Bryan’s guidebook

Bryan
Bryan’s guidebook

Food scene

15 locals recommend
Louie
706 De Mun Ave
15 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Brasserie by Niche
4580 Laclede Ave
20 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
The Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust St
52 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Olive + Oak
216 W Lockwood Ave
18 locals recommend
The City Foundry is the new food hall, part of a larger complex that is still opening in phases.
38 locals recommend
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry Way
38 locals recommend
The City Foundry is the new food hall, part of a larger complex that is still opening in phases.
Probably the best bbq in town
95 locals recommend
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar Blvd
95 locals recommend
Probably the best bbq in town
the best damn deli sammie you'll ever have
91 locals recommend
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave
91 locals recommend
the best damn deli sammie you'll ever have
really good bbq!
81 locals recommend
The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia Ave
81 locals recommend
really good bbq!
13 locals recommend
El Burro Loco
313 N Euclid Ave
13 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Taco Buddha
7405 Pershing Ave
6 locals recommend
Malaysian fare
Akar
7641 Wydown Boulevard
Malaysian fare
good brunch
Egg@midtown
3100 Locust St
good brunch
a historic greasy spoon!
13 locals recommend
Courtesy Diner
3153 S Kingshighway Blvd
13 locals recommend
a historic greasy spoon!

Neighborhoods

This is the most "city" vibe you'll get here. The Central West End is a cosmopolitan scene of restaurants, boutiqes, bars and art galleries. Several districts along Euclid Ave. But there are places scattered throughout. Awesome architecture too!
160 locals recommend
Central West End
160 locals recommend
This is the most "city" vibe you'll get here. The Central West End is a cosmopolitan scene of restaurants, boutiqes, bars and art galleries. Several districts along Euclid Ave. But there are places scattered throughout. Awesome architecture too!
One of the most historic areas. Stunning architecture and very walkable. This is a highlight.
84 locals recommend
Lafayette Square
84 locals recommend
One of the most historic areas. Stunning architecture and very walkable. This is a highlight.
Small and charming. Great restaurants. Located between Concordia Seminary and Forest Park.
10 locals recommend
Demun
10 locals recommend
Small and charming. Great restaurants. Located between Concordia Seminary and Forest Park.
This is the most historic neighborhood in the city. Amazing architecture abounds, so put on some good walking shoes and check it out. Soulard is essentially our french quarter...with hints of Key West. Bars abound.
132 locals recommend
Soulard
1531 S 8th St
132 locals recommend
This is the most historic neighborhood in the city. Amazing architecture abounds, so put on some good walking shoes and check it out. Soulard is essentially our french quarter...with hints of Key West. Bars abound.
The Grove is our "gayborhood" and also very boho/hipster and punk at the same time. It has two different characteristics, dictated by time of day. Daytime it's cafes and boutiques. By night, it's nightclubs and bars. VERY active on fridays and saturdays.
82 locals recommend
The Grove
4512 Manchester Ave
82 locals recommend
The Grove is our "gayborhood" and also very boho/hipster and punk at the same time. It has two different characteristics, dictated by time of day. Daytime it's cafes and boutiques. By night, it's nightclubs and bars. VERY active on fridays and saturdays.
The Delmar Loop is eclectic and young in vibe. Good dining and entertainment options. Thee place to catch live big-name acts.
142 locals recommend
Delmar Loop
142 locals recommend
The Delmar Loop is eclectic and young in vibe. Good dining and entertainment options. Thee place to catch live big-name acts.
The international corridor! South Grand is a medley of cultures. Restaurants there represent at least 15 world cultures. Otherwise, cool vintage stores and cafes. Walking distance from Tower Grove Park.
6 locals recommend
South Grand
6 locals recommend
The international corridor! South Grand is a medley of cultures. Restaurants there represent at least 15 world cultures. Otherwise, cool vintage stores and cafes. Walking distance from Tower Grove Park.
Our very own Little Italy.
135 locals recommend
The Hill
135 locals recommend
Our very own Little Italy.
The theater district. Home to the Fox Theater, St Louis Symphony and many jazz clubs and art galleries.
15 locals recommend
Grand Center
15 locals recommend
The theater district. Home to the Fox Theater, St Louis Symphony and many jazz clubs and art galleries.
Stunning architecture
8 locals recommend
Compton Heights
8 locals recommend
Stunning architecture
Old Town Florissant
A historically Irish neighborhood with several pubs
12 locals recommend
Dogtown
12 locals recommend
A historically Irish neighborhood with several pubs
a charming downtown close to the city.
20 locals recommend
Maplewood
20 locals recommend
a charming downtown close to the city.

Nightlife

38 locals recommend
Taste
4584 Laclede Ave
38 locals recommend
Takashima Records
4095 Chouteau Ave
10 locals recommend
33 Wine Shop & Bar
1913 Park Ave
10 locals recommend
Pagan Wine Bar
239 North Euclid Avenue
24 locals recommend
Brennan's Wine Tobacco and Food
316 N Euclid Ave
24 locals recommend
86 locals recommend
Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi St
86 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
The Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee St
37 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
HandleBar
4127 Manchester Ave
32 locals recommend
A great old bar inside a grand art deco hotel.
The Tenderloin Room
232 Kingshighway Blvd
A great old bar inside a grand art deco hotel.
Super chill vibe with great live jazz
7 locals recommend
The Dark Room at The Grandel
3610 Grandel Square
7 locals recommend
Super chill vibe with great live jazz
This is where real blues lives here
32 locals recommend
BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups
700 S Broadway
32 locals recommend
This is where real blues lives here

Sightseeing

Oldest farmers market west of the mississippi. Order a bloody mary and stroll!
173 locals recommend
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll St
173 locals recommend
Oldest farmers market west of the mississippi. Order a bloody mary and stroll!
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
499 locals recommend
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country. Well worth the visit in spring, summer and fall.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
432 locals recommend
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country. Well worth the visit in spring, summer and fall.
There is a crazy amount to do. The St Louis Wheel..the Aquarium...an indoor zip line course and a mirror maze...the Grand Hall inside Union Station itself is an Art Nouveau fever dream.
19 locals recommend
St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain
201 S 18th St
19 locals recommend
There is a crazy amount to do. The St Louis Wheel..the Aquarium...an indoor zip line course and a mirror maze...the Grand Hall inside Union Station itself is an Art Nouveau fever dream.
An authentic Victorian-designed walking park, this was the original botanical garden in town. The busiest park in town, mornings and afternoons are great people watching.
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast Drive
263 locals recommend
An authentic Victorian-designed walking park, this was the original botanical garden in town. The busiest park in town, mornings and afternoons are great people watching.
Designed by the same architect as the Woolworth Building. Stunning interior.
23 locals recommend
St Louis Public Library
1301 Olive St
23 locals recommend
Designed by the same architect as the Woolworth Building. Stunning interior.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
517 locals recommend
you can see live Elk and Bison up close
31 locals recommend
Lone Elk Park
1 Lone Elk Park Rd
31 locals recommend
you can see live Elk and Bison up close
Closest hiking spot to the city with great views off the top of high bluffs.
75 locals recommend
Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek Rd
75 locals recommend
Closest hiking spot to the city with great views off the top of high bluffs.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
431 locals recommend
Westminster Place
Westminster Place
Go to the rooftop and see the entire skyline of the area! Impressive view.
22 locals recommend
Moonrise Hotel
6177 Delmar Blvd
22 locals recommend
Go to the rooftop and see the entire skyline of the area! Impressive view.

City/town information

The neighborhood you are staying in is within Clayton. Clayton is adjacent to St Louis and features its own downtown area. Clayton is very walkable and scenic. I know some great walking routes to see this city!
30 locals recommend
Clayton
30 locals recommend
The neighborhood you are staying in is within Clayton. Clayton is adjacent to St Louis and features its own downtown area. Clayton is very walkable and scenic. I know some great walking routes to see this city!
Features a great downtown area, chock full of restaurants, bars and shopping.
12 locals recommend
Webster Groves
12 locals recommend
Features a great downtown area, chock full of restaurants, bars and shopping.
For a small suburb, it's got a pretty stellar urban feeling downtown area. It can be reached via Amtrak from downtown St Louis or by metrobus. Lots of dining and shop.
12 locals recommend
Kirkwood
12 locals recommend
For a small suburb, it's got a pretty stellar urban feeling downtown area. It can be reached via Amtrak from downtown St Louis or by metrobus. Lots of dining and shop.

Shopping

10 locals recommend
The Hill Antique Market
4923 Daggett Ave
10 locals recommend
147 locals recommend
St. Louis Galleria
1155 Galleria
147 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Uber and Lyft are the fastest way around without a car.

Metro is fine if you're not in a huge rush. HIghly stress downloading the Transit App! It's real-time
Ways to save

Lots of free activities!

The following are free: St Louis Art Museum Contemporary Art Museum St Louis Zoo Missouri History Museum St Louis Science Center Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Cathedral Basilica Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour (you get a free beer at the end)