Unlike some other neighborhoods that are either up-and-coming or on-the-way-out or simply trying to hard, 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] read more

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All the love. The Grove is a neighborhood in St. Louis Missouri that has a ton of good bars and I think it's one of the most artistic spots. There's a lot of murals and artwork lining the streets. It's colorful and my kind of chaos. Some of my favorite bars are here like Platypus and Good Company. This community is great and if you get a chance to check it out, you definitely should. read more

The Grove - Music Venues Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The Grove - St. Louis' Coolest Comeback Story The Grove is everything--hip, vibrant, eclectic, and overflowing with creative energy. My husband and I have had the joy of watching this beautiful section of St. Louis come into its own, and it's been incredible to witness. And let's be clear: none of this would have happened without Abdul from Park Central Development. His tireless work and vision have truly helped shape The Grove into what it is today--a cultural heartbeat of the city. The restaurants? Absolutely. From global flavors to local favorites, you'll find everything from inventive brunch spots to cozy late-night bites. The nightlife? Electric. Think rooftop bars, live DJs, neon lights, and an endlessly inclusive, welcoming vibe. But don't sleep on the shops--because The Grove isn't just for food and fun--it's a shopping gem, too. From quirky vintage boutiques and plant shops to handmade goods, vinyl records, apothecaries, and hyper-local art, each store feels like a love letter to St. Louis creativity. It's the perfect place to wander, discover something unexpected, and support amazing small businesses that give the neighborhood its soul. If you haven't strolled the streets on a weekend night--window-shopping, sipping something delicious, hearing music drift from open doors--you're seriously missing out. The Grove is what happens when community, culture, and hustle collide in all the right ways. So come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to fall in love with a neighborhood that continues to raise the bar. read more

Definitely a fun area with diverse restaurants, shops and nightlife. Parking can be a challenge, so we opted for one of the paid transportation services to attend an evening concert at the Atomic. Economical going, but extremely expensive (about $100.00 for a 7 mile ride) when leaving the area around 11:30 p.m. Just be prepared to pay a premium if you do it. The featured band at Atomic was excellent, but there was no seating provided for the performance. Tickets were nonrefundable, so we did stay for the show. My partner is disabled and unable to stand for 3 hours, so management did allow us to take 2 stools in from the bar. I do enjoy dining at various restaurants in the Grove, but won't go back to the Atomic. Still rate the area 4 stars. read more

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This is a District of St Louis where you will find the bars and clubs. It is a happening place on weekends. There are also some decent restaurants and a dispensary in this mile long stretch of town. This is an artsy place, with murals and sculptures all over the place. It seems to be a LBGTQ+ friendly community and is very colorful, with lots of personality. It touts having the largest neighborhood-wide collection of street art in St. Louis. You will also find the Transgender Memorial Garden here, which is roumored to be the first of its kind in the nation. The area dates back to the 1950s and The Grove Community Improvement District (CID) was formed in 2009 to support the businesses, beautify the neighborhood, and improve the safety for its visitors and businesses. Each year, in October, they host GroveFest, a large festival that brings 1000s of city residents to the Grove to celebrate the community. This year Big Freda will be hosting the festival. I visited this neighborhood on a weekday and not much was going on, however, that was ok with me. I still enjoyed the place's vibe and I was able to find some real good food and friendly staff everywhere I went. If you are in St Louis, this area is a must visit. read more

The Grove is soo unique and interesting. How great is it to have soo many options on one street, within walking distance from each other. The community is diverse and eclectic with some true characters. There is soo much fun and excitement happening. We don't have a problem with parking, which is great. There a plenty of hot spots located right in this area to checkout. They have everything from hair shops, restaurants, boutique's, tattoo shops and more. read more

The Grove - Music Venues Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The Grove is a cool neighborhood in St. Louis. We were visiting and staying with some friends who live in the area this past weekend, and we enjoyed exploring this area. We walked from one end of the Grove to the other (there are big signs letting you know you're in the Grove on both sides of the Grove on Manchester), and we passed A LOT of bars, restaurants, breweries, shops, etc. It's a cool neighborhood to explore. If you're visiting St. Louis, keep it in mind as a place for a drink or a meal or just some exploring! read more

The Grove - Music Venues Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Culture rich, artistic and live area of St. Louis. Explore beyond Manchester into the vicinity of Forest Park southeast and find local eateries beyond your wildest imagination. pump your brakes though because if your going too fast you'll miss these little mom & pop gems. Gramophone Sweetie Pies Attitudes Layla Sanctuaria Randy's Bikes Atomic Cowboy Tower Classic Tattoos...and much much more! Get out of your cars and off your bikes (plenty of parking for both) so you can stroll the neighborhood and take in all its glory. read more

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This small strip has some amazing food. If you feel carnivorous then you have Beast. Yesterday I stopped at Sameem for some Afgan food, the lamb was spiced nicely. Next door, Layla which has amazing Hummus and Shawarma, is hard to beat when you want a Gourmet Burger, they are tops! Check out this drone footage I shot of The Grove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snaa0Tf6nuI read more

I am so proud of, The Grove. I use to bartend in the area before it was actually called, "The Grove". Yes, I am that old. Back in those days, there were a lot of boarded up building between the bars that were open and setting the trend for the future. Now, it is thriving STL community that supports many popular restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and alternative nightclubs. What makes me proudest, is that the residential community is growing as well. The Grove, is a thriving STL neighborhood that is growing by leaps and bounds. I hope they keep up the development. I smile every time I drive through or visit one of the businesses. It is a neighborhood, that shows the diversity and love of each other in St. Louis, that sometimes gets over-looked. read more

Excellent spot to chill and relax around. I enjoy the artwork and the different colors of each build. What amazing sights to see

This place is changing for the better in terms of infrastructure. Long street full of diverse bars, restaurants and various events. Handle bar offers Russian food during lunch and gatherings such as "That's 80 show" theme during evenings. Taha'a Twisted Tiki and Atomic cowboy have salsa dancing Sundays. Event such as World's naked bike ride and The Grove Fest add some great value to the streets of The Grove. Various band performances throughout. read more

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Love the grove. The vibe is always a fun casual and happy hang out. Lots of different places with eclectic styles. There's a brewery for the basics and dance clubs and outdoor patios and pizza and summer markets. Love it. read more

The Grove is one of my favorite places in St. Louis to go on the weekend. The businesses in The Grove are killing it. There isn't any other spot in STL where you can have that much fun on one street. It's eclectic and diverse wiht a massive brewery, places to dance, dive bars, cocktail bars, a tiki bar, and soon to have late night doughnuts and alcoholic slushies. Free parking is easy to fine and if not, they have very cheap public lots nearby if you don't feel like walking. To add to the swagger, this strip is tricked out with plenty of street art. From funky to cool, The Grove has mad style. If you have yet to visit you need to pull up the businesses in The Grove and start bookmarking your favorites. BONUS=The Snapchat Geofilter for The Grove is one of my favorites. You'll have to visit to see it for yourself ;) read more

It's time for someone to start talking about the Grove a bit more, because this is a great part of town that I personally just discovered a week or two ago. First off, the mix of people is one of acceptance and originality. It's an LGBT friendly community, complete with some of the cities best or at least more well known gay bars. Second-the Grove has a real "artsy" feel to it, with murals and various art work all up and down the stretch of businesses in this area. Third-everyone is so nice around here! As a straight guy, spending time in an area known for its gay bars, I honestly felt at home with the area. By that, I mean everywhere I looked there were people of "character" walking around, no one judging each other, no attitudes, no egos at all. In fact, negativity seems non-existent here. It is truly a breath of fresh air. Part of my experience with the Grove included Grove Fest, which is a street festival with vendors, entertainment, live music, and a great collection of craft and art vendors. The festival brought out a lot of people, and again, no issues, no attitudes, just a lot of people having fun and enjoying the festival. A great vibe all day long! Things to do in the Grove: So far, I've fallen in love with RISE Coffee House, which at this point has only been open for two weeks! The Atomic Cowboy has some of the BEST burgers in St. Louis, so it is definitely worth the stop. In addition to these stops, there are several restaurants, clubs, a tattoo shop, bicycle shop, and much more. My wife is determined to get me into Sweetie Pies, which she discovered from a reality TV show that follows the staff of this little local favorite. For me, The Grove has become a new favorite destination. I highly recommend folks check it out and enjoy the atmosphere, food, and great collection of people to interact with! read more

I have lived in The Grove for 3 years and couldn't have wished for a better experience. The area just keeps getting new and exciting businesses - it's now one of the best regions of St. Louis for a night out. The area is also very safe - I haven't experienced any crime since I got here. read more

Very unique and interesting area. I went to Handlebar which was a fun crowd but I am obviously a bit too old for the place. Love the overall vibe in the area and plan on coming back often and experiencing new places read more

We had a 30 min wait ... good, fine .. get a dring and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. Crabby bar tender, but great drink . Martini was spot on perfect. However, once we got a table things went very wrong. Never asked for another drink, FINALLY got my appetizer after the 3 people that came after us . By the time we received our meals- mine a salad that had no dressing , was not made to order , I had eaten the ap and all the extra olives my martini contained thankfully . 2 hours to have a martini and a salad is rediculous!!! At least have the decency to keep the alcohol coming! My first day off in ages, day drinking ruined. Food terrible all around . Just super disappointed read more

What a fun, quirky area! It has some great restaurants (Layla's burgers are some of the best in the city and Sanctuaria is my favorite place for tapas). I also really enjoy all the murals around this place. Take some time to simply walk up and down a few blocks and enjoy the artwork on the sides of the buildings! read more

I just visited last night ( August 17, 2012 ) and after circling around a couple of times found a "parking space" on Talmage Ave. After a getting a bite to eat at Everest Cafe we returned to find a $25.00 ticket on my car. Turns out this was "permit parking only" street. What kind of a new racket is this? My answer is that it's the kind of racket that will keep me from visiting 'The Grove' again anytime soon-as long as I'm driving. read more

This place is up and coming. I love seeing all the re-hab and new life being brought to the area! I can't wait to see what happens in the future. read more

The Grove is a great strip of Manchester where most of the GLBT bars are located. It starts right about Manchester and Sarah &