We enjoyed our time at The Pageant during a quick trip to Saint Louis! It seems like there are…read moreplenty of free parking options nearby, and we were able to snag a spot in one of the lots behind the venue pretty easily. The line to get in moved quickly, and then we were actually able to hop right into the merch line to stock up before the openers went on. The venue itself is laid out kind of like a club, with a big open floor area and then lots of small tables for seating surrounding the floor. There's even a second story balcony, though we didn't make it up there on this visit. We headed straight for the pit, and were able to get right in on the action! Bar prices are pretty standard for a concert venue, though I am happy to report that there were lots of drink options and the bar lines moved fairly fast. The concert itself was great too - the sound and lighting were spot on, and the bands themselves were awesome to watch. I'd definitely see a show here again!

Over the years, I've been to The Pageant a few times for shows. The last show was in May of 2026. I…read moretraveled out to see Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, and Sace6. I've never been to a bad show here. It also helps that there are other things to do and eat in the area. You want a date night rock show? This area is perfect for that. I'm prompted to this review because this last show was the first time I've sit up top. Results may vary from venue to venue when it comes to sitting up top. I'm not sure but in the future, I might opt to sit up top for every show. Sometimes you run the risk of the sound bouncing off back walls and ceilings which can make things miserable if you're catching the sound from multiple directions. I'm happy to report the sound is contained in this venue. To begin, all 4 of these bands have perfected their live sound. That definitely helps in small and large venues alike. If any of your favorites roll through here, you owe it to yourself to attend. The only peeve I had this time was the merch. It's a bit odd how this venue handles merch. There were multiple locations for the merch inside the venue. Dayseeker merch was in the big room up front but my question... why not put all the acts in one room? they were spread out which also led to mass confusion with multiple long lines snaking and intersecting with each other. Aside from that, A+ venue. Will continue visiting in the future.

Great edition to the Loop!! Delmar Hall offers fairly priced concerts and dance parties to STL…read morecity, I went there last weekend for the 90s/2000s Love in the Club dance party and I had a ball! The DJ was throwing down 90s hits left and right and everybody there was having a good time. The staff was professional and on top of everything, from check-in and bussers to bartenders. The interiors are a pretty basic design, but the bussers constantly came around the seating and dancing area collecting all the dirty glasses, so it was pretty clean.

Great ambiance at our first visit to Delmar Hall! Er cane to see the locks band the Mighty Pines…read moreperform a fundraising concert for the Mighty Oakes Foundation, benefiting families affected by heart disease in their children. It was a great show and we had a fun date night!

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Last night was my second visit to Joe's Cafe. Now I feel like a professional. You don't park on…read moreKingsbury and you need to get there when the doors open, not when the concert starts. Bring your own snacks and drinks, enjoy the show. I was super confused on all of these things our first time around, but now I see others bringing small coolers, they know the words to the songs, and they all had their seats because we had to get a little creative with our random chairs that we plucked out of the audience. Fortunately for us, a couple left and we had real seats for the second half of the show. Both weeks were phenomenal musicians that made me feel like STL has some real hidden talent. A fantastic intimate venue that I look forward to visiting in the future.

Halo Bar is one of those places that make for a perfect stop before a show at The Pageant. I have…read morebeen on several occasions and have to admit that prices are fair considering its part of a concert venue. Halo Bar also offers early entry day of shows to secure limited general admission seating. Inside there is limited seating, several high top tables with enough room for 6-8 people each and several booths. The bar can get crowded however the staff is usually pretty good and manages to get everyone's order pretty quickly. The drink selection is pretty good, with a wide selection of beers and spirits. Overall Halo Bar is a great way to start off or end your evening while visiting The Pageant.

Halo Bar is an enjoyable hang out while waiting for the doors to open for shows at The Pageant…read more They open about two hours before the doors for the show. It is a nice, relaxing place to have a few drinks and socialize. Decent selection of canned craft beers, wines and cocktails. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service! Another bonus is that you can bring in food from other places to eat in Halo Bar! They also have a nice patio out front. It's also fun to go to Halo Bar after your concert or show as they usually have a band playing.

Went to The Duck Room to see Cole Chaney this weekend. The venue was a neat little place in the…read morebasement of Blueberry Hill. I was disappointed that when we went to the table at the top of the stairs to check in, we were told that since my daughter was under 21, there was a $2 CASH upcharge for her. I now see that's listed on their website (I didn't purchase the tickets). After making it through security (which was tougher than going through TSA), we made it down to the venue. The opener was already performing. We found our spot to stand for the evening. We were right up by the stage. The venue is very intimate. When the show was over, we were hoping to get a picture with the artist as he had been selling merch at the table when we arrived. The security guard announced that the venue was closing in 5 minutes. He then looked at my daughter (with the 2 huge permanent marker Xs on her hands and loudly said "you have to leave NOW!" We were dumbfounded. She was one of only 3 under 21 folks in attendance. What if we wanted to purchase a shirt, CD or sticker from the artist? Based on this interaction alone, I might not visit this venue again. There are plenty of other live shows happening on the loop that I can patronize.

Went to see the Coldplay Tribute concert. The concert was good, great band and Emily Wallace did a…read moregood job as an opener. The Duck Room has good sound for a small venue. It could sure use a good cleaning. Pretty dirty place, was glad the lights were low. Have been there before where they actually had tables and chairs for the concerts. The last few time it was standing only. Saw several people there over 50 like us. After 2-3 hours of standing, a bar stool sure would have been nice.

The place is the St. Louis treasure. The atmosphere is fun and there's so much to look at. The…read moreservice is wonderful and the food is really great. We went and had dinner before going to the duck room to see our favorite band. It was a perfect night out.

Cool vibe and late night spot for both food and drinks. It can get pretty busy without it being too…read morehectic. Typical bar food and decent portions

The drinks were great and the Drew Project that performed were outstanding!…read more The service was good. Also the staff were friendly as well. The ambience was trendy and comfortable.

I just recently started coming here. I love the staff. I love how nice it is inside the owner and…read morethe manager are both nice people and the bartender is very lovely. I usually get Gin and tonic from here and the patio in the back is also nice. This weekend I will be trying our the food I can't wait

I have sinned. For years, I scrolled past the glowing reviews and drove past the venue, scoffing in…read moremy high-and-mighty, non-sandwich-person ivory tower. "Pfft," I'd whisper to my empty kitchen, "It's just bread holding things. I am above the carbs." Well, pride truly comes before a fall, or in this case, a food coma. On a whim, my willpower crumbled, and we pulled up today around 7 p.m. Walking in at peak rush hour is like stepping into a human pinball machine. The place is small and cramped, which is a fancy way of saying... I made accidental eye contact with three strangers while dodging elbows. It was loud, chaotic, and completely electric. Woot woot!! You order at the counter, pray to the sandwich gods for a table, and just roll with it. We opted to do Carry out. We ordered "The Meatball Sub" And "The All Up In Your Grill" with added turkey because we apparently hate moderation), and a side of jalapeño popper soup. Let me tell you...these sandwiches were so aggressively good they should come with a warning label. The Meatball Sub (4.5 / 5 Stars): Deducting half a star only because it emotionally ruined all future meatballs I will ever eat...It was messy, glorious, and tasted like it was engineered by Italian grandmothers who take personal offense if you aren't sweating from satisfaction. The All Up In Your Grill + Turkey: A masterclass in grilled cheese evolution. Adding turkey turned a humble melt into a heavyweight contender for the best lunch in the STL area! "The Jalapeño Popper Soup" equals The liquid embodiment of a mic drop. Creamy, spicy, and frankly deserving of its own fan club. We came in as skeptical skeptics. We left as converted zealots. We are definitely coming back!! What should we conquer next on our redemption tour through this menu? That is the question...

Street parking or lot nearby. Crowded…read more Order at the bar. Plenty of chip options. Staff is friendly and a huge variety of sandwiches. I got the Reuben. The meat was a bit stringy and hard to chew. Maybe normal for this cut. Slightly salty for my taste but good flavor. Solid other than the meat texture. Will try a different sandwich next time

My kind of spot! We popped over here for a drink to wind down the night and were pleasantly…read moresurprised to find good country music, friendly faces all around, and a nice neighborhood bar feel right downtown. The more I sat here, the more it felt a bit like Nashville *used* to feel 10-15 years back. Not packed to the gills, but lively and fun with a rotation of music throughout the week. The service was great which is always such an added bonus when bellying up to the bar. Now I'm not from STL but I feel like it's a strong beer city, and their tap list definitely backed that up. Great spot if you like live music, highly recommend and I'd go back for sure.

Total Nashville vibes. Such a cool spot with two separate rooms--one for dancing and another with…read morethe bar--so you can easily pop over for a drink without having to shout over the music. Drink prices are great, and the band was incredible. We got there right before 9 to catch their set, and they played straight through until midnight, never stopping ONCE! They took requests from people on the dance floor, and made the whole place come alive.

I am OBSESSED with The Grove !…read more Culture , flavor , hipster , diversity , events and some of the best humans around . Very walkable area. Some great restaurants in the grove that's for sure . Come check it out !

Unlike some other neighborhoods that are either up-and-coming or on-the-way-out or simply trying to…read morehard, The Grove feels like one of those Saint Louis neighborhoods that knows what it wants to be and leans into it with confidence. Manchester Avenue seems to carry the energy, a long run of neon and murals and patios. I saw rainbow flags and dive bars and a few spots that seem just a little scruffy around the edges that keep the place from turning into a theme park version of itself. I have been here on foot and by car. By car, the parking was easy enough as long as you're aware of the hydrants and driveways so you don't block either. On food, the blocks are short and the sidewalks are wide enough that you never feel squeezed. The neighborhood feels expressive and welcoming, like it wants you to see the art, feel the music and take in the color. If I was ever looking to move back into a city, I'd be looking at places in this part of Saint Louis. [Review 370 of 2026 - 494 in Missouri - 25556 overall]