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    4.6 (45 reviews)
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    Old fashioned a la Small Change, view from the back patio
    Joe S.

    The most chill and welcoming environment in the city. You can not beat it! Get an Old Fashioned for sure!

    Ted C.

    One of the last places we visited and I'm glad we came. We pulled up and some in the group were worried about it, and maybe it was the wrong place to go to as a cocktail bar because it definitely doesn't look like a place for good cocktails. We were wrong on all counts. The cocktails here are top-notch and the vibe is definitely laid back and fun. While the cocktail list is more pared down, it's done well, maybe the best cocktail I had in Saint Louis. I got the Twinky and Pinky which came with a watermelon popsicle that I saved until the end. If you figure out how to get the right ratio of booze and popsicle consumption, let me know. However, it's hard to drink cocktails when the cheap beer is so...cheap. Stag beer on draft, 2 bucks, seriously. Also, cans of Busch for 2 dollars. Start out classy and then end up trashy, that's what I always say.

    PaPeR sTrAwS!!!!!!!!!*!*!*!*!!*
    Megan S.

    Orders: FAT PUG Oatmeal Stout | Water w/ a paper straw!! Such cool vibes in this place & really amazing cocktails! I'm boring & ordered a beer (which was so so good), but I sipped my friends artsy gin drinks & they were masterpieces. Very cool lbgtqia+ environment with great music!!!! Oh we had so much fun :))))

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    Steven B.

    It's a dive bar. You'll have a good time drinking well prepared drinks at an amazingly affordable price. The ambiance is bland, but remember it is a dive bar, so that actually adds to its beauty. There is no bar food. Your snacks and munchies come out of a vending machine that is also reasonably priced. They have hooks and outlets under the bar. Nice asset for a dive bar. Bartenders are friendly, attentive and mix a good cocktail. They can even open a bottle or can of beer with finesse. I recommend that you grab some friends and head over to SC for a fun time. Or, you can go alone and make some new friends sitting at the bar. I'll be back? - Who's going with me? When - November 14, 2018 Why - Cocktails with Max, he's the man.

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    Kevin H.

    I've been to small change twice now in the last couple months. Once for a normal experience, and most recently for their famous Christmas pop up Miracle STL. I love this place. The cocktails are fantastic, and the staff is all super friendly and knowledgeable. Their Christmas pop up is absolutely amazing. Note that while reservations sell out in minutes of going on sale beginning of December, they do have seats often available for walk ins. Miracle Stl is definitely not something to miss out on! Though if you do, an everyday visit to small change is still very enjoyable!

    Mad as Hatters: Tow's Town Corruption Gin, Cherry Heering, Passionfruit, Lime, Angostura Bitters, Club Soda
    Mary A.

    Opened on Feb 1, 2018. From the people that brought you Planter's House and Miracle Bar... Small Change is a mix of dive bar and cocktail bar. As you drive by, the only signage is a broken Falstaff Beer sign. Street parking is your only option. As you walk in you will find a few tables/chairs and then a row of seats at the bar. Sit at the bar for a front row seat to the cocktail making action. Bar manager Harrison Massie shakes a mean cocktail- he was more than willing to give us a few suggestions on what to order. They have become known for their peanut butter and jelly shots: One shot of peanut butter fat-washed cognac and a shot of Manischewitz grape wine. Take them fast or sip on them slowly for a new experience. A few specialty cocktails are listed on placards on each table and at the bar for about $10/each. The Mad as Hatters cocktail is erved with a umbrella and makes you look super classy as you drink it. There are a few beers on tap, a cocktail on tap, and several bottles/can of beer to choose from. The can/bottles are displayed above the bar so you know what your options are. There is no kitchen, so dogs are allowed inside. When the weather warms up, they plan to have seating on the patio. There is a vending machine in the back for your snacking pleasures.

    Mad as Hatters
    Mandie B.

    Small Change is a great spot for drinks and good times! My friends and I arrived here to celebrate a birthday on a Thursday evening around 8:15. The location is a bit inconspicuous; and I think I drove by it once before I realized it was where I needed to go. No parking lot, but street parking i east to find. When I walked in I could tell they had some regulars which is pretty cool. A few of my friends had already pulled up a table and some chairs and they all had drinks in front of them. What I like best is that Small Change sells beers like Busch and they also make craft cocktails! They have something for everyone. I looked over the menu and decided to order the Mad as Hatters. My reason? Well, it sounded good AND we were all wearing Birthday Cone Hats! Perfect match. I went up to the bar and asked for the drink and I also decided to order the birthday girl a Peanut Butter and Jelly shot; too fun! The drinks were made and I opted to pay my tab instead of leaving it open. The PB&J shot was actually 1 shot of PB and 1 shot of J! 2 shots in one...I have no idea what it tasted like, but the bday girl said they were tasty. The bar itself has a dive bar feel and at the same time feels like I am in an exclusive bar. I really enjoyed myself and I know the rest of the group did too. The drinks were all getting great reviews and we talked about making "Small Change" our new "spot" whenever we can't decide where else to go. Oh, and did I mention they have a vending machine with food inside? I wish I would have taken a picture. This is not your normal vending machine people. I really can't wait to go back during the spring when it's warmer so that I can try some of their cocktails outside on their soon to be patio. Is i patio season yet!?!?!

    Jason P.

    There are very few things in this life that I love more than Halloween and holiday themed experiences. Luckily for St. Louis, we have Small Change. Some members of the community may have first encountered Small Change during their "Miracle" pop up bar during the Christmas season. The drinks were warm. The decor was kitschy. And the experience truly captured the magic of the season. But I'm a spooky szn person. A basic witch, if you will. So, when I saw Yelp Elite Squad member Mary A post about their most recent pop up bar, I hopped on my broom and flew over to Small Change faster than you can say BOO. Let's dig into this experience that was anything but grave. The Halloween themed drink menu was well thought out and I loved reading all the creative names. Each drink was unique and had oodles of flavors. My boyfriend was cold from the short walk from our house to this Benton Park watering hole, so he opted for the warm drink called the Clang Boom Steam which was bourbon and tea. For my first drink I ordered The Killer was Smiling. It was a flavorful fall take on an old fashioned. I really appreciated the subtle sweetness the apple bitters added to this cocktail. Since we were having a spooky date night and the spirit was alive inside Small Change, we dove into a second round, ordering the Pale as Bone and the River of Flesh. I basically chugged the Pale as Bone because it was so delicious. It was like a wonderful margarita without the fake sweetness of a syrup. 10/10 for the cool skeleton that it was served with. Took that bad boy home to add to our Halloween decor. Speaking of decor. Small Change went all out. Lights. Statues. Cut outs. I was in Heaven... err... Hell? The vibe inside was second to none. They had some classic Alfred Hitchcock horror flicks rolling on the TV's to add to the ambiance. We've also been to Small Change for non-holiday pop ups, and absolutely love the dive-bar chic flair they serve up each and every day. And finally is customer service. I really really love the bartenders at Small Change. The handful of times I've been there, I feel like a regular. They really go out of their way to make everyone from any walk of life feel welcome the moment they walk through the door. And they have Labatt Blue on draught.

    Here for Miracle STL!
    Wanda H.

    Attended Miracle STL pop-up here and enjoyed it immensely. The cocktails were stupendous, but the prices were killer. Service was very good. Cute bar.

    French 75 oh my!
    Max R.

    Dive-y amazingness. Small Change is an awesome addition to the Benton Park neighborhood. As they would say, they are "Planter's House's dive bar chic step-child." They are completely different vibes, so don't compare them too much. Living a mere 6 blocks away from this beautiful haven of Stag on draft and cocktails galore, I like to bike over to catch a games that I want to watch on their TV. (I watched a lot of March Madness here and I think it bid me well, as I won my family's bracket!) They also have a quiet and relaxing patio that I love. Typically, you can find me with Busch in hand, but when I'm feeling something special, I get their French 75, it's so refreshing and who doesn't love gin?! As far as their specialty cocktails go, I highly recommend, "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis," "Step Right Up," and "Rag Water and Bitters." Fun right?! You also need to know that they have vending machines and many Fridays they host Guerrilla Street Food's food truck! Yum-city! Beyond that, the bartenders are inclusive, helpful, and beautiful human beings who make Small Change great. Make your way to the broken Falstaff sign, you don't want to miss out!

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    I think this is the best cocktail spot in the city! They have adventurous rotating cocktails, along with classics. I've had both, and even the classics always have a bit of a spin. Bar tenders are very friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere in this cocktail bar is second to none; not at all pretentious. Friendly, neighborhood oriented, and welcoming to all. They also have a beautiful dog-friendly patio.

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

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    The Saturn Lounge - The patio, facing the entrance.

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    4.5(186 reviews)
    2.6 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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    Full bar equipped to make fun drinks !

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    "Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing

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    The vibe of this place is an 11/10. So glad I finally made a trip here to check out their happy…read morehour and will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. I loved the eggplant dip so much! The mint & pomegranate were nice touches to go along with the dip and they provided plenty of bread. My friend ordered the sardines which isnt really my jam, but I did try a bite and I didnt hate it (which is a compliment I promise!) I actually didnt love either of the cocktails I ordered (Elephant Never Forgets & Spiced Pear Spritz), but I can tell the TLC they put into their drinks, so I just need to explore the menu further I'm sure. Will be back!

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