Must-see nightlife in Missouri

  • Civil Life Brewing Co

    St Louis

    Embodying everything that makes a neighborhood bar wonderful, this brewpub offers comfy seating inside and out in unpretentious surrounds. The brew lineup…

  • Boulevard Brewery

    Kansas City

    Welcome to the home of the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. There are 21 home brews on tap at the 2nd-floor beer hall, where a patio boasts great…

  • Tiger's Den

    Missouri

    Part used bookstore, part cocktail bar, Tiger's Den is the stuff of Hemingway dreams. Sit on one of the plush sofas and order a drink inspired by the…

  • Cave Vineyard

    Missouri

    Yes, this is a vineyard with a cave. Yes, you can drink in the cave. Sound like a gimmick? Rest assured the wines are some of the best in Missouri. The…

  • Blueberry Hill

    St Louis

    St Louis native Chuck Berry rocked the small basement bar here until the day he died in 2017. The venue hosts bands big and small and has good pub food …

  • Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar

    St Louis

    Slip onto a sofa or rest your elbows on a table at this romantic bar where you can savor fine wine or the best local beer (over 50 on tap) and nibble a…

  • Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery & Bierhall

    St Louis

    Just a couple of blocks from Forest Park in The Grove, this brewery has a venue that feels like Germany. Among the many classic European-style beers…

  • Tom's Town

    Kansas City

    Tom's Town, downtown KC's first legal distillery since Prohibition, pays homage to the city's Prohibition-flouting political boss Tom Pendergast. Try the…

  • Up-Down

    Kansas City

    A popular bar-cum-playground just south of downtown, Up-Down caters to the kid in everyone with an array of games from pinball to video. There are huge…

  • Border Brewing Co

    Kansas City

    Border brews its beers with an edge of extra hops and other flavors like citrus and berries. The line-up changes with the seasons. Its tap room in the…

  • 4 Hands Brewing Co

    St Louis

    A fraction of the size of big brother Bud down the street, this craft brewery is everything its neighbor is not: homey, unassuming and out to surprise…

  • Schlafly Tap Room

    St Louis

    St Louis' most famous local craft brewery runs this excellent pub just west of Downtown. The menu has lots of pub classics (mains $8 to $20), while the…

  • Quay Coffee

    Kansas City

    Killer coffees brewed from direct-trade beans make this trendy spot in the River Market neighborhood understandably busy. With its exposed-brick walls and…

  • Earthbound Brewing

    St Louis

    This is one of St Louis' brewpubs that makes any real beer lover forget about Bud and revel in handcrafted brews. Don't miss the Doing it Extreme IPA,…

  • Shortwave Coffee

    Missouri

    At the end of an alley, this hip coffee shop has the strongest single origin pours in town. Expect great tunes spinning on the record player, art…

  • Downing Street Pour House

    Missouri

    Just south of Branson in the center of old Hollister, this pub scores with excellent comfort food like barbecue and burgers. The beer and liquor list goes…

  • Mud House

    St Louis

    Chemex coffees, loose-leaf teas and a great breakfast menu with many veggie options (try the Vegan Slinger!) make this funky Cherokee St staple an ideal…

  • Westport Coffeehouse

    Kansas City

    This laid-back place off the main drag has good coffee, specialty teas and cheap breakfast sandwiches. Look for comedy, jazz and improv shows at night.

  • Just John Club

    St Louis

    A Grove anchor, John's has bar counters inside and out, regular performances and an ever-welcoming vibe. Wednesday is ladies night.

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