Hermann 1837 Cellar Bar — Restaurant in Hermann

My expectations were initially quite high for this bar, lured in by its captivating underground ambiance and the warm welcome from the bartenders. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm was dampened when I encountered discrepancies in the bill my husband and I received. Despite our modest consumption of only two drinks each and a couple of bags of popcorn, the final tally far exceeded what we anticipated. Admittedly, I made the mistake of not scrutinizing the receipt closely before payment—a lesson learned. However, upon later inspection prompted by my husband's concern over the steep total, it became evident that we had been charged for drinks we never ordered. This revelation was disconcerting, especially considering our assumption that our friends were settling their own tabs separately. To compound matters, a conversation with a friend the following day revealed that she had indeed been paying for her drinks individually, raising the troubling possibility of either billing errors or, worse yet, double charges. In hindsight, I regret having tipped at all. Needless to say, this unforeseen expense left a sour taste in my mouth. Moving forward, I've made the decision to pay for each purchase as we go, opting to forgo the convenience of opening a tab entirely. While my husband initially preferred the tab system, after this experience, I've firmly resolved against it. To fellow patrons, I offer a word of caution: diligently review your receipts, even in moments of haste, to sidestep similar frustrations...

Like other negative reviews seen, we had a mediocre experience at best. There is no wait staff, so you’re stuck getting everything yourself. That’s not a negative, per se, if the staff and system they’ve been stuck in were actually geared towards customer self service. Asked for a drink holder to carry three drinks to patio…given a dirty, sticky tray…then you have to manage the unwieldy doors before heading up the stairs to their patio.

Live music was below average, guy singing off-key to cover music he didn’t seem to know well.

Food service is truly a bad joke. Multiple mistakes made, one item had to be made three separate times (as simple chicken sandwich, apparently not so simple for the cooking staff), nobody bothered to say sorry or otherwise acknowledge the mistake. Brought this up to owner via email and he accepted the criticism but blamed staffing shortages and “hours they need”…whatever that means. It’s a simple formula: hire good people, train them well, pay them well. Based on other reviews it would appear the owners don’t really care what anyone says about the bad experiences they endure…

This is a really unique establishment in an even more unique town. It could really pop under the...

1837 in Hermann is the spot if you’re rolling with a group and looking for a chill hang. The patio is huge with plenty of seating, and their food window makes it super easy to feed a crowd without everyone fighting over menus or splitting checks.

The pizza? Yeah… she was a little underbaked. Like, I picked up a slice and it folded like a love letter. Doughy, floppy, but still weirdly satisfying if you’re just trying to snack and keep the vibes going.

The jalapeño poppers? Absolute flavor bombs. Crispy, creamy, spicy—everything you want in a bar snack.

And the nachos? Stars of the show. Layered like they actually care. Perfect for sharing… or hoarding if you’re that person.

They’ve got a bar inside and outside, which is chef’s kiss. No waiting 30 minutes for a beer while you lose your buzz—just step up, grab a drink, and get back to the live music. And yes, the music was legit. Great bands, great energy, and no weird guy with a ukulele pretending he’s headlining Coachella.

Overall? 1837 is a vibe. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the nachos, but maybe don’t expect a Michelin-starred...