St. Louis Scene Archives

• Martinis and Music in the Valley (Mar 1st 2010)

• Intelligent Boozing (Feb 1st 2010)

• The Post Leads the Sports-Bar Pack (Jan 1st 2010)

• Cougars, Cocktails and Charm (Dec 1st 2009)

• South City Underground (Nov 1st 2009)

• Over/Under Proves a Good Bet (Oct 1st 2009)

• Swanky sipping in the sky (Sep 1st 2009)

• A roof with a view (Aug 1st 2009)

• Late-night rounds in the CWE (Jul 1st 2009)

• Checking out The Library (Jun 1st 2009)

• A beer-lover’s paradise (May 1st 2009)

• Sip, smoke and strut at St. Charles’ Sky Lounge (Apr 1st 2009)

• Luna Lounge serves worldly flavor (Mar 1st 2009)

• A subterranean secret (Feb 1st 2009)

• Catch a classic buzz at Herbie’s (Jan 1st 2009)

• Smokes, suds and soccer (Dec 1st 2008)

• Sexy and subdued (Nov 1st 2008)

• European innovation lands in Rock Hill (Oct 1st 2008)

• Grit and Guinness (Sep 1st 2008)

• Sugar’s long on looks, short on booze (Aug 1st 2008)

• New drinkery is right on Par (Jul 1st 2008)

• Smooth microbrews are a sure bet for summer (Jun 1st 2008)

• The Lounge brings laid-back cool to historic St. Charles (May 1st 2008)

• Dont let its odd location fool you: Tigín hits the authentic mark (Apr 1st 2008)

• Ameristar’s Home Nightclub is an exercise in excess (Mar 1st 2008)

• Joe Edwards scores again with Flamingo Bowl (Feb 1st 2008)

• SOL serves up a perfect pint and a speakeasy feel (Jan 1st 2008)

• This cider house rules: Rotten Apple is refreshingly real (Dec 1st 2007)

• Jive & Wail delivers sublime entertainment to a discriminating crowd (Nov 1st 2007)

• Old Rock House’s stunning rehab makes room for all comers (Oct 1st 2007)

• El Scorcho's hip, hard-drinking crowd spices up the night in Maplewood (Sep 1st 2007)

• A temple to the blues, B.B.’s, spiffs up its look and sound (Aug 1st 2007)

• Favorite place for a nightcap: End the evening with uplifting, deal-sealing Baileys’ Chocolate Bar (Jul 1st 2007)

• Here’s to a happy-hour scene that’s green in more ways than one (Jun 1st 2007)

• Alandale aces its craft beers and offers a prime pub for enjoying them (May 1st 2007)

• Twisted Olive has decent cocktails and a bit of youthful hippy soul (Apr 1st 2007)

• The pros and cons of intimacy are on display at M Lounge (Mar 1st 2007)

• The 'Key' to your salvation lies in The Grove (Feb 1st 2007)

• Mandarin’s warm glow envelops everybody, but the tunes divide (Jan 1st 2007)

• The Tuxedo Room dresses the part, but can it play it? (Dec 1st 2006)

• Leather lounge chairs instead of shot specials – welcome to another side of Soulard (Nov 1st 2006)

• A predictable new bar draws a tempting young crowd (Sep 28th 2006)

• Hipsters, take note of The Hide Away (Sep 1st 2006)

• The Feisty Bulldog looks familiar, but you’ve never seen Throttle before (Aug 1st 2006)

• Favorite place to see and be seen: Busch's Grove is a cotillion of our very own (Jul 1st 2006)

• Mike Shannon’s appeal extends from the cheap seats to the luxury boxes (Jun 1st 2006)

• Load up and get truckin’ at this country-western dance hangar (May 1st 2006)

• The little things – unique drinks, cheap happy hours, a friendly owner – add up at Urban (Mar 31st 2006)

• Don’t ask, just enjoy the décor at The Maryland House at Brennan’s (Mar 1st 2006)

• Roll out the Red Carpet to celebrate Gaslight Square’s history (Feb 1st 2006)

• Cookie’s is all about the jazz (Jan 1st 2006)

• New restaurant finds its ‘Niche’ in up-and-coming Benton Park (Dec 1st 2005)

• The food is great, and you won’t have to fight for a seat on the swings at Boogaloo (Nov 1st 2005)

• Nectar, Where the Red Light is Always On (Oct 3rd 2005)

• Welcome to Forgotten-Beer Heaven at Tin Can Tavern (Sep 2nd 2005)

• Shenandoah Boasts a Trifecta of Dining, Wining and Morning-After Comfort (Aug 1st 2005)

• Favorite Place to See and Be Seen: Do Some Laps at Lucas Park Grille (Jul 1st 2005)

• Wind ‘Round to Mount Pleasant, Where Everything Is, Well, Pleasant (Jun 1st 2005)

• At Finale, Everyone Feels Lucky (May 1st 2005)

• Erato Wine Bar Fits Right into the Colorful South Grand Scene (Apr 1st 2005)

• Villa Farotto's Bar is the Perfect Backdrop for its Upscale Suburban Crowd (Mar 2nd 2005)

• Sushi and Service Are The Draws at This Upscale Lounge (Feb 4th 2005)

• The Pro Wrestlers at This South City Corner Want to Hear You Yell (Jan 4th 2005)

• Lucas Park Grille Exemplifies the New “Older, Wiser” Washington Avenue (Dec 3rd 2004)

• Rams Tailgating is a Sprawling Outdoor Party (Nov 3rd 2004)

• Sub Zero Unites a Diverse Crowd of Vodka Enthusiasts (Oct 5th 2004)

• An Urban-Style Lounge Bubbles Up in Kirkwood (Sep 3rd 2004)

• For a Moving, Sophisticated Experience, All Aboard RailCruise America (Aug 3rd 2004)

• Best Sports Bar: The Many Distractions at Ozzie's Get Fans Through the Game (Jun 27th 2004)

• A Night Out at Fairmount Park Isn't a Gamble (Jun 1st 2004)

• Slip Into The Beale, Where It's All About The Blues (May 4th 2004)

• Harpo's Delivers a True Missouri Experience (Apr 5th 2004)

• Fun Rules at Pin-Up Bowl (Mar 18th 2004)

• Move Your Shoes to Eleven Eleven (Feb 9th 2004)

• Fox and Hounds Proves that Class Never Goes Out of Style (Jan 10th 2004)

• Hon, Head to The Cat's Meow for a Stress-Free Night of Cheap Beer (Nov 3rd 2003)

• Jimmy's on the Park Caters to Adults Who Savor a Night Out (Oct 3rd 2003)

• Billy Goat Serves Up Good Food and Great Nightlife (Sep 3rd 2003)

• Sip Vino at Bar Italia (Aug 12th 2003)

• Readers' Choice Poll 2003 Winners: Best Boys' and Girls' Night Out (Jul 1st 2003)

• Diversity Reigns at The Science Hip-Hop Spin (Jun 8th 2003)

• Bar Napoli Serves Good Jazz and Warm Hospitality (May 5th 2003)

• Head to Frederick's Music Lounge for Guitar-Rock and Cheap-as-Hell Beer (Apr 1st 2003)

• Great Dates in The StL (Feb 1st 2003)

• Absolutli Goosed Caters to Urban Adults (Nov 1st 2002)

• Play Bocce Ball at Milo's (Oct 1st 2002)

• The Great Grizzly Bear Sets Itself Apart (Sep 1st 2002)

• Broadway Oyster Transports You to the Bayou (Jun 1st 2002)

• Mangia Italiano is Reborn (May 11th 2002)

• 33 Has a "Chic Coast" Vibe (Apr 10th 2002)

• Early Morning Drinking at Joyce's Corner (Mar 4th 2002)

• Babe's Has Unassuming Cool (Feb 3rd 2002)

• Gene Lynn's Keeps the Spirit of Gaslight Square Alive (Jan 1st 2002)

• An Unusual Collection of People is Part of Venice Cafe's Draw (Dec 5th 2001)

• More Words on the St. Louis Bar Scene (Nov 3rd 2001)

• Alibi's is a Unique Stop (Oct 5th 2001)

• Hi-Pointe is a High Point (Sep 19th 2001)

• Fredrick's Music Lounge is a Real Find (Aug 4th 2001)

• Troy's Has Class (Jul 12th 2001)

• The St. Louis Brewery and Tap Room Prevails (Jun 24th 2001)

• Words on the St. Louis Bar Scene (May 29th 2001)

• Dressel's is Cherished (Apr 11th 2001)

• Jazz at The Bistro Swings (Mar 8th 2001)

• The Shenandoah's Mood is Welcoming and Casual (Feb 24th 2001)

• Club Elite is Where the Particular People Meet (Jan 15th 2001)

• Rocket to Rocket Bar (Dec 14th 2000)

• Black Thorn is a True Neighborhood Tavern (Nov 12th 2000)

• Sip in Style at Tenderloin Room (Oct 7th 2000)

• Sweet P's Has True Ethnic Identity (Sep 18th 2000)

• Kyle's Korner Feels Like a College Bar (Aug 7th 2000)

• The Famous Bar is More Than You Expect (Jun 12th 2000)

• Is Cloverleaf the Finest Bar in St. Louis? (Jun 9th 2000)

• The Melrose is Nice, But Just That: Nice (May 1st 2000)

• Bob and Patti's No Wake Zone is Welcoming (Apr 21st 2000)

• John's Town Hall Has More of a History Than Its Neighborhood (Mar 2nd 2000)

• On Broadway Caters to Union Workers (Feb 3rd 2000)

• Scorpio Lounge Gives You a Glimpse of a Great Time in St. Louis' History (Jan 7th 2000)

• 34 Club is a Professional Drinker's Bar (Dec 12th 1999)

• Pop's Blue Moon is Hip Without Pretention (Nov 7th 1999)