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    The Whiskey Ring

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mallory H.

    cool velvet art on the walls. awesome bartenders. large patio out back. not the cleanest of places, cushions worn down/ exposed.

    Blood and Sand
    Noah H.

    Holy crap this bar is amazing. We had an hour (or so) to kill before catching a train back to Little Rock, so we figured, what the hell? Let's grab a drink! We had so much fun here, we actually considered delaying our return trip. I mean, no really, but we *did* almost miss our train because we were having too much fun ;) Word around town is that the best night is Friday, but we came in Sunday afternoon and had the place to ourselves, which was pretty awesome, and a big part of the experience. There was a group of ten of us all rowdy and excited, and the bartender (who was very open that he'd had a super rough Saturday night himself) was such wonderful company. They had a small selection of brews, from cheaper to fancy, imported to local, and they have impressive cocktails (obviously). My personal favorite was the house Hot Toddy, but the Blood and Sand is also top-notch! The Kentucky Mule is a personal take on the Moscow Mule, while the Sazerac is an instant classic, and the Stockton Pride is a delicious, smooth, flavorful surprise. One house "Special" that apparently a lot of regulars order (why?!) is something called a Ferrari shot, which is Campari and Frenet in a shot. It's worth trying once just for the experience, but definitely not my bag :P

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    Megan L.

    + AWESOME prices. Pours start at $5. Very affordable bar + Diverse selection of whiskey, scotch, bourbon, etc. + Sample before you choose a full pour + Full bar (other than whiskey) + Schlafly & other beers for non-whiskey drinkers The Whiskey Ring opened on Cherokee street just last month in December 2013. It's a few doors down from the Fortune Teller Bar and across the street from open-late waffler, Melt. The ambience is dark without many frills, but thoughtfully decorated. Tufted dark green/blue leather-esque booth seating, ample bar space, and plenty of room to stand around to mingle. It's a small and intimate bar, with 2-3 bartenders on staff at a time. We were taken care of by Miles and (Jason?) on the Friday night we came. You can get tastes of everything in shot glasses before you commit to a full pour, which starts at just $5. Their whiskey selection is displayed on paper menus 3 or 4 pages long and there is a short whiskey-based cocktail list. Think Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Manhattan, Kentucky Mule, etc. My bf complained of the Old Fashioned containing too much ice, but otherwise was a solid choice. I liked the Kentucky Mule, made with ginger beer and bourbon. This is a super affordable bar that doesn't skimp on quality or quantity - the bartenders take really good care of you, are knowledgeable about their whiskeys, and creative to boot. My girlfriend ordered a White Russian and since they didn't have milk, they made her a "Cafe Au Lait Russian" with Bailey's. I purchased 7 drinks (a mix of cocktails, beers, and whiskey pours) on my tab and my total came out to be only $46. I don't remember the last time I bought that many drinks and spent less than $50. Also eco-friendly here - they use the Square to swipe credit cards through their iPad. Makes tipping a cinch too. Receipts are emailed to you and not printed. Adding this bar to my repertoire of affordable, non-Library Annex drinking holes to frequent.

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    Patrick T.

    This is a perfect Dive Bar! Cheep brews, "Think Stag" Friendly folks! Lots of regulars Seats outside and in. Good Music playing. Place seems to fill up the later the night goes on! Good Layout out! Cherokee street this is the bar I would call home if I lived here!

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    Jolena S.

    Great drink menu and skilled bartenders. I enjoyed the Blood & Sand followed by a Kentucky Mule. My guy enjoyed his Sazerac and friends tasted a variety of their whiskeys. Music is old school country so it's a bit on the hokey side but it was fun.

    A+ on the copper mugs!
    Rachel K.

    To be honest I'm not a whiskey/dark alcohol kinda girl but I met a friend here for drinks and was pleasantly surprised! It was casual and home-y with plenty of street parking. The bartender was sweet and we joked a bit about the silliness of having to carry around a paper license while you're waiting for a new one to be mailed to you. I had a Mule which was a whiskey based play on my beloved vodka Moscow Mules. What a great local ginger ale too--spicy! I also tried a blood and sand which was delicious as well. I for sure recommend this place for affordable, casual drinks.

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    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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    4.7(48 reviews)
    0.3 miGravois Park

    I don't get down to Cherokee Street that much so a lot of new places come and go without me knowing…read moreabout it. 'ssippi is a new(ish) wine bar set towards the western end of the collection of bars, restaurants, and shops that are the heart of the strip. The inside has a large wrap about bar and some limited seating. There is a very good selection of wine and mixed drinks and an okay selection of beer. The prices are reasonable. There is a very limited food menu which largely consists of snacks rather than proper entrees. So this is a great pre/post drink spot rather than somewhere you would spend an evening. The bartenders were fine. Nothing stood out either in a good or bad way. The mixed drink my wife had was very good. The orange wine I had was good, a bit on the dry side but overall no complaints from either of us. Without a highlight of the spot is the large patio. It is mostly taken up by large bench style seating. So you have to be okay sitting next to strangers. I actually enjoy these types of settings and I ended up chatting up the group to our right. There are a couple tables but they are few and far between. There are some overhead canopies and lights, and there was a nice vibe and energy. I was there and it was crowded. I really enjoyed it. Just two additional things to note. The bathroom line was very long. It must only be one stall. The entire time I was there it was a dozen people deep. The only other downside is that my wife and I felt old. The vibe on a late(ish) Saturday night was mainly 20 year olds. If I was in grad school or a recent graduate I would absolutely adore this place. Even if your 30s this probably is a good vibe. Once you hit 40 though you may feel a bit out of place on busy nights (or it will make you feel young again!)

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    Great place! Small, but completely worth it and I could sit at the bar forever. Clean, sleek and…read moremodern. I got the green chili cheeseburger, and it was SO GOOD! It was half gone, before realizing I didn't take a picture! Next time, I'll be back! The burger was not spicy but had a great cream aioli sauce on it. We got a special drink and then a classic drink - Tommy's #2 will be all I get the next time. It's so good, light and refreshing! The service was great, and we got in and out of there within an hour before an event. I'm definitely going back for that burger!

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    2.4 miMcRee Town

    This is my favorite restaurant in St. Louis!! The space is dark, elegantly intimate yet whimsical…read morewith candles and rabbit ears peeking up from lampshades - but it was their food and drink that blew me away. We ordered the NOR and Lillian's revenge cocktails, onion rings, mac & cheese, red snapper, pork tenderloin, and gooey butter cake. I love it when I get to experience flavors I've never had before and every dish gave me a revelation. The cocktails were perfectly balanced, the pork was cooked sous vide and so succulent, and the veggies were tender with drool-worthy flavor. Most of all, everything tasted so delicious and real. It was also not too expensive for this high quality of dining, delivered with warm, genuine service. Our dining experience was an incredible 10/10. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone and can't wait to return.

    I wish I would have came here sooner, this place is first class and is a top St Louis restaurant…read more Cute and cozy decor. We came with 4 of us on a Friday. Reservations seem to be needed and we got ours with some time in advance. Our group started with a round of cocktails so many choices and ordered the cashews to snack on with them. Later or ordered the onion rings and red pepper walnut dip. Everything was delicious, only disappointment was the cashews didn't arrive until the other apps and by that time we had nearly finished our first drinks. Still all were quite delicious but surprisingly cashews may have been my favorite, they came with a very unique and delicious savory flavor. For the main dishes our groups shared the couscous salad, meatballs, short rib and flat iron steak. All dishes are for sharing and there wasn't a dud in the bunch, so delicious. To finish we got the pistachio gooey butter cake and the tahini brownier, while both were good the gooey butter cake was life changing, you have to save room for this!! For drinks I got the jungle bird and pistachio pepitas mai tai. Both well balanced, read not overly sweet and I enjoyed them but food was the highlight here.

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    Onion rings

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    Small Change

    4.6(45 reviews)
    0.7 miBenton Park
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    Another fun party at Small Change!…read more Happy Tiki Birthday to Jamie and Bill! I love the cocktail creations that include the Big O Liquor, this year I enjoyed the Back Breaker and the Big O-Spresso Martini. The Back Breaker was refreshing with the different fruit flavors and had a cute pineapple swizzle stick. The Big O-Spresso was very rich with lots of cream, yum Good Strangers was there proving Tiki inspired tacos, I tried both the chicken and the brisket and both were great but the chicken was the winner for me, that slaw was such a great addition! Order at the bar or with a waitress, everyone is having a great time decked out in Tiki gear and the bar full of lots of props. Always a good time!

    What a sweet spot to grab a drink and enjoy some good company…read more Stopped in for a night cap with a friend. The place is steeped in pride for both STL and LGBTQ+ community. The bartenders were awesome. We walked up to the bar and both bartenders got things rolling for us quickly. They have a really solid menu as well. They have some wildly unique cocktail options that blend dive bar ingredients with a craft cocktail approach. The vibes were great. The back patio was super nice and a great spot to just relax. I got a gimlet which was beautiful. Slightly tart, with just enough sweetness to balance it all out. There are not many things on this planet better than getting a damn good cocktail at a dive bar.

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