Gate-side Urban Chestnut pours local beer in Terminal 2
Urban Chestnut sits in STL Terminal 2, past security for Southwest gates, so you don’t need to trek back to Terminal 1 for a drink. It’s a small bar setup right on the concourse, more stand-up-and-sip than long dinner. If you’ve got a 45‑minute layover before a WN flight, you can still grab a draft and make it back to your gate in time for open boarding.
This is the airport offshoot of the St. Louis brewery, with several Urban Chestnut beers on tap instead of the generic macros you see in many terminals. Expect pints in the $8–$11 range, which matches most U.S. airport beer pricing. The menu usually lists at least one lighter lager, an IPA, and a rotating seasonal, so you can still find something if you’re picky about hops or prefer something easy-drinking.
Food is limited and built for speed: think bar snacks and simple items that come out in under 10–15 minutes rather than full plates. Prices for bites tend to land around $8–$15, so figure roughly $20–$25 for a beer plus something small. If you want a real sit‑down meal with entrees and desserts, you’re better off hitting another spot in STL before heading to T2.
There’s no table service in the traditional sense; you order at the bar, pay there, then grab a high‑top or take it to a nearby gate seat. Power outlets around Terminal 2 gates near Urban Chestnut are hit‑or‑miss, so don’t count on charging your laptop while you drink. Noise levels track with Southwest departures; it spikes before those 6:00–8:00 a.m. and late‑afternoon waves.
Tip: if your flight leaves from a nearby Southwest gate in Terminal 2, cap your tab 25 minutes before scheduled boarding to avoid getting stuck behind a security rescreen or long boarding line.