Schlafly Beer is closing its brewpub on St. Charles' Main Street, effective today, Monday. It was dubbed "Schlafly Bankside," a reference to its location close to the banks of the Missouri River.
Schlafly Beer purchased Trailhead Brewing Company, which had operated in the space for more than 25 years, in the year 2020. It was rebranded to a Schlafly brewpub in the midst of the pandemic's social distancing.
In a statement, the brewery says its lease on the space expired and Schlafly made the decision to cease operations. Schlafly elaborates in a post to Instagram, writing, "our landlord has informed us that they'll begin making much needed repairs to the property."
The remodeled interior of Schlafly Bankside in St. CharlesSchlafly Beer
Co-owners Tom and David Schlafly indicate in the statement that they are searching for another location in the St. Charles County area.
"Our commitment to any location is to create a welcoming space for the communities that we serve. We feel that we've accomplished this at Schlafly Bankside. It has been a privilege to have a brewpub on historic Main Street, and we thank the St. Charles community for embracing us with open arms, especially during a very hard time for the hospitality industry. We love the St. Charles community and are truly grateful to our loyal customers and staff who have supported us over the years. We look forward to exploring opportunities to serve the St. Charles community in the future. In the interim, please join us at one of our other St. Louis locations for all the great food, beer, and entertainment that you have come to expect from us at Schlafly Beer."
Schlafly's remaining locations are the Tap Room downtown by Energizer Field, Bottleworks in Maplewood, and Highland Square in the Metro East.
