Decided to come here on a Friday night around 10pm. Before deciding on this place we googled the…read morehours and it stated it would be open until midnight. We we arrived and were waiting to take the elevator upstairs, a hotel employee told us they would be shutting down at 10:30pm. Not sure why or what but we we finally got to the inside to place a drink they stated they would be making final calls for drinks at 10:30pm. It wasn't that many people inside the bar and when we asked the staff they kind of just said welll that's how it is tonight. We took our drinks to the patio and enjoyed the rooftop for about an hour until we finished them and decided to leave once we finished. Not sure what is going on with the hours but this place is still a neat spot to go to. I'll be back I guess earlier???

15 November 2024 Recently made it back to UpBar. Last year…read morewhen I tried to go with my cousin, the kiosks were down and we ended up at the Foundry instead. My bartender was Bryce. With the holidays around the corner, I was shocked at how moody, dark and dismal the place looked. It's a hotel bar at that so even more shocking. I felt it needed festive decorations like most bars and restaurants have during this time of the year. I had the Butterfly Tears to start. It was a tequila based drink with lemon juice and simple syrup. It was supposed to be topped with a dehydrated orange per the description but was served with a lime. Bryce entertained my idea of a mistletoe margarita and followed the recipe I showed him with the limited garnishings he had and it was bleh. So then I saw all the Strawberry Mojitos being sold and how red and pretty they looked and asked if he could just decorate that into a festive drink and he did and it was amazing! We called it the Strawberry Mojito Mistletoe. I needed something to snack on and decided to go with the basket o'fries. When they sat it down in front of me, I immediately felt like they were overly air fried and mostly inedible for $12. I'm not one to send stuff back so I picked through separating the edible ones from the burnt ones. I was left with 40% of my fries. I grabbed a few pics on the rooftop and watched Bryce make a flight. I felt the service was excellent but the food isn't worth the cost or at least mine wasn't that night. #UpBar

The Barn is my favorite go-to spot when back in the area for visits! The owner is friendly and…read morehelpful, the menus light up so you can see them in the darkest of places (great for our parents) and the selection of alcohol is extensive for southern Illinois small town bar. We love the patio, especially when there is live music! You can book events for free at The Barn- just ask!

As someone who really tries to support local businesses and share positive experiences with them, I…read moredon't find joy in posting my experience yesterday at The Barn. I am only posting this as a warning for anyone else that wants to book a party with them. I have been a supporter of The Barn since the day they opened. It was my first choice when I wanted a cocktail in town. I booked my 30th birthday party with Steve back in November. I've been chatting with him about my party every time I saw him in between that time. We messaged back and forth about the logistics and how I would get the whole upstairs room. He also didn't ask me to pay a deposit and promised that he would put me down on the calendar. Fast forward to yesterday, I went up there to start decorating at 3 pm. I started walking up the stairs and noticed that someone else's decorations were already set up for a 40th birthday party. I immediately was like, Steve that's not my party. He then says, "Oh, you're downstairs!" I immediately knew that he had no idea what was going on. I was extremely disappointed but I decided to make it work. He said he would shut the bar down at 6 for my party He helped me set up a table for our food and I told him I'd be bringing in a balloon arch with a backdrop around 6. My husband spent the whole day cooking food for our party and I spent the day making sure everything would be perfect. When we got there at 6, the whole parking lot was full. We had to park on the street and upon our arrival we saw that the entire bar downstairs was full of people and then I saw a girl wearing a sash that said "my 21st birthday." This was a completely different party from what was going on upstairs. He not only double booked us but he TRIPLE booked us. He came outside acting as if he had no idea what was going on. He said he thought this party was us. I'm like... how do you get that confused? You knew my party started at 6:30. He tried to have us move the party outside. I did not want to do that because we would have to go in and out for drinks. The woman that planned the 21st was so nice to me and even offered to combine our parties. She told me that he did the exact same thing to her, she thought she would get the upstairs as well. He also told her that she wouldn't need to pay anything at all to have her party there, but told me that I would have to pay a fee the day of. At that point, I didn't want to give them my business anymore. I was over it. Thank God we were able to move my party to Top Shooters and they were able to accommodate us. We obviously weren't able to bring any of the food that we made, but it was better than nothing. Steve at The Barn needs to hire someone else to plan parties if he is unable to plan and coordinate them himself. Unfortunately this experience was a learning lesson for me. Anytime I plan or book a party somewhere, I need to make sure there's a contract in place. I hope that everyone reads this learns from me and does not book with The Barn.

Great atmosphere and strong drinks at The Famous Bar! Parking available behind the building with a…read morefew steps down to enter. Handicapped accessible parking located in front of the bar. Two pools tables and a golf game inside along with lots of chairs at the bar and high top tables too. No kitchen, but they do have snacks to buy including terrific beef jerky! Bartenders are amiable and knowledgeable. Service is very prompt. Clean bathrooms too.

This is THE place to go when it comes to martinis in Stl. A few of us came in a small group and…read morewith it being late in the night, we still managed to get in on the pool tables and find a place to sit. The list of martinis is extensive and considering they have a martini for every taste profile, you can't go wrong. Even though they all looked good, I couldn't help but go with my favorite Three Olives Grape and Sprite with a lime. The atmosphere was lively as there were pockets of people in deep conversations, people playing pool, and others happy to be there in the moment. I mostly sat on the couch while my boyfriend and his friend played pool. The couch was super comfy, which is always a plus. While we didn't stay long, I certainly enjoyed my there and def intend on coming back to try some martinis!

Club Beyoncé was a ball! Well played to host it over the holiday weekend…read more The DJ's were amazing. The Hive is a Vibe.

Good place different then other clubs grown folks talk eat also good for parties as well great musicread more

This place had all the qualities to be a cool drinking establishment...cool vibe, tons of beers on…read moretap, soccer game on...but the bartender was a complete jerk. I mean, sorry we asked what beers you had on tap, but I'm not sure the condescending attitude was warranted... Colossal disappointment.

Done with work for the day but too early for dinner, I stopped here for beer and some wind-down…read moretime. ITAP is a large space with a good variety of beers available. Getting the list of current taps wasn't super easy but I managed to spot of local (well, Kansas City) hefeweizen that turned out to be quite tasty. There are power outlets at some of the tables so I was able to catch up on a few emails and pound out a couple of Yelp reviews before heading over to dinner. Street parking is available in the Loop area. Check meters for enforcement times. [Review 19982 overall - 263 in Missouri - 956 of 2023.]

Pagan Wine Bar is situated in the Central West End, not far from Euclid and Lindell. Parking is…read moreeasier the later it is at night. I ventured to this bar for the first time three years ago and am now a more frequent customer with my beau. On weekends, Phil is the expeditor while the sole bartender, Ed, creates magical drinks from behind the bar. Seating is very limited with no reservations, so bear that in mind. Also, the last call ends promptly at 1:00 AM, and 1:30 AM is the absolute cutoff for finishing up your experience there. Every drink I have had there has been excellently crafted and consistently good. It is pricey but worth it. My only critique would be the gender-neutral bathroom. It could use some love and a deep clean, but otherwise, it is a great place for a nightcap.

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.

One of the best dive bar pinball bars ever. Cheap drinks, plenty of room, awesome selection of…read morepinball machines, massive beer garden out back.

Fun pinball barcade with friendly staff, a nice selection of pinball machines, and fair drink…read moreprices and delicous thincrust tavern-style pizza. They carry Brick River Cider, so I was thrilled!

This bar was such a great find! While walking down the Delmar Loop, I was immediately drawn in by…read morethe DJ playing outside. I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The drinks were delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They also serve food, although we only tried the drinks during our visit. I learned that they have a DJ on Thursdays, which adds to the fun atmosphere. The vibe is amazing, with R&B music playing and a really cute, stylish aesthetic throughout the space. Definitely a spot I would visit again and recommend to others looking for good drinks and great energy!

Overpriced and odd experience. Friends and I were looking to try a new cocktail bar in the loop. We…read morewere hesitant to try upon arrival due to the mismatched decor/interior and loud music but gave it a shot. We sat outside but had to order at the bar. The staff was friendly and helpful but also a bit pushy as we were sifting through menu before ordering. The main issue was being served "nice cocktails" in cheap plastic cups. We understand no glassware is allowed outside; however, it was odd being served a $14 drink in a college plastic cup (knowing there are various alternative nicer options for non-glass style cocktail drinkware). I would recommend sitting inside if you are ordering cocktails. I'd also consider Brennan's in Central West End if you stumble upon this review--similar priced cocktails that are far better with a more luxurious vibe.