Steele Mill

Fri June 23
While driving to Pittsburgh from Grove city, we checked out some small towns along the way. We came across Steel Mill Moonshine in the adorable town of Slippery Rock.
It was Completely unexpected to find a place like this in what I thought was a little hamlet, but turned out to be much more.
Steel Mill was our only stop in town – and it was well worth it.
First, the building is historic and beautiful – an old converted post office right in the heart of town.
Steel mill is the purveyor and craftspeople of fine Moonshines and moonshine based cocktails.
The owner was very nice and happy to be of service to early daydrinkers.

She allowed us to taste test almost all of her flavours – we were somewhat selective.
The flavour profiles are all on point. We learned about how they craft each moonshine flavour – using as many local and in season ingredients as possible. Each one was better than the last – bursting with rich flavours.

Normally, when I try moonshine – I taste the alcohol first – which puts me off – but this was flavour first – making it the smoothest -moonshine I have ever had. Its an easy drinking shine.

We also enjoyed a couple of their fine cocktails.
We did not have any food - as it was still fairly early. So we cannot comment on the food.
The atmosphere was very cool, with amazing décor.

We loved our conversations with the owners, learning about the town, the university, the history, and their business.

Lots of on street parking, and a small parking lot.

This is a lovely spot to make a destination trip to.

Outstanding!! When visiting your student at Slippery Rock University, it is a nice place to grab a bit to eat and moonshine cocktail.

Pulled pork nachos. Dripping with queso, pulled pork, tomatoes, corn, and BBQ sauce. Cheesy goodness in each bite.

Sweet Onion flatbread. Spicy Jam, delicious carmilized onion, blue cheese crumbs, and bacon. Melts in your mouth.

Turkey Elderado. Smoke cheese, turkey, caramelized onions all on a hoagie bun. Flavors that burst.

Punch list drink. Cherry and lime moonshine and lemonade. this goes down smooth.

Sangria shine. Pach and watermelon moonshine, Moscato, sprite, and assorted fruits.

Try as well the ginger sour mule very refreshing and the long island ice tea.

McKenna was our server. Friendly, fast, and efficient.

Absolutely a must, while in Slippery Rock.

The food was fantastic. The service was fantastic. The atmosphere was fantastic. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. The best eatery in its class and FAR BETTER than every other restaurant serving beer and mixed drinks in town (if you know you know). Loved this place. Highly recommend.

I'm mixed since it's a new business. The food was pretty good when the server remembered to put them all in. Skip the chips, they were stale. The place looks great and the owner sat beside us and she was fun (gorgeous). The bartenders were pretty vacant. It's like they put all shy people behind the bar. They were nice enough but they worked hard not to make eye contact with anyone. Hoping the employees grow into their positions. Will definitely try again.

THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! The drinks are fantastic! We tried mules, signature shine drinks, and their version of a “shine margarita”! We ate the smoked wings and pulled pork nachos! We def will be back. The service was top notch!