Local STL beer tap handles show up first at C1.
Schlafly Beer Bar & Grill sits in Terminal 1 by Gate C1, past security, and runs from 5am until the last departure every day. It’s the airport outpost of the St. Louis brewery, so the beer list leans heavily on Schlafly drafts instead of generic macros. If you want something local before a 7pm departure, this is the clearest option in T1.
The menu is straight American bar food with burgers as the headliner and prices in the midrange $$ tier; plan on around $16–$20 for a burger and fries and another $8–$10 for a pint. Portions run larger than what you’ll see at most grab-and-go spots near the C gates, so this works better for a real meal than a quick bite at the gate.
Beer is the point here. Expect several Schlafly styles on tap tied directly back to the St. Louis brewery, with seasonal rotations that change a few times a year. If you’re connecting through Terminal 1 and want one local drink before a 6:30am or 9pm flight, this bar hits that niche. Staff usually keep last-call timing aligned with the final outbound bank from the C concourse.
Service pace runs on “sit-down restaurant” time, not 10-minute turnarounds, especially when two or three departures cluster around C1–C5. Build 45 minutes if you want a burger and a full beer, and closer to 25 minutes if you’re just grabbing a quick drink and paying by tap card.
What to order: stick with the namesake combo: a Schlafly draft plus a burger. The pairing is what justifies sitting here instead of grabbing something pre-packaged nearer to your exact gate. Mixed drinks and wine exist but don’t play to the bar’s strength or its local angle.
Tip: if your gate is deeper in C (C20s or C30s), settle your tab at least 15 minutes before boarding; the walk from C1 plus a last-minute restroom stop can eat your buffer fast.
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