Beyond the Capitol...
are glasses of grapes and grains!
Where swirling, sniffing, and sipping are encouraged.
Looking for a place to relax with a glass in hand? Jefferson City has the best selections of beer, wine, and spirits in a variety of spots around town! Swirl some cocktails in a downtown setting, sip on craft beer around a picnic table, or take in the bluff views from a vineyard-lined outdoor patio.
Jay Pelzer
Last Flight Brewing Company
Last Flight Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewery offering 24 locally made beverages, including a variety of ales, lagers, gluten-free options, seltzers and hard apple cider. The popular brewery is family and dog friendly, with both a cozy taproom space for great conversations and a picnic-lined green space for sunny days.
Jay Pelzer
Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant
If you want to sip your wine with a beautiful view, then look no further than Canterbury Hill! Enjoy a delicious meal with one of their crafted wines as you watch the sun begin to set below the river bluffs. Grab a group for dinner and drinks or come out for one of their special events hosted throughout the year.
Jay Pelzer
BarWhiskey
Offering 300 whiskies from around the world, this is the place for everyone - from the whiskey curious to the connoisseur. You'll also find a generous selection of drink choices outside of whiskey, including decadent cocktails, mocktails, and more. BarWhiskey provides a fun, sportier vibe atmosphere with table top seating and multiple televisions to keep you up to date on games.
Jay Pelzer
Prison Brews
Located in the historic east side, two blocks from the decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary, this unique brewpub plays up the prison theme. Along with cell bars and old prison photos surrounding the dining booths and bar, this micro-brewery offers themed beers like Go To Jail Ale, Parole Porter, Warden's Winter Ale, Prison Town Brown, Big House IPA, and Pretty Boy Peach!
Jay Pelzer
BarVino
Head to BarVino to enjoy an elevated drink and small plates experience. You'll find an exhaustive selection of wines from around the world at all price points and styles. Learn about new regions, new grapes, and new people in this world of wine venue.
Jay Pelzer
Paddy Malone's Irish Pub
Paddy Malone's has quite the reputation - they have the best Guinness pints around! Between perfecting the transportation logistics of Guinness kegs, properly mixing nitrogen and CO2 for a balanced ratio, and presenting pints in the traditional Irish fashion, you'll be drinking a little bit of Ireland with each glass.
Events happening around town!
Good Trouble Lives On - Rally in the Rotunda
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action on July 17—the anniversary of…
Crystal Gayle at Capital Region Amphitheater
Crystal was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry as a member in January 2017 by her sister Loretta Lynn…
Food Truck Friday
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Enjoy your favorite food trucks every Friday from 11 am - 8 pm! Featured trucks will be announced…
Stars Under the Stars
Enjoy your favorite movies on a giant inflatable screen under the stars on the beautiful Capitol…
Backyard Concert Series
Backyard concerts are back for 2025. Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is excited to invite you…
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Capital Region Amphitheater
April, 2025, marks the 32 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the…
Lincoln University Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Enjoy local goods at the Lincoln University Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m!
The Foot and The Green Book: Exploring Black Neighborhoods and Black Travel Experiences in Missouri
The Foot in Jefferson City was once a thriving African American neighborhood with a dynamic economy…
Community Bike (Evening)
Community bike rides are free and perfect for anyone seeking a laid-back cycling group. Led by our…
35th Annual International Vintage Lamp Show & Sale
Leading dealers from the U.S. and Canada