Lounges in St. Louis

St. Louis's Soulard and Benton Park neighborhoods create the most historically authentic cocktail lounge scene in Missouri — a 19th-century German immigrant neighborhood where the world's largest brewing dynasty began (Anheuser-Busch's brewing heritage) and where outstanding cocktail bars and neighborhood restaurants serve Missouri's most historic urban community. St. Louis's extraordinary German heritage and its remarkable craft beverage renaissance create a lounge culture of genuine Missouri historical significance.

St. Louis's Hill neighborhood cocktail and lounge scene serves one of the most remarkably preserved Italian-American communities in America — a South St. Louis neighborhood where Tony LaRussa, Joe Garagiola, and Yogi Berra grew up and where the extraordinary Italian-American culinary and social culture creates a lounge environment of genuine Missouri community character. The Hill's remarkable preservation of its Italian-American neighborhood culture and its outstanding food and drink tradition create a lounge of authentic St. Louis community significance.

Planter's House is St. Louis's most acclaimed cocktail bar — a Lafayette Square institution presenting outstanding craft cocktails in a beautifully restored historic townhouse. St. Louis's remarkable cocktail renaissance and Planter's House's consistent recognition as one of America's finest cocktail bars create a lounge experience of genuine Missouri drinks culture significance.

Planter's House is St. Louis's most acclaimed cocktail bar — a Lafayette Square establishment that has appeared on national best bar lists for its extraordinary cocktail program celebrating American spirits history and the cocktail culture of the original Planter's House hotel where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee famously met for drinks. Its connection to St. Louis's extraordinary history and its exceptional cocktail craft make it one of Missouri's finest bar experiences.

Wilde's is St. Louis's most charming LGBTQ+-welcoming cocktail lounge — a Tower Grove South vintage bar that has become one of the most beloved gathering places for St. Louis's creative and queer communities. Its extraordinary cocktail program, vintage atmosphere, and genuine inclusivity create a lounge experience that reflects the best values of St. Louis's most progressive neighborhoods.