Main & Mill Brewing Company

On the old main street of Festus, at the corner that gives it its name, Main & Mill Brewing Co. is a neighborhood brewery and restaurant run by a local family. It opened there in 2014 and pairs a rotating lineup of its own handcrafted beers with American pub fare, with beer and burgers as the core of the menu. The building has two levels: the main floor holds the bar and a family-friendly dining room, and upstairs is a taproom that opens onto a large covered deck. Main & Mill sees itself as a hub of community activity and regularly hosts fundraisers, concerts and trivia, along with an annual Street Fest and other excuses to bring neighbors together. The brewery also caters, books parties, offers contract brewing for other beer makers and is connected to Central Tap Pub. Its stated aim is to foster community through its craft.