First impressions from our bloggers: "classy, but relaxed feeling...aimed at the loft residents, people working downtown, and those with the common sense to avoid the overpriced bars." Read more.
St. Louis' original craft brewery celebrates Repeal Day each year, to commemorate the repeal of the Prohibition! Read more.
You can regularly attend visits from talented authors and illustrators, including this notable art show by three talented cartoonists Read more.
Once played host to a very memorable tournament of Rock/Paper/Scissors Read more.
This venue played host to the Roots at a concert for the Class of 2008 (which a couple bloggers attended) Read more.
Did you know STL made it's mark on philosophy? @WebsterU played host to a conference about Hegelianism's 150th anniversary at this campus downtown Read more.
Host of the annual Webbie awards for the School of Communications at Webster U Read more.
If you noticed this building's resemblance to Leonardo Tower in Clerks (the animated series), you're not alone... Read more.
First impressions: the restaurant "makes you feel like honored guests instead of customers" and the food "tantalizing with the smell of different pastas, and the Cannelloni that I had was fantastic"! Read more.
More culture than just for beer drinkers, this brew pub also hosts the monthly Observable Readings series of poetry and sometimes lectures as well Read more.
Why do "Dollar Rolls" cost as much as a gallon of gasoline? Read more.
Home to the first annual Kinematifest, a celebration of animation and interactive art Read more.
Attend their annual Wall Ball event, where artists are challenged to make a full painting or composition in less than 4 hours. Stick around for the drinks and cupcakes Read more.
One of St. Louis' oldest hardware stores still in business, is now sorrounded by some of the city's newest loft apartment buildings Read more.
Their annual Stout and Oyster festival is quite the treat for landlocked midwesterners, when they fly in 25k oysters fresh from the coasts to schuck and serve with beer! Read more.
The unofficial HQ of the True/False film festival, except for one notable year n 2008 when it was closed for restoration. Read more.
Remember when Chuck D dropped some political knowledge on campus? Read more.
Many great local bands have played here over the years, including one memorable show by The 75s Read more.
Hwy61 bloggers were early fans of this "loosely Christian company producing shows that focus on issues of faith and justice" Read more.
Diggnation taped an episode here, with thousands of fans in the audience drinking free beer! Read more.
John Oliver performed here in 2008 to a sold-out crowd of college students looking for laughs Read more.
The former used-books store cleared its inventory of old reads in 2007, and re-opened as a new book store thereafter Read more.
This record store moved from Columbia, MO in 2007, and sells hand-picked records by the store owners! They're also well know for their own record label, and host many events with local bands in store Read more.
In addition to serving traditional Irish dishes, pub faire, and tasty beer, McGurk's regularly hosts touring Irish musicians who perform in the bar at night. Read more.
Strange Brew screens cult movies at this venue at least once a month, serving tasty beers alongside some interesting films Read more.
In addition to being a great bar and restaurant, political junkies will feel at home during election season, as the bar frequently hosts events during election nights. Read more.
Their annual Cod & Cask festival is not to be missed, pairing delicious fish with original beers brewed just for the occasion Read more.
Locals and tourists alike know City Museum is a real gem in downtown St. Louis. To celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2007, the museum transformed into a music venue, hosting ska band Fishbone Read more.
Probably St. Louis' most prominent music venue in the Delmar Loop district is where many touring bands stop through on their tours, including one of my favorite concerts of "Of Montreal" in 2007. Read more.
One of my favorite music venues in CoMo has played frequent host to one of my favorite bands, "Of Montreal" (seen here in 2005) Read more.
Great independant movie theater features lots of midnight screening of cult and classic films, including the first Clerksfest in 2007. Visit the bar before showtime for a drink! Read more.
Urban Knitting continues to grow as a popular craft activity among the young folks, but this store recently closed it's doors. It was a unique store when it first opened though Read more.
This museum on Washington University's scenic campus regularly rotates it's collection, including many more contemporary art shows Read more.
East St. Louis has a long history of savage economic inequality Read more.
This year-round farmer's market turns into a farm-sized pumpkin patch each fall, and was a childhood favorite for many kids like me growing up in St. Louis County Read more.
In addition to being a great music venue, the Firebird sometimes serves for performing arts and art gallery space Read more.
One of the bigger venues in South City, the venue caters to touring bands and local favorites a lot. In 2007 it hosted the Show-Me Blowout, where some of the best rockabilly/garage rock bands played Read more.
Restaurant goers may not know about this hidden music venue underneath the loop landmark, but it's downstairs and it gets loud! It has it's own bar, and last time we were there PBRs were only $2 Read more.
Home of the Webster Film Series regularly hosts curated screenings and special events, open to the public and for students. Each season features different series as well Read more.
The bartender is supposedly equally adept at mixing martinis and serving Busch beer, so bring friends and a few requests Read more.
Visit Mullanphy Emigrant House, and marvel at how the community here rallied to restore the vaccant historic building after a devastating storm damaged the area. Read more.
A square pizza, which is beyond comparison. Also makes a good spot for informal blog parties Read more.
Hwy61's @gbuallrd once cracked the code for unlimited ice cream for only $6.50 using sound mathematical reasoning, and added "don’t forget to show your work" when ordering desert. Read more.
The parking lot sometimes turns into a event venue, as was the case during 2007's "The Lot" festival Read more.
Family-friendly pizza parlor is fun for playing arcade games, including an old-school Love Tester machine we tried out Read more.
Take a short drive toward the Forest Park Expressway and visit their huge midtown warehouse, where you'll find floors of thrifty finds! Read more.
Home to the Spector Club's Comics Show, 30+ years running. Kind of like an San-Louis Comic-con. Read more.
Eckert's is already well-known as a family-friendly place to pick your own fruit and veggies, but our favorite was Blackberry picking in July, where you can bring home buckets full of berries! Read more.
Perfect place to converge on Bastile Day celebrations in Soulard, which are a little more tame then their Revolutionary namesakes might suggest Read more.
Learn a new dance at their weekly Swing-dance/Sock-hop openings, where you can move around on 2000+ square feet of hardwood dance floor Read more.
During one summer in 2007 rumors ran rampant that members of the Parliament Funkadelic (including George Clinton) touched down the mothership at Webster Read more.
Free admission everyday, but the special exhibition is also free on Fridays.
In addition to being a rad place to learn about space year-round, the planetarium also hosts Warfactory's annual "LANetarium" LAN party, where you can play PC games versus hundreds of opponents. Read more.
Great place to grab food and drinks with friends, but I'll never forget seeing the godfather of rap, Blowfly, stop by the bar during his 2007 tour Read more.
In addition to featuring a rotating collections by local artists, Mad Art frequently plays host to various events, including one memorable interview with Chuck Klosterman Read more.
I'll never forget when Scott McCloud came here to talk about the long history of graphic art and comics; he stayed around to answer every attendee's questions! Read more.
"What’s surprising is how little seems to have changed in what was clearly dated decor and facilities in our own youth, much less today." - Matthew Hurst, on Hwy61 blog. Read more.
Zombie Squad sometimes stops by here to share their advice for disaster preparedness, and to share some good beers Read more.
Pridefest, the midwest's largest gay pride parade, converges in the park each summer for an afternoon celebrating freedom with barbeque and food from around the world. Read more.
The indie movie house transforms into the base for the 48-hour film project each year. It's also a main venue during SLIFF (St. Louis International Film Festival) Read more.
This roller disco sometimes plays host to some of my favorite bands on the Big Muddy label Read more.
This former Sinclair gas station has fallen into disrepair we were still in STL, with locked doors turning itself into "a giant vending machine" according to @GBullard Read more.
This company puts together great (free) performances every summer, often creating inventive takes on the classics, including a performance of Much Ado About Nothing as a Western in 2007 Read more.
During RFT's local music showcase, Big Muddy's bands put on a show good enough to attract Beatle Bob and Co Read more.
An ideal spot for an informal lunch break with co-workers, or an after-work drink with friends. I'd recommend sticking with it's namesake, both for beer selection and quick service
Farm-fresh food and hand-baked bread make this grocery the ideal spot for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Ask anyone in the store to learn more about your food...
In addition to being the source of some of St. Louis' best baked breads, the cafe serves as a great brunch spot on Sunday mornings.
An ideal college hangout: great restaurant, beer mecca in it's own right, and a concert venue in the back which always features great bands.
The beer selection here is great, although the food isn't anything to write home about. Still a great restaurant to stop inside and tour rock'n'roll history...
This restaurant marries the best of American recipes with a dive bars and homemade recipes. Always ask what's on special, and try some local beers while you're here.
This bar opened after I moved out of STL, but I try to visit it every time I'm in town. Hundreds of beer styles from around the world, and dozens of craft beers on tap!
No visit to STL is complete until you visit @Schlafly, and if you're heading out of town you can visit their Tap Room in Terminal D.
Go to Fast Eddie's for good, super cheap eats! Tell your vegetarian friends to eat before they come, though, and make sure you get the Long Island Iced Tea instead of the Frosty Mudslide.
You pay per pound. $.79 per pound for everything but books and glass ($.39 per pound)
Go to Ted Drews and get a concrete. Ask them to flip the cup upside-down before serving it.
Open during the summer between Memorial Day through Labor Day, Barney's is my favorite BBQ in the metro region! This 50+ year old ribs joint smokes meat all day, and serves family-sized platters.
The epicenter of the Kaldi's franchise helped spawn coffee culture around St. Louis. We still come here to coffee (and bring their roast beans home), and STLToday.com says they're still the best! Read more.
Always a great coffehouse to hang out with friends, or just to grab a quick cup!
The Hwy61 team would sometimes meet here, as it's a great place to drink coffee and they make some tasty grilled cheese sandwiches. Grab a seat outside during the warmer months to people watch!
Home to some of STL's best baristas, and a fine place to grab a cup or two with friends!
