The Side Project Cellar

TEN STARS OUT OF FIVE. The absolute gem of breweries in St. Louis, and so far the entire Midwest. Everything on the menu is incredibly desirable. The draft menu is split into what temperature the cellared beers are kept. Just, perfection, right? Pages upon pages of incredible, available beers on draft, bottle, and can. Plus, many more pages of whiskey, too. Belgian vibes for the atmosphere. This may be the most uniquely and immaculately conceived and received brewery. Rare find.

This place came very highly recommended. We were excited by the beer selection. We were traveling through town and had to wait until 1 for them to open. Usually most places that's not a big deal and it's pretty empty then. But there was a long line just to get in. When the doors opened the line was too the door and the bar was full. And only one person serving everyone. So it took us almost an hour to get a drink. Several people behind us gave up and left. We strongly considered it. When I finally got to order I don't understand why most of their beers in bottles can't be taken to go. The To-Go selection is pretty limited compayto the amount of bottles they have available. Another annoyance was they only have one single bathroom. So in addition to waiting in line for an hour to order a drink ee also had to wait in line just to use the BR. The beer was good but wow they need to improve their service.

Side Project Cellar from the outside is extremely unassuming, but as soon as the threshold is crossed it opens to a space with plenty of both table and bar seating. The lights are dimmed, but not so much as to strain the eyes. The beer menu is nothing short of comprehensive, with styles that run just about every style possible. It's quite stunning the amount of house brews they manage to not only create, but also keep in stock.

Amazing bar serving some of the best beers in the world. They are expensive, but rare and made by some of the most talented brewers and blenders in the business. The staff is friendly and helpful, and while it can get raucous and busy, you may make some friends and will enjoy your time here.

Beer for after work, I was here with my laptop and enjoyed a very peaceful early evening of writing Yelp reviews, sipping a frosty beverage and watching people coming and going. Side Project Cellar has a tremendous beer list, much more than just the usual macro brews on tap. It's comfortable, it's got a very chill vibe and it's a lovely little spot.

The breweries cellar serving up some of the best beers made in the world. With an ever changing draft list and an extensive bottle list from the cellar on top of the private and personal experience the small but unique space creates, you are bound to have a great experience. The staff is great and incredibly knowledgeable. In addition my favorite experiences are the multiple special events they have a year serving up their more limited beers.

Not really here for food and didn't try the snacks, we went for the heavy hitters available currently, mjk/bbt2020/derivation 17. And boy what a treat these brought us. Great service from the people working here, friendly and really helping out with any questions we had. Likely to be coming back.

Cozy little hipster space. Friendly bartender and interesting beer and spirit choices. I had an excellent Dunkel and fun cask sour. Probably not a great choice for hoppy beer lovers. Overall worth a visit if you dig sours and barrel aged beers.

When I visit St. Louis I tend to find my butt in a seat at one of Side Project's locations. On this visit, I made sure to get a visit in to the Cellar and to the Brewery. I actually ended up at Side Project Cellar twice during my time, and had some small pours each time. Visit One: M.J.K. (2024): A Double and Triple Barrel Aged Barleywine aged in Willett Family Estate Bourbon and Brazilian Amburana Barrels for 31 to 32 Months. This is one of my all time favorite beers. So good I got a pour of it both days. Shin Shin: An Imperial Stout aged in Willett Barrels and finished on Sump Coffee exclusive to Side Project and Canadian Maple Syrup. This was the last keg of this beer. Derivation (Blend #17): A Blend of Willett Bourbon and VSOP Cognac Barrel Aged O.W.K. and Vibes Recipes aged for 24 to 40 months. It was then thrown on Vanilla Beans from Sri Lanka and Tanzania. A delicious Vanilla bomb. Visit Two: As I said - had M.J.K. again. Electric Roads: An English Barleywine aged in Weller, Blantons, Elijah Craig, Bakers, and 1792 Barrels mixing Three Different Barleywine Recipes. Bubble Wrap (Blend #1): An Imperial Stout brewed in collaboration with The Veil, Otherhalf, and weldwerks. The Stout was Aged in a Blend of Weller 6, Weller 7, Weller 12, Blantons, Rittenhouse Rye, and Old Fitzgerald Barrels for 12 to 37 Months. Then it was adjunct with Toasted Coconut, Sump Coffee, Vanilla Beans, and Fresh Ground Cinnamon. ______

Beer for after work, I was here with my laptop and enjoyed a very peaceful early evening of writing Yelp reviews, sipping a frosty beverage and watching people coming and going. Side Project Cellar has a tremendous beer list, much more than just the usual macro brews on tap. It's comfortable, it's got a very chill vibe and it's a lovely little spot. [Review 1268 of 2024 - 369 in Missouri - 22291 overall]

I came to Side Project during the Maplewood Coffee Crawl. They had an excellent coffee stout with rich coffee flavor prepared for the event. The atmosphere was really intimate and welcoming. Definitely a great date night place on a weekend. Will definitely be back!

Love the rustic tasting room for Side Project. Space is open and airy and allows patrons to swing by, relax and enjoy cold craft brews. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Easy to strike a convo with other patrons who also love the specialty craft. Blessed to have this sort of community in St. Louis!

Great local stop for a date night, or just a place to go and unwind. Loved the vibe. The locals were friendly and the service superb. When you're looking for a different place to try, I highly suggest a stop here!!

Great lil outdoor patio and sophisticated space inside that's a pleasure to be in. Beautiful beer & soft, cotton swag inside (beanies, sweatshirt, tees and beyond) Really cool spot!!

What a spectacular hidden gem that kind of sneaks up on you. This has been on our want to visit list for a while, but we honestly didn't put it at the top. What a mistake! So sad we haven't been here sooner. The beer selection is AMAZING, everything from Lambics to Imperial Stouts, many of the offerings are their own with a few outside ones mixed in. Now, neither myself nor my husband are fans of sour beers, but we were given samples of a couple different options to help us see where our threshold was. The SP Fuzzy Blend #5 was a little over the threshold for tartness, but still had the taste of fresh peaches and was worth the try. The bartender Devon was delightfully knowledgeable and eager to help us decide what we wanted to try. We were also given a sample of the Shared Fra-gee-lay which by far our favorite! It was rich and decadent, so yummy that we ordered a full pour to share. I ended up ordering the SP La Belle Fleur which was a nice balance of tart and crisp fruit, a perfect refreshing summer beer. My husband ordered a couple of different dark beers including their Dunkel and he absolutely loved them! The atmosphere was laid back and everyone was so friendly. We will be returning and bringing our friends with us!

A small, intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy some of the finest beer in the entire United States on draft and bottle pours. Enough said. I was looking forward to my next visit from the moment I walked out the door.

Chill, cozy spot to try a variety of some of the best beers made this side of the Mississippi. Draft beer on a rotating list, as well as a selection of barrel and aged bottles. Merch is cool and there is a library of games to play at the table. Smaller, more intimate feel than the larger brewery in town.

Visited The Side Project Cellar on a Thursday with some coworkers and it was a great experience. I've been looking to checking out Side Project ever since I knew I was coming out to St. Louis area for work. The hype behind this brewery holds its weight and some! I was honestly a bit scared at first because they looked closed around 8pm, but Devin, the bartender, assured us that they were open. They have a healthy draft selection which includes their own stuff and guest beers. They have an extensive bottle selection for on site consumption too. If that doesn't catch your eye, they have a whiskey and bourbon wall for your enjoyment as well. It's a very spacious spot and great to go solo, on a date, or in a group. Devin, our bartender, was very helpful and knowledgeable with all of questions to provide great recommendations. I would certainly throw this place on your list to check out if you're a craft beer and/or bourbon enthusiast!

Amazing beers! Derivation Blend 16, Achromatic Vibes '22 & BBT 2023 ‍‍‍ best in the city!

Amazing beers, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders who will gladly pour you a taste, and generous patrons, I wish I went here more often! Great selection of whiskeys and other breweries too (saw Nogne, a Norwegian brewery I never see on tap, for example).

I was taken on a first date here, and hats off to my new friend because it is a great vibe for a casual meet up, pre dinner! Tons of beers to try, and bourbon, too. No food that I know of.

This was without question one of the highlights of our weekend in St. Louis. It's a small place with an intimate vibe. This is where you go if you're serious about drinking some of the best beers you've ever had in your life, whether it's a saison, a sour, or a stout. No shortage of interesting and excellent brews on draft and in bottles. It's a bit out of the way, roughly a 20 minute Uber from downtown St. Louis, but it's well worth the trip if you're looking for a unique experience.