10 Best Nightlife in St. Louis

If blues is your jam, BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups serves it up in spades 7 nights a week. Only a couple of blocks from Busch Stadium, it’s dubbed the ‘unofficial clubhouse’ of local blues musicians. This 2-tiered bar/event venue has cabaret-style seating, all offering excellent views of the stage.

Local and traveling bands often take the stage, from solo acoustic acts to full-on electric blues performances. Thanks to its reputation as an after-gig spot, you might be able to hear some real unique combinations from the frequent sit-ins. With southern-inspired comfort food and a full bar available, BB’s offers a complete night out in St. Louis.

Ballpark Village is a thriving district loaded with bars, restaurants, and live music venues. Initially established as a pre- or post-game spot for Cardinals fans to enjoy on game day, it's become an entertainment destination on its own.

The nightlife options are endless, with the local favorite being the 3-storey Budweiser Brew House. Its interior is inspired by Anheuser Busch's rich heritage while its rooftop deck overlooks Busch Stadium. The Crown Room attracts the cool and trendy with its contemporary setting and contemporary music policy. If getting rowdy is your goal, head to PBR and test your skill on its bucking mechanical bull.

Three Sixty Rooftop Bar is a swanky establishment of Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. It offers a sweeping panorama of the city, making it an ideal perch to observe the Gateway Arch and Mississippi River.

Thanks to the bar’s contemporary style and upscale vibe, most of its patrons are decked out in business casual attire, except on Cardinals game days – it’s almost compulsory to wear a jersey. Along with an Old Fashioned, you can enjoy wood-fired pizza with an unobstructed view of Busch Stadium.

The Pageant is St. Louis’ premier mid-sized music venue, bringing in an all-star list of national acts weekly. This 2,300-capacity 'theatre', with its brightly colored marquee, is regularly ranked as one of the world’s best clubs.

Start your night out at the cocktail-themed lounge, Halo Bar, which serves top-shelf beverages and offers early access to the concert hall. Stay and watch a game on the big-screen TVs or head into the 2-level hall for an epic concert. Post-event, you can swing by Suite 100 for some merch before bar-hopping the Delmar Loop for the rest of the night.

Powell Hall regularly hosts concerts by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, which makes for a nice indulgence after dusk. Located in the Grand Center district, it offers excellent acoustics and a dignified setting, along with 2 full-service bars available for easy imbibing.

The St. Louis Symphony may be the 2nd-oldest professional orchestra in the country, but that doesn’t stop it from performing a variety of music, from Queen and Whitney Houston tributes to Mozart and Debussy. Powell Hall also hosts live acts, classic movie screenings, and local festivals. The box office starts selling tickets 2 hours before showtime. If you want to learn more about Powell Hall, free tours are available upon booking.

The narrow, tree-lined streets of Soulard are home to over 40 bars and restaurants, many of which occupy centuries-old brick rowhouses. On a warm afternoon, it’s one of the best St. Louis neighborhoods to enjoy a beer – you can even see how it’s made at the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

McGurk's Irish Pub is a popular watering hole, drawing locals to its landscaped garden and live music. For casual dining, the affable atmosphere in Molly’s in Soulard and the massive patio lend themselves to an intimate evening with friends. With Soulard being home to the 3rd-largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the world, it’s worth timing your trip around Fat Tuesday.

Thaxton Speakeasy is for those looking for an evening of dance, 1920s outfits, and secret passwords. Located in the Historic Thaxton Building, 2 blocks south of Washington Avenue, you can’t just walk up and enter this speakeasy – head to the back alley, prove that you are worthy by presenting the password (available on their website) and paying a cover charge.

Descend the steps and take a journey back in time with walls covered in sweeping murals and backlit faux windows. Make sure to visit on Thursdays, as regular patrons show up in Prohibition-era clothing, while a live band plays old-timey dance tunes. Free swing lessons are also available if you want to learn the moves. Don’t leave without trying the deliciously dangerous moonshine.

Busch Stadium is home to the multiple World Series Champion Cardinals. Catching a ballgame at night, with the Gateway Arch in the background, makes for an unforgettable experience in St. Louis. Revel in the pregame fanfare at Ballpark Village before following the sea of red-clothed fans streaming into the stadium.

Join in the chants of “Let’s Go Cardinals Cheer”, as the 45,000-strong crowd shakes the stadium grounds. If you’re lucky, you might even see the famous Clydesdale horses on the field. Make sure to book tickets well in advance as they get sold out very quickly.

Attitudes Nightclub has been a staple of St. Louis’s alternate nightlife scene since the 1980s. It has the largest dance floor in the area, bringing in some of the hottest DJs around the world. Thumping bass and LED light shows will keep you on your feet all night.

Attitudes Nightclub hosts a variety of entertainment, including drag shows, burlesque and themed parties. It’s only open for 3 days per week – it’s a good idea to get there early to get a table. Look out for its pink brick façade in The Grove, an LGBTQ-friendly district of St. Louis.

Mangia is a stellar Italian restaurant that morphs into a classy party scene after 11pm. Sip on their signature Lemon Basil Cooler cocktail while enjoying live music, which takes place from Mondays to Thursdays.

For those looking to make a bad (or brilliant, some might argue) late-night decision, the restaurant’s full-fledged pizza menu is available until 3am. Mangia's ability to transition from a full-service restaurant into a casual party lounge every night makes it one of the most popular spots in St. Louis.