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.

This place is the best. Super accommodating to our 4-year-old (brought us a juice box unprompted,…read moreeven asked if our kid was diabetic and mentioned they had juice with no sugar added). Atmosphere in a unique, older building is relaxing and nicely lit. Bathrooms and tap room are really clean. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but what I sampled was great. And thankfully they had a wonderful selection of bourbon. The cocktails are delicious! You can bring your own food. They also have popcorn and chips for purchase. I'd be a regular here if only we lived closer!

Really nice spot for a beer flight! $12 for 6 pours. They also have a private event speakeasy, a…read morecovered porch, and the inside feels historic but not in any way but good. Staff is friendly and the Stubbornfest beer is a must try! Cans available in the cooler to go. Easy, free street parking.

Shoehorn is a Belleville gem. They brew creative, delicious beer in house. I had the chocolate…read morecovered cherry farina and became obsessed. I don't know how they did it, but the beer tasted exactly like it. I also loved their mead. They have an extensive drink menu and they let you try before ordering. I found all their beers to be quite unique. They're also dog friendly inside!! Great place to go with friends, partners or your four legged kids!

I LOVE this business. Not only do they craft wonderful beers with diverse styles available but the…read moreowners are AMAZING. You will literally leave this brewery with new friends. I enjoyed a couple of flights to get a taste of as much of their beer offerings as possible. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I'll return of travels being me back to The Lou!

Excellent food beer cocktails and staff ! Beautiful building as well ! Get a flight! A great timeread more

Hopskeller is an all around fantastic place to visit! We always make a stop here when in Waterloo…read more This is such a cool space! When you enter you see the large bar and all the beautiful wood. The staff are friendly and welcoming. You order drinks at the bar and food at the food window near the back. They have a large selection of beers and cocktails. There is are easy to read, large signs with the beers and drinks on the menu. The bartenders are helpful if you want more info about the style of beer. There is plenty of bar seating and a large area with tables. When the weather is nice I love the patio! Several large tables, a nice fountain and large tree to provide some shade. I have also tried many things on the menu and the must try is for sure one of their pizzas! Perfect size for two people to split. They have a range of your typical toppings and some that are unique. They are all delicious and I especially love the crust! Pizza and beer on the patio! Perfection!

Met some friends here for my birthday. First time we had been here. It was a Thursday afternoon. I…read morehad a burger & fries, which was very good. My wife had a Chicken Caesar Wrap & Garlic Parmesan Fries, which she said was so good, we will definitely be back. I couldn't decide which beer to try, so I got a flight consisting of the Kicks, SIUE Cougar Red Lager, Printer's Ink, and French Press. Although I liked them all, I liked the French Press the best. I'll be getting the French Press on next visit - unless I want a bit of all four again. We will definitely be going back.

I'm not gonna lie, I almost didn't go in because there was no one in there who looked like me. But…read moreit looked so inviting and it's black history month, so I took a chance. I'm glad I did. I've been a lot of places, but the country girl in me remains. So when I saw the mason glasses on the table I knew I was about to eat good. The menu was straight to the point (they have hummus) and that makes me feel like you're sharing your favorite dishes consistently. The drink menu is extensive (because it's a distillery) and there are so many unique things you can try. I had the blackberry lemon press and it was yummy. We also had the sloppy fries, smash burgers (one with signature bacon jam), onion rings, cheesecake, and carrot cake. It was all very flavorful. They have a store attached if you want to take some drinks home & they have a virgin menu for your Christian friends. The dining room is well lit and you can eat outside on good weather days. Even in bad weather days, it's a nice view outside with only glass between you and outdoors. Staff were great and service was timely. I would say the food is cooked to order & you don't need to tell them how to prepare a burger. It comes out juicy and medium well to perfection. They also have a BBQ kick to the ketchup they serve. Oh, there's a Rte 66 sign around the corner if you're just passing through (but I get the sense they know if you're not from around those parts). I hope your dining experience is as good as mine was!

Headed here after our Valentines Day dinner!! They always…read morehave some amazing Cocktails and especially for the "Holiday" This year they did a Girl Scout Cookie Themes well as some other ones. I have to admit.... Even though the tast was good.... They just did not have a Wow factor. Both are drinks look the same even though they are 2 different ones. The only way to tell the difference is the Cherry in the Cherry Sour! I did get a Samoa cookie for my Samoa drink. The good thing is these drinks are very very reasonable prices for specialty cocktails.

Love the patio in all its autumn splendor! This is a great stop on our annual trip to Southern…read moreIllinois. Spacious patio, charming interior and a variety of beer and mixed drinks to please every palate. You can even bring in food from local restaurants and enjoy with a pint of beer. I recommend The Burnt End Micasa sandwich shop. When we stopped in on Friday, they had a special, 13 bucks for a pitcher of beer (except IPA). Love this place.

Brittany and Lauren were my bartenders. Not being from around there. It was pretty awesome to be in…read morea brewery that looks like a brewery from home. Brittany had a lot of knowledge about the beers and the food. At first I ended up walking into the patio, but then I was able to be led inside, which was a lot cooler. did not get food here and they had a good list of merchandise that you could pick from. Would go back again.

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.

This is a great little place to go with fantastic food You have got to try the pretzels they're…read moredifferent and unique Beware cheese sauce is little bit Spicey but tasty The Brussels sprout ... ummm delicious Those are my two favs but to be honest everything is so great Smash burger and wings Their red beer is yum I tried it for the first time You have ti order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you Don't forget your tastings at the so you can choose what hits your taste buds It's a cozy lively little place that has the sports in and sometimes events I love to go Service is great

This is always a stop when our team is in town for twice yearly visits…read more Taste and order beer at the counter, you also order food and they give you a number. You get your beer, wine, or cocktail right there, but a food runner brings your food to the table. She was hustling tonight as there were quite a few bigger groups as well as other full tables. Someone comes around frequently to clear glasses and plates. Our table got a sampling of all the Munchies, Nachos, chicken wings, brussels sprouts, chicken tenders, fries, pretzel bites, and fried cauliflower. My favorites are the French fries - they are crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. The pretzel bites are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, I like them plain but they come with mustard and cheese sauce. Great beers on draft and in cans to take home. Good food

Czech Pils = awesome Black Lager = awesome…read moreBrown = one of the best beers in the St Louis area!

This place was cool, but it was a little bit different than most brews you go to. I had to order a…read morebeer and then go find a seat which was very easy to find during a St. Louis game. The only service that you get is when you go up to the bar and when they drop off your food. The bathrooms are in Connex boxes outside. It felt a little weird. I recommend this place. It wasn't super remarkable and I feel like it wasn't five stars but a solid 4 Star place.

We've been dropping in to Opera House for a few years now, and it keeps getting better! This time…read morewe arrived at a rather quiet time (it got busier as the night went on) and were able to talk with one of the owners about their extensive spirits selections. We tried a few, including their barrel pick, and a new beer as well. Always a great place for a drink and friendly conversation (or a quiet spot to hang, if that's more your thing!)

I give it a 5 for ambience! Very fun atmosphere! They rotate different beers monthly! I sadly…read moremissed the sours month so they had alot of ambers and a couple of ipad and heavier stout beers. The canned peach cider was very good! I like a good wheat or farmstead ales!