Drink Like a Local

One of the best ways to get to know a destination is to sit down and chat with the locals. What better way to do so than by drinking like one? Here are some of our favorite spots you must stop and sip at when you’re discovering Downstate Illinois!

Beer

Hopskeller Brewing Company, Waterloo

Can’t decide on what to order? Try one of their flights.

Millpond Brewing & Incubator, Millstadt

Their beer garden is dog-friendly.

Hopskeller Brewing Company

Millpond Brewing & Incubator

White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery, Sparta

If you want to do yoga at a brewery, this is the place for you.

Stubborn German Waterloo

You can learn more about the brewing process on the Stubborn German podcast.

White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery

St. Nicholas Landmark, Chester

You can find this brewery in Chester, Du Quoin, AND the Southern Illinois Airport.

Lieferbrau Brewing, Red Bud

Enjoy some live music in the beer garden.

St. Nicholas Landmark

Staff Pick

Millpond Brewing & Incubator, Millstadt

Tyler's Rating - 5 Stars

Millpond is an amazing spot for beer lovers thanks to their small-batch brewing. With their ever-changing beer list and unique take on flavor creation, I love stopping by to see what's on tap. I recommend their classic 'Old Millstadt' which is there year-round and is a light lager. However, their take on a cheeseburger draft is my all-time favorite!

Millpond Brewing Growler