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    The Side Project Cellar

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Matthew J.

    When I visit St. Louis I tend to find my butt in a seat at one of Side Project's locations. On this visit, I made sure to get a visit in to the Cellar and to the Brewery. I actually ended up at Side Project Cellar twice during my time, and had some small pours each time. Visit One: M.J.K. (2024): A Double and Triple Barrel Aged Barleywine aged in Willett Family Estate Bourbon and Brazilian Amburana Barrels for 31 to 32 Months. This is one of my all time favorite beers. So good I got a pour of it both days. Shin Shin: An Imperial Stout aged in Willett Barrels and finished on Sump Coffee exclusive to Side Project and Canadian Maple Syrup. This was the last keg of this beer. Derivation (Blend #17): A Blend of Willett Bourbon and VSOP Cognac Barrel Aged O.W.K. and Vibes Recipes aged for 24 to 40 months. It was then thrown on Vanilla Beans from Sri Lanka and Tanzania. A delicious Vanilla bomb. Visit Two: As I said - had M.J.K. again. Electric Roads: An English Barleywine aged in Weller, Blantons, Elijah Craig, Bakers, and 1792 Barrels mixing Three Different Barleywine Recipes. Bubble Wrap (Blend #1): An Imperial Stout brewed in collaboration with The Veil, Otherhalf, and weldwerks. The Stout was Aged in a Blend of Weller 6, Weller 7, Weller 12, Blantons, Rittenhouse Rye, and Old Fitzgerald Barrels for 12 to 37 Months. Then it was adjunct with Toasted Coconut, Sump Coffee, Vanilla Beans, and Fresh Ground Cinnamon. ______

    Brian G.

    St. Louis at times feels like it is overflowing with options for beer. Even among an ocean of alcohol Side Project Cellar stands out. It goes out of its way to curate a selection of beers from throughout the US and beyond. The menu also changes relatively often so there is something new to try out every time you go in. The space itself is warm and inviting, although on the small side. It is ideal for a date night or a couple friends rather than a large party. The staff is always knowledgeable and welcoming and they will happily help you find the drink that works for you.

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    Emily V.

    My boyfriend and I had a great experience here. We came on a Thursday to try some beers and we didn't realize it was a bottle share night so they gave us free tastings of all sorts of other beers people had brought in. The bartenders were super friendly and really helpful in educating us. We really liked our time here and we will definitely be back.

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    Bruce K.

    Beer for after work, I was here with my laptop and enjoyed a very peaceful early evening of writing Yelp reviews, sipping a frosty beverage and watching people coming and going. Side Project Cellar has a tremendous beer list, much more than just the usual macro brews on tap. It's comfortable, it's got a very chill vibe and it's a lovely little spot. [Review 1268 of 2024 - 369 in Missouri - 22291 overall]

    Lynn A.

    Love the rustic tasting room for Side Project. Space is open and airy and allows patrons to swing by, relax and enjoy cold craft brews. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Easy to strike a convo with other patrons who also love the specialty craft. Blessed to have this sort of community in St. Louis!

    Audrey B.

    We were at their other tap room last time we traveled to STL but this one was my favorite by far. We just stopped in to have a drink and ended up staying for several hours. What a great place!

    Haley S.

    I came to Side Project during the Maplewood Coffee Crawl. They had an excellent coffee stout with rich coffee flavor prepared for the event. The atmosphere was really intimate and welcoming. Definitely a great date night place on a weekend. Will definitely be back!

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    Denise C.

    Chill, cozy spot to try a variety of some of the best beers made this side of the Mississippi. Draft beer on a rotating list, as well as a selection of barrel and aged bottles. Merch is cool and there is a library of games to play at the table. Smaller, more intimate feel than the larger brewery in town.

    Ohhhh yeah. Belgian Stout & a worthy mustache
    Megan S.

    Great lil outdoor patio and sophisticated space inside that's a pleasure to be in. Beautiful beer & soft, cotton swag inside (beanies, sweatshirt, tees and beyond) Really cool spot!!

    Daniel R.

    Visited The Side Project Cellar on a Thursday with some coworkers and it was a great experience. I've been looking to checking out Side Project ever since I knew I was coming out to St. Louis area for work. The hype behind this brewery holds its weight and some! I was honestly a bit scared at first because they looked closed around 8pm, but Devin, the bartender, assured us that they were open. They have a healthy draft selection which includes their own stuff and guest beers. They have an extensive bottle selection for on site consumption too. If that doesn't catch your eye, they have a whiskey and bourbon wall for your enjoyment as well. It's a very spacious spot and great to go solo, on a date, or in a group. Devin, our bartender, was very helpful and knowledgeable with all of questions to provide great recommendations. I would certainly throw this place on your list to check out if you're a craft beer and/or bourbon enthusiast!

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    Jess G.

    Amazing beers, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders who will gladly pour you a taste, and generous patrons, I wish I went here more often! Great selection of whiskeys and other breweries too (saw Nogne, a Norwegian brewery I never see on tap, for example).

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    Miranda P.

    What a spectacular hidden gem that kind of sneaks up on you. This has been on our want to visit list for a while, but we honestly didn't put it at the top. What a mistake! So sad we haven't been here sooner. The beer selection is AMAZING, everything from Lambics to Imperial Stouts, many of the offerings are their own with a few outside ones mixed in. Now, neither myself nor my husband are fans of sour beers, but we were given samples of a couple different options to help us see where our threshold was. The SP Fuzzy Blend #5 was a little over the threshold for tartness, but still had the taste of fresh peaches and was worth the try. The bartender Devon was delightfully knowledgeable and eager to help us decide what we wanted to try. We were also given a sample of the Shared Fra-gee-lay which by far our favorite! It was rich and decadent, so yummy that we ordered a full pour to share. I ended up ordering the SP La Belle Fleur which was a nice balance of tart and crisp fruit, a perfect refreshing summer beer. My husband ordered a couple of different dark beers including their Dunkel and he absolutely loved them! The atmosphere was laid back and everyone was so friendly. We will be returning and bringing our friends with us!

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    2.5 mi
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    Side Project Brewing

    4.1(183 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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

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    The Crow's Nest

    3.9(388 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This restaurant has been on my list for awhile, consistently popping up on my socials. Based upon…read morethe way it's decorated inside and the fact that Labyrinth was playing while we were here, they seem to be going for a Gen X crowd. Lots of little touches that age group will appreciate. Even though the place was packed, we found a seat right away. Service was prompt but not pushy, and based upon how hot the food was when it arrived, it wasn't sitting around in the kitchen for long. Pretty good price for the generous portion. If I had been going straight home after, I could have brought enough in leftovers for another meal. They also have a heavy metal themed brunch, which will be my next thing I have to check out here

    It's a cool corner bar/resturant that gets really busy. They have a game area next door but…read moreconnected so you can play games while waiting for your food. If appears they have game tournaments there too which is cool. We all ordered burgers in our party and I'm not sure if they needed up our order or if this place only has waffle fries but that's what we all ended up with at our table. I'm not big on waffle fries but they didn't taste bad. It was busy and I think our server/bartender was all over the place so ib didn't say anything. He did forget our cup of cheese sauce and took the whole plate to the back instead of just going to get the cheese sauce. The burgers were ok, a little thick for my liking but taste fine. Others enjoyed their burgers but it was a bit too much. Overall the atmosphere was cool, the decor was nice and we had fun. I think it's a place people should experience. That being said, I wouldn't return because the food wasn't for me.

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    Brunch Burger Beef patty(veggie option available), cheddar, bacon, fried egg, garlic pepper Mayo on muffin

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    Perennial on Lockwood - Hostess station

    Perennial on Lockwood

    4.3(192 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    ++++ food ++++ family atmosphere…read more The food here is delicious! I ended up getting the LW burger with pub cheese and it came with shoe string fries, the burger was thick and juicy, while the shoe string fries with garlic aioli as my sauce was, perfect! This is a pretty good family atmosphere, they have high top tables but also had high top high chairs! A real positive in our book, haven't ran into many restaurants that have this option. I would suggest if you have little ones to order your food when they take your drinks because the service can be hit or miss depending on the time you go, and food can take a little longer than expected. So get the little ones ordered in first and then decide on the adults.

    We had a reservation on a Saturday night. We were greeted and seated right away. We're not fond of…read morehigh top tables, but that's all that was available when I made the reservation. I only saw two high top tables for two people and they were in corners. So we sat in a corner on backless stools. Stools in restaurants should have backs!Pretty uncomfortable and we won't do that again. It also has really high ceilings so it got pretty loud in there. Our server was Erin and she was good! The place was packed inside and outside (in the rain - there were umbrellas over the tables) so the staff was super busy. She kept the drinks and food coming at a good pace. We started off with drinks and onion rings. We had been told how good the onion rings were so we had to order them - they lived up to the hype! I'm not a beer drinker, but my husband is. He had three different ones and didn't really enjoy any of them. He tried Tidewater Plains, Master of the Universe, and Batholith. I had a Jungleberg cocktail and liked it so much, I ordered another one. The server said they were out of them. There were five ingredients in the drink so I have no idea what they were out of. I ordered a Spicy Ancho Margarita and it was okay. It shouldn't be called spicy, because it is not. I ordered Chicken Wings and Onion Soup. Yes, it was summer. But it was cold and rainy and soup sounded good! The soup was very good - very cheesy and they didn't put a chunk of bread in there to get all soggy, which I appreciated. The wings were okay. They were way too saucy for me. My husband got the Philly and said it was okay, but nothing special. I would have probably given 3.5 stars, but that is not an option. I'd go back for the onion rings!

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    Thursday date night on the patio. Lovely cool weather under the heat lamps!

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    Nice open space

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    Side Project Pizza - The SPB

Red sauce, house-made pork sausage, pepperoncini, parmesan, bacon

    Side Project Pizza

    4.2(34 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    First time here, and I really enjoyed it.We got "The SPB" pizza. The crust looks thick, but it was…read morelight and crisp. The sauce had a really fresh, slightly sweet flavor. The pork sausage was seasoned well and ground up so that it spread well in every bite. The pepperoncini and bacon filled out the flavor. It was really tasty. I got the Tamno Pivo beer to drink. It was a dark lager. It had a nice strong flavor, but not as strong as an Ale. We'll definitely be back. The staff helpful and patient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. It is a fun location and will be a great place to hang out in the nice weather.

    We came by for lunch and tried the Side Project Sausage pizza and the Chopped Salad, along with a…read morebeer. Food was great, beer situation left a bad taste in my mouth. The salad came out first and was very good, fresh and not overloaded with dressing. Good size to split with someone as a side, or as a meal on its own. The pizza came out soon after and was hot from the oven with a great crust! Perfect with some added red pepper flake and parm! We layout of the place is simple, with a self server area for water, plastic wear and napkins, you also clean up your own table when you are done. I did feel a bit misled when we were ordering beer, as my wife wanted a dark beer and they didn't have anything on draft. After talking with the people working there for a bit, they remembered that they had some Hazel Ave, which is a dark beer. They asked if she liked coconut, as it has that flavor in it. She does and was happy to hear they had something that would work for her. They rang us up and then asked if we wanted 2 glasses, which I thought was odd, since I had ordered a different beer. Then I saw the other person opening a 750 mo bottle and realized that the Hazel Ave is the size of a full bottle of wine. It's also $40 which was an unpleasant surprise, and I only learned after it had been rung up and opened. About that time, they realized that my beer hadn't been rung in and asked if I wanted it still. Having just spent more on the beer than our food, I declined. It's a very dark been that also has a strong hazel it flavor, which we didn't know (and she doesn't like). Live and learn I guess, but not a great first visit. Food was good enough that we might try it again, but will be very careful/skip ordering drinks if we come back!

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    Vibe!

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    Fox & Hounds Tavern - Cheshire inn

    Fox & Hounds Tavern

    4.2(119 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Went in late & the bartender was more than accommodating. I had never been to this place- honestly…read moredidnt even know it was in the hotel. Its a dark cabiny vibe. The drinks are stroooooong & delicious. We walked around the hotel after & were amused with the decor. Check it out. Perfect place for a drink to catch up w friends.

    Just because it wasn't what I was looking for, I can't punish the store, and I think I'm not…read more.. But I'm going to admit with "Fox and Hounds", the problem was my expectations. British Bar INSIDE a "British designed hotel", so I had my hopes probably heightened more that it should have with my previous British bar results. I went in thinking British craziness and got a "Edgar Allen Poe" feel... But I'm going to say this was NOT what I was expecting. First and foremost, your eyes are going to need adjusting. Plain and simple, it felt more like a dark ... room? (Part of the problem I think is that as it was already June, you can forget using the fireplace to lighten the room up) so it felt.. "Small", and I"m going to feel weird saying this... "Romantic Horrorfest". Wait, before you go "wha??", this isnt' necessarily a bad thing. The Taxidermy , the photos on the wall. the fireplace. the VERY (and I mean VERY) dim lighting... The limited seating on the main floor, the one door in and out it had a "wooden cabin feel".. Yes, if you had a wonderful romantic film and it was suddenly invaded by some monster villain... This where it would take place and it would be perfect. (See I can find positive things to say about things i wasn't looking for) As for the service, apparently (going back to the Romantic filmfest), I was struggling to get any attention for the bartendress, cause I guess I was solo'ing by myself, and because of how I wasn't able to get the bartendress attention... I kinda felt like an unwanted customer in a place more for couples or friends getting together which had me leaving shortly thereafter, so no real food score (although I will say, much like Oh London ,the menu wasn't really much to work through...), Anyway, no TV's, no world cup game on the air.. just like I said a vibe of a cabin in a "romantic movie, where the monsters lurk". And Apologies for some of the iffy pictures, it just didn't feel right using a flash on the camera in such a secluded locale) and like I said, it wasnt' what I was expecting (rowdy British fans watching the local club or something), but there's something about it that even i have to admit, would make this location a nice "date night" or "out with friends' location, more so than just a single person looking for a nightcap. (And Maybe there really is a monster hiding in the fireplace, to keep the "Horror" feel going?? :)

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    Fox & Hounds Tavern - Cheshire inn- where you enter for the tavern

    Cheshire inn- where you enter for the tavern

    Fox & Hounds Tavern - So cozy!

    So cozy!

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    Foley's - Chicken quesadilla

    Foley's

    4.2(34 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    Came because I was on a walk in the area and heard great things about the quesadillas here. It was…read morea super hot day so when I came they had a limited menu of cold dishes. I got a salami sandwich and my friend got chicken salad. The bartender took our order and was super nice and friendly. We talked to a regular at the bar and had a good time. I would come back and enjoy the vibes. It was a great big space.

    Holy smokes, literally! I should have dug deeper into the reviews to see that this is a smoking…read morebar. It has to be one of the last few in the area, sort of like me having a Blackberry in 2012. I saw they were open late, had pool tables, and were equidistant for my bestie and me to meet up. So I am doing y'all a solid and letting you non-smokers like myself know that this IS a smoking bar.So, back to my experience. Brad was my bartender. He introduced himself and probably saw me dying inside, but I stayed since my bestie was on her way, and it was her birthday, and I wanted her opinion on next steps should she want to leave. He bought her first drink, which was really sweet! I didn't take any pics of anything because we immediately went outside to imbibe on their patio in 50-degree weather. I met some amazing people that night: Derek, Steve, and Jack, who were all regulars and had known each other since they were kids. That sort of friendship is rare and to be cherished, as my bestie and I have known each other since we were 11. I met another lady at the end of the night who worked there too. The vibes alone were dope. Too bad it's a smoking bar, or else I'd be a regular!

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    Foley's
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    Louie's Wine Dive & Clayton Kitchen - Crab Tostadas

    Louie's Wine Dive & Clayton Kitchen

    4.0(435 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Cute little restaurant with a small outdoor patio. I was looking at their menu online but come to…read morefind out that it has been outdated for many years. They still have a happy hour menu daily from 3p-6p, all day on Monday, but the options have changed. Double Cream Brie Burger $23 - Australian wagyu beef, crispy prosciutto, fig coulis, arugula, and fries. The burger was juicy and tasty and the fries were thin and crispy. From the Happy Hour Menu Moscow Mule $7 - Refreshing and not strong. They ran out of ginger beer pretty early in the evening. Banh Mi Pork Belly Tacos (3) $10 - Overall tasty tacos, pork belly was fatty and tender. They are on Opentable for make online reservations. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

    There's something about a place in Clayton insisting: don't call me a wine bar, I'm a wine dive…read more Okay. We see you. You're a wine bar. Nothing divey about a hip cocktail or hip deviled eggs -- these are sophisticated modern twists, the exact move wine bars make and dives don't. A chalkboard of specials and weathered seating gesture at the aesthetic; the rest of the room knows. Kendall Roy of restaurants -- comes from privilege, wants badly to be of the people. It's a bit, and mostly the kitchen and bar back it up. Nevertheless, we arrived to a full room, hour wait for a table, but we fortunately arrived to snag the last first come patio table. The bar was also full, by the way, which felt neighborhood like, people clearly like this place during happy hour. The old fashioned makes the case: Old Grand-Dad Bonded, pickled rye, cognac, butterscotch bitters. Two whiskeys and a bitter you won't find at an actual dive. Rich, a little sweet. The harissa deviled eggs keep going -- fried shallots, roasted red peppers, cilantro, marinated tomato jam. You know, just like the old dive with the $1 PBR.Deviled eggs for people that don't like deviled eggs. However, we love deviled eggs...foreshadowing. The short ribs are the headline -- fall-apart tender over whipped potatoes substantial enough to stand up to the meat, gravy spot on. Eats like a perfectly executed roast dinner. The brie burger is the sneaky second hit, genuinely decadent, bacon with the cheese melting into the beef. The service was good and pleasant and that felt more like dive-friendly, where you might expect a wine "bar" to be snooty or full of themselves. 4.4 Stars Picking Nits: hip deviled eggs that reach past what they can hold. Tomato jelly on top is a lot going on, in the wrong way, and the egg disappears under it. These are trying to be hip deviled eggs more than they're trying to be good deviled eggs. Every ambitious kitchen has one plate that tries too hard; this appears to be one. A 5 needs those eggs landing, in the same way the entrees excelled. Regardless, we'll be back.

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    Louie's Wine Dive & Clayton Kitchen
    Louie's Wine Dive & Clayton Kitchen - Brunch Menu, Honey Butter Chicken, sub in Brie, sub in Toasted Sourdough, sub in Breakfast potatoes. Delish.

    Brunch Menu, Honey Butter Chicken, sub in Brie, sub in Toasted Sourdough, sub in Breakfast potatoes. Delish.

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