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WHAT'S YOUR IDEA OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT?
For some of us, it’s trying a few well-made cocktails in a sleek, exquisitely designed space or an upscale dive. The beer nerds among us love nothing more than poring over a lengthy list of craft brews from around the world, hopping from local classics, Pacific Northwest IPAs and American pale ales to British ales, Belgian Lambics and foamy Czech Pilsners. Others split a bottle of rosé, prosecco or pinot noir with friends, whether at an on-trend wine bar or a rustic tavern.
Or maybe it’s the vibe that makes a bar your go-to spot, from the everybody-knows-your-name familiarity of a neighborhood pub to a lush patio oasis or a stunning skyline view from a rooftop. Then there are the games people play, or watch: shooting pool with Busch and whiskey shots, keeping tabs on the Cardinals or Blues between rounds of trivia, or rising early to watch a soccer match live from Manchester, Madrid or Milan.
Whatever experience you're seeking, you’ll find it in St. Louis’ eclectic nightlife, where the earthy, the exclusive and everything in between mingle to shape one of America’s most compelling bar scenes. This guide aims to help you plan your next night out by focusing on 10 specific categories of drinking experience, from beer and whiskey to patios and rooftops. The five bars we’ve highlighted in each category are far from exhaustive: These lists are starting points for larger adventures down each particular rabbit hole of St. Louis nightlife. Happy exploring!
Whiskey bars
These bars have your back, whether your favored tipple is a single-malt Scotch, an Irish blend or a barrel-aged American whiskey. Purchase a pour of hard-to-find bourbon, sample a flight or even buy a bottle from a barrel that was hand-selected by the bar.
Blood & Sand
Blood & Sand’s impressive whiskey selection includes more than 280 bottles and features American bourbons, whiskeys and ryes, along with selections from Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Sweden, India and Japan. Its cocktail program is no less impressive. Keep an eye out for Blood & Sand’s spirit pairing dinners, which typically feature a five-course tasting menu with at least one matching whiskey pour or cocktail served each round.
1500 St. Charles St., St. Louis, 314.241.7263, bloodandsandstl.com
City Park Grill
This Tower Grove South bar offers more than 150 different bottles of whiskey, but its big draw is its variety of flights. The Wheat Your Whistle option includes a selection of four wheated bourbons, while the Car Starter is a sampler of barrel-proof whiskeys. The selections within each flight are regularly rotated. The “tasting hour” offers discounts on a select list of whiskeys from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
3157 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, 314.899.9338, city-park-grill.com
The Cabin at Judy Creek
If you like whiskey, you’ll love the build-yourown-flight options at this bar in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Simply choose one of three price tiers, then select three samples from the corresponding whiskey selection. The interior is decorated
with rustic elements inspired by the owner’s family cabin, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the delicious food is another highlight.
3730 S. State Route 157, Glen Carbon, Illinois, 618.205.8556, thecabinatjudycreek.net
Stubborn German Brewing Co.
Stubborn German makes some amazing beers, but it also has an incredible whiskey menu. With a selection of about 150 different bottles offered at the bar, including around 30 of its own barrel picks, you’re sure to find something that suits your style. Most whiskey bars offer flights of three or four pours, but Stubborn German goes above and beyond with some flights including as many as six samples.
119 S. Main St., Waterloo, Illinois, 618.504.2444, stubborngermanbrewing.com
The Vandy
<The cocktail bar from the folks at STL Barkeep devotes an entire wall of shelf space to whiskey, with a collection of more than 300 bottles. The Vandy’s single-ounce pours enable customers to sample fine whiskeys at accessible prices, and a range of flights lets you compare different whiskeys from a single distillery. A rotating selection of unique-to-the-Vandy single-barrel picks can be purchased to take home.
1301 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, 314.472.5321, thevandystl.com
Little Lager
<It’s all lagers, all the time at Princeton Heights' littlest tasting room. The bar is beer industry veteran Manny Negron’s take on a cozy German- or Czech-style pub. The gorgeous, custom-built tap system features seven side-pour faucets designed to give an optimal lager pour. Go big and try a “milk shot,” a glass of sweet, fluffy foam meant to be chugged. A respectable roster of international and domestic lagers, an impressive library of amaro bottles and delightfully silly novelties give the space a contagious spirit of fun.
5848 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 314.760.9481, littlelager.com
Side Project Cellar
Maplewood is home not only to national craft darling Side Project Brewing's brewery, but also its Belgian-inspired beer bar, Side Project Cellar. Beer nerds travel from across the world to collect Side Project’s coveted brews, but the 50-seat Cellar boasts 24 draft beers from a variety of breweries and brews from its temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar, in addition to dozens of whiskeys and wines.
If you want to truly explore beer, there’s arguably no better place than David and Kara Bailey’s downtown tap house. The bar features
Beer bars
In St. Louis, where you can barely turn a corner without stumbling upon a local brewery or a restaurant with a respectable beer list, a bar really needs something special to be considered exceptional. We frequently turn to these five beer bars for selections that showcase unique offerings and an eclectic variety of breweries.
35 taps and a changing lineup, but one constant is Bridge’s celebration of the best in St. Louis brewing. Draft beers are available in four sizes, starting with a 4-ounce pour – use these to feel your way around the list’s impressive spectrum. You can build your own flights or order your beer to go in a 64-ounce growler. And did we mention they have 50 beers by the bottle? The possibilities here are endless.
1004 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.241.8141, thebridgestl.com
Chillax Tap & Co.
Chillax is a savvy beer drinker’s St. Peters oasis with 30 frequently rotating taps in addition to a wall of refrigerators filled with bottles and cans. The owners aim to keep offerings as fresh and up to date as possible, so it’s worth paying attention to Chillax’s social media pages for announcements on new releases. The more exclusive beer drops can sell out within a day or two.
1320 Triad Center Drive, St. Peters, 636.244.0039, chillaxstl.com
International Tap House
International Tap House, or iTAP for short, has been bringing craft beer to the masses since 2009 and remains a solid place to try the latest and greatest brews. Both its Soulard and Delmar Loop locations offer a whopping 44-tap roster of local and imported beers and draft cocktails. iTAP's laid-back, sports-bar-esque industrial spaces stock 400 additional bottles to supplement the draft selections.
Multiple locations, internationaltaphouse.com
A city that loves its sports like St. Louis does demands more than just a TV in the corner of the bar showing the game. A night watching the Cardinals, Blues, Battlehawks or St. Louis City SC calls for big screens (ideally, plenty of them), a well-stocked bar and some hearty food.
Amsterdam Tavern
This soccer mecca brings in a consistent Saturday and Sunday morning crowd for English Premier League games and action from other European leagues, as well as for City SC games. They’re not limited to soccer, either – if there’s something you want to watch, ask. The local beer scene is well represented at the bar, and you can grab food from the neighboring Sando Shack or SmashEms' Burger Bar at SC Lounge.
3175 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, 314.772.8224, amsterdamtavern.com
The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern
<With CityPark just across Market Street, Union Station’s sports bar fills up quickly with soccer fans on City SC game days, but stop by any other day and grab a couch or armchair in one of the lounge areas to watch your sport of choice on a personal screen. The menu’s highlights include the fish and chips, a huge shareable chicken pot pie, and the frozen Irish coffee.
2 S. 20th St., St. Louis, 314.802.3400, thepitch-stl.com
Lester’s
For watching sports with a beer in West County, Lester’s is among your best bets. Wherever you’re stationed in the bar, you’re
sports bars
certain to be able to train your eyes on at least one screen (but probably more) showing whatever sports are in season. The pastrami sandwich on rye is the signature, but the kitchen turns out a variety of deli sandwiches in addition to barbecue, burgers and bar snacks.
The Post’s four locations across the St. Louis region offer a dependable stop for watching baseball, hockey and more. The beer selection has something for all tastes, with a few local craft beers in the mix. The Post’s trivia nights are another calling card – contact your nearest location directly to confirm dates and times. Regulars swear by the generously filled cheesesteaks and the tasty wings.
Multiple locations, thepostsportsbar.com
Westport Social
This isn’t just a great place to catch a big game on TV – at Westport Social, you can engage in some gentle exercise yourself with a range of games including shuffleboard, bocce ball and arcade basketball. The menu puts an elevated spin on sports bar fare, with sliders, tacos, skewers and lobster ravioli.
910 W. Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, 314.548.2876, westportsocial-stl.com
In a town where a neighborhood might take up only a block or two, it’s absurd to pick only five spots to represent what the city has on tap in this category. Yet the following places offer a snapshot of what it really means to be a neighborhood bar in St. Louis: cold drinks and community.
Blueberry Hill
University City gem Blueberry Hill is as synonymous with St. Louis music history as it is great drinks and food. The darts and onion rings are not to be missed, and don’t let the plethora of Wash U students stop you from hitting this spot; it’s their neighborhood too.
6504 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314.727.4444, blueberryhill.com
Iowa Buffet
<A South City institution, Iowa Buffet has been filling the niche for a family-run neighborhood bar since at least the 1940s. Despite the name, it does not have a buffet, but it does serve some of the best burgers in the city alongside some genuine St. Louis bar history.
2727 Winnebago St., St. Louis, 314.776.8000, Facebook: Iowa Buffet
CBGB
Perhaps the diviest dive of all the area’s neighborhood bars, cash-only CBGB offers strong, dirt-cheap drinks, some of the friendliest bartenders in town and toilets that face each other in the graffitied bathrooms.
Neighborhood bars
Pinball and shuffleboard, occasional live music and a perpetual chilled-out crowd of regulars from the areas surrounding this South Grand spot make it one of the best.
3163 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Facebook: CBGB
The Silver Ballroom
St. Louis has a lot of oddities in its bar scene, and the Silver Ballroom is a delightful example. South City pours in for the rotating selection of pinball machines, cheap drinks from the bar (complete with sign above declaring it the “Retox Center”) and Korean food from Melanie Meyer (a.k.a. Tiny Chef).
4701 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, 314.832.9223, Instagram: @the_silver_ballroom_stl
Playboy Cappuccino Lounge
North City’s Playboy Cappuccino Lounge might be known as one of the best spots for shrimp in town, but don’t you dare doubt its neighborhood bar bona fides. The food is made with love, the drinks are strong and, though the jukebox plays the blues, the atmosphere is joyous.
8500 N. Broadway, St. Louis, 314.869.4098
The St. Louis cocktail drinker is more educated than ever. We still love our bourbon, but we’re just as happy drinking gin, agave spirits or amaro. We just want our cocktails to be great, and these bars serve some of the most exciting drinks around town.
Lazy Tiger
<There’s always something interesting, something you’ve never tasted, at Yellowbelly’s sister venue, from Mexican sugarcane spirits to seaweed gin. The menu guides you with thoughtful category descriptors: Are your tastes “crispy and vibrant” or “wavy and mysterious”? Lazy Tiger deploys fine spirits, fresh fruit, acidity, spice and savory notes with expertise – frequently in the same drink. The eponymous cocktail is a good starting point.
210 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314.925.8888, lazytigerstl.com
New Society
In this tiny bar in the cavernous basement of Grand Spirits Bottle Co., Meredith Barry, Michael Fricker and their team dismantle expectations and redefine notions of what a cocktail can be. Each seasonal menu at New Society is a journey, and it’s an experience that combines intelligence and storytelling with equal measures of wit and fun. Go and find out what we mean. The food from collaborators Good Time Kitchen is a lovely complement.
3194 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, newsocietystl.com
None of the Above
Niche Food Group’s subterranean cocktail bar at City Foundry exudes sophistication, with navy furniture, dark wood accents and mood
Cocktail bars
lighting. Fionna Gemzon’s drinks present just as beautifully, drawing on an eclectic palate of flavor profiles and ingredients. Visit on Mondays for $11 classic cocktails.
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314.656.6682, notastl.com
Planter’s House
For the last decade, Ted and Jamie Kilgore’s bar has been an essential stop for cocktail lovers and a training ground for fresh talent while remaining relentlessly innovative. Classic drinks are spruced up with Planter’s House’s barrel pick cocktail program, many of the bar's signature cocktails are now available on draft and there are nonalcoholic twists on iconic Kilgore creations, such as the Not a Pickle.
1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, 314.696.2603, plantershousestl.com
Stews Food & Liquor
This Soulard bar has blazed onto the scene to become one of 2024’s best new openings. Enter and you’re welcomed like an old friend and offered a wonderful menu of Asian-inspired fare such as edamame “hummus” and luscious popcorn chicken. The cocktail list is defined by punchy drinks like Stews’ house martini, the black Manhattan or the signature Fat Man in a Yellow Suit (rum, rhum agricole, orange juice, pineapple and allspice).
1862 S. 10th St., St. Louis, stewsstl.com
If you’re in the mood for a lively debate, utter the words “upscale dive” in mixed company. One of the hottest and most controversial concepts in 2024 bar trends makes dive bar enthusiasts’ eyes twitch. But all the term seeks to communicate is a spot where you can relax and come as you are, get a little feisty and enjoy a really great, well-made cocktail (or mocktail) in between rounds of PBR and shots.
Platypus
Veteran bartenders Tony Saputo and Meredith Barry opened Platypus in the Grove in late 2021, but the cocktail-dive hybrid feels like the kind of well-loved neighborhood joint you’ve been visiting for a decade. The cocktail menu rotates frequently – sometimes daily. Whether you’re trying a take on a classic Negroni with barrel-aged gin, a daiquiri with chocolate bitters garnished with a granola bar or a savory concoction with crab butter, picking a surprise off the chalkboard is half the fun.
4501 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.448.1622, drinkplatypus.com
Small Change
Small Change self-identifies as the “dive bar-chic stepchild” of Planter’s House, and nothing epitomizes that vibe more than having Ted Kilgore’s famous In a Pickle cocktail on tap. Hendrick’s gin, St. Germain, velvet falernum, lime, cucumber and dill make this the perfect patio treat. You can also order any classic cocktail mixed to perfection and soak up the unpretentious neighborhood vibes under the dappled light of a disco ball.
2800 Indiana Ave., St. Louis, smallchangestl.com
Kenny’s Upstairs
Kenny’s Upstairs’ freshly rehabbed space is lined with cozy vinyl booths bathed in glowy red light and a pool table center stage. The menu belies the expertise of veteran bartender and owner Kenny
Upscale Dives
Marks, and familiar domestic beers are supplemented by a few wisely chosen craft brews. You won’t be able to resist ordering a Baby Beer, a shot of Licor 43 served in a tiny beer mug and topped with heavy whipping cream.
3131 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, kennysupstairs.com
The Crack Fox
The Crack Fox fluctuates between karaoke bar, cabaret, stand-up comedy joint, dance club, drag bar and pub trivia spot. No matter which you choose, you shouldn’t judge this freaky downtown haven by appearances. Craft cocktails with housemade syrups and rotating local beers dominate the menu, but stiff shots and an impressive roster of domestic lagers –not to mention the charming grunge – make this haven for misfit toys a must-visit.
1114 Olive St., St. Louis, 314.828.5064, thecrackfox.com
Hidden Gem
<The shiny new venue from lifestyle brand Golden Gems went viral after grumpy dive bar connoisseurs nationwide took issue with it identifying as a “disco dive.” Who says a dive can’t be pink? The vibe is pure fun, with cozy pink booths lining the long, narrow space and a constellation of more than 200 disco balls leading the way to the dance floor. The concise, seasonal cocktail menu is full of quirky names and crowd-pleasing ingredients.
3118 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.925.8931, drinkhiddengem.com
Wine bars can be the height of snobby sophistication or a down-home, single-glass affair for those evenings out when you can’t stand another creative cocktail. The best places in St. Louis encompass both experiences, have great lists of offerings and are filled with the sort of people you actually want to split a bottle with.
33 Wine Bar
It’s obvious from the minute you enter Lafayette Square’s 33 Wine Bar that it’s a neighborhood mainstay. Regulars mix with those from farther afield, drawn by the bar’s excellent array of glasses, bottles, bourbons and bartenders. Don’t skip the patio out back.
1913 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314.231.9463, 33wine.com
Black Mountain Wine House
The Central West End’s Black Mountain Wine House aims to be unpretentious and accomplishes it with a wide-ranging wine list, cocktails served in a mix-your-own format and an eclectic food menu of favorites that includes mac and cheese, poutine, cheese, bread pudding and more.
354 N. Boyle Ave., St. Louis, blkmtnstlwinehouse.com
Novella Wine Bar
Princeton Heights wine bar Novella offers a rare taste of owner Dijana Groth’s roots in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, as well as wines from the surrounding region. Get a recommendation from Groth herself or let her apt menu descriptions guide you. Pros will go
wine bars
for the decanter flight, which includes three one-third-of-a-bottle pours, and enjoy them on the excellent courtyard-style patio.
5510 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.680.4226, novellawinebar.com
’Ssippi
<Cherokee Street natural wine bar ’Ssippi is full of the hottest trends of the moment, whether that’s orange wine or delicious (really) boxed wine, and a glittery-yet-funky hipster crowd to match. With a robust array of beverage options, including many that are NA, ’Ssippi has something for everyone. An eccentric food menu — gummy bears, Shin Ramen — adds to the vibe.
2926 Cherokee St., St. Louis, ssippi.xyz
Videira Wine Shop & Bar
When Videira opened last year, owners Mykel McIntosh and Marshall Darwish worried that people would think “not another wine bar.” The Midtown addition to a growing St. Louis scene has proven itself a necessity with a truly massive (and reasonably priced) wine-by-the-glass list fit for any drinker and a bar menu that’s rounded out with craft cocktails, spirits and beer.
2702 Locust St. Rear, St. Louis, 314.377.9463, videirawineshopandbar.net
A solid pool game starts with a good table to play on and a friendly bar amply stocked with your beverage of choice. These bars offer everything the pool enthusiast needs for an enjoyable night out.
Bootleggin’ Bob’s
Nobody at this Tower Grove South bar is too serious or too good at pool, so don’t be intimidated. With one table that sits front and center, the low-key bar offers a good time for everyone, even if you’re an absolute beginner. It’s free to play on Wednesdays.
3457 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, 314.335.7924, bootlegginbobs.com
The Cue
<With seven tables — three for league games and four for open play — there’s ample space at the Cue for multiple games to take place simultaneously. The tournament trophies on display suggest pool is a serious matter here, but this Maplewood bar is a good time no matter your skill level.
3632 S. Big Bend Blvd., Maplewood, 314.760.2045, Facebook: The Cue
Friendly’s Sports Bar and Grill
This cash-only Tower Grove South bar (not to be confused with the South County tavern of the same name) pulls in locals who are looking for a place to relax after work or a casual night out. There’s plenty of space between the two
Pool bars
tables in the back room and ample seating for big groups. Friendly’s also offers a surprisingly wide-ranging food menu.
3503 Roger Place, St. Louis, 314.771.2040, Facebook: Friendly’s South City STL Sports Bar and Grill
Foley’s Bar & Grill
Home to two pool tables, this Maplewoodbased Irish bar is the perfect place for friendly competition. Foley’s hosts an in-house league on Monday and other leagues on Wednesday and Thursday; expect varying levels of expertise. Note that smoking is permitted here. 3522 Greenwood Blvd., Maplewood, 314.645.6424, Facebook: Foley’s Bar and Grill
Pink Galleon
What if Pirates of the Caribbean was a Miami Vice nightclub? What if you took a hit of acid and went to a beachside dive bar in Cocoa Beach, Florida? Pink Galleon offers dozens of pool tables and an abundance of indoor smoking. The pool crowd ranges from “no-idea-what-I’m-doing” to those with average skills. Tables are free on Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to close and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Multiple locations, pinkgalleon.com
Patios
A beverage enjoyed outdoors hits differently than one indoors, particularly if the weather is perfect and the surroundings are inspired.
John D. McGurk’s
Irish Pub and Garden
This Soulard mainstay comprises four renovated row houses, and a spacious patio has been created in their former backyards. The bar’s 15,000 square feet of lush outdoor dining space is adorned with mature trees, innumerable flowers, a koi pond, a fountain and a waterfall. The result is one of the most welcoming patios in the city. Don’t miss the pub grub and live Irish music.
1200 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, 314.776.8309, mcgurks.com
Venice Cafe
<One of the quirkiest bars in the city, Venice Cafe has long been a haven for live music lovers. It doesn’t sell food, and the drinks aren’t fancy, but you’re not going to this eclectic spot to be bougie. Enjoy the wackily adorned patio, walls and ceilings, and the company of hippies and hipsters. Just be sure to bring cash.
1903 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, 314.772.5994, thevenicecafe.com
The Golden Hoosier
This delightful South City bar aims for the rustic charm of your uncle’s favorite hunting lodge, but elevated. The interior features period light fixtures, a restored antique bar and dozens of taxidermy animals. Meanwhile, the cozy back patio, equipped with a fire pit and a separate bar, serves up all the campsite vibes you could want without leaving the city. A solid food menu,
creative cocktails and a great happy hour tie it together, making this a welcoming bar with an aesthetic you’ll want to inhabit for hours.
3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.354.8044, thegoldenhoosier.com
The Royale
The verdant courtyard at this Tower Grove South bar offers a patio for all seasons. Whether you’re sipping on a cucumber-infused Subcontinental on a balmy summer night, nursing a fall ale amid spooky Halloween-themed decor or huddled around a firepit with a bourbon for added warmth as the holiday season draws near, you’ll find yourself in good company. The menu includes shareable appetizers, dips, tacos and the popular griddle burger as well as a number of vegetarian and gluten-free options.
3132 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.772.3600, theroyale.com
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.’s Midtown Biergarten
Urban Chestnut’s original location transports you to a German biergarten, and not only because of the deftly brewed lagers, dunkels and Pilsners you’ll find on draft. The expansive patio’s rows of long wooden tables and benches set the tone, while the whitewashed walls and arched windows of the adjoining Barnett on Washington only reinforce the European ambiance. It’s a perfect setting for a malty maibock or a crisp Zwickel.
3229 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314.222.0143, urbanchestnut.com
Rooftops
What’s better than drinking outside? Drinking outside with a sweeping view, whether you’re taking in the immediate neighborhood from the second floor or admiring the city’s skyline from more than 20 stories high.
Art Bar
Situated at the top of the Angad Arts Hotel, Art Bar created a new garden oasis experience for the 2024 patio season and now offers a full lineup of entertainment. Come for the craft cocktails, local beers and seasonal menu, and stay for one of the city’s best views of the St. Louis skyline.
3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, 314.561.0033, angadartshotel.com
Ramsay’s Kitchen
No list of St. Louis rooftops is complete without the enviable view of the Gateway Arch, Mississippi River and city skyline from the terrace at Ramsay’s Kitchen. The restaurant offers an internationally inspired menu featuring Gordon Ramsay signatures such as the beef Wellington, while the bar will keep you lubricated with cocktails that live up to the surroundings.
999 N. Second St., St. Louis, 314.881.5759, fourseasons.com/stlouis
Rooftop Garden Bar at the Moonrise Hotel
not seeing a show, grab dinner at one of the many neighboring restaurants then hop on the elevator and head up for cocktails and a chance to bask in the glow of what they claim is the world’s largest rotating man-made moon.
6177 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314.721.1111, moonrisehotel.com
Sasha’s Wine Bar on DeMun
<The rooftop patio at Sasha’s DeMun Avenue location looks out on Concordia Park and is only a few blocks away from Forest Park. Pop by to indulge in a glass of wine (or perhaps a bottle) from Sasha’s extensive wine cellar, stocked with selections from around the world, and dine on some savory crepes and pizzas.
This bar atop the Moonrise Hotel offers one of the coolest vibes in town, as well as a perfect after-party destination if you’re attending a concert at the Pageant or Delmar Hall. If you’re
The massive new Three Sixty Westport features a stunning rooftop patio complete with cozy fire pits, beautifully hung greenery and a plethora of luxe seating. Add a killer cocktail list, created by local bar consulting company Bangers Only, and the Europeaninspired food menu, and you have the makings of an opulent evening.
111 W. Port Plaza Drive, Suite 1200, Maryland Heights, 314.683.2337, 360-stl.com
