Pretty cool place. Good beer on tap. Small selection of pinball and arcade games but every game is a good one that are usually just a quarter or two so you can play for a long time for cheap. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

Bottom Line: Game variety spans 80s classics to early 2000s with more recent pinballs along one wall, Draft tap selection consists of microbrew to niche breweries, Passionate operators/owners Visit: 03:15pm - 6:00pm, Thursday, June 15, 2017 Overview: Think neighborhood arcade from back in the day without carpet and with a few early 2000-era machines thrown in. The polished floor and custom tables give off a micro brew vibe, but with a skee ball-like rewards counter that we have all seen at more corporate amusement centers which serves bar duty. Location: The business is located less than a minute by car off of Interstate 70. Situated in what appears to be a 60s to 70s-era strip mall, this arcade and brewery sits on the end closest to the interstate. A bit of history about this spot, this part of the strip used to be 'Marine Solutions', a fish equipment store. Interior: The layout of the bar and arcade works well. Patrons are there to play games, so there is little hold up customers from getting to the small bar when they need to grab another drink. There are about six custom wooden tables with unattached wooden stools mostly in the center of the layout that allow folks to have a chat. Some of the unique highlights inside are the row of Japanese "Candy Cabinets", an old telephone booth that is electrified (does not have a pay phone inside, yet), and the redesigned IKEA-flower lamps that sit above the bar which look like Inky, Blinky, and other ghosts from Pac-Man. Food: I did see some food in the refrigerator, but I do not think that was for sale. I never asked if food was allowed to be brought in. Update: Just checked the website; food can be ordered in. Service: It was a real treat to be able to talk with one of the co-owners of Two Plumbers Brewery and Arcade. Learning about some of the behind the scenes, like the flooding basement that serves as somewhat of an R&D for creating new resin controller balls, as well as the consideration in the early stages of the space to include a "maker" area, along with the inner workings of the beer list display powered by a Raspberry-Pi. There was a female bartender working, who was the first to greet us and fill us in a bit on their house beers. Unfortunately, I found her insipid (word for the day) and almost annoyed when we asked for samples from the taps. Nothing to the point of killing business, but she did not help the vibe. Games: You can find a full list of games on their website. After reviewing the game list I found, I would say it seems to match up mostly with what I saw. I guess anything other than 80s classics really just doesn't register with me. It seems like the online list is longer than what was out for play. However, some of the titles listed online I have no clue as to what they are. There was a row of games along the wall on the left when you first walk in that were obviously generic wood-grain laminate cabinets. What I mean by that is they were PC emulators running on a flat screen monitor. The cabinets and controls were identical among all of them. It fills the space, but not what I want to spend any money on. House Beers: I am not an expert in this department, and everyone has different taste. With that in mind, all of the beers Two Plumbers makes were interesting, but something I could not drink a full pint of. I resorted to the sole Schlafly draft offering, which I believe was 'Summer Lager'. Side Notes and Personal Thoughts: Personally, I am a fan of the TouchTunes concept. They have a machine here. However, I find TouchTunes' business terrible. The co-owner of Two Plumbers informed us that the way TouchTunes works now is that any credits purchased at a given location can only be used at that location. How stupid. Regardless, I liked being able to play Kraftwerk's 'Pocket Calculator' while sitting among all the classic electronics. Be sure to grab the app for your phone so you can drink your beer and play DJ. If this spot were closer to my home, I could see me being a fairly regular customer. Being able to relive my arcade years, along with the ability to dial up music of my choosing is a big plus. It would be great to see the business expand into other nerdy areas, but that will take time and money. The business was definitely thriving on a Thursday afternoon after 3pm, which was great to see. There was talk of a South County location, but I think it is just a notion more than anything solid, at this point. T-Shirts using comfortable textile, according to the co-owner, with this spot's logo are available for $20, if you want a memento or just want to help with promotion. Summary: If you are a beer fan who likes video games or just an arcade fan alone and find yourself in the neighborhood, it is worth a visit. Even if you are not in the neighborhood, I would say the trip is worthwhile, at least once. read more

You can "bring in food" but if you have food in a cup they make you leave. We brought sundaes from Dairy Queen across the street and they made us leave because it was technically in a cup. read more

We had a blast! Several beers to choose from. Some local. A couple made there! Our first nano brewery visit! Also had some food at their food window provided by Guerrilla street food! Very yummy. Once one tap is gone at the bar they add a different. Nice way to try different things! Also loved the arcade games AND the board games. They had ya huge selection of board games including cards against humanity too! Also very affordable! $5-8 beer, $7-12 food, $0.25-.50/game!! Great night, not over the top expensive! Will totally go back. Very happy they chose to make this place 21+ and smoke free :) thank you guys for being awesome!! read more

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One thing about Robert and John at Two Plumbers is that their passions for fun and beer are very evident. The service at Two Plumbers is always great. It's not necessarily a beer snob's hang out and the beer (while good) is not quite on par with some of the other brewers in the area. There is also a limited selection of their own brews (partially due to limited brewing space) They are on target to raise the ante, however, as they continue to tweak recipes and hone their craft. I look forward to adding a star or two to this review in the future. read more

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade - Sampling the wares at Two Plumbers. - Breweries Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Two Plumbers is a great concept and a lot of fun. We enjoyed everything about it. Lots of pinball and arcade games to choose from -- the prices are very fair. Many good options at the bar. You can bring in or order food from the outside. That is nice, get a pizza or something and come play in the arcade! They are building out their brewery, so some reviews mentioned they were out of their own brews. I'm sure this will change as they expand capacity. We tried one of their Smoke Ports and it was very good. They stocked many other terrific options to try. One of the owners was friendly and took time to talk with us. I live close by and will definitely make Two Plumbers a frequent stop. I wish them many successes as they build the business. read more

Cool place especially if you were born in that gray area between gen x and millennial... arcade games are legit. Beer is ok... selection was minimal and the house brews were good but not great. Happy to support a local brewer nonetheless. Busy night being a Friday but they had it under control. Bartenders were cordial but not quite friendly. I'd go back with a group but not alone. Unique but just ok. read more

Nice little nehiborhood brewery with a unique niche.. Their own brew selection was slight but good, the IPA was paticulary tasty... Although the arcade theme is really not for me, I liked the intimate setting and the thought put in to it.. The staff was very friendly as well..It is an estabishment I would likely revisit.. read more

We celebrated my hubby's 51st birthday playing pinball which is my hubby's favorite!! They serve pizza & beer , soda, wine. Everyone was so nice. read more

Two Plumbers is a fun place to hang out and grab a beer in St. Charles. They have a nice arcade with a wide variety of games. In addition, they also have numerous board games and large tables to sit and play with friends. They are a small brewery and they make their own beer. They have a good selection of beer at reasonable prices. They recently opened an outpost of Guerrilla Streetfood in the bar, so now you are able to order food in the bar. I have been a fan of Guerrilla Streetfood for years, so it is very exciting to have a location in St. Charles. Guerrilla serves Filipino food and my favorite dish is the Flying pig- roasted pork over a bed of rice with hoison sauce, Sriracha, scallions, sesame seeds, and a soft boiled egg. Two Plumbers tends to draw a more male crowd, though everyone is welcomed with open arms- except minors under 21. read more

Beer was good, bartender was great. I love how they have so many board games you can play with friends. It was a little small, and the they could use a couple more games. read more

This place is cool. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the selection of games and micro brews can't be beat. I'd love to make this a regular place to dump some quarters and grab a drink. read more

Yes! The blackberry cider was amazing I could drink it all day, which would be bad. Love the service, the games, and overall nostalgia level. I would say nerd level but there are to many stupid people that view that as a negative. It's a great place! And really, if you read this whole thing past three sentences you probably read the all you test questions too... hence you are a nerd. Nerd! Now go! read more

Really liked this place. The cabinets they have are awesome! I've never played Super Mario Bros. 3 at an arcade until visiting this spot. A great selection of games and pinball machines is what makes this place shine. The beers weren't half bad either. Definitely worth checking out if you're into barcades and in the area. read more

Didn't know what to expect but were really happy we gave it a try. Beer and food were great! Fun atmosphere and friendly, prompt service.

This place has both great beer that's brewed in the front, and a great selection of authentic games all over. Racing, shooting, pinball, even some wacky DJ game. Come reminisce and enjoy a great beer while you're at it. There were 6 beers made on site on their 10 beer menu, of which the porter that day was great! Definitely recommend for your next casual night out. read more

This place puts any beer above 7% in 10 oz snifter and still charges a premium price. Like $7 for an IPA at 7.4% and $9 for a show called Imperial Stout that only has 7.7%. Grossly overpriced and not that great read more

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade - Breweries Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Fun place with great beer, who could ask for more! Classic arcade games and excellent fresh-brewed beer. Lot of beer selections that, from the look of the hand-marked list, change frequently. I'll be back! read more

It's the best. Love the beer, love the games, and love the Pinball selection. They have pizza, which is great.. but I usually hit up the Indian place down at the end of the plaza and bring it here to pair with one of their great beers. They also host fun events, what more could you ask for? read more

Fun arcade, games, beer concept. Not many beer selections but plenty to find a favorite. Cheap entertainment and can see this as a great option for college kids or groups looking for something a little different. Parking is tight and seating inside was at times. Plan accordingly. Hope they continue to draw in a crowd. Would love to see them expand. read more

Good concept in a location that is missing things like this. It satisfies the need for some really good micro beer and the want to play some old school games. Friendly staff and well ran. Game ate quarter, they quickly refunded and then turned off the machine so didnt happen again. read more

This place has a great vibe to it. Decent selection of games for the size of the facility. The Beer is decent but I didn't try them all. I will be back soon. read more

So proud to have such a cool place in St Charles! Board games, pin ball, beer- what else could you need?! I also appreciate the attention to detail with purse hooks for women in the bathroom and o the tables between the games. Keep it up Two Plumbers! read more

They do have private parking and bartenders to cover inside. If you confuse them with the bar beside them......well we share the same problem. The smoke in the other bar should give it away. If you enter the right door you are transported back to the 90's video games.....It's non smoking AND there are video games everywhere!! It's like going back in time. Pinball, Pac-Man, Galaga....worth it. read more

This is a fun little place to hang out. I'd recommend coming here during the day on the weekend rather than at night. it gets much busier at night as you can imagine. They have a ton of great games, and they try to rotate new ones in on occasion. Their native brews leave a lot to be desired, but their guest taps are usually always on point. I love that pretty much everything is just a quarter, so a little goes a long way. It allowed me to finally beat Time Crisis! I really hope that one day they will find an X-Men arcade machine and then my life will be complete! read more

Seems to be a decent place --- especially in st Charles. Their German Alt Beer is an easy drinking brew. Taps are generally IPA heavy. Things we didn't like-- not friendly bar tenders, Someone had a 50th birthday party and had taken up three of the tables even though they weren't using the tables. Place got too crowded to stand around with no room at the tables. read more

I love this beer and arcade concept. Great selection of beers and games available here.

I went here Saturday night with my spouse. We got a babysitter, so it was a big date night for us. The place was busy, but not too busy for the bartenders to be so nice, welcoming, and personable. Unfortunately they had ran out of their own brews, but they are working on that. After we got our beers, we scoured the games. This is a fun way to enjoy a beer. The room was hot and no air movement, so wear a t shirt and shorts. I anticipate seeing what they do with their outdoor patio area this summer. I will definitely be back! read more

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Good beer, good games, good people. My favorite beer is Pauline, but I love trying all of the beers. I appreciate that you can bring food in, too. I will 100% return. read more

Awesome place to hang out with friends and kick back. Cool vintage arcades including a handful of pinball and board games. Plenty of seating and a decent selection of micro brews. I'll definitely be back to visit. read more

Great beer, fun atmosphere as a date night with my wife. Asked a question to the owner on yelp and he was quick to respond and helpful.

We visit local breweries often and enjoy all the great choices in STL. Two Plumbers had a good atmosphere with lots of games to choose from which was fun for our group of 6. Beer was decent but the bartender was so rude that we wouldn't go back. read more

Two Plumbers is super cool! Beer, great cider, and Miss Pac Man to boot. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Clayton. We will definitely be going back!!! read more

Cool place, I here the legend Sam W. uses it as his stomping grounds to sharpen his skills on the games

This place is fantastic. Great selection of brews, awesome vibe and just about any old school arcade game you could want to play. Also had a great selection of board and card games as well as ample seating for a smaller venue. read more

Place was awesome! Can't wait to go back. You can't go wrong with good beer, arcade games, and pinball. Plus the guys who own the place and the bartender were super nice and talked to us for a long time about their place. read more

full range of experiences ! rude lass behind the bar.. (do you like being toyed with like a cat with a mouse ? pounced on occasion, great you won't mind!) incredible owners.. hit & miss staff ! great machines.. & hit & miss beer (some great) if you get to enjoy it (take your chances) occasionally good, without certain staff in play ! read more

We have been here twice now and had a blast both times! The games are a great mix, good beer and good prices. I'm 33 years old and have an at times stressful job. Being able to get lost in old school Nintendo and Pac-Man is so fun! The bartenders both times were very personable. Give them a try for sure! read more

This brewery is fantastic, I waited months for it to open and I was not disappointed. The owners are very knowledgeable and willing to chat with their customers. The games are fun, beer is good. Can't wait to go back. read more