Gateway to a great time
Toasted ravioli at Charlie Gitto's on The Hill, a Cardinals game at Busch (the cathedral of baseball), Pappy's Smokehouse for ribs, the Anheuser-Busch brewery tour with Clydesdales, and a Soulard bar crawl ending at McGurk's. Ballpark Village if the group wants it loud. Brick-and-bourbon bachelor — Midwestern but with real teeth.
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Free basic tour of the historic Budweiser brewery with Clydesdale stables
sports event • 3-4 hours
Best fans in baseball with Ballpark Village pregame party
golf • 2-3 hours
High-tech driving range with food, drinks, and group bays
brunch crawl • 4-5 hours
Self-guided crawl through STL's oldest and rowdiest neighborhood
bar • balanced • $$
Arcade bar downtown with 50+ classic games and craft cocktails
club • unhinged • $$$
Massive entertainment complex next to Busch Stadium with live DJs
Dress code: Smart casual
dive bar • unhinged • $
Legendary Grove dive with strong drinks and party energy
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Delmar Loop rooftop with a giant moon sculpture and skyline views
Dress code: Smart casual
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden speakeasy in Soulard with craft whiskey cocktails
comedy club • balanced • $$
STL's premier improv theater with late-night shows
bar • balanced • $$
Cajun-vibes bar downtown with live music every night
beer garden • chill • $$
German-style bierhalle and beer garden in The Grove
karaoke • unhinged • $$
Private karaoke rooms in the Central West End with themed suites and drinks
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Award-winning Lafayette Square cocktail bar with seasonal menus and small plates
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Nationally ranked ribs and brisket -- get there early before they sell out
New American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
James Beard-winning fine dining in Benton Park
Pizza • $ • Best for: late-night
Iconic STL-style thin crust with Provel cheese
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Creative BBQ with rotating specials and great sides
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Downtown brunch favorite with inventive benedicts and mimosa carafes
American/BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Smoked meats and live music in Tower Grove South
Italian • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Classic Italian on The Hill with toasted ravioli that started it all
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Skip Steele's competition-style BBQ in Soulard
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Converted shoe factory downtown with rooftop pool and bar
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Choose your room by emotion -- unique color-themed hotel in Grand Center
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Historic brick homes walking distance from bars and restaurants
hotel • Max 2 guests
Luxury riverfront hotel with pool and skyline views
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