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Ava Garden Bar

3.9 (12 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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Russ B.

Great spot for a drink on a nice day! The servers were fast, friendly, and knew how to make a great cocktail. The breeze rolled through the patio and kept us cool during the day and the gas fireplaces kept us warm after the sun went down. It's great that there is a little bit of open-air space for everyone to enjoy

Tyra C.

I have walked past this place for years and finally got the chance to go in. Do not ignore the signs--stop by. This is such a cozy spot to hangout. If the weather permits, the patio is even better. There are TV monitors everywhere for you to enjoy screen time. There are 2 bar areas--1 inside and 1 outside. Staff were fine. They wore all black, regular clothes. Sometimes it was difficult to tell who staff was if they weren't behind the bar. I didn't try the food, only drinks and they were good if you're not a drinker. Not much liquor in them. Overall, the atmosphere was nice and it's connected to Ballpark Village.

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Chrissy E.

Super cute! I've seen this place in a ton of my friends stories and thought Sunday would be a great day to finally check it out. I came with a friend as she suggested this place but when we went it was pretty dead. (Not sure how lively it is during games but post games was like a ghost town). Aesthetically, it's super cute and offers great places for photos and vids. We sat at the bar and were immediately given water and menus. They have a decent selection of alcohol and seem to rock with the Deep Eddy Brand heavy. I decided to try the Strawberry Limoncello. It was def on the sweeter side than a regular one but it was refreshing to sip on. I was quite surprised at the food menu and how it was Asian inspired, because you definitely wouldn't get that from how the outside is portrayed. We don't stay long but I definitely enjoyed my time here. The bartender was attentive and although there weren't many people, I didn't mind it. I'm sure this place gets packed on the weekends but it's a cute spot to stop in for a drink.

Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned... no question about the Tequila being in here!
Jennifer C.

Located outside of the ballpark gates between the stadium and ballpark village is this awesome outdoor open air cocktail space. Having no clue what this place was, I stopped by on a non-game day...during the week when it wasn't too hot... and had a few cocktails. The space offers several seating options for groups and individuals which is really nice, but it's FCFS so if you come on a game day, time it just right. I went with the Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned which is more Tequila than Old Fashioned but I left in a great space. Staff were super friendly! My only gripe... they offer a small bites menu but in no way does it match the type of food you would want while drinking. Lol

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Kayla P.

Great new spot in BPV! Open late with hours clearly listed. A very cute outdoor spot that makes you feel like you're in another city entirely. Plenty of seating options with different vibes in each. Friendly bar staff with well made cocktails. Lively music without it being too loud, and VIP/NON VIP options to upgrade your experience or keep it lowkey. Can't wait to come by and try the food next time!

Haley S.

We stopped by Ava before a Thursday night Cardinals game and were able to get a table right away. It was really sticky and the hostess said she would be back to wipe it but didn't return. Our server brought waters to our dirty table and asked her to wipe it as well which she came back and did. I was surprised their happy hour wasn't advertised but I noticed it online. The rolls are half off which is a great deal we ended up ordering all four they had on the menu. I also ordered the Yuzu Aperol spritz which was great. They delivered our rolls with no utensils and our server was really hard to get her attention. We ended up going to the bar trying to get some so we could eat. The firecracker was the best roll by far. My least favorite was the I-70 but it wasn't made as well as the others. It had a ton of rice and wasn't rolled well the seaweed was hanging out and it fell apart easily. We had to wait to 20 min to pay too when we were trying to get to the game. She kept going to the table next to us it looked like she knew them but never checked on us after receiving our food. I would definitely come back for the ambiance and happy hour it's a beautiful restaurant but I'm really hoping the service improves.

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I love having drinks at Planter's House! Like to come for the food, too but this time it was just…read moredrinks. So awesome to be waited on by Ted himself! He made some suggestions after I asked a few questions. Ended up with the Denial and Error made with Strawberry Infused Cambio Blanco Tequila, Black Sesame-Miso Syrup, Lime, and Chocolate Walnut Bitters. So different but so good as is always the case! I loved how the miso and sesame came through. My other pick was what my daughter was going to get so I got to try that, too! The So Hip It's Outta Sight made with Blanco Tequila, Green Chile Vodka, Creole Shrubb, Cranberry-Sage Syrup, and Lime. It was sweet and good. I would order either of them again. We arrived late on Sunday, around 9:00 PM and they closed at 10:00 not realizing till we were in and seated that no one else was there, we must have passed the last person that came out as we were coming in. Everyone was very gracious; we had one drink and were on our way. I normally have two but didn't want to overstay. I love this place!

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Planter's House - Upstairs bar, decked out for the holiday season

Upstairs bar, decked out for the holiday season

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4.7(117 reviews)
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This place is absolutely beautiful ambiance. Welcome, fun, and very hip. I enjoyed my cocktail,…read morethough I didn't quite get all the flavors listed in the description, but it sure did look pretty. The crab pasta was quite creamy, filling, and good ol' hearty food. I will say, I don't know if the flavors entirely complimented one another. There was some lemon peel for citrus, some dried tomato which added some nice sweet and bitter, but altogether I didn't quite get it. Felt like a creamy mac and cheese. Still would come back for another visit and try something else!

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Extra Wavy - Green Dining Room

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4.6(43 reviews)
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The Saturn Lounge is an upscale neighborhood dive bar. Can a dive bar be upscale? It can be if it's…read morea bar like, The Saturn Lounge. It was my first visit to, TSL and I was impressed. I was in need of killing time before a crochet lesson down the street and I thought enjoying a cocktail was a good idea. I was able to get a seat at the bar and immediately starting reading the menu of their signature cocktails. I went with, Sign Painter. It was served in a fluted glass and was made with rye whiskey. I'm a big fan of rye and I found this drink very refreshing. I am a cocktail snob, I enjoy a well made cocktail. Being a snob, I want a mixologist that prepares a masterful cocktail. Enjoying my cocktail and watching the gentleman working behind the bar, I can honestly say, he is a masterful bartender. This visit, I did not order any food items. However, seeing the food severed around me, I'll definitely be back to enjoy to enjoy some Crab Stuffed Mushrooms or a Crab Cake Sandwich. The inside of the bar is compact. In addition to the bar sitting, there's a row of booths along the wall. Beyond the barroom, is a backroom that's is pretty comfy and classy, too. In front of the building is a welcoming patio, that I'll be back to check out in better weather. After just one visit, I know I'll be back. If I still lived in STL, I'd probably be a regular. When: January 21, 2026 Why: Killing time with a cocktail.

It's a very cool lounge. 2 rooms. Records on the wall. Very brown and dark with records on the wall…read moreand music playing. Order at the bar. This is not my favorite. But the bartender was quick and the food, mac and cheese, came out in no time. The winter sangria was a serious drink. Not a punchy, fruity sangria. This was a winey sangria. It was a pretty serious drink. I'd probably get a weaker, sweeter drink next time, because that is my taste. The mac and cheese was pretty good. Quite hot! It came packed in this little bowl. I felt so cozy here... It made for one of my preferred eating out in the city in winter experiences.

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The Saturn Lounge - Great place to chill and read with great cocktails and food.

Great place to chill and read with great cocktails and food.

The Saturn Lounge
The Saturn Lounge - The patio, facing the entrance.

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The patio, facing the entrance.

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4.5(161 reviews)
0.4 mi•Downtown, Downtown St. Louis
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We went for the sinister supper club, and wow! From the food, which was absolutely amazing, some of…read morethe best I've had in St. Louis, to the pairings with it, this was a roller coaster ride, and I love that it was all themed! While some of the drinks were much stronger than I'm used to, as your girl really only likes the fruity girly drinks, this was such a fun time trying so many new things and I wouldn't give it up for anything. My friends that were a little bit more accustomed to different alcohols loved all of the drinks, especially the Mezcal and sweet corn one! My favorite personally was the Ube, espresso, and Matcha beverage that came with dessert. My favorite meal has to be a tie between the steak, which melted in our mouths, and the cavatelli, which had beef cheek and a Bolognese sauce. The Erie vibe of this with the long table, and so many candles was absolutely stunning, and the staff were absolutely amazing, and even dressed up to fit the vibe! While I will say, this dinner did take a long time, we were also the first group to try it so they were working out their kinks. We got there around 6 PM and didn't leave until a little bit after 11. So, while this is a wonderful experience, I will say, if you are trying to get in and get out, save this for a different time. I definitely think that this is worth trying, though, and I would hurry up and book your reservation before they all fill up for this month!

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Thaxton Speakeasy - Inside!

Inside!

Thaxton Speakeasy
Thaxton Speakeasy

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4.5(186 reviews)
3.6 mi•Forest Park Southeast
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We were looking for a lunch bite to eat for a hungry carnivore adult, a gluten intolerant adult and…read morea vegetarian adult. After looking at a handful of menus on the street, we de died on Good Company. Service was great. Very attentive. They immediately asked if we had any dietary issues and then promptly after hearing out needs, made a handful of recommendations. We started with the cauliflower. It was excellent the light sauce and pine nuts really made this dish top notch. The vegetarian and GF adults then split the Caesar salad and the squash seasonal salad. Both were so flavorful, filling and entirely unique. If you're a salad eater, I'd highly recommend either one of these. The carnivore in our group ordered the Italian beef with French fries. Unfortunately they were out of the Italian beef so he had to settle on the wings. The wings were a solid lunch after an appetizer, but the sauce was not what was expected. Overall, the menu is simple, maybe 15 items in total and they probably need to have more for carnivores who are looking for something other than a hamburger and not too heavy for lunch. But for the other 2 in our group, we walked out super satisfied.

First time in and I was underwhelmed by the service but the food was good and at the end we got a…read moreglimpse of what service could be. We arrived for a late lunch around 3:15ish. There were a few people in the dining area and a person at the bar. Our host welcomed us and asked if we had a reservation, we did not. He led us to a table and indicated our server would be with us shortly. We reviewed the menu and reading about them and their philosophy, the menu, the drink options and so forth. One of the staff behind the bar came and took our order. I stuck with water and we ordered chicken wings to share, I also got the Cucumber Tomato Salad for my meal, it sounded so fresh! Chicken wings came out fairly quick; delivered by the host who seated us. They were really good. The skin was crisp and the buffalo sauce a good flavor. We both enjoyed them. They came with a Green Goddess dressing, I am not a fan of that dressing, but the wings were good on their own. My salad came out and it was as refreshing as it sounded! It was the half salad, and it was a generous portion. Cornichon, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Crispy Shallot, Chopped Egg, and Dill Buttermilk dressing. It was perfectly dressed, and great proportions on the ingredients. My daughter ordered the Patty Melt advertised on Union Loafers bread and that clinched it for her. She indicated it was very good. The food was delivered by someone other than our server. After our food was delivered no one came back to check on us and we waited quite a while before we could get someone's attention to bring boxes and our check. While we were waiting the employees were setting up for dinner service, adding mini aperitif style glasses and then a couple came in for an early dinner and their server was so awesome, he came over and chatted with them offering samples of some kind of alcohol, he was so friendly! If we had been a little later and had him for a server, it would have changed our whole experience! We both commented that on our way out after we had eventually got settled up

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Good Company - Full bar equipped to make fun drinks !

Full bar equipped to make fun drinks !

Good Company - "Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing

"Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing

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