Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

5.0 (45 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Pappy's Smokehouse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Extensive draft selections at Schlafly — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 drinks are purchased by your group at each stop, so you choose exactly what you want.

***Larger private group tours (up to 55 guests) are available. Please contact us for options, pricing, and availability***

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Your Guy in StL

Ages: Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Concierge Guide Service
Included: Photos at all of our various tour stops.

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

30 min

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.
The Gateway Arch

Passing by

The world-famous Gateway Arch will be viewable throughout our journey.
Schlafly Tap Room

30 min

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.
Stop 4

one hour

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.
Busch Stadium

Passing by

"Baseball Heaven"

We will be making passes by the home of the 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
4 Hands Brewery

30 min

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.
Stop 7

30 min

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.
Stop 8

one hour

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.
Stop 9

30 min

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.
Stop 10

30 min

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.
Stop 11

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Royal Relax Inn Fairmont City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Peters, MO
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott St Louis Downtown West
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Marriott St. Louis West
Best Western St. Louis Inn
Sunset Lodge
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
Holiday Inn St Louis Sw - Route 66 By IHG
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Hotel Avyan

and 255 more pickup points

We can pick you up at your hotel, your airport, or schedule a meeting place and time in the St. Louis metro to begin our tour of BBQ & Beer. This tour traditionally begins at 10:30 so we can manage wait times at popular destinations.

If meeting up to begin the tour, we traditionally suggest an area outside of downtown to avoid high parking fees and traffic delays.