A low key, friendly, neighborhood brewpub in suburbia. Taco Tuesday is my favorite and some soups…read moreare definitely worth a try. Staff is personable. The Irish Coffee Stout is probably my absolute favorite of its kind. (I love a Guinness on occasion but this is better.) Definitely worth a visit.

The food was good as we only had the fries. They were excellent! It was very empty and a bit hot…read morebut overall a good vibe! You go up to the bar for service as well.

If you're looking for the perfect spot for a date night, family outing, or just a relaxing…read moreafternoon, I can't recommend Good News Brewing in Defiance enough. It's hands down our favorite location! The wood-fired pizza is always delicious, and the beer selection is fantastic. My go-to is the Hazy 636, while my husband never passes up a Helias. We love bringing our boys (they love the mocktails), grabbing a pizza and a couple of beers, playing cards, and just slowing down together. The atmosphere is what keeps us coming back. There's a beautiful indoor space with garage doors that open up when the weather is nice, plus plenty of outdoor seating surrounded by the scenic beauty of Defiance. We've visited the St. Charles and Wildwood locations too, and they're both great, but there's just something special about the views and peaceful setting at the Defiance location that makes it our favorite. The service at all the locations have been top notch Whether you're stopping after a ride on the Katy Trail, planning a casual date, or spending time with family, this place never disappoints.

Good News Brewing in Defiance was a fun stop after the St. Patrick's Day parade. It was very busy,…read morebut we were still able to find a table and order food without too much trouble. The setup is casual--you order food and drinks at the register and then receive a text when your food is ready for pickup. When we went to grab our order, part of it was missing because someone else had accidentally taken it. The staff handled it well and quickly remade the missing items, which we appreciated. We ordered pizza, chicken wings, and a pretzel with cheese. Everything was pretty good and hit the spot after being out in the cold. The patio also had a live band playing, which created a really fun atmosphere. Overall it was a lively place with good food and a great vibe, especially on a busy event day.

So good and refreshing! The bartenders were outstanding and we were able to try some samples. Our…read moregroup got several different beers and we enjoyed them all. You can also get your beer in a plastic cup if you want to roam around The District. Can't wait to come back to this location

Good beer 4hands does a great job…read more I like the city wide apa a lot. Bartenders were friendly and took good care of us. Great place to enjoy the lovely spring St. Louis weather.

I had Burnt Barrel on my radar for the Mead but then discovered them in the Pizza Passport. We…read moretook a road trip to get there and found them in a strip mall along the highway; shares space with a super seedy bar a couple doors down. Inside was a small space that was super cute! Bar to the left and tables to the right, a couple of booths tucked in the back. The tables along the right wall were a little tight but its a friendlu space to share. They had trivia night going on later but we opted out as we didn't plan to be there that long. Trivia guy was friendly, walking around talking to everyone. Waitress was friendly, explained the drinks as I planned on ordering a flight. Discovered pizza was Dogtown pizza so ordered Pepperoni with pepperoncini and some chicken wings. I ordered a flight of 6. Meads: 3: Sunshine 4: Vanil Co Lime 8: Cyser Beer on Tap: 15: Cherry Limeade Cocktails: 2: Pink Drink 10: Pants Required. I wasn't a fan of the cocktails; they were way too sweet for me. I really like the Cyser Mead, it was smooth and like apple cider and I really enjoyed the Cherry Limeade beer. Cute space, out of the way, serving local frozen pizza.

We have been here several, several times - and actually the first time was when they first opened a…read morecouple of years ago. This is a true example of a hidden gem, hole in the wall type venue. Located in a strip mall, in Lake Saint Louis, you almost wouldn't even know it was there. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you enter, it's the a cozy, moody, speakeasy type vibe. Nathan, the owner is amazing. He knows everything about all types of alcohol, including the mead and beer they make in house. Kim and Brett are also fantastic bartenders/employees...just so kind. They do serve bar type food and it's all the perfect compliment for their drinks. Highly recommend visiting and checking out the memberships they offer as well as their weekly events!

The most unique venue you'll find. Pizza was good. Solid selection of beer and some of the best…read moreservice I've had. Customizable pizzas, great views of the city and river, definitely going back!

Never been here before, but we will DEFINITELY be back if we're ever in the area!…read more The vibe here screams GOOD VIBES, cold beer & pizza! And bonus points because they have a stage for live music AND bags! Such a fun, laid-back spot to hang out, grab some food and drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out! The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful with helping us choose the food and drinks!

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.

Missouri Hidden Gem: If you are a whiskey lover, then you need to know about Nobleton's Distilling…read moreHouse in Union, MO just an hour from St. Louis City. The tasting room is open to the public on Fridays & Saturdays, with tours offered on Saturday. You must book a tour & tasting! We tried 5+ pours straight from the barrel. The barrels for tastings are going to be unique & one-of-a-kind - seriously, this will be the best whiskey tasting experience of your life. Head head distiller Demetris Cain shared stories about his family & their history of distilling. He shared stories of how each barrel is named. He really is the best storyteller and I hope you get to experience a tour with him personally. By the end of the tasting, we knew exactly which barrels we needed to bottle up and take home. Each bottle was filled directly from the barrel & hand-labeled. If you don't have time for a tour, enjoy a cocktail in the tasting room. If you aren't a whiskey person, they have other spirits available, including a very strong margarita.

Very interesting. Very deep knowledge and application of it to their products. Excellent interface…read morewith public, cordial and polite. Lots of smiles.

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!