we were the only ones there beyond the workers late in the afternoon on a Sunday. Cash only but they have an ATM on site. Visited the brewery room and perused the different beers available on draft, in bottles, and growlers. Ordered a pizza, the green tomato and sausage. And chose a flight of beer, four for $13. Sumac Sour, Fig Porter, Dead Leaves, and Basil Saison. I enjoyed every one of them, but the Dead Leaves was my overall favorite. I decided on that one as my take home growler. I really enjoyed the green tomato sausage pizza, I enjoy a green tomato, not many restaurants have them on their menu in a state other than fried, so I had to get it. The flavors were great; the tartness of the green tomato went well with the sausage. The space is incredible, very rustic and woodsy, the perfect backdrop to the foraged beers. Every space was decked out with funky colors and artwork. I really wish it was closer, definitely a road trip to go back but feel it would be worth it in each of the seasons!

This place is definitely worth the drive to it. The beers are creative & delicious, and they are…read morealways rotating with the seasons. Atmosphere is rustic & rural-- it was great sitting outside next to a campfire.

My wife and I have made it a modest habit to try out new breweries. I now live in St. Louis, but…read moreregularly make it home to Southern Illinois to visit my family. I'd seen the Route 51 Brewery a couple times when going between Carbondale and DuQuoin. Over Christmas weekend we decided to check it out along with one of my high school friends. The beer selection was excellent. We enjoyed all of the different brews we had in our flights. There is a modest selection of food. We got pretzels and pickle chips. Both were decent. I wouldn't go out of my way for the food, but it was a nice compliment to the quality beer. The facility was new, well maintained, and I dug the scorched wood tables. There is a stage where bands can play, and a reception hall nextdoor. Overall I think it is a nice addition to the brewery and winery industry that has grown over the last decade. Check it out if you are in the area.

Unimpressive. I will say, I'm not a beer drinker, but I was excited to finally check this place out…read morebecause I had heard that they have great food! It was a very limited menu. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and that came out with the meal. I had the quesadilla and my husband had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. Nothing was bad, but it wasn't great either. I was disappointed in the drink options as well. If you are looking for beer on tap, this is your place. However, they only have cocktails on tap and a very limited selection at that. 4 wine options. Soda. Water. That's it. Unfortunately this isn't listed anywhere on the website, so we weren't expecting them to not have a bar. We ordered strawberry margaritas and they were ok. Would we go back? Not likely.