Last night was my second visit to Joe's Cafe. Now I feel like a professional. You don't park on…read moreKingsbury and you need to get there when the doors open, not when the concert starts. Bring your own snacks and drinks, enjoy the show. I was super confused on all of these things our first time around, but now I see others bringing small coolers, they know the words to the songs, and they all had their seats because we had to get a little creative with our random chairs that we plucked out of the audience. Fortunately for us, a couple left and we had real seats for the second half of the show. Both weeks were phenomenal musicians that made me feel like STL has some real hidden talent. A fantastic intimate venue that I look forward to visiting in the future.

Perhaps the best venue in STL to see an intimate show. BYOB and food. Few seats but there is a…read morelovely garden with seating and plenty to explore. They Akari sell popcorn at the bar but other than that bring your own food. I think it's only open on Thursdays when they have a show but if you have the chance to catch a show here, make sure you do.

Halo Bar is an enjoyable hang out while waiting for the doors to open for shows at The Pageant…read more They open about two hours before the doors for the show. It is a nice, relaxing place to have a few drinks and socialize. Decent selection of canned craft beers, wines and cocktails. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service! Another bonus is that you can bring in food from other places to eat in Halo Bar! They also have a nice patio out front. It's also fun to go to Halo Bar after your concert or show as they usually have a band playing.

Great place, perfect location. Good service. They simply don't choose to do anything about the…read moremultitudes of Marlboro burners outside...forget about trying to have a cocktail in any form of fresh air.

Went to The Duck Room to see Cole Chaney this weekend. The venue was a neat little place in the…read morebasement of Blueberry Hill. I was disappointed that when we went to the table at the top of the stairs to check in, we were told that since my daughter was under 21, there was a $2 CASH upcharge for her. I now see that's listed on their website (I didn't purchase the tickets). After making it through security (which was tougher than going through TSA), we made it down to the venue. The opener was already performing. We found our spot to stand for the evening. We were right up by the stage. The venue is very intimate. When the show was over, we were hoping to get a picture with the artist as he had been selling merch at the table when we arrived. The security guard announced that the venue was closing in 5 minutes. He then looked at my daughter (with the 2 huge permanent marker Xs on her hands and loudly said "you have to leave NOW!" We were dumbfounded. She was one of only 3 under 21 folks in attendance. What if we wanted to purchase a shirt, CD or sticker from the artist? Based on this interaction alone, I might not visit this venue again. There are plenty of other live shows happening on the loop that I can patronize.

Went to see the Coldplay Tribute concert. The concert was good, great band and Emily Wallace did a…read moregood job as an opener. The Duck Room has good sound for a small venue. It could sure use a good cleaning. Pretty dirty place, was glad the lights were low. Have been there before where they actually had tables and chairs for the concerts. The last few time it was standing only. Saw several people there over 50 like us. After 2-3 hours of standing, a bar stool sure would have been nice.

We had a good stop at this Delmar Loop staple, spending a good hour and a half chatting without…read morebeing interrupted or pestered by our server who was lovely and gracious and just the right amount of attentive. We were just about to order the toasted ravioli which are locally noteworthy here. Except that in the introduction and telling about the place, our waitress informed us that Blueberry Hill is also owned by the same people who own Pin Up Bowl across the street. We had been there earlier in the week for a work party and the toasted ravioli there are the same ones that arrive by the same delivery here. So we skipped those. We ordered drinks and found some nice options. I had a tin of a local light beer and that was quite tasty. Looking for something different, we went with the fried cheese balls. Sadly, not that great. Battered and fried, they were not very flavorful and no sharpness to the cheese. Peel off the batter and they look like just the same cheese cubes you can get at the supermarket. So I'd say skip these too. Otherwise, Blueberry Hill is cool. The memorabilia on the walls, the fun games in the next room and don't skip the Duck Room. It's a neat place and maybe on my next visit, something more substantial to eat with our drinks. [Review 439 of 2026 - 508 in Missouri - 25622 overall]

Blueberry Hill is an old music and dining establishment where many legends have played. Many! I…read moreonly have gone for the food because I'm not much into live music. I don't remember what I had on my most recent visit. It may have been only a lemonade; I wasn't feeling well after an ice cream float at Fitz's across the street (lol @ my dietary choices). Blueberry Hill is locally iconic to the point that the place feels borderline touristy on a busy weekend afternoon. However, if you come in the evening during the week, it's much quieter and low-key, and I prefer that vibe. After you order, if it isn't too busy, try to spend a few minutes looking at the walls of photos of celebrities who have visited Blueberry Hill. (At least, I think they've all visited and it isn't a mixture of those folks & photos from founder Joe Edwards' private collection. Even if it were the latter, it still would be fun to look at the photos.)

The drinks were great and the Drew Project that performed were outstanding!…read more The service was good. Also the staff were friendly as well. The ambience was trendy and comfortable.

I just recently started coming here. I love the staff. I love how nice it is inside the owner and…read morethe manager are both nice people and the bartender is very lovely. I usually get Gin and tonic from here and the patio in the back is also nice. This weekend I will be trying our the food I can't wait

Ugh - every time we visit a sandwich shop we think it's the best. No, guys - THIS PLACE IS THE BEST…read moreand worth every hype. Insane layering, insane saucing, insane flavor. I simply just got the Mushroom Mississippi bc it's way too hot out for any heavy meats and that blew my mind. I'm a carnivore by heart, but that made me reconsider going to the vegetarian side again. My husband got the Enzo Gorlomi - an Italian sub. Bro, that saaaauceee was killer. I haaaate driving past Forest Park, but this is worth it! Order ahead and enjoy it someplace else but bruh, that was banger.

This place fills up fast, so you may want to grab an open table while you browse the menu. They…read morealso have patio seating if you want to eat outside. Orders for drinks and food are taken at the register and they bring it to your table. There is usually live music on the weekends. I ordered the full Alcatraz. It was delicious as usual. Sides other than chips are limited, but both the loaded mashed potatos and Mac and cheese are great. I will be back!

Total Nashville vibes. Such a cool spot with two separate rooms--one for dancing and another with…read morethe bar--so you can easily pop over for a drink without having to shout over the music. Drink prices are great, and the band was incredible. We got there right before 9 to catch their set, and they played straight through until midnight, never stopping ONCE! They took requests from people on the dance floor, and made the whole place come alive.

THE SPOT for live music! The vibes are always strong and the music is always good. There's two…read moreseparate rooms, one with tables and a bar, the other with more tables but a stage. They have a wide variety of drink options to choose from, and a lot of space for dancing and having a good time. I love their ranch water on tap, as well. You won't regret a visit here!

I am OBSESSED with The Grove !…read more Culture , flavor , hipster , diversity , events and some of the best humans around . Very walkable area. Some great restaurants in the grove that's for sure . Come check it out !

Unlike some other neighborhoods that are either up-and-coming or on-the-way-out or simply trying to…read morehard, The Grove feels like one of those Saint Louis neighborhoods that knows what it wants to be and leans into it with confidence. Manchester Avenue seems to carry the energy, a long run of neon and murals and patios. I saw rainbow flags and dive bars and a few spots that seem just a little scruffy around the edges that keep the place from turning into a theme park version of itself. I have been here on foot and by car. By car, the parking was easy enough as long as you're aware of the hydrants and driveways so you don't block either. On food, the blocks are short and the sidewalks are wide enough that you never feel squeezed. The neighborhood feels expressive and welcoming, like it wants you to see the art, feel the music and take in the color. If I was ever looking to move back into a city, I'd be looking at places in this part of Saint Louis. [Review 370 of 2026 - 494 in Missouri - 25556 overall]