The Oldest Bar in Missouri Isn’t Where You’d Think

O’Malley’s Irish Pub was established in 1842, not in an obvious place in Missouri. Not in the midst of a bustling St. Louis, not in a growing Kansas City, not connected to the Pony Express. The oldest bar in Missouri happens to be in the most unexpectedly trendy town in the Show-Me State -Weston.

O'Malley's Pub entrance in Weston , Missouri

O’Malley’s is connected to Weston Brewery, underground. Above ground they are across the street from each other, but underground they are one complex. Built not from an existing cave system, which you could be forgiven for thinking would be the case in Missouri, but dug out by John Georgian who created several cellars 50 feet under Weston. All along the banks of the Missouri river to utilize river ice to keep the beer cold. These days the largest cellar is used by O’Malley’s pub to serve and entertain.

They pour several of their own brews including some of the original recipes from the 19th century like their Royal Lager, and The Rip Van Winkle double bock. The underground atmosphere and acoustics are excellent for music performances which occur regularly.

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Chalk this up as just another reason why little Weston on the Missouri River is not a local secret anymore. Seek this tiny town out and find out why it is far bigger than its diminutive size, and as it grows, you’ll be able to say you remember it before it got big.