I really wanted to enjoy my visit but the experience fell short of expectations. The atmosphere was…read morenice and the outdoor space had potential but the service was slow and inattentive. The staff seemed overwhelmed despite it not being too crowded. The food and cocktails were okay, they were on the pricier side (which was expected being in the BPV area). Overall experience felt unorganized. There's definitely potential here but improvements in service would make a big difference. Unfortunately, it felt a bit underwhelming for me.

They're beautiful place. Had a great time. Definitely would go back. Drinks were good. Five was…read moregreat! The bartender was amazing. Definitely go check it out.

We love a good nerd bar! We attended a Harry Potter trivia night on a weeknight to check this one…read moreout. There is plenty of free parking in the big lot out front. When you enter, you immediately notice the shelves of board games you can play as well as all of the nerdy decor. The decorations are cute! There is lots of seating in several different areas, but if you think it might be crowded you can make a reservation right on Yelp. We have food allergies so we were not able to try their mac 'n' cheese. We did enjoy themed cocktails. The server was exceptional (attentive, efficient and knowledgeable about our allergies). In addition to cocktails, I tried a GF hard cider. The trivia itself was hosted by an outside company (not Dirty 20 Bar). I thought it moved too slowly/took too long between questions and rounds for a work night. I need my sleep. However, it was still fun. In summary, we loved the bar and can't wait to return with some friends to place some board games and sip some cocktails on a rainy afternoon.

Get rid of the flys. Mac and cheese should not be like…read moresoup. Wanted Chardonnay but they only had 1/3 of a bottle

Much fun here with our team outing, about one hundred adults spread across the space and settling…read moreinto two hours of their unlimited package, which turned out to be a surprisingly good deal and an easy way to keep everyone entertained without overthinking anything. Pin‑Up Bowl is a small bowling alley with only eight lanes, a big bar, and plenty of seating, and once our leader confirmed the credit card the whole thing kicked into gear with free drinks flowing right away, draft beers and a few cans and bottles and rail liquors, so I grabbed a beer while others went straight for rum and cokes or vodka and cranberry and the like. The food never stopped coming, trays of toasted ravioli and chicken tenders and pizza arriving again and again, and even with ten minutes left in the unlimited window the kitchen was still sending things out, which made the whole setup feel generous rather than timed or stingy. As for the bowling, it worked well enough for a place that has probably been running nonstop for years. Even though I haven't bowled in twenty years I still managed a respectable 125, which felt like a small personal victory. The machinery had the occasional hiccup, nothing dramatic, just the usual quirks you expect in an older alley, like the lane next to us needing to edit their scores a couple of times or a ball getting stuck in the back or a pin landing in the gutter that someone had to kick down manually, all of it adding to the lived‑in charm rather than taking away from the night. It's a neat spot on Delmar, easygoing and unpretentious, and our whole group had a great time, the kind of outing that works because the place doesn't try too hard and instead just lets people relax, bowl a little, eat a lot, and enjoy themselves. [Review 345 of 2026 - 490 in Missouri - 25532 overall]

Serious misconduct by an distrurbed woman who works there. I think the previous owners, friends of…read moremine, will be concerned with what happened and the abuse she caused. The bowling is fun, music is good. The people who frequent it, nice. The pizza i got after they made something I hadn't ordered and corrected it, was pretty good, though the bacon was not cooked in the center, (luckily I noticed before i got sick from it)....So I had a decent opinion of the place. Many decades of coming to many places in the Loop have always been fun, with my kids, and my mom..A lot of the business owners are dear friends for years.. contemporaries. we've fought for a great cohesive community and nurtured it. This woman had gone from being nice and assuring me I was good, to a Jeckel & Hyde thing out of nowhere, contradicting what she'd just said. Threatened me, menaced me. There was no catalyst. We were far away. I understand that people get tired, have bad days, but this was bizarre and highly inappropriate.

I've passed this bar a lot in my 10 years of living in South County and we finally got a chance to…read morecheck it out. Karaoke and the amazing Abby behind the bar is what attracted us to finally stop in. We're always on the lookout for a good karaoke place and being 2 miles away from home, I think we found it! Plenty of tvs for all the games. If you like pinball, they have many machines and leagues to join. Karaoke is going to be every Fri & Sat for the new year. They do not have food but you are able to bring your own in. The drinks were delicious and they had a free champagne toast at midnight. Very nice place - we will be back!

Keith is my favorite for trivia!!! Had a blast!!! Service was great and the crowd is fun!read more

Maryland House fills a niche in the Central West End. There are a lot of different restaurants to…read morechoose from, but not that many that work more on the bar/club side. To get to the Maryland House you start out in a courtyard and then take an elevator (or stairs) to the top of the building. It is a fun, almost speakeasy type entrance. Maryland House has an indoor area and then a relatively large outdoor space. The crowd has had a lot of energy and a good vibe every time I've been. Overall it tends to be crowded. There is a food menu, but I will be honest I've only ever come later at night. The drink selection is very good although when it is very crowded it can be hard to order. The last time I was at Maryland House was after my sister-in-law's wedding. They had actually paid to reserve space. When we got there though, nothing was set aside. It was pretty frustrating. After about 30 minutes they opened up a side room for us. It was late though, and that kind of took the wind out of the sales. I'm not sure what happened there, and it was kind of a dud way to end the night.

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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

When I get my time machine, I'll visit Gaslight Square in its heydey. It's long gone and the only…read moreremainders and reminders are on the 3rd floor of the City Museum and on this one stretch of Boyle in the West End. If the headliners and the patrons of early 1960s Gaslight Square take my time machine to the future, I'll tell them Black Mountain Wine House is where to have a quality 2020s dining experience. This is another "how have I not reviewed this place?" review. I've only eaten here twice and I'm an enthusiast. The toughest decision is when to go. As of a few months ago... Monday night is wine tasting night. Complimentary. Tuesday and Wednesday nights: One is pasta night and one is pizza night. So, choose. Wine? Pizza? Pasta? Of course you can get wine any night. But that doesn't make Monday the wrong answer. Sit outside if it's pretty out. Inside is good too, though it's loud. The beat +... Was it goat cheese? Item was a highlight. Everything was good. We ordered more and more. Must return!

We had a fantastic visit to Black Mountain. As soon as we walked in, the scent of the wood fired…read morestove filled the room. It immediately made the vibe feel like a cozy mountain cabin. Everyone was so welcoming and super informative with what was available on their menu. Drink options were various and their food options ranged from little bites to items with lots of substance. It was a perfect mix! They also have a dog friendly patio and they are family friendly.

Quick and high quality sushi here at the Ritz Lobby Bar. Nothing says "I might be high maintenance…read morebut I'm also in a rush" quite like knocking back high-quality oysters and sushi in a freshly remodeled luxury hotel lobby. It's giving sophisticated speed date and I'm here for it. Let's start with the remodel. It's clean, it's shiny, it smells like expensive hand lotion. You'll probably want to Instagram your drink. Or your shoes. Or both. But pro tip, and I cannot stress this enough: grab the seats by the fireplace. Do it. I don't care if it's July. Those seats say "I know what I'm doing." Now to the food. The oysters are slurp-worthy. Briny little ocean hugs. The sushi is legit, considering you're in a lobby. But let's not beat around the spicy tuna ha! the Clayton roll is the moment. Whoever rolled it clearly had divine inspiration or at least watched a lot of Chef's Table. Come for the oysters, stay for the fireplace, and pretend you're on a sushi-fueled power move.

I've gone a few times over the years and loved it. Just went again since the lobby remodel. Still…read morefabulous as always!! A new large bar and updated furniture. Same amazing espresso martinis!! Service is impeccable. I feel like a millionaire when I go there. Of course I enjoy dressing up and dancing away to a great band!!

Came here with a group of friends for a monthly get together. There were 14 of us and the put us…read moreall together at the back of the room via tables pulled together against a bench with additional chairs on the outside. It was a good arrangement, and we had plenty of room. Our server was Shannon and she was fabulous! She was attentive, friendly, put up with all of our orders and generally made sure we had what we needed while we were there. I would give her 5 stars on her own, she was great. I ordered the Sugar Plum Fizz, and it looked nice enough, but it really just tasted like seltzer and not much else. I didn't drink it after the first two drinks. For food, I got a cup of chili and a half Italian salad. I asked for no cheese on the salad. The chili was ok, I ate it and the salad, but both were just ehh. It was a group get together and we had fun and the service was superb!

Stopped in for a late night dinner and we were not disappointed! Bar staff was friendly and quick…read morewith the refills. We had the mega pretzel and it lives up to its name! It filled a pizza box and was a salty, delicious dough! The accompanying cheese sauce was a tasty ro-tel. The chop salad had big chunks of blue cheese and was a generous size. Toasted raviolis had a really nice marinara sauce. For our main dishes we had the Swiss burger - loaded with mushrooms and all the fixings. Perfectly cooked to order. The chili Mac was also great. Overall, this little spot did not disappoint!