18 bars in St. Louis, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in St. Louis.
Planter's House ★ 4.6
lafayette-square · 1000 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Hours: Tue-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:00, Sun 16:00-22:00, closed Mon
Ted Kilgore's Lafayette Square bar started the modern St. Louis cocktail movement, and its barrooms still set the city's drinking standard today.
Tip: The front Bullock Room is louder; the back bar is for serious cocktails. Order a classic and watch the technique.
Yellowbelly ★ 4.3
central-west-end · 4659 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00, closed Sun-Mon
A Central West End rum bar, Yellowbelly pours island-inspired tiki cocktails and coastal small plates in a bright beachy room. The city's tropical-drink hub.
Tip: The signature Yellowbelly and the rum-heavy tiki list are the orders. Brunch and patio seating round it out.
Small Change ★ 4.2
benton-park · 2800 Indiana Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
Hours: Sun-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00
A Benton Park cocktail bar with a clever, accessible list, Small Change does top-notch drinks at fair prices, and turns into a Christmas pop-up each winter.
Tip: The cocktails punch above the price; the winter Miracle pop-up is a season highlight. Cosy and walk-in friendly.
The Royale ★ 4.2
tower-grove-south · 3132 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63139
Hours: Mon 16:00-23:00, Wed 16:00-23:00, Thu 11:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-00:00, Sun 11:30-23:00, closed Tue
A South City public house for two decades, The Royale pours ward-themed cocktails and serves a strong burger on one of the city's best bar patios.
Tip: The garden patio is the draw in warm months; the cocktails are named for city wards. The burger holds up the food menu.
Venice Cafe ★ 4.2
benton-park · 1903 Pestalozzi St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Hours: Mon-Sat 16:00-01:00, closed Sun
A Benton Park institution covered floor-to-ceiling in mosaic and folk art, Venice Cafe is the city's most idiosyncratic bar, with a lush patio and live music.
Tip: The art-covered patio is the whole point; come for a warm-weather evening with live music. Cash is handy here.
Urban Chestnut Grove Bierhall ★ 4.2
the-grove · 4465 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Hours: Mon-Wed 15:00-22:00, Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Urban Chestnut's 400-seat Grove Bierhall is as much a bar as a brewery, pouring German-style lagers in a vast hall with Fordo's pizza, a go-to for groups.
Tip: It is huge and family-friendly; the Zwickel lager is the pour to start. Pizza comes from Fordo's in the same hall.
The Side Project Cellar ★ 4.2
maplewood · 7373 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143
Hours: Tue-Thu 15:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 13:00-23:00, Sun 13:00-20:00, closed Mon
Side Project's Maplewood Cellar is a Belgian-inspired beer bar that also pours deep whiskey and wine lists, the tasting room for the metro's top brewery.
Tip: It is beer-forward but the whiskey and wine lists are serious too. A short walk from the brewery itself.
Sasha's on DeMun ★ 4.1
clayton · 706 DeMun Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-00:00
Sasha's DeMun bar pairs a wide by-the-glass wine list with cocktails and noshing plates in a homey Clayton room, a relaxed spot with a popular patio.
Tip: Order a cheese board and let staff pair glasses across it. The patio fills first on warm evenings.
Brennan's ★ 4.1
central-west-end · 316 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: Mon-Sat 15:00-01:30, Sun 15:00-00:00
Kevin Brennan's Central West End townhouse bar spreads across a fireside lounge, basement bar and patio, pouring deep wine and cocktail lists with cigars.
Tip: The multi-room layout suits any mood, from fireside to basement. Cigars are sold for the back patio.
4 Hands Brewing Taproom ★ 4.1
lasalle-park · 1220 S 8th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-20:00
4 Hands runs a large taproom near the stadium pouring its broad range from the City Wide flagship to barrel-aged stouts, a busy pre-game and weekend beer bar.
Tip: It fills on Cardinals game days; City Wide is the easy-drinking flagship. Ask after barrel-aged releases.
Civil Life Brewing Beer Garden ★ 4.1
tower-grove-south · 3714 Holt Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116
Hours: Tue-Thu 15:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-21:00, closed Mon
Civil Life's leafy Tower Grove South beer garden is a popular low-key drinking spot, pouring sessionable English-style ales like its classic American Brown.
Tip: The American Brown in the beer garden is the move on a warm evening. It is unpretentious and cash-friendly.
The Schlafly Tap Room ★ 4.1
downtown-west · 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Hours: Mon 11:00-23:00, Tue-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
St. Louis's original craft brewery, the Schlafly Tap Room pours the full range in a brick downtown brewpub that has anchored the local beer scene since 1991.
Tip: The pale ale year-round and the pumpkin ale in autumn are the calls. The brewpub kitchen does solid pub food.
Tschuss ★ 4.0
cherokee-street · 2847 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Hours: Wed 17:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-01:30, Sun 17:00-00:00, closed Mon-Tue
A European-leaning cocktail bar and dance club on Cherokee Street, Tschuss pours straight-up classics alongside Club-Mate-and-German-beer specialties.
Tip: Go for the classics with the option to upgrade to top-shelf liquor; the dance floor heats up Thursday through Saturday after 10pm.
Three Sixty ★ 4.0
downtown · 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00, Sun 16:00-23:00
Atop the Hilton at the Ballpark, Three Sixty offers 360-degree skyline views, including down into Busch Stadium, across a big indoor and outdoor terrace.
Tip: Go at sunset or during a Cardinals game for the stadium view. It is the marquee downtown rooftop, so expect a crowd.
The Crow's Nest ★ 4.0
maplewood · 7336 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:00
A laid-back Maplewood gastropub, The Crow's Nest pairs refined bar food with rotating craft beer, pinball and heavy-metal-themed brunches. A quirky favourite.
Tip: The pinball, patio and themed brunches set it apart. Good rotating beer list and an easygoing crowd.
The Heavy Anchor ★ 3.8
tower-grove-south · 5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116
Hours: Mon-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sun
A South City dive and live-music room, The Heavy Anchor pairs cheap drinks with a back-room stage for local and touring bands. A no-frills music bar.
Tip: The back room hosts shows most nights; the front bar is for cheap drinks and pinball. Check the gig calendar.
Nick's Pub ★ 3.8
the-hill · 6001 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-03:00, Sat-Sun 17:00-03:00
A long-running pub near the Hill and the Grove, Nick's pours draft beer and whiskey to a regulars' crowd in a no-frills room, a classic St. Louis tavern.
Tip: It is a regulars' pub; come for cheap pints and a low-key night. Live music and trivia fill some evenings.
Tick Tock Tavern ★ 3.8
tower-grove-east · 3459 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:30, Sun 16:00-00:00
A Tower Grove East corner bar, Tick Tock pours cheap drinks and cocktails to a mixed crowd, with karaoke and theme nights filling the calendar.
Tip: It leans dive but with cocktail chops; come for karaoke or a low-key drink. Cash and card both work.