The Argosy Casino Alton’s Hop House is the neighborhoods newest spot for craft beer.

Visitors to the Hop House can now choose from 77 varieties of craft beer to complement suggested beer-pairings from a menu that delivers contemporary pub fare.

Joelle Shearin, General Manager at Argosy Casino Alton, said, “Hops House has broad appeal not only for our players but for anyone who enjoys a vibrant bar atmosphere and quality craft beer. We took special care to bring in a wide variety of labels that resonate with discerning beer-enthusiasts as well as the casual consumer,” according to the River Bender.

Old Bakery Beer Company, Schlafly and local brewery 4204 Main St. Brewery, as well as many others including an exclusive brew “Argosy Ale,” are among the labels offered. A Nitro Tap will be featured at the Hop House and will open with Founder’s Oatmeal Stout. In addition to the craft beer, guests of Hops House will be able to catch all the major sporting events on HD TV’s, and can place their orders with “The Argosy Angels,” a specially selected team of servers chosen especially for Hops House. Daily late-night hours will be offered by the bar and kitchen. Adding to the list of attractions is the Hops House Passport program, which offers gifts, and food items, as well as other rewards for frequent visitors. Be a frequent visitor and become a “Beer Baron,” the ultimate prize that will earn patrons their own bar stool in Hops House.

The Argosy Casino Alton is located at 1 Piasa Street in Alton, Illinois on the shore of Alton Lake just a quick 20 minute drive from St. Louis. Whether it be penny themes or progressives, the casino offers over 1,000 electronic gaming devices spread over four levels of the 23,000 square foot casino. Table game players can choose from Blackjack, Craps, Three Card Poker, 21+3, Roulette, Mississippi Stud, and High Card Flush. Guests can choose from the newest addition, Hops House, or the Captain’s Table Buffet, as well as another recent restaurant bar addition, Journey. The Argosy Casino Alton is open 7 days a week from 8AM to 6AM.