Mom’s Guide to Family-Friendly Breweries

St. Louis has no shortage of family-friendly breweries! If you’re looking for a place to go with your family, or want to meet up with a group of your friends and their kids, we’ve got you covered! Check out our list below reflective of the St. Louis metropolitan area and some within driving distance beyond the metro!

 

Rockwell Beer Garden

5300 Donovan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109

Nestled in Francis Park (conveniently near the playground), the outdoor beer patio makes for a perfect family-friendly summer evening! Pizza is the main fare available for order here. 


The Civil Life Brewing Company

3714 Holt Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116

There are lots of reasons to come see Civil Life: 
One of the best patios in town!
Superb and sessionable Ales and Lagers!
Outstanding food!
We also play all St. Louis CITY SC matches!

Alpha Brewing Co

4310 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

Take it from us, their fries are kid-approved! They have an awesome patio with corn hole and jenga and live music on the weekends. Don’t forget to say hi to the brewery cat Tassie!
 

Blue Jay Brewing Co.

2710 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103

This midtown gem boasts a great food menu and outdoor biergarten that’s suited for families and your four-legged friends! Located just 3 blocks from Energizer Park in midtown, this is the spot to be in St. Louis on CITY match days! A food menu in partnership with Farm Spirit is available. 

 

Anheuser Busch Biergarten

1127 Pestalozzi St, St. Louis, MO 63118

The ultimate St. Louis brewery has a fabulous outdoor patio where you can get your fill of Anheuser-Busch products and enjoy some tasty pub menu favorites! Come tour the brewery and stay for dinner!

Modern Brewery Inc

5200 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

We are family friendly, and welcome children to accompany adults in our taproom.  Our kitchen offers a kid’s menu, we have juices and other soft drink options, and have high chairs and booster seats available as needed..

2nd Shift Brewing

1601 Sublette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

2nd Shift Brewing has been producing some of the best beer in St. Louis since 2009. Previously located in New Haven, Missoui, 2nd Shift moved operations to the historic Hill neighborhood in St. Louis in 2016.

 

4 Hands Brewing Co

Tasting Room: 1220 S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

Be sure to grab a table upstairs where kids can enjoy the arcade games and skee ball. The second floor is large with plenty of big tables to meet up with a bunch of friends. Dads will be happy because they are always showing games on their projector. They serve Peacemaker and Companion pretzels! Mom tip: get the spicy fish sandwich. We can’t wait for the Kirkwood location to open!
 

At the District: 17081 N. Outer 40 Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005

At 4 Hands at The District in Chesterfield, Missouri, you can expect to find all that you love about our original brewery tasting room including 25 draft offerings featuring year-round and seasonal beers and hard seltzers, 1220 Spirits cocktails and Withered Oak blended whiskey, a family-friendly arcade area and TVs and projectors showing local sports teams.

All ages are welcome at both the 4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room and 4 Hands at the District, but anyone under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

 

Bluewood Brewing

1821 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

Located just across from the Lemp Mansion, Bluewood Brewing has a VERY cool outdoor patio (covered) that’s connected to their indoor taproom. B. McArthur’s Neighborhood Taco Joint is a new concept from Ben McArthur located in the Bluewood Taproom. Their menu offers a rotation of tacos, burritos, and more with staple sharable snacks like nachos, loaded fries, and chips & queso.  

Urban Chestnut Brewery

4465 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

3229 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Urban chestnut has two locations, their Midtown Biergarten and the Grove Beer Hall. They both have indoor and outdoor seating, boasting an amazing patio at the Midtown location. The pizza is a must at the Grove location!

 

 

4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood

150 W Argonne Dr.
Kirkwood, MO 63122

4 Hands + Peacemaker has become a staple in downtown Kirkwood! This location boasts a selection of Peacemaker’s classic menu items, 4 Hands brews, a gorgeous and vast family-friendly patio, and the added bonus of the train passing by to thrill your train lover! A must try!


Good News Brewing

 Various locations

Good News Brewery is a staple within St. Charles County with over 70 handcrafted beers – and now St. Louis County with a brand new location in Ferguson! Good News Brewery has locations in St. Charles, Defiance, Augusta, Ferguson and O’Fallon. Both the Defiance and Augusta locations are right off the Katy Trail!


Schlafly Bottleworks

7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143

A staple on the St. Louis brewery scene, we especially love this Maplewood location for it’s awesome covered patio! There is plenty of room to spread out, and you can even check out the brewing process if you head inside. 

 


Narrow Gauge Brewing Company

1545 N US 67, Florissant, MO 63031

Our family-friendly taproom in Florissant, Missouri, offers a laid-back setting to enjoy a wide selection of craft beers brewed right on-site.

Enjoy a variety of beer styles from our 24 rotating taps, take home cans, or pick up a keg. For non-beer drinkers, we also offer a small selection of wine, cider, soda, and other non-alcoholic options.

Hungry? Cugino’s restaurant delivers directly to the taproom via QR code, or you’re welcome to bring in your own food.


Grant’s Farm

7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123

The ultimate family-friendly brewery in St. Louis! Spend the day enjoying all that Grant’s Farm has to offer and then cool off in the Bauernhof Courtyard with a complimentary Anheuser-Busch drink and a snack!

Perennial on Lockwood

216 W Lockwood Ave Unit B, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Perennial is a small batch brewery, tasting room, and restaurant located in the heart of Old Webster Groves. Perennial on Lockwood is a collaboration between Olive + Oak and Perennial Artisan Ales offering the best in food, beer (wine and spirits, too) and hospitality in a beautifully remodeled historic garage. They have a great patio, too!

 

Friendship Brewing Company

In the heart of historic Wentzville, you can find Friendship Brewery. Friendship Brewery is locally crafted. You can cool off inside, or bring your dog to the patio. Check out their website for special events, new releases, and build your own specials!


Good News Brewing

 Various locations

Good News Brewery is a staple within St. Charles County with over 70 handcrafted beers. Good News Brewery has locations in St. Charles, Defiance, Augusta, and one location in O’Fallon. Both the Defiance and Augusta locations are right off the Katy Trail!


Goodwood Brewing

108 S. Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366

Goodwood Brewing is absolutely family-friendly. They offer a kids’ menu and a family friendly atmosphere.

Located in the heart of downtown O’Fallon, MO in a beloved historic building. We offer a traditional, southern menu with favorites such as our Buffalo Cauliflower, Chicken and Waffles and Fried Green Tomatoes. Find beer-infused house made sauces, burgers too big for your mouth and a bar that has stayed familiar to those who have frequented it over the years, yet brings in the Goodwood personality in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.


Shortleaf Brewing

7434 Village Center Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Shortleaf Brewery in Winghaven is known for its menu and speciality ales! The best thing about Shortleaf Brewery is their community focus and family events. There are two locations – O’Fallon and Lake of the Ozarks!

Grafton Winery + Brewhaus

300 W Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037

A working production winery and brewery with spacious patios overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi River.

Millpond Brewing

308 E. Washington Street, Millstadt, IL 62260

As a small hometown brewery, Millpond Brewing’s focus is and always will be on improving our community, utilizing local ingredients, and offering a thoughtful rotating variety of beer showcasing our style of brewing. 

Old Bakery Beer Co

400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL 62002

The Old Bakery Beer Company produces handcrafted beers with organically grown North American hops and malt and creative, high quality food in a family-friendly atmosphere.

 

Old Herald Brewery + Distillery

115 E Clay St, Edwardsville, IL 62234

Old Herald Brewery & Distillery and family friendly full service restaurant
 


Public House Brewing

551 State Rte B, St James, MO 65559

The Taproom offers spacious dining and beautiful brewery views. Their drink menu boasts the best of Public House and St. James Winery. The food menu includes brick oven pizzas and appetizers, specialty burgers produced from local ingredients, and more. The Taproom is a family-friendly environment attached to a beautiful, spacious, pet-friendly beer garden.

Point Labaddie Brewery

1029 Thiebes Rd, Labadie, MO 63055

Point  Labaddie brewery is the perfect afternoon/evening getaway. Enjoy live music on most weekends, a variety of food trucks, and great brews! Picnics welcome too. Bring chairs, picnic blanket, and toys for the kids. We recommend trucks and toys to frolic in the woods, or bring a soccer or football to play in the field. Check out their Facebook page to stay up to date on what talent will be performing and what food trucks will be there!


Sandy Valley Brewing

3660 Linhorst Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Sandy Valley Brewery is our new small batch, experimental brewery, specializing in subtle twists on traditional styles as well as Wine Barrel fermented Mixed Culture and Wild Ales. We are a collective of farmers, foragers, wine-makers, and artists, so it’s no surprise that our base beers often take sudden turns and shifts as the seasons change, and new resources and inspirations emerge.​

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