Brewery Review: Charleville Brewing Company (St.Louis, MO)

Charleville Brewing Company
St.Louis, MO

Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern is the latest addition to the hot craft beer scene in Saint Louis. Despite being new to Saint Louis, Charleville has been brewing beer at the Ste. Genevieve location for several years and their beers have been available in the St.Louis area for a while.

I stopped in on a Saturday evening after having dinner next door; however, do not make the same mistake I did as there is a full menu available here, making CBC&T a perfect one-stop for dinner and drinks. The inside is more significant than I had expected, there is a large bar and plenty of tables for dining; also, they have a large patio outside. Parking is available behind the Vin de Set building, which is just a short walk across the street.

While I didn't try any of their food, I was able to see several orders pass by, and I have to admit that everything looked delicious, so I know I will be back again. The service here was also top-notch too, I had an opportunity to chat with one of the brewmasters briefly, and they were extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Overall, Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern is a reliable option for the St. Louis Craft Beer scene, and with a full menu, I am sure they will be a great destination.

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