Brewery Profile

Blue Jay Brewing Co

A few blocks from CITYPARK in St. Louis’s Midtown neighborhood, this brewery gives visitors a way to pair a soccer match, a Midtown outing, or a casual beer stop with a taproom rooted in the city’s brewing identity. Blue Jay Brewing Co. is owned and managed by Jay and Nicole Thompson, and its focus is narrower than a broad all-style brewpub: small-batch lagers are the main point of interest. For a visitor walking in, the setting is best understood as a neighborhood taproom rather than a large production destination. The stated emphasis on St. Louis’s brewing history helps place it within a city long associated with beer, while the family-friendly environment makes it approachable for mixed groups.

Travelers coming through St. Louis often look for beer experiences that connect to the region’s lager tradition without feeling like a museum stop. Blue Jay fits that lane by centering its program on lager production at a small scale. That focus can be useful for visitors who want to compare a contemporary local taproom with the larger beer legacy that shaped the city. It is also a reasonable stop for people who prefer a slower, more straightforward tasting experience over a long list of highly experimental options. Since the known focus is on lagers rather than named flagship beers, the best way to understand the brewery is to see what is pouring during the visit.

Food is available on site through Blue Jay’s partnership with Farm Spirit, which serves farm-fresh meals Wednesday through Sunday. That makes the brewery more practical as a meal stop on those days, especially for families or groups who want food and beer in the same place. Its position three blocks from CITYPARK is the clearest planning detail for visitors building an itinerary around a match or time in Midtown. Specific hours, current beer availability, and any event-day arrangements are details to confirm directly with the taproom before going. Because small-batch production can change what is available, the taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours.

Located in the Midtown neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, Blue Jay Brewing Co. operates just three blocks from CITYPARK stadium. The brewery is owned and managed by Jay and Nicole Thompson, focusing primarily on the production of small-batch lagers. Emphasizing a connection to St. Louis's extensive brewing history, Blue Jay maintains a taproom environment designed to be family-friendly. Food service is provided on-site through a partnership with Farm Spirit, which offers farm-fresh meals from Wednesday through Sunday.

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2710 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103

Website: https://www.bluejaybrewing.com/

Hours: SUNDAY 12-7 (kitchen 12-5) MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY 3-9 (kitchen 3-8) THURSDAY 3-9 (kitchen 3-8) FRIDAY 3-10 (kitchen 3-9) SATURDAY 12-10 (kitchen 12-9) CITY MATCH SATURDAYS 12-11 (kitchen 12-9)