Old Bakery Beer Co.

Congrats to the Old Bakery Beer Co. team and co-founders Lauren Pattan and James Rogalsky for their sustainable achievement in Green Dining Alliance excellence. The undisputed sustainability leader of Alton, IL is the only certified organic craft brewery in the St. Louis region. They keep their sourcing as local as possible, offer several vegetarian and vegan menu items, and act as a sustainability catalyst for community organizations, farms, and businesses strengthening our region's circular economy. Look for their new Herbarium NA sparkling teas infused with herbs from Known & Grown certified Flourish Farmstead. For more information on Old Bakery Beer Co. visit their profile page. 

Alpha Brewing Co.

Once an old textile mill, the brewery has made several sustainable upgrades and showcases one of the best patios on the Morganford strip. The interior features repurposed iron gate posts as tap handles, reclaimed wood, a repurposed mailbox which houses the growing network of the Sipster Club, and art pieces by local artist Richard Thayer. With a background in science and a chance opportunity to brew beer at Square One Brewery, owner, Derrick Langeneckert, opened his own unique brewery specializing in sour beers, barrel aged beers, and many other innovative beer styles. Alpha’s love for beer and science has manifested efficient and sustainability driven business practices to help it be a standout success in the St. Louis craft beer scene. Click Here to read more about their sustainable practices.

O'Connell's Pub
O'C is a revered St. Louis institution located at Kingshighway and Shaw nestled between The Hill and our friends at EarthWays Center. There's a lot of history here including a pair of charming 1904 World's Fair chandeliers that greet you as you enter the nostalgic pub where the lighting is set low and the decor is likely older than you. The pub features LED lighting, recycling, hyperlocal sourcing from Pete's Bakery on The Hill and whole chickens from Buttonwood Farms. John Parker Jr. has taken the reigns of O'Connell's Pub and has ambitious plans to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing composting, solar panels, and intuitive wind turbines. Grab a pint of beer from a local brewery or one of the best tasting Guinness's in STL and catch a live jazz show featuring some of the most talented musicians in town! Click here to read more about their certification.