They have the cheesiest grilled cheese I've ever tried, a solid cheeseburger, and really original…read moreSTL-style toasted ravs. I also love the patio seating and the calm, relaxed atmosphere. Overall, it's a great spot for good comfort food and a laid-back night out.

Another hot day but we wanted to take our pup with - so we enjoyed the patio at Shortleaf. Due to…read morethe heat, many sat inside so we enjoyed the peaceful patio. Staff was friendly and orders came out relatively quick. We started with the pretzels which were solid. I had the Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich for dinner, which they were able to accommodate to grilled vs fried for me. It had good flavor but I wish there was more slaw/sauce to give it a bit more pop. The chicken was cooked well and the fries were tasty. Will definitely come back as it's a cute spot and we can bring our pupper.

Located in Defiance, MO, this location of Good News Brewing LLC opened in 2019 as the second…read morebrewpub. We stopped in for a drink and snack on a Sunday and found the beer and service to be excellent. I ordered two pints: one of the Hazelnut Coffee Milk Stout ($7) which I liked very much. The British Golden Ale ($7) was good as well, and the giant Bavarian Pretzel with beer cheese ($13) went really well with both. We stuck around the bar, watching the opening weekend of the NFL season and shooting the breeze with our guide, before heading back towards St. Louis. Defiance was so named in the late 19th Century, as a remembrance of standing tall to get its own train station in defiance of what its neighboring town wanted. Today, it is remembered as the area where the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone lived out is last days AND the gateway town to the Missouri Valley Wine Country, which our group of four had visited earlier in the day.

Good News Brewing is one of our go-to's if biking that stretch of the Katy Trail…read more They have a lot on site and across the street for parking. Their specialty is beer and pizza but I've noticed other things on the menu this last time. We got the bbq chicken pizza with a pretzel, 2 beers and a soda. The soda does have refills which is great if you're the DD. We ate it all, it was very good. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A stage for events and you can rent out the space. They have other locations that we have yet to try. This one is our favorite.

Serving cocktails and beers, there is indoor and a great shared outdoor space, which is enjoyable…read morewhen the weather is nice. Staff was kind and helpful. My only complaint is it is a shared space with a burger place and the smell was overwhelming and we were prepared for it. Sitting outside you could get away from that. Located in a repurposed outlet mall, this area has a lot to offer, a good amount of parking - including super chargers for electric vehicles which is a bonus.

Located in the district. Beverages on tap and in can . Plenty of seating. Staff friendly. Prices…read morereasonable.

This is my second time here, the first was a couple of years ago and it's since changed hands. The…read moreseating is still comfy, the beers are still great, and the social vibe is still very comfortable. I was here for about two beers before it was time to head onwards. They have a wide variety of options. Some of their own, some guest beers and some bottled/canned options. There's probably something for everyone. They do not have their own kitchen and encourage bringing outside food. They have menus of local places including their neighbor Sugarfire a couple of doors down. Large parking lot, some outside seating. It's a fun and cool spot. [Review 1086 of 2026 - 580 in Missouri - 26265 overall]

Had a great time. Judgement Tree's tasting room is shared with Sugar Creek vineyards. Had a glass…read moreof sangria and a Moscow Mule. They have a variety of brandy and vodka cocktails along with a cooler including canned and bottled beer, seltzers, soda and water. Bring a picnic basket they have a few snack for purchase but most people brought their own.

Super hosts. Very informative. Even better Brandy!!!!!! Very friendly and nice tasting room.read more

Head out to Washington, Mo, to check this place out and taste some great spirits. During the…read moretasting, learn about the process of how things are made and finished and find a new favorite drink. Everything is high quality with well thought out varieties. Bourbon/whisky is not normally a go-to for me, but I found some things I really enjoyed.

We enjoy this place! Not a huge side but a lot to try and enjoy! We have brought a few friends here…read morewho have only said good things. Rich has another place in Colorado and when his wife and kids decided to move back to MO moved to Washington and started up this place. He does some fun things like my favorite which is the Kona Coffee Whiskey. You can also get a tour and try some bourbon/whiskey straight from the cask. He is starting up "make your own" whiskey which seems like that may be neat.

The best winery in Missouri, operated by the nicest family. Do not miss this winery! It's been our…read morelong-time favorite winery for years! The wines are not your typical Missouri wines -- they are truly special works of art. Tip: get the Cool Cow cheese to go with your wine!

- - - - - - - - Current Review…read moreAug., 2024 - - - - - - - - We have been thankful for Robller Winery for several years. Robller is located about 12 minutes west of Washington; you turn south off the highway when you can see the New Haven water tower. Robller is possibly the finest winery in Missouri; all grapes are grown and aged on-site; they are effectively organic, though they are not investing the funding to get the official "organic" certification. Jerry is a fantastic person who brings joy to your day before pouring a single drop of any drink. - - - Robller's site notes: FRENCH INSPIRED. ESTATE GROWN. WINES OF DISTINCTION. all 100% true - - - We wish life offered more frequent opportunities to visit in person and are thankful that Dogwood Liquors (formerly Lucas Liquors) in Ellisville carries Robller's wines. - - - This visit... shorter than planned and absolutely awesome! Late this summer we had a chance to visit in person, to spend a relaxing afternoon there; something I can't remember delayed us, so we would have less than an hour in our visit; I was wishing I had managed our day better. My wonderful wife kept cheerful... soon we pulled into the Washington Schnucks... walking out with some ham from the deli and some newly-discovered gluten-free (GF) crackers... Blue Diamond's cheddar cheese flavored Nut-Thins... rice cracker snacks with almonds... and then we were pulling and walking into Robller. We ended up just standing at the one station at the bar, enjoying sips of multiple wines, enjoying ham and cheddar cheese nut-thin crackers, having a great time and smiling ear to ear. Some of the wines we enjoyed the most are: - Chambourcin Reserve, 2017 - Villa Rouge - Hillside Cuvee - Le Trompier Noir - Wedding Cuvee - Vignoles Even though the time was shorter than planned, time blessedly slowed and felt much longer than it was; we went home with some bottles to enjoy at home, and a couple new glasses, too. We look forward to seeing you soon, Jerry. - - - - - - - - Previous Review Jul 21, 2020 - - - - - - - - FANTASTIC WINE!!! Great team! Lovely views! We learned of Robller Winery a few years ago from Dogwood Liquors (formerly Lukas Liquor). The wine we had was then was incredibly good. We've wanted to go there since then but life just didn't offer enough opportunities. Finally we got to go this fourth of July weekend, to celebrate my wonderful wife's birthday. WOW! I talked with Jerry on the phone earlier in the week to confirm times they were and were not open the holiday weekend. Jerry also gave us a good recommendation on BBQ to get on the drive in (Hazel's Front Porch in Washington, right off Hw 100 on Jefferson. The brisket pairs really well with anything, including the Norton we enjoyed at Robller. The drive off Highway 100 is on a gravel road through a hill or two, ending at the winery, which sits atop a rolling hillside typical of the Missouri River region. Robller has its vines growing on the hills surrounding the winery building. Jerry helped us pick their Norton to have with lunch, and he visited and talked with us, and the other guests (all well separated on the shaded patio. We learned how Jerry / Robller ages the grapes longer than typical, which helps longer-chained tannins grow... those are apparently smoother than the shorter-chained tannins found in many other wines, and this longer aging is what helps Robller Wines be as wonderfully smooth as they are. Jerry also introduced us to the cheese curds they offer from nearby M & T Farms in Owensville... they have nationally ranked cows. I only like cheese on pizza, and brie... and i really liked these cheese curds... they are good on their own and they pair very well with the wine. Thanks to Jerry, we have several wines to enjoy... Norton, Norton blends, Chamborcin, and a special Chamborcin he shared just because it's my wonderful wife's birthday. We enjoyed that Chambourcin with dinner later in the week and it was fantastic, too. Thank you, Jerry!!! Thank you, Jerry, for helping provide a wonderful birthday date afternoon for us! We'll share more about the other wines as we enjoy them!

Beautiful scenery and patio. The wine is great too. Kind of weird they don't do tastings but this…read moreplace is just fine with the view.

every single trolley driver we had warned us about this place. "they charge you $10 per person just…read moreto get in the door" "there's no live music" "it's just not good, but the view is pretty" they were right 2 of the 3 points. there WAS live music; the most untalented, confused and awkward cover band I've ever seen. when we tried to order wine, the cashier argued with us and told us the wine they're selling "tastes like a moldy basement." that all said, we had a great time as we embraced how truly terrible this place was. the wine was bad, the food was bad (Aldi food marked up 2x or 3x, still in the Happy Farms wrapper). A group of 8 woo girls who had just paid $80 to​ enter were trying to convince themselves that they weren't just taken advantage of. they were - we all were. The staff all seemed very depressed or anxious - they all seem ashamed of themselves. the thing I liked most about this place was all the Pro freedom/USA signs mixed in with a bunch of signs very angrily telling you what not to do, what not to be, etc. if you like irony and can have fun in a TRULY crappy place, it is totally worth it to come to this place ONCE but I feel like the average person is just looking for good value and good food and good wine. this place has none of that​​. so please listen to your trolley drivers - they are NOT lying or embellishing