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    Van's Tavern

    3.9 (7 reviews)
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    5 years ago

    Nice bar inside the restaurant. The bartender remembers your drink and keeps them coming. Locals and out of towers are always welcome.

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    8 years ago

    Cool little Place!!! Watch the locals talk smack to each other and the Bartenders!! Will come back just to people watch!!

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    The bartender Brittany was awesome. Made us feel right at home. Drinks are great and at a great price. Big screen tvs and good music.

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    4 Hands Peacemaker - Old Fashioned

    4 Hands Peacemaker

    3.5(134 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Had a great experience at 4 Hands Peacemaker! Entered through the bar area but went around to the…read morefront bar to a second bar and eating area. I knew the drill after reading other reviews, order from the QR code! It was pretty easy and the order was pretty simple. I ordered food from Peacemaker and a drink from 4 Hands. Liam was working the dining area and he was so great! He came over to make sure we didn't need any assistance with the order process and brought water and smiles! Fried Green Tomatoes and Hushpuppies to start. Connecticut Style Lobster Roll with chips. The fried green tomatoes were good, and I love the texture of the hushpuppies was great would love to have more onion flavor. I love the warm Lobster Roll! The butter toasted roll is so good, and then lots of lobster, so good! The chips are crunchy and flavorful. Liam was the highlight here, he was great. He was friendly and helpful and would have eased anyone through the ordering process if they had issues. We didn't and he was great at everything and so so friendly!

    If your ideal Friday night involves enjoying a beer while supervising someone else's children, this…read moremight be your spot. The vibe when we visited was less brewery and more unsupervised playground. Kids were running around barefoot, throwing mulch and rocks, while plenty of parents sat back with drinks in hand. My wife and I, along with several other guests, were repeatedly getting hit with rocks from children running around the property. Maybe this was an unusually busy night, but it was hard to relax or have a conversation between the constant chaos, the trains, and the swarm of kids treating the place like recess. I'd post photos, but every picture is mostly other people's children, and that doesn't seem fair. If you're looking for a quiet drink or an adult atmosphere, you may want to look elsewhere. If you're looking for a place where the kids can run wild while the adults have a drink, you'll probably fit right in.

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    4 Hands Peacemaker - Band and patio

    Band and patio

    4 Hands Peacemaker - Crab cakes

    Crab cakes

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    The Fireplace Bar - We have two pool tables.

    The Fireplace Bar

    4.3(35 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Discovered this dive bar during the World Cup games. The inconsistencies in decor/vibe throughout…read morethe place makes sense later knowing the bar was on Bar Rescue around 2024/2025. We had a good time playing pool and there was a male bartender making our first drinks that was very friendly and conversational. The female bartender made our second round of drinks and was more standoffish as if we didn't fit the "dive bar scene" since we were dressed up a bit. We enjoyed a couple rounds of pool and watching the World Cup game then we left before karaoke was about to start. Bar itself has plenty of seating and nice lighting for the bottles. After learning the story about the owner and the bar, I'm very happy this place is still open but I don't think we'll be back.

    We visited The Fireplace Bar for Friday night karaoke. This is a dive bar, in a good way. There are…read morepool tables and darts. It was very loud when we visited, not because of the karaoke, so it was a bit difficult to speak with the bartenders. I guess people were having a good time! There are lots of drink choices at reasonable prices. There is also food, which I didn't try. For the karaoke, you go up to the KJ get into the queue, and then add your songs across the evening for each of your turns. There was quite a variety being sung. You sing in front of the fireplace. There is a little bit of room to dance around the edges but not much. Despite being a "nonsmoking" bar, there were patrons vaping indoors and there was a cigarette smell inside (perhaps wafting in from the smokers outside?). The ladies bathroom was very clean. There is free parking outside in their attached lot, but you might have to get creative if you get there later in the night, as the lot gets crowded. This bar has a fun vibe for your friend group to go blow off some steam, but probably not a good place to take a first date.

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    The Fireplace Bar - Darts machines

    Darts machines

    The Fireplace Bar - Weather permitting, we always have a fire on our patio.

    Weather permitting, we always have a fire on our patio.

    The Fireplace Bar - Pouring your favorites.

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    Pouring your favorites.

    Global Brew Tap House - Bartender Cyle is well informed

    Global Brew Tap House

    4.4(76 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    •$

    A casual vibe, great place for beer and a group happy hour…read more Every time I come here I am amazed at how much fun it is and what a great draft selection they have. Walk in and there are plenty of tables, a couple of gathering areas, standing room narrow tables, an outdoor area, and a room off to the side. I went for the Logboat Dark Matter which I have had before in a can and wanted to try on draft. I enjoyed it very much. You know what is great?! Since they don't have food, you can bring it in yourself. Both times our group has met up here Katie's Pizza is the choice and its in the same parking lot. You can't go wrong with Katie's. Bartender is on the ball and friendly, TV's all around, not too loud so you can talk. Wednesday nights they have Trivia and I stayed for the first round, it was very current for the current event category. Get a pizza from Katie's, go here, have a beer, have fun!

    I attended an event in the event room. Small room that is separate from the bar. I'm guessing it…read morewould hold up to 20 people comfortably. We had 10 and we were able to sit around the long stationary table in the middle of the room. Global Brew Tap House does not charge for the event room. They ask for reservations and for the attendees to patronize the bar. Perfect for a meeting or a book club. I had a couple of beers. Wide selection of local and popular craft beers . Bartender was friendly and offered to keep a tab. Lots of parking. Loved this place!

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    Global Brew Tap House
    Global Brew Tap House
    Global Brew Tap House - Lighted patio with fountain, fire feature and a 70" outdoor TV

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    Lighted patio with fountain, fire feature and a 70" outdoor TV

    The Geyer Inn - Inside looking back towards front door

    The Geyer Inn

    2.9(33 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    No food and only 1beer brand on tap the night I was there. Will never go back! Overcharged my tip…read morewas changed by the house

    You won't find this place unless you're a local or know someone. A small hockey themed bar inside a…read morehistoric house near Kirkwood Park. A one of a kind dive bar that is great for Blues games. Originally a filling station in 1904, it converted into a tavern in the 1930's. Grandfathered with local liquor licensing, TGI almost went extinct in 2010 when longtime owner Frank Rodman passed away (RIP). In 2012 it was purchased by former Blues hockey player Jim Campbell and his wife, Jennifer (a Kirkwood native), who did a thorough refresh and renovation. Jennifer's great uncle actually owned the tavern earlier in the 1960s, so it was a natural return to the family. They have a full bar with reasonably priced drinks. Didn't see a food menu (need to confirm cause looks like maybe they used to) but bar snacks (pretzels and chips). Someone ordered pizza delivered which seemed like a good option. The vibe is like you are inside a house, with couches and a fireplace. They have a small back patio to enjoy nice weather and they do allow smoking outside. For games, there's Golden Tee, a jukebox, and steel tip dart board (which was kinda blocked by Golden Tee). If you happen to be in Kirkwood and feeling thirsty, check it out. I'll definitely be back to watch more Blues Hockey!

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    The Geyer Inn - Kirkwood Pioneers Hockey

    Kirkwood Pioneers Hockey

    The Geyer Inn - Old CCM Tacks Ice Skates

    Old CCM Tacks Ice Skates

    The Geyer Inn - Built in 1904

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    Perennial on Lockwood - Hostess station

    Perennial on Lockwood

    4.3(193 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$

    ++++ food ++++ family atmosphere…read more The food here is delicious! I ended up getting the LW burger with pub cheese and it came with shoe string fries, the burger was thick and juicy, while the shoe string fries with garlic aioli as my sauce was, perfect! This is a pretty good family atmosphere, they have high top tables but also had high top high chairs! A real positive in our book, haven't ran into many restaurants that have this option. I would suggest if you have little ones to order your food when they take your drinks because the service can be hit or miss depending on the time you go, and food can take a little longer than expected. So get the little ones ordered in first and then decide on the adults.

    We had a reservation on a Saturday night. We were greeted and seated right away. We're not fond of…read morehigh top tables, but that's all that was available when I made the reservation. I only saw two high top tables for two people and they were in corners. So we sat in a corner on backless stools. Stools in restaurants should have backs!Pretty uncomfortable and we won't do that again. It also has really high ceilings so it got pretty loud in there. Our server was Erin and she was good! The place was packed inside and outside (in the rain - there were umbrellas over the tables) so the staff was super busy. She kept the drinks and food coming at a good pace. We started off with drinks and onion rings. We had been told how good the onion rings were so we had to order them - they lived up to the hype! I'm not a beer drinker, but my husband is. He had three different ones and didn't really enjoy any of them. He tried Tidewater Plains, Master of the Universe, and Batholith. I had a Jungleberg cocktail and liked it so much, I ordered another one. The server said they were out of them. There were five ingredients in the drink so I have no idea what they were out of. I ordered a Spicy Ancho Margarita and it was okay. It shouldn't be called spicy, because it is not. I ordered Chicken Wings and Onion Soup. Yes, it was summer. But it was cold and rainy and soup sounded good! The soup was very good - very cheesy and they didn't put a chunk of bread in there to get all soggy, which I appreciated. The wings were okay. They were way too saucy for me. My husband got the Philly and said it was okay, but nothing special. I would have probably given 3.5 stars, but that is not an option. I'd go back for the onion rings!

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    Perennial on Lockwood - Thursday date night on the patio. Lovely cool weather under the heat lamps!

    Thursday date night on the patio. Lovely cool weather under the heat lamps!

    Perennial on Lockwood - Nice open space

    Nice open space

    Perennial on Lockwood - Grilled pork chop, corn polenta, tomato and sorghum glaze, and arugula

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    Grilled pork chop, corn polenta, tomato and sorghum glaze, and arugula

    Helen Fitzgeralds

    Helen Fitzgeralds

    3.4(314 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    Dining with two friends this evening though I arrived early enough and was hungry that I started…read morebefore they arrived. I got an order of their "world famous chicken strips" and was pleased to see that they do it with grilled. Hooray! And with the Syberg's Famous Wing Sauce, they were absolutely delicious and there was nothing left when my friends arrived oops. It's an Irish themed restaurant, so I did Guinness (which was very good) and the corned beef with cabbage (and extra cabbage instead of potatoes). My friends enjoyed their fried chicken salad and pizza. And the pizza looked tremendous. We were here for nearly two hours, well cared for by our waiter who cut the check up properly, ensured that dirty dishes were removed and refilled iced tea as needed. Great service! Fabulous food, too. This was a delicious meal and we all had a great evening. Five stars for Helen Fitzgeralds! [Review 1088 of 2026 - 582 in Missouri - 26267 overall]

    I stopped by early on a Friday afternoon for a work happy hour. There is easy access to the highway…read moreand a large free parking lot out front. Inside, there are lots of large screens to watch a game and a stage with several seating areas. This is also a patio out front that faces the parking lot. There were gluten-free drink options, including wine and cider in the happy hour selections. I had a glass of wine. There were also cocktails. Lots of drink options overall. Our table ordered several appetizers to share for the table. They came out hot and looked/smelled good (not gluten-free so I couldn't try them). For early afternoon, it was fairly loud and a bit difficult to talk. The service was really slow this visit, unfortunately.

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    Helen Fitzgeralds - Busy at the bar!

    Busy at the bar!

    Helen Fitzgeralds - Toasted Ravioli Was good and hot but could have been presented better than on a sheet tray like this?

    Toasted Ravioli Was good and hot but could have been presented better than on a sheet tray like this?

    Helen Fitzgeralds - Busy busy!!! It's the holidays!

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    Busy busy!!! It's the holidays!

    Van's Tavern - bars - Updated October 2026

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