Bars and Clubs in St. Louis

Formerly known as The Stable, this bar/restaurant a shrine to great beer. There are two dozen brews on tap, most of which you won't find on draft or in bottles at other area bars. The list of bottled brew is as extensive as a fine restaurant's wine list. The menu features food that is primarily beer-friendly: pizzas, sandwiches and shared appetizers. The pizzas are good, with a soft-but-still-chewy crust. Here, sandwiches are known as "grinders" and include several loose-meat selections. In the late evening, local cover bands and blues acts grace the club's small stage; they sound great reverberating off the lofty ceilings.

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Ameristar Casino

1 Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles

636-949-7777

Bars and Clubs, Casinos, Menu, Slideshow

Ameristar St. Charles is a casino everyone can enjoy — from the blackjack diehard to the person who won't risk a nickel. Ameristar situates its tables and machines off the main concourse. Rather than walking into a sensory-deprivation tank of beeps and bings, guests walk into a sunny, airy streetscape lined with cafés and full-service restaurants — everything from pancakes to crab legs to the Vietnamese noodle soup mì hoành thánh. The entertainment's topnotch, too — particularly the national acts that drop by the gorgeous Bottleneck Blues Bar. A little more than a year ago, Ameristar completed more than $260 million in renovations; the hotel is totally updated (the rooms and spa are downright posh). If you can't find a way to win at Ameristar, odds are you're not trying.

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Ameristar Casino-Bottleneck Blues Bar

1 Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles

636-940-4966

Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Ameristar Casino's premier entertainment venue has a quality that will appeal as much to grandpa as to newly 21 gamblers. The setup is reminiscent of a saloon -- but with bottle-cap mosaics on every table and chair, and Christmas lights hanging from rusted brass chandeliers, the bar has irresistible kitsch appeal. From the back booths to the side bars to the front tables, there ain't a bad seat in the house, so there's always a good view of both local and national bands, along with various comedians making the rounds.

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Amsterdam Tavern

3175 Morganford Road St. Louis - Tower Grove

314-772-8224

Bars and Clubs, Slideshow

Soccer may still be catching on in the rest of the country, but St. Louis has long been infatuated with the beautiful game. Amsterdam Tavern opened in 2008 on Tower Grove South's bustling row of bars and restaurants, and it's a stellar addition to the city's already impressive roster of soccer-friendly establishments. Unlike most other places, though, fútbol actually comes first at the Amsterdam. Scarves from dozens of European clubs decorate the walls (Arsenal and, of course, the Dutch club Ajax get the most prominent displays) along with memorabilia from Saint Louis University soccer and other historic local teams. The selection of draft and bottled beer is ample, and burger joint the Dam slings up the greasiest, most delicious burgers to accompany them just next door for patrons to enjoy barside. Best of all, the Amsterdam prohibits smoking inside the tiny bar, although smokers can puff to their lungs' delight on the massive outdoor patio. As for the other type of smoking that the city of Amsterdam is known for, the only homage is a badass picture of Bob Marley decked out in soccer gear.

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Andoro's Pizza and Pub

603 E. Main St. O'Fallon, MO

Bar Food, Pizza, Bars and Clubs

Anthonino's Taverna

2225 Macklind Ave. St. Louis - The Hill

314-773-4455

Greek, Italian, Pizza, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Staff Pick, Menu

The menu reflects both the Italian and the Greek heritage of owners Anthony and Rosario Scarato. The selection tilts toward the former, with numerous pizzas and pastas available, while the Greek board focuses on the cuisine's standbys, such as saganaki (flaming cheese), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves) and gyros. The pizza is very good: the crust thick, with a slight chew and a teasing sweetness; the sauce lightly applied beneath a blanket of melting mozzarella; the toppings ideally proportioned. The gyro is also good and a great value. A welcoming spot with a wonderfully friendly staff.

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Anthony's Bar

10 S. Broadway St. Louis - Downtown

314-231-7007

American, Italian, Bars and Clubs, Staff Pick

Bohemian meets upper crust when the Bommarito family of five-diamond Tony's fame shakes things up at suppertime. Anthony's Bar extends its power-lunch reputation beyond the dinner hour with appetizers like a pulled pork tamale and entrées like herb-stuffed salmon and a grilled porkchop with roasted tomatoes and potatoes. The menu is brief and reasonably priced, the atmosphere casual -- if frozen in a ´70s time warp. As at Tony's, expect great attention to the food and service (the two restaurants share a kitchen).

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Apex Bar & Nightclub

3590 Rider Trail S., Maryland Heights Hazelwood/ Bridgeton/ Earth City

314-298-7223

Bars and Clubs

Apollo Lounge

1969 E. Alice Ave. St. Louis - Fairground Park

314-383-3492

Bars and Clubs

Aqua Lounge

999 N. 2nd St. St. Louis - Downtown

314-881-7777

Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Aqua Lounge

4571 Gravois St. Louis - South City

Bars and Clubs

You can hear this small south-side club before you see it. Set back on a small lot, the place doesn't seem big enough to be this loud, but what the hey. Club music, especially mainstream radio hits gussied up with house beats, is meant to be heard, with volumes so loud that your heart adjusts its rhythm to the bass. Despite its swank glowing blue bar and prominently displayed liquor selection, Aqua doesn't have the mixers required for many standard shots. Can they make kamikazes? No. Lemon Drops? No. Mix us something fruity? Gotcha. Although a non-St. Louisan might not notice the telltale signs, this is a primarily Bosnian hangout - just look for the espresso machine on the bar and the scores of attractive people who are just too pretty to be native Midwesterners. Bring cash, but don't bring your camera: They don't accept plastic, and they don't want you taking any pictures.

The Archive Music House and Southern Grill

706 Lafayette Ave St. Louis - Soulard

Soul Food, Bars and Clubs

Ardie & Tiny's

100 Joe St. Collinsville/ Edwardsville

618-345-4933

Bars and Clubs

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Area IV

5918 Hampton Ave. St. Louis - St. Louis Hills

314-481-4122

Bars and Clubs

Though its name is right out of an action/sci-fi flick, Area IV is actually a down-to-earth, delightful dive located on the western boundary of the Princeton Heights neighborhood. We couldn't help but notice a theme here: A staggering number of police badges line all four walls of the interior, the bartender looks like a cop and there's even a small party of off-duty lawmen hunched conspiratorially over a corner table. Although sports play on the television mounted above the bar, the real entertainment is found in the patrons. The bartender smiles and rattles a pair of handcuffs at a woman who ostensibly just told a lude joke. There's an infectious cheer in the air here. Just remember to mind your pints and quarts; otherwise, you might be leaving in a squad car.

Argosy Casino - Alton

One Piasa St. Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

618-474-7500

Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Located on the banks of the Mississippi in historic Alton, IL Argosy Casino is one of the area's premier gaming and entertainment facilites. The casino hosts everything from popular stand-up comedy to legends of classic rock, soul and R&B.

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Art Bar

2732 Cherokee St St. Louis - South City

314-769-9696

Bars and Clubs

Art Bar on Cherokee looks exactly like it sounds. Once inside, visitors are surrounded by a wall-to-wall canvas of vivid colors. Images of flying fish and jungle animals hide behind every turn, and a mural of a young girl on a moon sets the scene for a space brimming with wonderment. The glowing bar features similarly vibrant intoxications -- the standards plus whatever the barkeep feels like mixing up at the time. Open seven days a week, Art Bar's hispter hangout brings a little bit of the Handlebar vibe to Cherokee Street.

Art Bar at Dante's

3221 Olive St. St. Louis - Midtown

314-652-2369

Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Art Mowe's Pub

4038 N. 89th St., Caseyville Belleville/ Fairview Heights

618-398-3898

Bars and Clubs

Artesian Lounge

777 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum Jefferson County

636-479-9712

Bars and Clubs

Atomic Cowboy

4140 Manchester Ave St. Louis - The Grove

314-775-0775

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars and Clubs, Dance Clubs, Music Venues, Staff Pick, Menu

A decade ago when Chip Schloss finished rehabbing the building at 4140 Manchester, Atomic Cowboy became a pioneer of the Grove's booming nightlife scene. Today, Atomic Cowboy is known for music performances every night of the week and a creative fresh mex menu. Food includes sweet potato empanadas with jalapeno cream, gaucho fries topped with chili con carne, Mexican spaghetti with chorizo meatballs, and all the burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas you can imagine. With a huge outdoor patio and firepit in addition to a full bar both inside and outside, Atomic Cowboy is a suitable place to let loose all year round. Food and drink specials are offered every Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. at happy hour. Other drink specials include $1 PBR nights and $0.50 Stag nights. Brunch is also served every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features huevos benedict with smoked salmon, a Mexican slinger, tres leches french toast and hot Kaldi's coffee to wash it all down.

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Atomic Cowboy Pavilion

4140 Manchester Avenue St. Louis - The Grove

314-775-0775

Music Venues, Bars and Clubs, Performing Arts Venues, Menu

Attitudes

4100 Manchester Ave. St. Louis - Forest Park Southeast

314-534-0044

Bars and Clubs

The Grove is host to many alternative night clubs, but none quite like Attitudes. As St. Louis' oldest LGBT nightclub, this veteran hotspot certainly knows how to throw a party. Wednesday nights feature karaoke and a $10 all-you-can-drink special, while hip-hop night is the best way to bounce 'til 3 a.m. on Thursdays; Friday night drag shows are followed by a non-stop all night dance party on Saturdays. Between rounds of cutting a rug in the cage or on the dance floor, try the "Dueling DJ" or the "Diamond," two of the wettest, wildest concoctions 'tudes has to offer. There's a reason why Attitude's has oft been voted "St. Louis' Best Gay and Lesbian Night Club" -- it's a consistently energetic place for party people of all ages and orientations. Any of the uber-friendly staff members can tell you that. Just make sure that you keep any drama under wraps, or you might see an even sassier side of them. After all, it is called "Attitudes" for a reason.

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August Tavern Creek

3524 August Tavern Creek Road, Glencoe Franklin County

636-458-4111

Bars and Clubs

B & C Bottle Cap

8816 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis Olivette/ Overland

314-890-8121

American, Bars and Clubs

Bars and Clubs in St. Louis

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Bars and Clubs in St. Louis

Things To Do

Today

@ Saint Louis Art Museum -- Fri., April 19, 4-5 p.m.

SLSO Chamber Concert

Tomorrow

@ Blueberry Hill -- Fri., April 19, 7-10 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 12-8 p.m.

Showdown in the Lou- National Bubble Hockey Tournament!

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