Neighborhoods
Not to be confused with nearby Tower Grove, "The Grove" is the business district at the heart of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, known in the recent past as the region's center of LGBT nightlife and now known as an ever-growing restaurant and entertainment district.
82 locals recommend
The Grove
4512 Manchester AveNot to be confused with nearby Tower Grove, "The Grove" is the business district at the heart of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, known in the recent past as the region's center of LGBT nightlife and now known as an ever-growing restaurant and entertainment district.
Night Out
The Improv Shop is a comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in both St. Louis and Kansas City.
The Improv Shop
3960 Chouteau AveThe Improv Shop is a comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in both St. Louis and Kansas City.
The Ready Room is a 750 capacity concert venue and bar located on the Manchester strip in the heart of St. Louis’ Grove entertainment district. They host performances from touring artists of all musical genres as well as stand-up comedy, burlesque troupes and art shows.
25 locals recommend
The Ready Room
4140 Manchester AveThe Ready Room is a 750 capacity concert venue and bar located on the Manchester strip in the heart of St. Louis’ Grove entertainment district. They host performances from touring artists of all musical genres as well as stand-up comedy, burlesque troupes and art shows.
The go-to neighborhood tavern from trivia night to a must stop by when hitting up the dance clubs down the block (ie Just Johns, Trops, Atomic Cowboy).
32 locals recommend
HandleBar
4127 Manchester AveThe go-to neighborhood tavern from trivia night to a must stop by when hitting up the dance clubs down the block (ie Just Johns, Trops, Atomic Cowboy).
Breweries
Urban Chestnut has become a haven for beer lovers and passionate St. Louisans alike thanks to its commitment to the local community and a vibrant events calendar. Often partnering with area makers and entrepreneurs, Urban Chestnut Brewery Company & Beer Hall, which has become the base for their brewing operation, has a full kitchen and menu. Beers include a variety of draughts and bottles created by head brewmaster Florian Kuplent, an award-winning expert that has honed his skills at dozens of breweries from Bavaria to the U.S., specializing in experimental beers that have a hint of traditional Bavarian style.
Dogs welcome on their outside patio deck!
122 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester AveUrban Chestnut has become a haven for beer lovers and passionate St. Louisans alike thanks to its commitment to the local community and a vibrant events calendar. Often partnering with area makers and entrepreneurs, Urban Chestnut Brewery Company & Beer Hall, which has become the base for their brewing operation, has a full kitchen and menu. Beers include a variety of draughts and bottles created by head brewmaster Florian Kuplent, an award-winning expert that has honed his skills at dozens of breweries from Bavaria to the U.S., specializing in experimental beers that have a hint of traditional Bavarian style.
Dogs welcome on their outside patio deck!
Founder Andy Hille and crew have spent the two years transforming a former machine shop into a brewery and 90-seat tasting room. The brewhouse features a 15-barrel system and three Missouri oak foeders for future aging projects.
Rockwell offers guest taps from 4 Hands Brewing Co., Civil Life Brewing Co. and Oskar Blues Brewing. Customers can also order simple cocktails from the full bar, like a Beermosa or a Manhattan, or sip one of six wines. Nonalcoholic options include Kaldi’s nitro cold brew, Confluence Kombucha, WellBeing Brewing Co. Heavenly Body Wheat and Topo Chico mineral waters.
Hille partnered with James Beard award winner Gerard Craft to develop Rockwell’s food menu, inspired by the Cinq à Sept happy hour at Craft’s Brasserie by Niche in the Central West End. Brasswell chef Joe Landis prepares single or double-patty burgers, a classic beer brat and thin-cut crispy fries. Vegetarians can try a house-made veggie burger or an off-menu grilled cheese. Brasserie also lends Brasswell its brunch beignet recipe for a sweet finish, and Landis said the kitchen will soon churn rotating soft-serve flavors.
21 locals recommend
Rockwell Beer Company
1320 South Vandeventer AvenueFounder Andy Hille and crew have spent the two years transforming a former machine shop into a brewery and 90-seat tasting room. The brewhouse features a 15-barrel system and three Missouri oak foeders for future aging projects.
Rockwell offers guest taps from 4 Hands Brewing Co., Civil Life Brewing Co. and Oskar Blues Brewing. Customers can also order simple cocktails from the full bar, like a Beermosa or a Manhattan, or sip one of six wines. Nonalcoholic options include Kaldi’s nitro cold brew, Confluence Kombucha, WellBeing Brewing Co. Heavenly Body Wheat and Topo Chico mineral waters.
Hille partnered with James Beard award winner Gerard Craft to develop Rockwell’s food menu, inspired by the Cinq à Sept happy hour at Craft’s Brasserie by Niche in the Central West End. Brasswell chef Joe Landis prepares single or double-patty burgers, a classic beer brat and thin-cut crispy fries. Vegetarians can try a house-made veggie burger or an off-menu grilled cheese. Brasserie also lends Brasswell its brunch beignet recipe for a sweet finish, and Landis said the kitchen will soon churn rotating soft-serve flavors.
Food Scene
This family-owned bakery pours the perfect mixture of fresh ideas and ingredients into each batch of artisanal doughnuts and pastries.
21 locals recommend
Vincent Van Doughnut
1072 Tower Grove AveThis family-owned bakery pours the perfect mixture of fresh ideas and ingredients into each batch of artisanal doughnuts and pastries.
Bohemian coffee shop for locally roasted brews, plus treats from Whisk Bakeshop & light lunch fare.
55 locals recommend
Rise Coffee
4176 Manchester AveBohemian coffee shop for locally roasted brews, plus treats from Whisk Bakeshop & light lunch fare.
Modern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio. Vast and affordable brunch offerings!
15 locals recommend
Kingside Diner (CWE)
236 N Euclid AveModern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio. Vast and affordable brunch offerings!
Overly priced, very yummy, too convenient not to check out!
13 locals recommend
Hello Juice & Smoothie
1000 S Newstead AveOverly priced, very yummy, too convenient not to check out!
Looking for a Gourmet Burger & Shawarma joint in STL? Look no further than Layla. Serving fresh and flavorful fare in the Grove, Layla offers burgers, fun twists on traditional shawarma, hand-dipped milkshakes, craft cocktails and local brews. Sourcing ingredients from local growers and purveyors, Layla is a go-to for a great lunch or dinner experience. Burger deals on Wednesday nights!
24 locals recommend
Layla
4317 Manchester AveLooking for a Gourmet Burger & Shawarma joint in STL? Look no further than Layla. Serving fresh and flavorful fare in the Grove, Layla offers burgers, fun twists on traditional shawarma, hand-dipped milkshakes, craft cocktails and local brews. Sourcing ingredients from local growers and purveyors, Layla is a go-to for a great lunch or dinner experience. Burger deals on Wednesday nights!
The Gramophone has an impressive and eclectic sandwich menu that will satisfy any taste buds coming through the door. Dartboards, pinball machines and pool tables await their next game. Part tavern and part bottleshop, you can grab your favorite beers to-go at The Gramophone.
49 locals recommend
The Gramophone
4243 Manchester AveThe Gramophone has an impressive and eclectic sandwich menu that will satisfy any taste buds coming through the door. Dartboards, pinball machines and pool tables await their next game. Part tavern and part bottleshop, you can grab your favorite beers to-go at The Gramophone.
Top BBQ joint in St. Louis and its still walkable! Can't recommend the colloquial "pork steak" enough. Delectable!
8 locals recommend
BEAST Butcher & Block
4156 Manchester AveTop BBQ joint in St. Louis and its still walkable! Can't recommend the colloquial "pork steak" enough. Delectable!