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Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
(39) Reviews
United States
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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St. Louis is one of America's great beer and BBQ cities, and this private tour takes you straight to the heart of both.
Your guide Wayne drives you to a hand-picked lineup of the city's best smokehouses and breweries, from nationally acclaimed spots like Side Project Brewing to the legendary Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. Each stop is chosen for what it does best, whether that's a perfect rack of ribs, a small-batch sour, or an American Lager in a beer hall with 170 years of history.
Between stops, Wayne fills in the story of how German immigrants turned St. Louis into the beer capital of America, why the city's BBQ style is its own thing, and where the locals actually eat everyday.
Food and ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Concierge Guide Service
Photos at all of our various tour stops.
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Louis
Return
Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
(39) Reviews
United States
About
St. Louis is one of America's great beer and BBQ cities, and this private tour takes you straight to the heart of both.
Your guide Wayne drives you to a hand-picked lineup of the city's best smokehouses and breweries, from nationally acclaimed spots like Side Project Brewing to the legendary Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. Each stop is chosen for what it does best, whether that's a perfect rack of ribs, a small-batch sour, or an American Lager in a beer hall with 170 years of history.
Between stops, Wayne fills in the story of how German immigrants turned St. Louis into the beer capital of America, why the city's BBQ style is its own thing, and where the locals actually eat everyday.
Food and ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Concierge Guide Service
Photos at all of our various tour stops.
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Louis
Return
Itinerary
1
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
We will visit the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Biergarten. A uniquely St. Louis experience, created as an ode to the rich history and brew portfolio found only within Anheuser-Busch.
Additional Brewery Tours may be purchased individually. Options include the Cellar Tour, Brewmaster Tour, and Clydesdale VIP Tour.
30 minutes
2
The Gateway Arch
The world-famous Gateway Arch will be viewable throughout our journey.
3
Schlafly Tap Room
The first brewery opening since prohibition kicked off the craft beer movement in 1991. Schlafly Tap Room is the quintisential Schlafly experience and is a window into the beginning of the revolution in craft beer in St. Louis.
30 minutes
4
Pappy's Smokehouse
Dubbed "The best BBQ in the USA" in 2015, this stalwart of St. Louis BBQ is the granddaddy of many local BBQ joints.
Highlights include ribs, pulled pork, and The Adam Bomb. (named after Adam Richmond of "Man vs. Food" fame.
1 hour
5
Busch Stadium
"Baseball Heaven"
We will be making passes by the home of the 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
6
4 Hands Brewery
4 Hands Brewing Company is located just blocks from downtown St. Louis. The tasting room features current year-round, seasonal, and limited beers on draft. Alongside draft beer, a selection of hard seltzers, 1220 Spirits, and Withered Oak cocktails are available.
Food is available for purchase (if BBQ isn't someones favorite)
The upstairs tasting room features Skee-Ball and classic arcade games that are free to play during open hours.
30 minutes
7
Side Project Brewing
The renowned Side Project Brewing Co. is St. Louis' only 100% barrel-aged brewery. Passion, experimentation and patience drive the creation of world class rustic Saisons, Wild Ales and Spirit Barrel-Aged Ales.
Note: This stop is optional, but a must for wild ale and sour beer devotees.
30 minutes
8
Bogart's Smokehouse
Located in the historic Soulard neighborhood, Bogart's is a staple in the StL BBQ scene and has the crown of "Best BBQ in St. Louis " from Yelp.'
Come for the apricot "glazed & torched" ribs and stay for the pastrami and try-tip.
1 hour
9
Civil Life Brewing Co.
The award-winning Civil Life resides in an old warehouse in South City, honoring the traditional pub-style atmosphere with cold brews, a limited food menu, and a no-nonsense commitment to their craft.
Signature drafts include a milk stout, German Wheat, Prairie Pilsner and English Pale Ale, and a variety of options are available to-go.
30 minutes
10
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
Urban Chestnut's flagship facility, the Grove Brewery & Bierhall (formerly a paper company built in the 1920's), opened in February 2014.
Located in St. Louis' Grove neighborhood, this brewery is a large, industrial-style bierhall and serves the finest European-inspired beers and cuisine.
30 minutes
11
Sugarfire Smoke House
Chef Mike Johnson has studied with Myron Mixon, cooked under Emeril Lagasse and Charlie Trotter, and has overseen the creation of six other restaurants.
Sugarfire has won numerous awards. They were named Best Barbecue by the Travel Channel, St. Louis Magazine, Feast Magazine, and have won awards at the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championships.
