St. Nicholas Brewing Co.
Flagship Brewery Location & Restaurant established in 2014
Illinois Brewpub located in the Historic St Nicholas Hotel
downtown Du Quoin, Illinois at 12 S. Oak Street
Reservations over 10 people will require a credit card to hold. If you no longer need a reservation you may cancel up to 24 hours ahead of time or we will charge a no-show fee of $50
St. Nicholas Brewing Co. Menu
Du Quoin, Illinois
THE St. Nicholas brewing co. origin STORY
Since the 1800s, the St. Nicholas Hotel has been a landmark in Du Quoin, Illinois. After a devastating fire, the owners reconstructed The Hotel in 1879 at its original location at 12 Oak Street. For the next 125 years, The Hotel served the people of Southern Illinois providing rooms, food, drink, and entertainment. Its location, situated near the train station, provided an ideal hub for travelers and residents.
By 2005, The Hotel was closed for business and abandoned. A piece of Du Quoin history was at great risk of being demolished, but The Hotel was identified as a historic site and the importance of "saving" it was recognized throughout the city. In 2009, renovations began toward the next phase of the building, the St. Nicholas Brewing Company. Years of neglect meant layers of wear had to be removed. The façade has been restored and the building has been structurally reinforced. After years of work, the St. Nick is ready to be a focal point in Du Quoin once more. The St. Nicholas Brewing Company opened its doors in August 2014 as a microbrewery and restaurant. All of our beer is brewed in house and paired with your favorite pizzas and sandwiches. We are so happy to share our love for craft beer with the rest of Southern Illinois! The owners of the St. Nicholas Brewing Company share a love of beer, bicycles, and great food. Our logo brings the past and the present together. We are committed to creating a fun and unique dining experience, while honoring the history of the St. Nicholas. We hope you can join us for fun, great food, and great beer.
St. Nicholas Landmark
Taproom Estabished in 2018
Overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River in Historic Chester, Illinois
111 Ferry Street Chester, IL 62233 - 618-826-7150
Reservations over 10 people will require a credit card to hold. If you no longer need a reservation you may cancel up to 24 hours ahead of time or we will charge a no-show fee of $50.
St. Nicholas Landmark Menu
The Landmark: A Historic Brewpub on the Mississippi River re-established July 2018
Experience 190 Years of History and Craft Beer in Chester, Illinois
Step into living history at The Landmark, now home to St. Nicholas Brewing Company's second brewpub. Since 1830, this iconic building has stood witness to the ebb and flow of the Mississippi River and the growth of Chester.
A Storied Past
Built in 1830 on land first settled in 1816
Played host to Illinois' early leaders and famous writers like Mark Twain and Charles Dickens
Survived a tornado in 1981 and multiple renovations
Rumored to be haunted, with ghostly footsteps and whispered voices
The St. Nicholas Landmark Experience
Reopened in July 2018 after extensive renovations
Featuring St. Nicholas craft beers and unique pub fare
Two floors of dining with breathtaking river views
Original stonework floor and historic memorabilia
What to Expect
Weekend seating options:
First floor: Cozy fireplace, stone walls, and bar seating
Second floor: Panoramic Mississippi River views
Live music and events (check our calendar!)
Family-friendly atmosphere
Discover the Charm of The Landmark
Where else can you enjoy craft beer in a building that's seen nearly two centuries of river history? Come for the beer, stay for the stories, and create your own chapter in The Landmark's ongoing tale.
St. Nicholas MDH
located at the Southern illinois airport - 665 Airport Road, Murphysboro, IL
Open Tuesday through Sunday at 11 AM
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Open Tuesday through Sunday at 11 AM ~
Press release:
St. Nicholas Brewing Co, MDH, inside the main terminal at Southern Illinois Airport, announces the release of its first brewed beer on airport grounds. With the scheduled tap Release next week, 'Wheelz Up' IPA becomes the first official airport brew completed at the Southern Illinois Airport and the first beer brewed in a general aviation classitied airport in the United States
The public and aviation community are invited to the Tap Release' of this beer on February 23 at St. Nicholas Brewing Co, MDH at the Southern Illinois Airport. Legacy Airport Manager Gary Shafer will tap and taste this special brew as guest of honor.
Brewmaster James McCoy and Assistant Brewmaster Carl Bundy describe 'Wheelz up' IPA as 6.6% ABV and brewed with 100% Citra hops. This is a single hop IPA showcasing one of St. Nicholas Brewing Co's favorite hops, which is full of citrus aroma, flavor, and juiciness. Brewmasters James & Carl will be available to discuss the brewing process. Media tours inside the first airport brewery available upon request.
The new terminal building at Southern Illinois Airport opened summer 2022. The building is designed to mimic the shape of the original 1950 airport hangar. This new building is home to the third location of St. Nicholas Brewery, a 75-seat restaurant with a 30' bar overlooking the runway. An additional 50 seats are available on the patio steps oft the ramp. A brewery operation is in the tront of the terminal - making Southern Illinois Airport the first and only general aviation airport in America with onsite beer brewing in its terminal.
Previous press:
A new terminal building is expected to open early next year. The building is designed to mimic the shape of the airport’s original 1950 hangar. The terminal will house SIA Authority offices, have a lounge area with doors opening onto the runway for easy access to those flying in and out of the airport. It also has a space for meetings or training.
The new building also will be home to the third location of St. Nicholas Brewery. The brewery will have a 75-seat restaurant and 30-foot bar overlooking the runway. An additional 50 seats will be available on a patio next to the runway. A brewery operation will be located along the front of the terminal building. “As far as we can tell, we will be the only terminal in the country with on-site brewing,”* Shafer said. A new storage hangar was built southeast of the terminal. It can hold planes, but also double as an event space. It has a white interior, white floors and restrooms. The new tanks for the brewery rested in one corner of the building. - The Southern Illinoisan
NB: We have recently discovered one other active terminal brewery! We are among fabulous company with Cigar City Brewing - TPA. There are no other breweries located at a “General Aviation” airport in the nation – TPA is a commercial airport. There are 19,000 GA airport facilities in the U.S. Only 492 commercial airports.