This place is the best. Super accommodating to our 4-year-old (brought us a juice box unprompted, even 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! read more

Really nice spot for a beer flight! $12 for 6 pours. They also have a private event speakeasy, a covered 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. read more

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A suuuper cool place! Tons of beer options, a huge page of bourbon flights, and friendly service! The bartenders move quickly and still have time to chat with you a little. They do bingo and other events which keeps the place full and fun. Definitely an easy go to spot! read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Easily one of my favorite bars! Not only do they have great beers and a huge selection of bourbons but they also have some of the nicest staff! I'm not much for sitting at a bar when I go out but I almost always sit at the bar here and talk with the staff! The Blueberry Wheat is my usual but I also enjoy trying their limited drops. If you are indecisive they offer flights. The prices are extremely reasonable as well. If you are into bourbon they offer a huge selection, and typically have bottles for sale! It's weird to refer to a brewery as family friendly but this place is! You can often find families sitting at a table playing one of the many board games offered while the adults are enjoying a drink. Though they do not serve food (with the exception of popcorn and they recently added charcuterie boards) they encourage you to bring in food from some of the local restaurants, Shorty's right next door is a great option! If you are in the area I highly recommend you stop in and enjoy a drink or two, you won't regret it! read more

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Outdoor stubborn fest was a great time. Good food and beer of course. Bratwurst and the many flavors of beer. Plus live German music

Stopped in for a quick drink and a tshirt. Had an old Monroe vodka Bloody Mary and the hubby had a draft. Love this bar. I will definitely return any chance I get. read more

First time at this bar and I must say, this place is amazing. They don't serve food but there are plenty of places around and you can bring your food in. But there are plenty of amazing beers on tap and a plethora of bourbons to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful with picking beers out and even the customers were friendly too. This bar just has a cool vibe and would definitely recommend it. read more

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Stopped by this place while walking down the street. It is a super cool little place. Fair disclaimer I'm a bourbon fan. This place had a fantastic bourbon menu and st very reasonable prices. The hard to find allocated bourbons were 1.5oz pours. They had flights of bourbons in addition to flights of beer. The bartenders were very good. They were knowledgeable and funny. I will be coming back. read more

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I have made it my mission to try every brewery within 60 miles of St Louis and this one's by far the best. Authentic German brews, great balance of malts, hops, and yeast without being overly sweet. Even their pale ales and other more hop forward beers are mid to top tier. The staff is always very casual and friendly, and they host tons of fun events. If you're a fan of Octoberfest style or German beers in general, you have to check it out. Rank: S read more

Need something to do on a Sunday? Come to Waterloo and visit the square. Many places to eat and drink in a short distance. Stop by Stubborn German to have some amazing beer. Chris, owner and head brewer, has an ever rotating list with some staples always on tap. There is also a weekly special of bourbon for your tasting. Along with that, Chris has amassed a large selection of Bourbons for your enjoyment. Make sure you visit the many restaurants on the square to get your food and bring it in to the brewery. Today we hit up RRR bar, a very short walk from Stubborn. Bring cash for RRR. A dive bar in the best sense of the word. Their burgers are juicy, flavorful, Anne the fries are crispy. read more

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Good beers. I drank several during Stubbornfest. I closed maybe night with their blueberry beer, and it was my favorite. read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - a glass of beer - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Stubborn German is definitely worth the short drive from St. Louis! They are located on Main Street that is an adorable area that looks straight out of a postcard! Stubborn German staff are friendly and inviting as you enter. They have several long, wooden beer hall style tables and a few smaller bar height tables. Great for group seating! The atmosphere is warm and cozy especially on a cold winter's day! I enjoy sitting by the window for the view of the patio and street. Grab a table, review the beer menu and walk up to the "order here" area of the bar. You have the option to order full pours or if you can't make up your mind and want to try several opt for a beer flight. Their beers are oretty tasty! My favorite so far has been the El Diablo Mexican stout! Wow!! So many layers of flavor! In addition to beer, they have a large selection of whiskey as well. No food is served here, but you can bring in food or eat at one of the local restaurants nearby. There are also other venues and another microbrewery, so make the drive and spend the day! read more

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I had a nice experience at this brewery. The space is friendly with various seating options including outdoors. I don't think it's dog friendly but someone had a dog there anyway. I didn't mind. It was a German Shepherd so it seemed appropriate. The staff was friendly and happy to answer questions. The beer selection was good but I wished there were more non-beer options. My partner who loves beer would probably give it 5 stars because he LOVED the beer here. I was less enthused because of limited alternative options but I did try the German Schnapps. Strong stuff!!! read more

Our family loves this brewery! Great place for folks young and old to enjoy each other's company, have some great drinks(complimentary Capri Suns for the kids) and play games. We usually get Shorty's BBQ from next door and bring it over.(Amazing!) It's a fun tradition. Anyway, the owners are amazing and the atmosphere is inviting and cozy. Always a great time! Our favorite drinks are Kentucky Float, Bloody Mary, and Blitzkrieg IPA and Blueberry Wheat. read more

Super chill brewery! Came here on a random Sunday afternoon and we sat outside on their little patio. They have a pretty good beer selection and various cocktails to choose from. Note that they did not have a lot of waiters or waitresses so we went up to the bar a lot to order but service was still quick. They do not have food but they allow you to bring food of your own in. The front patio is a little small but it is covered so that's nice if it's hot out. I will come back when they have live music sometime! read more

Oktoberfest was awesome! It's such a great event for Waterloo. I can't wait for part two this weekend.

Friendly service with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere! The sour beer was my favorite, but the flights are a great way to try them all for a great deal. Will definitely be going back! read more

Love that this brewpub is proud of being in a small German town. They make a large variety of beers, most of which I love, and many of which are available in cans. Several are aged in bourbon barrels and have higher ABV. they don't serve food, but customers are welcome to bring their own. There's great barbecue nextdoor at Shorty's Smokehouse, and great pizza available for delivery to the brewpub from Pie Hard around the corner. They sometimes have bands, and they throw a great Oktoberfest called Stubbornfest every September. read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - Storefront at Stubbornfest - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

So ordered Peterstown Pilsner, very good my wife got a flight of 6. Total $15. She enjoyed them all. Very friendly and great atmosphere. We came on Sunday afternoon. read more

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We had the Amber ale and a wheat beer and loved them both. These folks have a great atmosphere and we wanted to spend way more time than we did. We had a beer here and then had dinner at Hopskeller on the same square. We made really good drink then food decisions. read more

Outstanding German beers! Front deck is pet friendly. Service is excellent. We travel from south St. Louis county. Worth the drive.

We tried this place and the beer and atmosphere were both acceptable. What wasn't acceptable were the additional charges that showed up on our receipt. When we walked in, they asked us if we would like to run a tab. I figured we would only have one or two rounds, but sure, why not. What I didn't know is that they charge you $1.50 to run a tab. The bartender neglected to mention this. Also, for every charge, they also charge you a convenience fee. Had I known this, I'd have just paid cash. I feel deceived and will not return. read more

We love the Stubborn German! It's our Cheers bar. It has the feel of a German brew house with long wooden tables and benches. They brew their own beer, of course. My favorite is the Bean Tree Coffee Stout made with coffee roasted at the Bean Tree Café down the street. And they have a tremendous whisky selection and always a Bourbon of the Week at a ridiculously low price. The owners -- Chris and Tammy -- are the real magic of the place. They're good people. They care deeply about their customers and the community. Waterloo is richer because of this place. read more

Quick review: 5 ***** This place is a great place to drink some really good beer. Definitely has the German vibe going on with their styles of beer and the look of the place. I would absolutely recommend coming to this place. Atmosphere - 5 ***** The building is old and awesome Food - They don't serve food. They do have pretzels with awesome honey mustard dip. I am not a honey mustard fan but I really enjoy this dip. The only thing that would make this better is if the pretzels could be warmed up. Staff: ***** Liz is great Drinks - 5***** Some of our favorite beers. All in all: ***** We drive 35-40 min to go here often. We love this town. read more

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Great service and a great beer and bourbon selection! Definitely something for everyone!

Located in small town of Waterloo (about 30 minutes outside of St. Louis), Stubborn German is a laid back German-style microbrewery with games to play while enjoying brews. I decided to do a beer flight, which included choosing 6 of their craft beers for $9.00. A bartender was very helpful with recommending which to try based on my preferences. The following were the beers are tried and my opinions: -Blitzkrieg: hoppy, great flavor -Turn That Brown Upside Down: brown ale with a malty, coffee flavor; hoppy; one of my favorites on the flight -Fountain Creek Honey Kolsch: crisp, refreshing ale with a honey flavor, easy drinking -Make Mexico Great Again: Had to try because of the craziness of the political world! Amber color lager; kind of reminded me of a Dos Equis. -Schitzengiggles: Points for creative name! Another favorite amongst my flight choices. Dark, sweet and toasty Dunkel. Also easy drinking! -Stubbornfest: Reminded me of an Oktoberfest beer. Enjoyable. There are also a variety of cocktails available, including an extensive whiskey/bourbon drink list. I was impressed with this place and am always open to check out various Illinois breweries. Glad that my family from Columbia brought me, my bf, my brother and his fiance to this spot! It is a cozy laid back spot and not open super late. There is outdoor and indoor seating. read more

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Stubborn German is pretty new to the Saint Louis craft beer scene, however they are producing some high quality beer. SGBC is located about 30 minutes outside of Saint Louis in the small town of Waterloo, IL. The brewery itself is small, yet it manages to pack quite a bit of punch for its small size. Seating consists of two large picnic tables and several bench seats outside, with more high-top tables and a large U shaped bar located inside. The outside front patio is covered, which is nice for rainy days. As far as the beer goes, its pretty good and there is a pretty good selection available. My favorite were both the Fountain Creek Kolsch (Honey Kolsch) and Waterloo Wheat (Hefeweizen). There are also seasonal beers so be sure to check to see what is available. Another plus for those designated drivers is that they also offer their own locally brewed nonalcoholic Root Beer, should you wish. In addition to full pours, you can also go with a half pour or a flight to try many of the available beers. Overall the prices were reasonable and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. While I don't get over to Waterloo often I would stop back in next time I am in town. read more

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This is a new microbrewery in Waterloo, IL. The inside of the place has a very warm and welcoming feel to it. They have a few tables and benches out front, seating at the bar, a few high top tables and even leaning spots along the wall. Big screens throughout to watch any sports that you need to see. The owner greets you from behind the bar. I ordered a flight, it has eight different beers. All very tasty, my daughter wanted a bourbon on the rocks and she was not disappointed with the selection either. They do not have food and from the looks of the place, that is not something that will be forth coming. I think that they are going to stay true to form and just be a microbrewery. They have the kilns in full view of the patrons. If you like beer and a small town feel you REALLY need to check out this place. Bonus you can purchase a souvenir tshirt or hoodie. read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Great beer with great prices! I liked that they served small or normal size pours. I enjoyed both beers I had - Altbier and Waterloo Wheat. My husband had a couple darker beers that he said were tasty. This is a great spot with fantastic staff. We'll be back when we visit the area again! read more

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We visited today and Tara was our bartender! She is so friendly and explained each beer to us and answered all our questions! She is an absolute asset to your team! The bar is spotless and there are so many choices! Love this place and we will definitely be back!!! read more

Stubborn German is amazing! I don't care for many beers and opted for a flight. OMG! Not one I didn't like. Let's go Blues was my favorite but they were all incredible. No AB here. Only high quality brewing. They don't serve food but next door is the best bbq ribs in the STL metro area and those go great with these beverages. The staff is so great too!! We had a wonderful couple of hours there and we will be back. read more

The bartender, Michael, is an absolute GEM. Professional, efficient, and friendly. Great spot for hanging out on a Sunday afternoon.

Stubborn German Brewing Company brews some of the best lagers in the St. Louis area. My two favorites are the Munich Helles and the Bohemian Pilsener. The Kolsch inspired ale is also delicious. The beers are cleanly brewed, sessionable, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. The front porch overlooks the town square, which often has live music performing during the summer. Stubborn German Brewing is a great brewery to visit if you're a fan of classic beer styles, like I am. I honestly cannot get enough of the Helles! read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - View of the patio from the street. - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

FANTASTIC little brewery in beautiful downtown Waterloo. MO people, it's worth a trip across the Mighty Miss. Wide variety of German style brews. Small batches that rotate frequently. Open, inviting atmosphere. BYOF. Damn good bourbon selection with weekly bourbon specials. read more

Michael is the best bar tender!!! Drinks were phenomenal! Seriously the best old fashion and Moscow mules!!!! read more

Stubborn German Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Today was the first time that I visited the Stubborn German Brewing Company. They have many different types of beer that they brew and offer. I wish that they offered national beers as well, but I understand why they would not. They do offer a wide variety of hard liquor. They do not serve food, so they allow you to bring food in. They do offer salty pretzels and honey mustard, from local businesses, as a snack. The weather was nice today, so we were able to enjoy the outdoor patio space. read more

Not only are the beer, staff, other customers, and restrooms great, but they have community style seating to play board/card games (they have on hand or bring your own!) and also on special nights have their own additional games going for those that enjoy a good gamble for a good cause. I have come here several times while visiting family in town. Stubborn is always a must at least 2 times during my short stays and even more in the longer ones. Your drink will never be empty, even if we are not sitting at the bar. My favorite is long time schitzengiggles (the name makes it all the more fun), but they often have others they are hosting and new batches they are trying. Plus, the have a full bar so cocktails as well if that is your flavor of the evening (or afternoon!). As my husband says, they carry the good whiskey and bourbons :) read more

We ordered two flights, each have 6 samples which covers all 12 beers offered. The standouts from the flight were: Heath Ledger Lager - abbreviated OLL on the flight tray. Weight Watchers - abbreviated WW And the Coffee beer. When doing the flight, taste the coffee beer last. It has the ability to crash your tastebuds and not pick up the subtleties of the other beers tasted thereafter. Note: names listed above were our interpretations of the abbreviations as we didn't have the menu in front of us. The inside is gorgeous and smells brand new! The employees were very friendly and I hope this place takes off, the community of Waterloo has such a sweet small town feel to it. read more

Great beers ESPECIALLY the Mexican Stout "El Diablo", bring your growler to take some home. Awesome Whiskey selection of hard to find Whiskeys. I particularly liked them having a Bourbon of the Week deal, good concept at a great price. I'd recommend the Stubborn German if you're in the area or interested in a short trip to sample on a nice day. Super friendly staff and owners. I'll be back (in my Terminator voice)! read more

The Stubborn German captures the German beer hall experience with a modern craft brewery feel. With several styles of beer on tap, there is definitely something for everyone. I got the black ipa and it was very good. I think one of the things that separates this brewery from others in the area was their extensive bourbon list. Definitely something on their list for a casual to a more well versed whiskey fan. The atmosphere is casual and is perfect for large groups. The service was great even though the place was packed. The prices are very reasonable compared to the breweries located in the surrounding areas. It has several tvs if you are wanting to watch the game while drinking beers. If you prefer a more social aspect while drink there are ample board games and cards to engage everyone in your group. Definitely recommended this place if you are in the area and need a good beer. read more