Square One Brewery & Distillery
American · St. Louis, MO
About
Square One Brewery & Distillery is a brewpub in St. Louis's Lafayette Square that became the first micro-distillery restaurant in Missouri in 2008. It has a mixed-gaystraight vibe, with Yelp categories covering American (traditional), distilleries, and brewpubs. Owner-listed specialties include a multi-culturally influenced menu focused on appetizers for sharing, plus house-made desserts.
Confirmed amenities include outdoor seating, happy hour, full bar, free wifi, and dog-friendly access. The kitchen has slightly earlier closing times than the bar: 9 pm on weeknights. One reviewer described a negative experience in which they felt discriminated against for being gay. Yelp rating is 3.9 out of 5 over 853 reviews.
Features
- ✓First micro-distillery restaurant in Missouri
- ✓Outdoor seating and dog-friendly patio
- ✓Full bar with craft beer and spirits
Cuisine
Practical
What people say
Rated from 853 reviews. 3 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Rude Employees”
That says it all.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A very big disappointment!”
The decor is nice, and I used to come here multiple times a month until a really bad experience turned me off. My boyfriend and I came to celebrate a milestone. We ordered drinks, an appetizer, and entrees. The appetizer and drinks came quickly. After we finished, 15 minutes passed before our server returned. He then told us the entree my boyfriend ordered was unavailable. When we asked why we weren't told sooner, he laughed and said the cooks didn't tell him. After an awkward pause, we asked to speak with the chef. The server went to the kitchen, and then he and three men in the kitchen laughed and stared at us. Five minutes later, a woman came to our table and apologized. We asked for the check and left. As we walked out, no one acknowledged us. The next day, I emailed the restaurant expecting an apology but got no response. I don't know what was said in the kitchen, but it felt like discrimination based on our sexual orientation. I'd like to think this was a one-time thing, but I'm not willing to go back and find out.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Square One Brewery & Distillery take reservations? +
Yes, Yelp confirms that reservations are accepted.
Is there a happy hour? +
Yes, Yelp data lists happy hour as a confirmed amenity.
Does the kitchen stay open as late as the bar? +
No. The kitchen typically closes earlier: 9 pm Monday-Thursday, 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and 8 pm Sunday. The bar stays open until 10 pm or 11 pm.
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