Breweries, wineries, and more

ENJOY A CRAFT BREW IN SOUTHERNMOST ILLINOIS. TAKE IN THE SCENERY, EXPLORE LOCAL FLAVORS AND FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE BREW AT ONE OF OUR BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES! YOU’RE BOUND TO FIND THE BEST BEERS, CIDERS AND SPIRITS IN THE STATE. SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TASTE YOUR WAY SHAWNEE FOREST COUNTRY.

Big Muddy Brewing

Big Muddy Brewing

Big Muddy Brewing began in Murphysboro, IL. This microbrew quietly puts out small batches of craft beer for beer enthusiasts to enjoy. Stop on in for a tour of the operation and stick around for a sampling.

Molly's Pint Brew Pub

Molly's Pint Brew Pub

Molly’s Pint Brew Pub is located in the heart of downtown Murphysboro, Illinois. Whether you are a familiar face or visitor hitting the Southern Illinois beer circuit, we’d love to invite you in for a tasting.

Von Jakob Brewery

Von Jakob Brewery

Our brewery boasts eight styles of handcrafted beers as well as seasonal batches. Offering a variety of styles of Illinois beer ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Stout.

Route 51 Brewery

Route 51 Brewery

Route 51 Brewery has a 6,400 square foot banquet hall that can seat 299 people, making this the best place for your event. We’re perfect for receptions, holiday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, class reunions, corporate events, or any other occasion.

Scratch Brewing

Scratch Brewing

Scratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery and restaurant. Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients. One of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine

Brews Brothers Taproom

Brews Brothers Taproom

The taproom is located on a brick street in historic downtown Murphysboro. Showcasing Southern Illinois beer, wine, and ‘shine’. Sample products from several local producers any day of the week.

Buckwater Brewworks & Whiskey house

Buckwater Brew Works & Whiskey House

There is a beer on this list for every taste and their is no need to step away from the bar. Buckwater Brew Works will strive to include as many of the general 28 beers style possible and as many style of ales and lagers. We rotate labels as often as possible, sometimes seasonally and sometimes just for the hell of it.

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Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits

Located at 260 Main Street, the Havisham House occupies Alto Pass's oldest commercial building, originally built in the 1800s as the Alto Pride Flour Mill. Over the years, it has been everything from a lumber yard to a bed & breakfast. In 2021, we breathed new life into this historic gem, turning it into southern Illinois' first upscale bourbon bar, which opened its doors in September 2022.

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St. Nicholas at MDH Airport

We are located in the Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. At St. Nicholas Brewing Co., we provide our guests: FRESH, LOCAL, and QUALITY craft beers, food, and entertainment in a fun, historic setting while promoting cycling culture and lifestyle in Southern Illinois. We are located in the

Katy Lynn Distillery

A pub distillery makes a variety of hand crafted spirits that should be better than anything in the other retail stores. Key word is "Hand Crafted". If you appreciate high quality then Katy Lynn Distillery is an option.

Wineries

TASTE THE REGIONAL CHARACTERISTICS IN OUR LOCALLY PRODUCED WINES. BROWSE OUR GUIDE TO THE CLOSEST AND BEST ILLINOIS WINERIES AND VINEYARDS FOR YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION OR TRIP. THE SHAWNEE HILLS WINE TRAIL FEATURES 11 AWARD-WINNING WINERIES LOCATED ALONG A 35-MILE SCENIC DRIVE ALONG HIGHWAY 127 AND HIGHWAY 51 IN THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST. SET AMONG THE SCENIC COUNTRYSIDE, WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT THE SHAWNEE HILLS WINE TRAIL OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. ENJOY THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF EACH OF OUR WINERIES, CHARMING TOWNS THAT DOT THE TRAIL, UNIQUE LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND A REGION RICH IN HISTORY. BE SURE TO GIVE YOURSELF AN EXTRA DAY OR MORE TO DISCOVER NEW ADVENTURES THAT PRESENT THEMSELVES ALONG THE WAY.

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Alto Vineyards

Located on the scenic Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, our family-owned vineyard and winery offers the unique flavors of Southern Illinois wine. Our family takes great pride in growing high quality grapes from our vineyard to produce award-winning wines. Visit Alto Vineyards and experience a Southern Illinois tradition.

Blue Sky Vineyards

Blue Sky Winery

ANCHORING THE EASTERN END OF THE SHAWNEE HILLS WINE TRAIL, OUR WINERY OFFERS YOU THE “ROMANCE OF ITALY IN THE HILLS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS”. TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE SHAWNEE HILLS FROM OUR OUTDOOR PATIO WHILE SIPPING ON ONE OF OUR AWARD-WINNING, ILLINOIS WINES OR ENJOY A STROLL THROUGH OUR 13-ACRE VINEYARD.

Feather Hills

Nestled among the hills in the Shawnee Forest of Southern Illinois lies Feather Hills Vineyard. A family owned boutique winery, our roots date back thirty years to when Gary Orlandini planted his first rows of Chambourcin grapevines. Our passion is hand crafting complex, high-quality wines that all of Illinois can be proud of.

Clad & Cordon Vineyard

Clad & Cordon Vineyard

Hailing from northern Illinois, the Hill Family has had a connection to Johnson County since 1856 via their family farm. They always knew their roots would continue to grow deeper down here, which turned out to be in the form of vines!

Hickory Ridge Vineyard

Hickory Ridge Vineyard

All Hickory Ridge wines are made from grapes grown solely on the premises. Vigilant attention in the vineyard produces excellent quality fruit for making our wines. We are known as the place for excellent dry wines as well as award-winning whites and roses’. Take a bottle and find your own hideaway or venture out to the thousands of acres of the Shawnee National Forest that surround our vineyards

Kite Hill Vineyard

Kite Hills Vineyard

Take a complete tasting tour of our award-winning wines, or sample just those you like. Our tasting room staff will be happy to tailor the experience to fit your palate. We have a wide selection of dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines in red, white, and blush. Kite Hill Vineyards has the OG Wine Slushy.

Starview Vineyard

Starview Vineyards

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shawnee Hills in southern Illinois, we invite you to visit us year-round and taste our award-winning wines. Relax on our deck and see why it's the perfect spot to enjoy a glass or bottle with friends and family and take in the beautiful scenery of our vineyards.

Von Jakob Winery

We take great pride in our wines. Many of them have received medals in national and international competitions. On average you will find around 20 styles wines available in our Tasting Room for tasting and purchasing. Our wines range from dry complex reds to sweet fruity dessert wines.

Kite Hill Vineyard

Cache River Basin Winery

Situated in the rolling hills of beautiful Southern Illinois, Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery provides for patrons a selection of outstanding Southern Illinois fine wines, produced on site, a fine dining experience in Wineaux’s Restaurant and cabins.

Walker's Bluff

Down a winding road, beyond a luscious vineyard awaits. The beautifully carved full service bar features a wide selection of beers, cocktails, and wines. Relax around the fireplace in comfortable high back lounge chairs or enjoy live music outside near a glowing fire. The Tasting Room is an ideal atmosphere.

Honker Hill

The Lucas Brothers' Honker Hill Winery is a family-owned winery and vineyard. In 1980, the family purchased 90 acres of land and developed an award winning and highly recognized private hunting wildlife club. In 2004 the vineyard became established. The winery was later built in 2008, in order to hand process the grapes. In November 2009, the winery officially opened to the public.

Wichmann Vineyard

Wichmann Vineyard

Wichmann Vineyard is happy to share a taste of the Shawnee Hills with handcrafted wines made from locally-grown grapes. Nestled in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest, guests are able to enjoy our outdoor deck while sipping dry to semi-dry wines from our second-generation winemaker, Hanna Wichmann.

Owl Creek Vineyard

Owl Creek Vineyard

We are a local winery and cidery based out of Cobden, Illinois. All of our wine and cider products are produced and bottled on site using as many local ingredients as we can get our hands on! Come visit us! We provide: guided tastings to help you find your favorite beverage; a selection of tasty cafe offerings; live local music on the weekends, and a friendly & relaxing atmosphere.

Hogg Hollow Winery

Hogg Hollow Winery

A small family owned and operated Winery, Vineyard, heirloom garden and farm animals. Bring the Family, have some wine or juice. Stroll around the vineyard or feed the animals. Just get out and enjoy.

Pomona Winery

Pomona Winery has been making non-grape wines with local fruit since 1991. We have 9 non-grape wines. Seven of them are apple table wines and two are berry dessert wines. We try to focus our tasting on education and teaching customers about wine like how ours are made. We also like to pair our wines with meals, so we always have new exciting recipe and food pairing suggestions.

Honey Heist Mead Co

The Honey Heist is a small meadery amidst the scenic Shawnee National Forest in the heart of Southern Illinois, just outside of downtown Cobden. If you’re on the wine trail, or just a rogue passing through, stop by and try a glass of mead from our latest honey heist.

grand chain vineyards

Rolling hills and vineyards overlooking the beautiful Ohio River with on-site Winery, RV Resort, Event Venue, Cabins & Rooms, and Restaurant “Due South” BBQ & Grill.

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