What’s your favorite pizza place downtown? Favorite brewery downtown? Favorite sports bar downtown? Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
Favorite BBQ downtown?
thanks!
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Buddy who gets Marriott f&f booked new Fairfield Inn corner of market & 22nd (former Harry’s Restaurant site). It’s not open but less than mile from venue and could be worth checking out.
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Lots of questions about places to eat and things to do downtown. As others mentioned Ballpark Village should be fun (but crowded) with the ballgame and PJ. Broadway Oyster is a good spot (just south of the ballpark). Washington street has some good spots (up by the dome). But my advice is get out of downtown if you can. If you like Italian food go to the Hill - it's about a 15 minute ride but there's 7-8 really good Italian places at all price points. GianTony's is affordable and really good. Soulard and the Grove both have some really interesting places to eat - if you are Vegan/Vegetarian check out LuLu's, Utah Station or Sweet Arts. The Loop (on Delmar) is about 15 minutes west and has Vintage Vinyl for shopping and some good places to eat and is a fun place to walk around on a nice day. If you want to go for a run or nice walk head to Forest Park. Not trying to discourage people from exploring downtown but I can count on one hand the times I go downtown in a year unless it's for work or a game. If you are willing to drive or Uber 10-15 minutes you will have alot more options and with the Cards in town those places will be much less crowded. Agree on Pappy's and Sugar Fire for BBQ - Bogarts as well.
Wife and I will be turning this into an anniversary celebration weekend so want to do something real nice on Friday night.
Will have car so a bit of a drive is ok!
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What’s your favorite pizza place downtown? Favorite brewery downtown? Favorite sports bar downtown? Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
Favorite BBQ downtown?
thanks!
Not a local, but I can chime in on a couple of breweries. Schlafly is close and their beer is decent. 2nd Shift (5 miles away) and 4 Hands (1 mile away) make some awesome beer and I buy their stuff in KC all the time.
What’s your favorite pizza place downtown? Favorite brewery downtown? Favorite sports bar downtown? Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
Favorite BBQ downtown?
thanks!
Unfortunately I don’t have a pizza place to recommend downtown.
Brewery’s: Schlafly Tap room is awesome. Four hands is also great. Center ice is a cool hockey themed brewery.
BBQ: Sugarfire and pappys Blues bars: Broadway Oyster Bar has a really cool atmosphere. BB’s jazz and blues bar is more of a hole in the wall type place but is my preferred place to go.
What’s your favorite pizza place downtown? Favorite brewery downtown? Favorite sports bar downtown? Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
Favorite BBQ downtown?
thanks!
Unfortunately I don’t have a pizza place to recommend downtown.
Brewery’s: Schlafly Tap room is awesome. Four hands is also great. Center ice is a cool hockey themed brewery.
BBQ: Sugarfire and pappys ill get back to you on blues/clubs
Any recommendations for breakfast/brunch Sunday morning downtown? Thanks!
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What’s your favorite pizza place downtown? Favorite brewery downtown? Favorite sports bar downtown? Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
Favorite BBQ downtown?
thanks! Pizza: Pi, PW Pizza (quick Uber), Pizzeoli (Soulard), Anthonino's (The Hill) Brewery: 4 Hands (DT), Urban Chestnut (Grove and DT), 2nd Shift (Hill), Modern, Civil Life (South City) Sports Bar: Wheelhouse, Ballpark Village, Paddy O's, Start Bar (Arcade Bar with TVs) Clubs: Broadway Oyster Bar, Old Rock House, BB's Blues and Soup, 1860 Saloon BBQ: Pappy's, Sugarfire, Bogarts (Soulard), Adam's (South City)
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So first, this is my FIRST Pearl Jam show. Flying in from Houston to see them, because they are ignoring the entire state of Texas.... But I digress.
Great info here. We booked the DRURY by the arch. Any opinions on this? Reviews are superb and the location seems good. It's a value, because they provide a good quality breakfast and even a free dinner if you want it (like tacos, etc.) and free beer. We arrive FRIDAY afternoon before the show. We'll get checked into our hotel by the arch and then go explore..... we have all day Saturday to explore prior to the show. Sunday will basically just be traveling back home.
As someone who has been in the arch a couple of times, do you think it's worth the time (again) or just go do something else? I am into craft beer and would love to try some St. Louis local stuff. Recommendations for possibly doing that near downtown? I don't want to stray far from downtown because travel time will burn a day up pretty fast and we won't have a rental car, so we're Ubering everywhere.
Wife and I will be turning this into an anniversary celebration weekend so want to do something real nice on Friday night.
Will have car so a bit of a drive is ok!
If your looking for great Italian food--- go to the Hill --- Charlie Gitto's or Zia's is good on the Hill area. I'd call ahead -- I believe some of them have reservations in advance.
So first, this is my FIRST Pearl Jam show. Flying in from Houston to see them, because they are ignoring the entire state of Texas.... But I digress.
Great info here. We booked the DRURY by the arch. Any opinions on this? Reviews are superb and the location seems good. It's a value, because they provide a good quality breakfast and even a free dinner if you want it (like tacos, etc.) and free beer. We arrive FRIDAY afternoon before the show. We'll get checked into our hotel by the arch and then go explore..... we have all day Saturday to explore prior to the show. Sunday will basically just be traveling back home.
As someone who has been in the arch a couple of times, do you think it's worth the time (again) or just go do something else? I am into craft beer and would love to try some St. Louis local stuff. Recommendations for possibly doing that near downtown? I don't want to stray far from downtown because travel time will burn a day up pretty fast and we won't have a rental car, so we're Ubering everywhere.
There's a newer brewery called Rockwell Brewing Company https://rockwellbeer.com/ -- It's not to far from downtown-- I'd say the shortest from the Drury by the Arch
For the Arch, they just redid the area around the arch so it's very nice now with a park and exhibits. I would not feel the need to go up - go have a beer at the top of one of the downtown hotels instead. Rooster is a great call for Brunch. There's a local place called the Shack that does a really good breakfast but I don't think there's one near downtown but there's a few around town. In terms of a nice restaurant for an anniversary type dinner you have some good options. Tony's is downtown and was the clear #1 for many years but I haven't been there for a long time and may be a little dated. Giovanni's on the Hill is very good (Oprah's favorite). Charlie Gitto has a place on the hill and there's one downtown I think (Tommy Lasorda's favorite). There's several places in Clayton too: Cafe Napoli is very nice as is Oceano Bistro. A very good but not fancy place is Pastaria - homemade pasta and pizza (and gelato) in a relaxed setting but my wife loves it. The usual steak places (Flemings, Capital Grille) also a little west. Just went to a cool place a few weeks ago called Fountain on Locust which had great drinks and amazing dessert options (especially if you like ice cream) with good (not fancy) food. Urban Chestnut is another good brewery in addition to all those mentioned.
I'm staying at the Pear Tree Inn. Looks like a 15 minute walk from venue to hotel. Any reason for concern walking back to the hotel after the show?
I am booked at the Pear Tree also, would be interested to hear of any concerns walking back. Schlafly Tap Room looks to be a short walk from the Pear Tree also.
Stay out of the city and stay in the West County (Chesterfield, Des Peres, Olivette area) or go further west into St. Charles County where you can take an Uber, which will be expensive...as someone who has lived in the city and out let me tell you right now save your money and your life and dont stay in St. Louis City
Other places of interest: record stores: Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop (My favorite area in STL) is great with a huge selection of all genres. Euclid Records is about 15 minutes west of downtown in Webster groves and is super cool. I do most of my record shopping there. The Record Space is in Affton and has an awesome punk section and a bunch of action figures plus music memorabilia.
The Grove: another cool area just a short drive from downtown with many cool bars and clubs.
Arch Grounds: has been redone and is really nice. I’m not a big arch guy so I probably wouldn’t hit that spot but to each their own.
Forest Park: we have an amazing zoo (free) and the art museum is great if you’re into that. The Boathouse is in forest Park and is a cool little spot to eat as well.
The Hill: as mentioned earlier the Hill has so many great Italian restaurants and my favorite pub in STL (O Connells)
If you like Mexican: Los Vallesas on Cherokee St. by the brewery Italian: The Hill off Kingshighway...get a Fishbowl at Rigazzis Thai: King and I which is near that area Crown Candy: If you want BLT Pappys: if you like BBQ Lotawata Creek: just across the bridge in IL for a randon mix Ballpark Village: for bar food
I'm staying at the Pear Tree Inn. Looks like a 15 minute walk from venue to hotel. Any reason for concern walking back to the hotel after the show?
I am booked at the Pear Tree also, would be interested to hear of any concerns walking back. Schlafly Tap Room looks to be a short walk from the Pear Tree also.
Ditto to the Pear Tree
Group walk post show lol!?
Wachovia Center, Philadelphia - 10/3/05
Tweeter Center, Camden - 5/27/06
Verizon Center, Wash. DC - 5/30/06
Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN - 6/14/08
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 6/19/08
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/28/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore - 10/27/13 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16 Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
If you like Mexican: Los Viallesas on Cherokee Thai: King and I which is near that area Crown Candy: If you want BLT Pappys: if you like BBQ Lotawata Creek: just across the bridge in IL for a randon mix Ballpark Village: for bar food
Favorite place for pizza downtown?
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1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
For Downtown Pizza - Try Sauce on the Side. Really good Calzone. Good spot I've only been for lunch but would think they will be open on a ballgame weekend
For Downtown Pizza - Try Sauce on the Side. Really good Calzone. Good spot I've only been for lunch but would think they will be open on a ballgame weekend
For Downtown Pizza - Try Sauce on the Side. Really good Calzone. Good spot I've only been for lunch but would think they will be open on a ballgame weekend
Awesome! Thank you! Looking forward to some great St Louis pizza.
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1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
If you like Mexican: Los Viallesas on Cherokee Thai: King and I which is near that area Crown Candy: If you want BLT Pappys: if you like BBQ Lotawata Creek: just across the bridge in IL for a randon mix Ballpark Village: for bar food
Favorite place for pizza downtown?
Blackthornes Pizza and Pub on Wyoming St.....you will love it
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What’s your favorite pizza place downtown?
Favorite brewery downtown?
Favorite sports bar downtown?
Favorite local club/blues club downtown?
thanks!
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
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Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16
Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
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Blues bars: Broadway Oyster Bar has a really cool atmosphere. BB’s jazz and blues bar is more of a hole in the wall type place but is my preferred place to go.
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Great info here. We booked the DRURY by the arch. Any opinions on this? Reviews are superb and the location seems good. It's a value, because they provide a good quality breakfast and even a free dinner if you want it (like tacos, etc.) and free beer. We arrive FRIDAY afternoon before the show. We'll get checked into our hotel by the arch and then go explore..... we have all day Saturday to explore prior to the show. Sunday will basically just be traveling back home.
As someone who has been in the arch a couple of times, do you think it's worth the time (again) or just go do something else? I am into craft beer and would love to try some St. Louis local stuff. Recommendations for possibly doing that near downtown? I don't want to stray far from downtown because travel time will burn a day up pretty fast and we won't have a rental car, so we're Ubering everywhere.
-- It's not to far from downtown-- I'd say the shortest from the Drury by the Arch
Might be worth a shot
record stores: Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop (My favorite area in STL) is great with a huge selection of all genres. Euclid Records is about 15 minutes west of downtown in Webster groves and is super cool. I do most of my record shopping there. The Record Space is in Affton and has an awesome punk section and a bunch of action figures plus music memorabilia.
Italian: The Hill off Kingshighway...get a Fishbowl at Rigazzis
Thai: King and I which is near that area
Crown Candy: If you want BLT
Pappys: if you like BBQ
Lotawata Creek: just across the bridge in IL for a randon mix
Ballpark Village: for bar food
Tweeter Center, Camden - 5/27/06
Verizon Center, Wash. DC - 5/30/06
Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN - 6/14/08
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 6/19/08
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/28/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16
Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II