10 Best Breweries in Belleville

"This English pub-style microbrewery features a two-story dining area with a large window that overlooks the brewing area and its massive copper tanks. The wide variety of beers includes a good selection of fresh lagers, porters and ales. If you can't decide on just one drink, try the sampler and taste a small portion of five different beers."

"Granted there are oodles and oodles of awesome microbreweries and craft beer bars to choose from in the Gateway to the West, but Urban Chestnut Brewing Co is surely worth a special mention – if only for its colossal beerhall-style interior. Transporting patrons to the kellers and biergartens of Bavaria at both its locations in St. Louis – one on Manchester Avenue, the other on Washington Avenue – Urban Chestnut is responsible for a number of the city’s most acclaimed crafts. There’s the Winged Nut copper-coloured ale with Munich malts and a curious hint of chestnut flavorings."

"St. Louis has a number of fantastic craft breweries, and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company is near the top. The brewery focuses on creating modern American beers like its Winged Nut Ale, in addition to tried-and-true options like the Zwickel Bavarian-Style Lager. Urban Chestnut has three locations in the city, including a German-style bierhall in The Grove and a biergarten in Midtown."

"Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world-famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery and see how Budweiser and other AB products are made. The brewery offers free daily tours which include free samples of popular brews.​. Nestled in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, this brewery is the largest and oldest Anheuser Busch brewery site was selected based on its access to the Mississippi River, the many German immigrants in the 1800s, and the natural cave formations that were used to store beer before artificial refrigeration was available."

"There are several tour options you can take and there's even a complimentary one too!. The free tour lasts about 45 minutes and takes you through the famous 7-step brewing process."

"You see the Clydesdale horses, and kids get free soft drinks. Adults get to sample beer for free. The daily tours last about an hour."

"Square One Brewery, located right by Lafayette Square, offers a wide selection of sustenance to complement the beer – everything from nachos to salads to burgers to BBQ ribs or seafood curry. The beer also runs the gamut in style and flavor – with wit, pilsner, pumpkin ale, stout, porter, barley wine, IPA, and Trippel among just some of the beers offered."

"I feel like you are going to think I am dramatic when I saw this is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life – and there is a REASON that it’s number one on this list. But I swear I’m not being crazy – it just really is that yummy."

"On top of a draft menu of Belgian-style ales and tasty amber bière de miels, the bottle list is insanity. The brewery often offers cellared bottles for on-site consumption, including Abraxas, its venerable imperial stout made with cinnamon sticks, ancho chilies, vanilla beans, and cacao nibs. Learn MoreSee on Map Get This Beer Delivered Now on Drizly"

"Tucked away near the Soulard neighborhood, this brewery is commonly associated with its City Wide pale ale and pilsner, which are go-to tallboys for many locals. There’s a lot more to love coming out of this brewery, though, including a peanut butter chocolate milk stout called Absence of Light, and the Divided Sky rye IPA. The taproom also features a kitchen menu of brats, bar snacks, and seafood, courtesy of two award-winning local restaurants."

"The small kitchen in the brewery is operated by the James Beard award-winning chef of Sidney Street Café, Kevin Nashan. The menu is limited, but includes the exceptional house-smoked brisket sandwich that would be worth a visit regardless of the beer. Beyond beer, 4 Hands distills its own gin and vodka under the brand 1220 Artisan Spirits."

"2nd Shift Brewing is among the most underrated breweries in St. Louis. 2nd Shift moved its operations from New Haven to the Hill neighborhood of the city in 2016, where it occupies a large, open, warehouse-like space. The atmosphere of the brewery is laid-back and casual, while the staff are friendly and knowledgeable."

"This brewery used to be located in New Haven, Missouri, but relocated to St. Louis’ Hill neighborhood last year. Now, the brewery boasts a spacious taproom, and has a range of beers offered on draft. Highlights include the Art of Neurosis IPA, Katy Brett saison, and Liquid Spiritual Delight (LSD) imperial stout."

"Another requisite destination among St Louis craft breweries is Narrow Gauge Brewing Company, which specializes in hazy, New England-style IPAs. Narrow Gauge produces a number of full-flavored dry-hopped IPAs with strong notes of tropical fruits and the notable lack of any pronounced, piney bitterness. Narrow Gauge brews its beer from the back of an unassuming Italian restaurant called Cuigino’s, where menu highlights include stuffed meatballs and the St. Louis original toasted (i.e. fried) raviolis."

"If you crave the haze, this Florissant brewery should really be your first stop. The brewery focuses primarily on the hoppy stuff, ranging from Hop Water, a dry-hopped session IPA, to “Oast,” a series of rotating American IPAs. That being said, don’t sleep on the black sheep of the menu, the brewery’s Old Town porter."

"Narrow Gauge is located just Northwest of STL in Florissant, Missouri and produces the best New England IPAs in the area. Juicy, hazy, and delicious is the name of the game at Narrow Gauge. Their Imperial Stouts are also fantastic!"

"Anyone who’s made a bowl of ramen from scratch has experienced how much work goes into it. Add bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, a ramen egg and slow-cooked pork belly to the equation and $12 seems like a steal for the O’Miso Spicy ramen at Nudo House. Not only is it the best ramen in town, but it’s served in a massive bowl."

"Cafe Mochi debuted in 2009 and has since become a staple for Asian-inspired cuisine in South City. The restaurant features sushi and Japanese-style dishes alongside Vietnamese classics. Popular picks include the eye-catching volcano sushi roll with tempura shrimp, asparagus and avocado, topped with baked crab, scallops and spicy mayo."

"If you or your kids are remotely interested in the world’s most popular and challenging game of all, a trip to this chess mecca is a must. One floor of the World Chess Hall of Fame explores the connection of chess to art, culture, and history, and the others display thought-provoking exhibits. If it’s a nice day, play a game with the toddler-sized pieces outside!"

"If you’re not interested in chess, don’t let the name deter you. The World Chess Hall of Fame Museum is a really awesome collaboration between artists and the chess community. And features anything from chess inspired artwork to chess pieces made out of unexpected things."

"The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution nestled in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis which offers a different kind of fun to all its visitors."

"The Missouri History Museum was founded in 1866 and is operated and maintained by the Missouri Historical Society. The museum has been located inside the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park since 1913. Access to the main galleries is free to everyone, and the museum’s exhibitions are wheelchair accessible."

"Visit this museum for a look at the history of the metro-St. Louis region and its place in Missouri’s development. Offering free admission, ongoing exhibits include the 1904 World’s Fair, World War I, and iconic photographs."