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 Downtown landmark hotspot |
416 N 9th St St. Louis, MO 63101 United States +1 314 962 4000 |
Opened circa 1917, this downtown hot spot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only playhouse in the downtown area. Having been remodeled twice since its opening more than 80 years ago, the theater now has a seating capacity of about 1,850 people. The French Renaissance décor supplies an elegant ambience, and two full-service bars are open during events. The theater has featured top talent such as the Dave Matthews Band, Deftones and Creed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Co-op Gallery, Org. & Advocate for Visual Arts |
917 Locust Street (between 9th and 10th) St. Louis, MO 63101-1413 United States +1 314 241 4810 http://artstlouis.org/ |
Art St. Louis has worked for over 20 years to benefit community artists by providing exhibition space, an education and exhibition program in area schools, and proactive artist support services. The cooperative gallery welcomes both established and emerging artists, and shows are open to the public for free. Exhibitions include work by artists living within 200 miles of St. Louis, and one show a year expands this radius to include 9 surrounding states. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 You Listen, They Ladle |
700 S Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 436 5222 http://bbsjazzbluessoups.com |
BB's has live music with top local performers and dinner served until midnight, every night. The music is usually jazz or blues, but soup is only a fraction of the home-cooked and health-conscious menu. It is located in a building with a multifarious past (details on the website) since its construction in the 1800s. There is a $5-$10 cover charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blues Cornerstone |
701 S Broadway (south of Busch stadium) St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 621 7880 http://bealeonbroadway.com |
The first concern of Beale on Broadway is the blues, with live music every night of the week. Both local and national acts perform in a grand old atmosphere. Choose from a menu with a southern flair and a large selection of beers to accompany your blues. Dinner is served every night until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Open tilll 3a |
807 North 2nd Street St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 241 1754 http://www.thebigbangbar.com |
Let your hair down, unwind or dance till the wee hours of the morning. The thumping live music is what makes this place one of the most popular in St. Louis. The centre of attraction are the two performers on baby-grand pianos. The crowd often rocks till 3a and don't be surprised if your waiter gets into the mood and shows off a few moves of his own. This is not a congested space, so you'll find ample room by the two bars and alfresco dinner seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hotel, Casino, Restaurants |
200 South Front Street St. Louis, IL 62201 United States +1 800 777 0777 http://casinoqueen.com |
Casino Queen offers room, board, and gambling in East St. Louis. The Casino features a variety of games and has a reputation for liberal slots payouts, with table limits from $2 to $2000. The Gateway Arch of St. Louis is directly across the river, and is visible from hotel room windows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bands every Friday night |
1224 Washington Ave (Tucker and 14th St) St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 231 9800 |
If you want to know where the best place to meet a beautiful lady or gentleman is, this is it. Cheetah is the most exclusive club in St. Louis, as only the most well-dressed people get inside the door. The club is located in the Washington Avenue nightclub neighborhood and is considered to be the best of the bunch, according to newspaper surveys. The wait at the bar can be lengthy, but your frustration will melt away once you hit the dance floor. The music-mixes sound great, and no expense has been spared on the pounding sound system. All three floors of the club contain a dance stage and bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Concert Center |
America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 United States +1 314 342 5036 / +1 314 992 0637 http://www.ferraratheatre.com |
The Ferrara Theatre is easy to find and easy to reach. Parking, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs are just a stone's throw away. Located in the heart of downtown Saint Louise at the America's Center complex, it offers an intimate and comfortable space for concerts and offers an unmatched experience for the true music lover. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local bands |
1227 Washington Ave (Tucker and 14th St) St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 231 6968 |
Opening in 1994, Galaxy was the first of the dance clubs to spring up in the downtown loft district. A rather gritty, no-frills nightspot, it attracts a mix of rock, alternative, metal-head and punk patrons. The dark, smoky club includes a large dance floor, stage and a bar. Galaxy features both national bands and local talent, as well as music by DJs. As this is a favorite hangout of the black leather crowd, things can sometimes get a bit rowdy on the dance floor. For additional entertainment, there are pool tables and videogames. There is a stage, dance floor and a bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Psychedelic 70s scene |
500 St. Louis Union Station St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 436 7311 |
While in the downtown area, step back in time to the psychedelic 70s and shake a groove in this funky retro café. Among the fun and frolicking, however, there are some rules, including a dress code that requires shirts to be tucked in. Crowds of college students frequent this establishment, but do not be surprised to see a grandma or grandpa here, too. Have a Nice Day Cafe is a popular straight café but is also a hangout among some of the gay/lesbian crowd. A menu of tasty American dishes awaits the hungry visitor. While the list of items is not long, the quality makes up for the lack of quantity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Small step for Laclede, big step for St. Louis. |
701 N Second St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 241 5875 http://www.lacledeslanding.org/ |
The district is named after Pierre Laclede, the man who founded St. Louis. Amuse yourself by walking on the cobblestone streets or, if you are feeling bold, take a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the view of the riverboat casinos on the Mississippi. There are several restaurants to choose from, and when the weather permits, you can dine outside and listen to the street musicians. Partake in a dinner theater show at the Royal Dumpe, which is actually a lot better than the name implies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Official Comedy, Casual Environment |
801 N 2nd Street St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 241 5233 http://laughsonthelanding.com |
Each day brings something different to Laughs on the Landing; an open mic night, improv, and a variety of comedians are accompanied by a full service bar and a menu offering traditional bar snacks. Box Office hours are available on the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's all about the music! |
1013 Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 65201 United States +1 573 875 0588 / +1 573 874 1944 (Tickets) http://www.mojoscolumbia.com/ |
Dig into some Cajun Seafood Pasta or a juicy grilled Hamburger and fries and chug down a few beers while you groove to the latest in emerging talent on the Columbia music scene. Catch live performances by loads of local and not-so-local bands and artistes. Find out about the various events taking place and book your tickets accordingly. You'll find yourself heading down to this small yet fun place time and again to let the music take over! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Party and the After Party |
1403 Mississippi Avenue (east of the Mississippi River) St. Louis, IL 62201 United States +1 618 274 6720 http://www.popsrocks.com |
Both a nightclub and a concert venue, Pop's welcomes customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just east of the Mississippi River (about 2 minutes from downtown St. Louis). The nightclub features late-night DJs and cover bands, and the venue draws impressive performers. Three bars, foosball tables, pool tables, and televised sporting events are spaced throughout the club. Bar food is available, and there is a $5 cover charge after midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plays and performances |
416 North 9th Street St. Louis, MO 63101 United States +1 314 588 0388 http://www.robertsorpheum.com/ |
With vaudeville acts in the 1920s and 30s to plays, musicals and concerts in the modern era, the Roberts Orpheum Theater has been enthralling audiences since 1917. Alicia Keys, Dave Mathews Band, Tori Amos, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have all set this stage on fire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 St. Louis' events hall |
1401 Clark Ave St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 622 5400 http://www.savviscenter.net/ |
This state-of-the-art venue seats over 21,000 and features basketball, hockey, concerts, and family events. Located in the center of downtown St. Louis, this facility was opened in 1994 and is home to the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the St. Louis University Billikens basketball team. This events hall also features family entertainment including "Sesame Street Live" and "Smucker's Stars on Ice." For information on upcoming games and events, call ahead. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Missouri's first brewpub |
2100 Locust St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 241 2337 http://www.schlafly.com/ |
This historic building, originally the home of Swift Printing, is today a wonderfully popular brewpub serving 30 in-house labels. Guests can enjoy dining in the Tap Room, have fun in Daniel's Den, listen to live music in the Scott Joplin Club Room or host a party in the Eliot Room. The cuisine is European, with a favorite being the Tap Room Meat Pie—original beef stew heavily peppered and topped with Tap Room beer biscuits. Also served are shrimp dishes, soups, salads and pickled herring. The dessert menu offers bread pudding and German chocolate cheesecake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical landmarks can also be fun |
1820 Market St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 421 6655 http://www.stlouisunionstation... |
Once a bustling hub of railway activity, this station has been renovated to restore its stunning architecture, and it is now a busy attraction for tourists and locals. People flock here to eat at the more than 20 different restaurants, shop in the marketplace and enjoy free entertainment events. There is a lake, complete with fish and turtles, where you can ride a paddleboat. Kids of all ages will be delighted with the carousel and Ferris wheel. A 10-screen movie theater is also on site, and the station plays host to many events and festivals throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brew & Stew |
2100 Locust St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 241 2337 http://www.schlafly.com/ |
Looking at the place today, guests would never know that this building fell victim to a horrid fire in 1976. While there is no television or music in the dining area, the establishment features live bands on the weekends in the Scott Joplin Room and does have a TV in Daniel's Den. The Tap Room caters both to upper class customers and the average working man. The European-style cuisine is a nice change from the menus at the other pubs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live bands |
1227 Washington Ave (Tucker and 14th St) St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 231 5006 |
Tempest is located in the Washington Avenue nightclub neighborhood, adjacent to Galaxy. There are five nightclubs within a two block space, making it an ideal area for barhopping. This club specializes in featuring live bands. Meanwhile, every Monday night is Fetish Night, drawing a predominately underground/Goth crowd with a bawdy fashion show and industrial music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Staying on track |
720 N 1st St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 436 1006 http://www.trainwrecksaloon.com/ |
Trainwreck Saloon has been a favorite among both locals and visiting travelers since opening on July 4, 1996. You will think you have walked back in time to the days when duels were common and cowboys tipped their hats at pretty ladies. There is certainly something for everybody: a two-story nightclub below street level, a sports bar on the main level, the Top of the Wreck restaurant on the next level and a banquet room at the top. Sports memorabilia blends with authentic turn-of-the-century antiques to create a unique style. Customers range from the elite business professional to the average Joe looking for a fun night out. If the thought of bison tongue does not set your mouth to watering, you might just stick with a regular hamburger. Guests regularly order the bison and ostrich specialties, but the menu has something to appeal to everyone. Review © 2007, Wcities |