Gateway to a great time
St. Louis combines Midwest affordability with genuine big-city nightlife, world-class craft breweries, and a food scene anchored by toasted ravioli and pork steaks. The Soulard and Washington Ave districts deliver walkable bar crawls, while Ballpark Village turns Cardinals games into all-day parties.
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
escape room • 3-4 hours
Adults-only nights at the wildest museum in America -- slides, caves, and a rooftop Ferris wheel
escape room • 1 hour
Multiple themed rooms with immersive storylines
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Craft brewery in LaSalle Park with great taproom vibes
axe throwing • 1.5 hours
Multiple lanes with group tournament brackets
food tour • 3 hours
Walking tour through STL's legendary Italian neighborhood
cigar bar • 2-3 hours
Downtown cigar lounge with craft cocktails and sports viewing
poker night • 3-4 hours
Cards, chips, and whiskey at the rental — tournament-style with buy-ins
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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