Sturdy Shelter Brewing

10 Shumway Ave, Batavia
(630) 389-7769

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Kevin \u0026 Jill Canaday

This place was awesome. I am so glad we stopped in. Very knowledgeable staff. We will stop again next time we are in the area.

Randy S

Great place. Great beer. Great atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. You need to go have a beer here!

Brian Walgren

Rustic atmosphere. All beers are produced in house. Cozy gaming area, with board games included.

Glenn Vallone

This is a safe welcoming place for everyone. Families, friends and lone rangers seem all welcome. It has the warm vibe of a Irish pub. The staff and owners seem genuinely invested in their customers. The space is a unique noteworthy addition to Batavia. Oh, and their beer it rocks...

Joseph Sepka

This place has some of the best beer in the area, and is a great space to hang out at. Highly recommend.

Rick Posylek

Great beer, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Perfect for a couple of beers and perhaps something to eat from the food truck de jour. Always something going on.

Martha A

The beer great, just don't grap food expensive and not good $40 plus tip total of $48 for just two garlic sausage with potatoe salad.

Hector Martinez

Fantastic venue with awesome IPAs! Yes, they have more than one great IPA! The atmosphere is awesome and very attentive, friendly service. Various seating spaces offer one the option to have a cozy space or an open inviting space. My fave spot is on the river at the window table along the Fox River.

Sonnet Schulz

Loved the atmosphere, the breeze off the Fox River in the back room, the live music and the great drinks and service!

Edward Saunders

Great beer, super bar tender, will definitely be back.

Jack R

This place is amazing. Great atmosphere. Great selection of beers. Great service. Just a wonderful experience to have a good time.

Nathan Hunt

This brewery was a much-needed escape from a hectic day. The beer was excellent, but what truly stood out was Oliver’s genuine warmth and hospitality—a rare contrast to the indifferent service you so often find elsewhere. It made the visit feel personal and memorable.

Next day edit: This level of welcome is even more remarkable as I spent two days in the area and didn't see any other black person besides me.

A quick heads-up: the brewery doesn’t have a kitchen, but you’re welcome to bring your own food or have it delivered right to your table.

Highly recommend for both the quality beer and the standout service.

Lea (Lea)

The owners of this brewery are absolutely FANTASTIC individuals! I was lucky enough to take care of them tonight behind the bar atthe brewery I work at in St. Joseph, Michigan and I can't wait to sip beer on Fox River with some of the finest folks I've encountered. If the beer is even half as decent as the owners of Sturdy Shelter (which I'm fully confident it is) then you're in for an awesome treat 🥳

Jay Ciontea

Wow!! Great beers. Flight was a great introduction. Definitely will return. Great ambiance.

Ashley Knipp

Love this place - great vibe, delicious beer, super nice folks. Great food trucks too

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