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

I arrived a little bit before Rockwell opened this afternoon, which worked out okay as I sat…read moreoutside on their patio. I enjoyed that quiet space for a bit and the afternoon air after the walk from Cortex made the wait feel intentional rather than inconvenient. Comfortable seating out here and the light breeze with the afternoon light was nice as I cranked out a few Yelp reviews before I spotted other customers going inside. After setting up at the huge table in the corner, I stepped up to the bar where I was warmly greeted. I chose their Fish Fry, which they call a light lager. It was in a huge mug and that worked out just fine for me as it lasted a while. Oh, and some chicken wings. These were tasty buggers. Served quite hot with a rub that was more spice than sauce. Very yummy and the two sauces were perfect accompaniment. Absolutely delicious. Not long after, friends arrived and I shifted from solo laptop time to conversation. It's nice to see how Rockwell handles the flow of customers. Casual, attentive, friendly. Just right for a great brewpub and a great time. They do have a parking lot. It was just an easy experience today and a great spot for a meetup or hanging out on your own. [Round number review 400 of 2026 - 498 in Missouri - 25583 overall]

There's a 1984 one-hit-wonder named Rockwell whose paranoid earworm still lodges in your skull: I…read morealways feel like somebody's watching me. Rockwell Beer Company earns the association honestly. I walk in wary (I don't drink beer, don't like it, and an industrial brewery hugging a busy four-lane street is not my native habitat), I get the sense I need to eat in the corner so people don't discover the non-beer drinker; however, I walked out humming. The reason is the food, sourced through Street Food by Brasas. This is not brewery food that apologizes for itself. Pretzels, wings, both worth ordering again. The pizzas (barbecue, pepperoni) land in that rare category of elevated bar snack. I'd happily return for a table's worth. It's order at the window food service, which is fine for their vibe, but it keeps the environment to a self-service lower warmth environment. We sat outside, which is nice IF you can find some shade on a hot summer evening. 3.9 out of 5 stars The atmosphere isn't built for me, but the kitchen is good enough that I'd get over it to spend an evening with my beer-drinking friends. What would push this higher: a space that compels me the way the plates do.

I think I have a new favorite brewery FOR SURE. Met up with a friend for happy hour and then played…read morebingo for plants. The brewery is quite large with a decent outdoor area. I liked my beers! Their sour was super interesting and funky and I'm still thinking about it. They also have sparking water they brew with their hops which is super yummy! Not only was the staff chill (including the co-owner who was calling bingo!) but the other patrons were super nice too. All around good vibes and good beer at 2nd Shift. Plus it's family owned! What's not to love!!

What a great place. I love came for our friends (dog) 10th birthday party…read more Lots of room outside for the dogs. Only wished they had dog water bowls. Inside was spacious and plenty of seating. Small food menu. Only one seltzer which was cranberry so that was unfortunate. I wish they had more but overall great place

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 my favorite brewery in Soulard as of late! We love sampling their seasonal beers and always…read moreget an order of the chicken tender meal. Best chicken tenders I've had in stl! Extremely crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. You can get them tossed in any of the house sauces, I love the garlic parmesan personally! Their Bananas n Blow is always a good option for a fun take on a classic beer. We love sitting in their patio that is well shaded and has lots of historic charm! It's never too busy or crowded and the service is always super friendly and fun.

Food great! Nice selection! Beers are the best! And service is excellent!…read morePatio is great for families with plenty of tables!

Met up with some friends here for soup Sunday. I was impressed with how busy it was. By the time…read moreI got there my friends had already found seats. I have not been drinking lately so I ordered a non alcoholic rose and it was very good. We also all ordered soup, I think mine was chicken and mushroom and it came with bread and butter. Food came out quick and was delicious! The place was very busy so it was loud, but not too loud to have a conversation so that was nice. I was also surprised by how big it was. Parking was also pretty easy to get. It was a great experience and I would def go back!

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.

Getting another stamp in our Pizza Passport!!!!…read more Advise that this place is located across the street from the Side Project Brewery.. There is no indoor seating so if it's Hot (like it was when we went) be prepared. The rain cooled it off a bit. I highly recommend the Fries with Parm and Lemon Aioli for dipping!!! We ordered the SPB Special pizza. It was a bit spicy for us with all the peppercinis. But we kept trying to think What is Missing?? It's cheese!! There is no mozzarella or pizza cheese!! Just Parm. So if you want your pizza with cheese.... This one is not for you. We would not order this one again but would go back to try something else. The service was friendly and fast!

First, let me tell me why I gave Heavy Riff a 4. Ordering is wonky. You have to order at the bar…read morefrom the get-go. I had to pretty much guess what I wanted to order because I am not a beer snob and have no real preference and a few others in my party went to sit. If there hadn't been people behind me waiting to order I would not have had so much stress trying to just get it done. That being said, Maddie was awesome! She saw that I was struggling and had me pick some beers that weren't so bad. They don't have a huge food menu but what they offer is very good. NOT your regular bar feed. VERY upscale. I loved all the art around the room. It really brings up some good conversations. We will definitely be back to enjoy the patio.

What a great neighborhood spot! They have a fairly large…read moreoutdoor patio area and indoors it's a mix of bar seating, tables and booths. You order at the bar and they bring your food to your table. They have a large selection of beer. I ordered the vegan seitan sandwich with a side of cheesy taters, and my dining companion got the pork sandwich with side of corn. Our order came out fairly quickly, even though they were busy. The sandwich was brimming with the protein and everything tasted good. Service was adequate and the decor is rock and roll. They have street parking and you can test your parallel parking skills.

What a FANTASTIC find! This will absolutely be our routine first stop upon landing in STL, before…read moreheading out to visit family. The brews were great. As a wild sour lover, I was in heaven! The staff were amazing and patrons were quite welcoming. I can't think of a single negative thing, aside from being so far from my house!

Phenomenal experience for 11th anniversary party last week. Every single beer was well balanced and…read morethought out in my opinion. Can't wait to try my double barrel vanilla bottles.