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    Brooke S.

    The first thing that stuck out to us here was how friendly and happy the staff were! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The brewery was much larger than I imagined and offered a very large patio over looking the park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu was so tempting and we loved the Cajun influence! The Cajun Arancini was hands down the best thing we had here and is an absolute must order! Beer and food were interesting and fairly priced! Will definitely be going back for try more appetizers!

    No Cash
    Steven B.

    Yawn! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best thing about, The Modern Brewery is their spectacular patio that is dog friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Otherwise, everything else is just "plain Jane". Nothing impressed me and my friend. TMB is a card only business, they do not accept cash. Don't worry, they did not charge the card fee. So it's kinda like paying cash. When arriving at Modern Brewery, pick out your table before going up to the counter to order. MB is an order at counter establishment, so expect minimal service and you'll be fine. When your food is ready they'll bring it to your table, that is why you need to know your tables number before ordering. Once you've finished eating, the staff will bus your table. Delivery and bussing is the only service you'll receive. Lucky for me, I ordered a beer and was given it when I ordered it with my food. My friend unfortunately ordered a gin martini. I ordered a beer because when she ordered her martini, the staff behind the bar discussed loudly who was going to make it. Once it was made, she had to watch the bar to see it set aside and go pick it up herself. I know we were at a brewery, but I still was surprised that they served the martini in a small coupe glass and charged a premium price. Being a martini enthusiast, I am glad I did not order one, because I would have been majorly disappointed. My friend commented that it was not worth the, $14. The best thing about our food was the, Brussels Sprouts Salad. We each chose it as our side dish and it was the star of our meals. I easily could have made the side salad a meal. It was thinly sliced Brussels Sprouts, pickled red onion, goat cheese and candied walnuts with a lemon vinaigrette. This salad got two thumbs up from us. My friend ordered the, Double Cheeseburger and the meat was over cooked. It was over-cooked, cut like leather and was tough to chew. My Porchetta Pastrami was more bread then sandwich. I will say, the house pickles on it were, top notch and full of flavor.The focaccia bread was good, too. I took half of it home and unfortunately it did not do well as leftovers. The gentleman who took my friend's order was friendly and personable. However, the young lady who took mine and the other girl who ran orders and cleared tables, had the personality of a wet dishrag. We could barely get a grunt from them when we spoke. They didn't even respond to our, thank-you. Chances are you'll like, The Modern Brewery. It just wasn't for me and my friend.

    Charlie Murphy
    Kathleen O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside on a beautiful summer night with family, and it was very pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came pretty close to closing time, so we tried to be fast to get out of their hair, and the service was quick and painless. The Charlie Murphy pizza was my favorite! The toppings tasted so fresh and it was perfectly cooked. I also really liked the bacon cheese fries, and I will be ordering that again. The wings didn't come with the sauce on it, so we had to pour it on, but it was still tasty. The Brussels sprouts were very fresh, but it was a lot in the bowl! I also got an Aperol spritz and it was very refreshing. Can't wait to come back!

    Pepperoni Pizza
    Byron C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's hard to beat this place's location, if you want to run a few miles in the park across the street and then reverse any progress you may have made, and then some, by consuming copious quantities of beer, pizza and what have you[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can confirm as much, having done so yesterday. I met here with members of a local running group for one of their periodic pub runs. It was extremely cold when I got there, despite having been nearly 90 degrees out the day before. Several members of our group stood in the doorway, preventing other patrons from entering and exiting. Modern's staff deserves credit for not complaining or forcing them to leave. They may have sensed that this wasn't the local unhoused population. Only employed people run recreationally, despite having relatively little free time. I see this place all the time, from my car on the adjacent highway, on my way back to civilization, but I'd never had the occasion to stop by. Perhaps I'd be a regular if I attended the nearby community college. But if I could afford to eat here, why would I be attending community college? The beer will set you back. I would have been fine with a 32 oz can of Miller High Life, but when in Rome. There's an extensive selection of beers on tap, and probably even more in cans and bottles. I'm no connoisseur, and I don't have that kind of time, so I went with something called Silent Gs, or something to that effect. I justified it, in part, by telling myself that its name is a reference to the Lil Wayne bar adored by people who started listening to rap music in 2003. I paid $7.50-ish for a not particularly large serving, but damn it if it wasn't pretty good. I appreciate it anytime one of these higher gravity pale ales doesn't taste like it was sourced from a trough-style urinal at a circa '83 ballpark. A couple of girls from the aforementioned run group mentioned that this place carries a brussels spouts salad. I don't eat salad, because I'm a guy, but these girls are certified baddies, and I succumbed to the peer pressure. I attempted to mitigate the impact on my reputation by also ordering a slice of pepperoni pizza. I'm gonna have to have a difficult meeting with my accountant, as a result, but it was worth it. The entree serving of the salad would have been enough food, even without the pizza. It's enough vegetables that it's actually kinda obnoxious, like they're trolling you. Who do they think I am, a damn cow? Part of that may have been the brussels sprouts. They help give the salad a surprising heft, for something that doesn't have any meat in it, and help make up for the lack of bacon, which I generally require with brussels sprouts. The candied walnuts, which I thought might be croutons, were another delightful surprise and complemented the tang of the pickled red onions. The pizza came topped with an oddly precise-looking quantity and arrangement of pepperonis, like they might have Russell Crowe from the movie A Beautiful Mind working in the kitchen. It's not like at Domino's, where they just toss them on there and they might not even be on half the pizza. I guess they have to do that when they sell it by the slice. You'd be upset if you didn't get enough of them, because they're delicious. They're the kind that curl up into little cups filled with disgustingly unhealthy and yet delicious oil. I wonder if that's also because they serve it by the slice and hence have to reheat it. That may have resulted in the end of the crust suffering from a bit of Popeyes biscuit-like dryness, but what are you going to do. Then again, that may have been a purposeful attempt to get you to purchase more expensive beer. Everything else here was so well executed, it's hard to imagine this wasn't intentional on their part.

    Bar area
    Jennifer G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large open building so sound travels.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lot of options for food. Have their own brewed beer menu. Ordered the special which was french dip w fries $20, turkey club with brussell Sprout salad. The french dip was roast beef on sesame seed baguette. The turkey club was on focaccia & the bread was delicious. The salad was shredded sprouts pickled onions & goat cheese- reminded me of cole slaw. You order at counter & they bring out food. So service is minimal. Everyone i interacted with there was kind & helpful.

    Crafts menu
    TY Y.

    Great local craft beers and creative food variety for a brewery - loved their options from apps, sandwiches/salads/soups to freshly made whole Pizzas (or by the slice)! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing, casual and contemporary ambience with Fast casual friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order both drinks and food at the bar; grab your beverages from bartender, pick a table or patio seating, and food comes out quickly. Overall, a 4.0 rated experience for me. Expect to pay $10-20pp for food, plus any drinks ordered. Today we stopped in for a cleansing ale and evening snack. Kept it simple with a Citrapolis Hazy IPA, some "Crushpuppies" and a "build your own" Pie. The Crushpuppies was their version of a Crab Cake & Hush Puppy mixed, then served with Remoulade and Hot Honey drizzle. An interesting combo for sure, but a tasty starter to share. Our order came out a bit "well done", but flavorful to eat. Plenty of other starter options to choose if this creative app is not your vibe. For Pizza, we ordered a Pepperoni, Mushroom and Pepperoncini whole pie. Served hot from the oven, this was excellent with uncured pepperoni, fresh shrooms and spicy Pepperoncini's; I like "hot & spicy", but should've eased up on how much crushed red pepper I added as Pepperoncini's already gave it a really nice kick!! The crust was good, but a bit heavier than NY thin crust; and for me, glad the cheese was not Provel blend but a generous portion of Mozzarella...my kinda melted gooey cheese atop a pie! Can't wait to come back and sample other selections on their food menu as well as some of the other brews and beverages! Cheers, ENJOY!!

    Irene N.

    Before going: Definitely allow yourself some extra time to find a table if you are meeting a group of people. It's a seat yourself establishment. Big groups are harder to seat if it's packed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a lot of seating outside, but the weather wasn't great for us to do that. We had to wait around for a table big enough to seat us all inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I ordered the burger with pimento cheese and added bacon, and it came with fries. We also got a salad. The salad was nothing fancy, but it felt like a lettuce tossed in sauce. My friends ordered some other items (tacos, wings, pizza, and salads) and a couple of beers. No complaints there. They did forget one of our burgers, but it was resolved after we let them know.

    Barbacoa melt
    Alli N.

    Modern Brewery is such a standout. Their food is exceptional--the pizza alone is worth the visit. The Charlie Murphy pizza is a must-order with the perfect balance of spices and bold flavor, and their barbacoa is insanely good. The sandwiches are served on the freshest, fluffiest focaccia-style bread that somehow manages to be both light and hearty at the same time. As a sour beer lover, I'm picky--and they absolutely nail it. Their sours are bright, balanced, and done really well. I've also tried several of their cocktails, and the spritz cocktails in particular are fantastic--refreshing, well-crafted, and perfect for sipping. Amazing food, great drinks, and a place I keep wanting to come back to.

    Pilsner
    Valerie T.

    Love Modern Brewery. Well run establishment. Great service and food. The beer is excellent. They have specials and cocktails as well. Nice menu with salads, sandwiches and apps. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio is fabulous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit outside and watch the Autobahn that is highway 40.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On Oakland near the science center. Go here on a beautiful night and people watch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly as I saw lots of babies![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything here is top notch quality and quantity. Head here with all of your friends for an enjoyable time!

    375ml Split Bottle Caymus, $35
    Jennifer C.

    The Turkey Club, no mustard, is my new favorite sandwich, period. It's huge, could only have 1/2 of it, but the aioli with the lettuce and pickles works great with turkey, cheese and bacon. That bread is buttery and delicious all together. The Caymus small bottle, amazing wine!

    Burger
    Connor A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all, loved all the huge windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great burger, the aioli was a nice flavor. Fries were solid too. I'd come back for the turkey sandwich too, looked incredible!

    Fried chicken (buffalo) sandwich with fries
    Patrick C.

    Very spacious and comfortable. Better food options than most breweries around St. Louis. You order at the bar but easy and quick. We essentially served ourselves besides delivering and cleaning up our table but exactly what you would expect at a standard brewery. Great chill hangout location will definitely be going back. A nice variety of beers which everyone enjoyed!

    Chicken sandwich (buffalo/spicy)
    Sarah M.

    I've had modern brewery a few times but realized I've never written a review! It's usually really packed, so you mig hit need to try to go at odd times, but service has always been super quick, no matter how busy it is. The location is great and super open space, plus a nice patio! I haven't gotten beer here before but everyone I've gone with loves it. I've loved all the cocktails I tried too, especially the strawberry one! Fries are always delicious. The bacon cheese fries are some of my fav in St. Louis! I've also tired the barbacoa melt and the chicken sandwich (buffalo/spicy style). The barbacoa melt was absolutely perfect, the focaccia is delicious and it's great portions - I took home half and it was amazing leftover too!The chicken sandwich was great too, but definitely would lean towards the barbacoa melt in the future.

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    I will be back. Great salad & brew. The folks helped me select the perfect beer. I tasted 2 & picked my favorite.

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    Perennial on Lockwood

    4.3
    (188 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    ++++ 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!
    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 Brewing

    4.1
    (182 reviews)
    2.9 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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    Slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich with salsa verde & French fries
    Slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich with salsa verde & French fries
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    Rockwell Beer Co

    Rockwell Beer Co

    4.3
    (306 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Bar and indoor seating
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    Brasas Smoked Wings 1lb Marinated-Grilled Wings Cilantro-Citrus Ranch-Aji Verde
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    Bluewood Brewing

    Bluewood Brewing

    4.4
    (75 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Our event
    Loved my tacos!
    Loved my tacos!
    The loaded fries are so so good

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    The loaded fries are so so good
    Side Project Pizza

    Side Project Pizza

    4.2
    (32 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    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!

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    Kale and pepperoni pizza
    Kale and pepperoni pizza
    Taco Pizza

Mozzarella & cheddar blend, taco seasoned beef, house-made taco sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, crema drizzle

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    Taco Pizza Mozzarella & cheddar blend, taco seasoned beef, house-made taco sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, crema drizzle
    4 Hands Brewing

    4 Hands Brewing

    4.2
    (430 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Good beer, nice little food place on the premises, very chill vibe. I liked that they have hazy…read moreversions of their standard IPAs which made for a fun tasting. Great pils too.

    My extended family rented out the second floor of 4 Hands Brewing to use during a celebration of…read morelife gathering for one of my family members. I came with my parents and husband and we all agreed it was a great idea and a very comfortable space, perfect for what was needed. I was surprised at how relatively ample the parking was here despite its proximity to the city. We found a spot with no problems. There were discreet signs that directed us up the stairs to where the event was held. It was spacious, airy, and cool, with a decent number of tables and a very nice large bar, as well as restrooms for both men and women. Our family members who spoke were able to stand on a small stage and share their thoughts. The food was served buffet style in front of the stage. Although you'd think it might be hard to hear given the acoustics, they worked out a way to make it so their speeches could be heard easily. Even visiting with other folks after they spoke, it never became too loud to hear each other. There are also nice TVs which displayed photos of the family. Although we used the space for a celebration of life, I can imagine it would be a good fit for all sorts of events, from corporate parties to just a chill hang out space when it's open to the public. It did get a little bit hot in the space as the event wore on, but it wasn't intolerable. The food and drinks were also quite tasty, especially for catered/buffet style food. There were pretzel bites and cheese dip and three different types of slider burgers: a standard/original burger, a taco burger, and an Impossible burger. The pretzel bites were crispy and buttery. I had a taco burger slider. It was a tiny bit dry but had a great flavor. The bartenders were great -- friendly, answering questions, working efficiently, and very kind to all the guests. Husband enjoyed the beers he tried and my mom and I both ordered the "Cranberry Crush," which was a yummy (and strong!) cocktail that was bright and perfectly sweet. They also serve mocktails, which I love! Glad to include folks who are sober. Thanks, 4 Hands, for creating a welcoming and comfortable space for us!

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    Swag corner and Beers to-go
    Swag corner and Beers to-go
    Withered Oak old fashioned
    Withered Oak old fashioned
    4 Hands Brewing

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