Great exposed brick ambience and a good collection of classic and new cocktails right in the heart…read moreof CWE. Always lively and happening! Is a great place to either get drinks with friends or with a date.

I visited with coworkers on a Monday evening for a celebratory happy hour. The location is…read moreconvenient to the medical center, with nearby metered street parking. There is some limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk and indoor seating. Our group enjoyed delicious appetizers, and there were limited happy hour specials from their cocktail menu. I wanted wine and must say that they have really great wine - I enjoyed both the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. Also they had the most adorable bathroom with framed high school photos of celebrities (St. Louis is the most high school fixated city in America, IYKYK). The service was friendly but a bit uneven, considering how empty it was when we first arrived. There were some long waits for drinks, and a couple of mix-ups. I believe the main source of confusion was that one big check had been started, but with people coming and going at different times, it had to be split into separate checks on the back side so people could pay before leaving. I do recommend them for happy hour and plan to return.

Such a unique space. Finding out that this was an extension of Pagan Wine Bar was so interesting!…read moreIt feels like I've stepped into a dark, European space that serves aesthetic, delicious drinks. I ordered the Blue Skies and it was very floral. The blueberry soda added a nice balance, but highlighted the floral notes in the drink. Not something I would likely get again. Service was fast when we were seated, but we felt forgotten about as the crowd picked up. It was very busy on a Saturday night, but still a great time!

Saturdays are for cocktails! Just swung by Silk Road in the CWE for a cocktail aka the Central West…read moreEnd's very own neon shrine to pink and purple lighting (your Instagram feed will thank you). The vibe is disco unicorn and above ground speakeasy eloped and had a cocktail baby. Drinks are flowing, guests are chatting and seating is cozy. Plus, it shares the same half-block aura as Pagan Wine Bar, which is another favorite! Make sure you check the spot out!

We had such a great first visit to Bel Air Social! Located next to Indigo Hotel, this space offers…read morea lounge area, bar, coffee shop, crepes and soon to be a pizza and burger place. They have a HUGE outdoor patio with tables, swing chairs, and outdoor games. A portion of the patio is covered and connected to a gelato shop! The best part, the entire place is dog friendly! The staff was so sweet. We had a great a bartender! Even the director of sales came over to say hello and give Kylie some treats!

It's got a lovely bar with comfy couches. The cocktails were amazing as well, very premium. It's a…read morequiet, welcoming, relatively new spot that deserves more attention than it currently gets. Have not tried the food, tho

The first Sunday of the month is family friendly. One of my kids is a gamer and this was a perfect…read moreplace to spend some time. Please note: the place was packed with kids and adults. Do not let that deter you. The space is much larger than it looks. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with some table games and outdoor seating. There is a separate pick up window for snacks. They offer pizza by the slice, hot dogs and other goodies. The food is cheap and the pizza was solid for the price. The games require tokens which you can purchase at the bar. They have just about every game you could want! Even had a Super Nintendo set up, Dane Revolution, and my all time favorite skee ball!! My Zennial spirit was happy for this bit of nostalgia.

It's Valentine Day and I decided to make a date at Up-Down since my husband had never been. Parking…read moreis street side or pay parking. Keep your ID's out it needed for admission. Must be 21. Pizza , drinks are available for purchase. I did try a Pineapple Cider draft that was fruity and delicious. We played pinball , old school Super Mario Brothers , skee ball and Frogger to name a few. We must be getting old because both our arms started cramping and as of right now sore :) Two levels of childhood fun, dark and sultry, and plenty of drink holder spots to play your games. Spacious. Outdoor patio. Staff friendly. This was a really fun date .

Went to Platypus for wedding welcome drinks and it was a fun spot. Drinks were really good and the…read morestaff was great. It's definitely more of a darker, dimly lit, hole-in-the-wall vibe. I didn't try the food, but it looked and smelled really good. Good spot for drinks if you're into a low-key vibe!

I've been here a handful of times with friends and it never disappoints. The crowd is really…read morediverse and the vibe is super welcoming. Great spot for anyone in their 20s and 30s looking for a chill but fun night out. The main bar area has karaoke nights and people get INTO it! They're so talented. If you keep walking through there's another room with games and a small kitchen for food. The menu is simple but the food is unexpectedly amazing and leans mostly vegetarian. The tofu is an absolute 10/10, the fries are good, and the buffalo cauliflower and chicken poppers are both must orders. Oh and the drinks are fun and the bathroom is a whole little experience on its own. Overall, it's just a good time. Definitely coming back.

If you are visiting the CWE area and want to get drinks for affordable prices with excellent staff,…read morethis is your place. The neighbors are super friendly, and the bartenders are chatty! For parking, you have street parking, and some of them are paid depending on the hours, so beware and read the signs, or else you may get a citation.

In town for a wedding and we were looking for a close place to grab some drinks. Rosie's Place has…read morea nice local neighborhood vibe. Customers and staff are very friendly and drinks are cheap and service great.

If you know, you know... and if you don't, you're about to feel very in-the-know…read more Tucked away in true speakeasy fashion, NOTA is one of those places that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto a secret you almost don't want to share. Moody lighting, cozy corners, and an effortlessly cool vibe make it the kind of spot where time slows down in the best way. We stopped in for their Sunday late night happy hour (8-11pm) and honestly? Elite move. The energy was relaxed but still buzzy, perfect for winding down the weekend without feeling like the night is over. The cocktails are art. Every drink feels intentional, balanced, and a little unexpected in the best way. You can tell the bartenders really know their craft. Whether you go classic or adventurous, you're in very good hands -- especially during happy hour when trying a couple different options feels very justified. What really seals the deal is the overall mood. It's date-night perfect, ideal for catching up with friends, or impressing out-of-towners who think they've "seen all of St. Louis." Service is warm without being overbearing, and the experience feels elevated without a hint of pretentiousness. Don't rush. Order another round. Let Sunday stretch a little longer.

NOTA is such a great night out with immaculate vibes! The entrance is unassuming and…read morenon-descriptive with no signage, really living up to the speakeasy idea. I recommend placing a reservation online to ensure you can get in. Our group of 4 were seated quickly, and upon entering we could see that the place was filled. The waitress for us was incredible. She offered great recommendations and answered the question we had well, including getting to know our flavor preferences to make the best suggestion. The drinks are fantastic. All super classic but unique. My favorite was the espresso martini, which had a great slightly sweet tastes without the strong alcohol taste. I hope to be back for their happy hour sometime soon!

Staying in the CWE area and happened to walk into this amazing place, unsure where to start! From…read morethe great vibe to the best tracks playing to the inviting staff - this place was off to a great start. Then comes the menu with some of the best cocktails I've had in bit, and onto the food, which was amazing, I highly HIGHLY recommend! I started with the 'one trick pony' cocktail, then had the citrus ginger salad, and wrapped up with the chili-glazed pork belly. That combo

Love me a night at the Lazy Tiger. Haven't been in a while but coming back was like coming home…read more Their new limited time drinks were amazing. My partner had the old fashioned inspired drink and it was honestly the best one I've ever had. I sipped the Urban Legend and it was fire! Perfect, not too sweet and not too alcohol forward. Food was delicious as always. While the mini lobster roll was loaded with lobster, I knew it wouldn't be enough to quell my appetite. The salad was a perfect balance. Fab time!

The best kind of cocktail bar: moody ambiance and made from scratch drinks but lacking insane…read morelevels of pretension. The two bartenders here were as knowledgeable as they were friendly. I had two delicious cocktails but, more importantly some deep conversation with strangers.

This place is SO good! Pagan Wine Bar has to be one of my favorite cocktail bars in the city! You…read moreseat yourself and a server will come to you! It is a dark ambience with tons of beautiful decor. The drinks are yummy with unique flavors. The parking is also pretty easily accessible with street parking very close. I'm excited to go back! I had gotten the Butterflies and Bees cocktail! So delicious!

I had been wanting to come here forever and finally made it here with a big group of about 7…read morepeople. First thing I noticed was that it's way more spacious than I expected. The inside is dark and dimly lit which sets a nice mood. The vibe is a cool mix of modern, classy, and a little grungy all at once and it really well. I walked by a private area that had a wedding shower going on, so they have good event space too. We were seated on the patio area which is covered with shade, so it was comfortable and still felt like part of the whole atmosphere. The cocktail menu is so fun, they all have hilarious names and I love that. We ordered a bunch to share around the table. The toasted marshmallow cocktail is an absolute must. So good. For food we got a bunch of shareables. The charcuterie platter is great for a big group, easy to grab as you please. The salmon dish was so yummy and the flatbread was simple but really solid. Our waitress was sweet and friendly throughout the whole night. I also heard they do events here pretty regularly, like weekly or monthly, and I really want to come back for one of those. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Very underwhelming experience!…read more We made a reservation for the sushi pop-up at 8:30. When we arrived, most of their pop-up stuff was already gone on a 7-item menu. They gave us a menu with food and drinks, so we tried to order and was told none of the food items were available for the pop-up either. Drinks were pretty decent, but the food wasn't. We waited quite a while for it. Ended up ordering two carpaccios (because they said they were out of almost everything else), 1 No. 2 maki, and one sushi board. The food came out all mixed up or just we had no idea what we got, and no one explained it to us. Sushi rice was uncooked and fish was not fresh :( portions were small and confusing (?) I understand that they are more of a cocktail bar but since we made a "dining" reservation, I was expected to have food to eat. Service was super mid. Our waiter seemed really unhappy to be there. We left after 10 mins of having food to find real food :) Overall, just a bad experience.