John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden

Bars & Nightlife

St. Louis is home to many nightclubs, lounges, and bars, catering to all tastes. Like their sister Mississippi River towns Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans, St. Louis offers its own style of the blues; the St. Louis Blues. Several night spots features live blues to enjoy deep into the night. Live music thrives in other St. Louis venues featuring indie, underground, local, and national bands. The city abounds with ultra lounges featuring well-versed mixologists and great beats as well as a good number of dance clubs to trip the light fantastic. Strap on those dancing shoes and hit the floor at any of the city’s high-profile nightclubs. If you’re looking for a night out but in a calmer environment, you’re in luck. Some of the best places to enjoy great cocktails and wine can be found in any of the city’s 79 neighborhoods.

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Big Daddy's in Soulard

If you promote yourself as “The Best Bar in the Whole Wide World” you better be pretty good. This hotspot features a first-floor pub serving lunch and dinner and a second floor lounge with some of the most current music for the party. DJ music starting as early as 9 p.m. Tues – Sat. …

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The Schlafly Tap Room

Housed in a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century brick and timber building, the Schlafly Tap room provides a casual setting to drink and dine downtown. Pair European pub fare with your choice of more than 16 Schlafly draft beer styles. Free parking. Open …

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Blueberry Hill

This St. Louis landmark is filled with pop culture memorabilia. Located in The Loop along the St. Louis Walk of Fame, the club is noted for hamburgers, jerk chicken, trout almondine, vegetarian specials, soups and salads. Blueberry Hill features live music by touring and St. Louis bands, including rock and roll legend Chuck Berry. …

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John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden

Named one of the “Best Bars in America” by Esquire magazine, McGurk’s offers plenty in the way of live entertainment with authentic Irish music rocking the house …

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Bar Napoli

Bar Napoli is a local hangout for nightlife in St. Louis. The atmosphere is relaxed and the bar list has specialty drinks, cocktails and beer. The late night menu has scrumptious appetizers.Up to 80 people can be accommodated at Bar Napoli, whether it be for a business meeting or social …

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Broadway Oyster Bar

Styled after the French Quarter in New Orleans, The Broadway Oyster Bar impresses with Cajun and Creole cuisine that has received numerous accolades. In accompaniment to great food, Broadway has live music every night of the week. Local and national groups take the stage with rock, reggae, funk, blues and much …

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Club Viva

Drop by Club Viva and spend a night out enjoying their different themed parties. On Wednesdays experience the reggae night or on Thursday the latin night alone or with your friends. Take part in the Salsa or the Bachata dance lessons either by dropping in or by having a private …

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Frazer’s Restaurant & Lounge

Frazer's has evolved from serving only meals to becoming a nightlife mainstay. There is a wine list, signature martinis and more cocktails, whatever you need for make every night in St. Louis a fun …

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