gum·bo  –noun

• any of various fine-grained silty soils found in the central U.S. that when wet becomes impervious or waxy and very sticky
• heavy sticky mud

bot·toms  –noun

• low-lying land found along a river or any water-course

Rivers such as the Osage, Gasconade, and the Mighty Missouri provided rich soils and bountiful harvest for several generations of our German ancestors. The silty clay-like soils in many of these bottom lands became known as gumbo. These areas not only provided great farmlands, but also a place for many generations to enjoy the simplicities of life. A place where long evenings filled with conversation were enhanced with great wines and the freshest of brews.

Gumbo Bottoms Alehaus is an attempt to recreate the simplicities of years past. A relaxed environment to slow things down a bit, take a breath of fresh air, and enjoy time amongst friends. Stop in to end your day or start the evening. Prost!