What to order at The Schlafly Tap Room

Signature drink
Pale ale and seasonal beers
Editor tip
The pale ale year-round and the pumpkin ale in autumn are the calls. The brewpub kitchen does solid pub food.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeBrewpub
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown-west
HoursMon 11:00-23:00, Tue-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Signature drinkPale ale and seasonal beers
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Food program: Pub food

Tip: The pale ale year-round and the pumpkin ale in autumn are the calls. The brewpub kitchen does solid pub food.

Location

Address: 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103

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