Looking to try the top cocktail bars around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end cocktail bars in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Blood & Sand
Topping the list is Blood & Sand. Located at 1500 St. Charles St. in Downtown West, the cocktail bar, wine bar and New American spot is the highest-rated high-end cocktail bar in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 297 reviews on Yelp. Try the Blood & Sand cocktail, which features "an odd blending of scotch, sweet vermouth, orange juice and cherry liquor," according to the menu.
We turned there for more about Blood & Sand.
"This concept was born out of the desire to serve people unique and interesting flavors to savor based on classic cocktails, classic dishes and great customer service," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Named after the classic cocktail, Blood & Sand is rooted back to the 1920s."
2. Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse And Bourbon Bar
Next up is Downtown West's Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar, situated at 2101 Chouteau Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse, cocktail bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. On the menu, look for crab cakes and lobster bisque.
The site has lots more information on Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar.
"St. Louis' 'Best New Steakhouse' serving only 100% heritage Black Angus midwest beef and produce from our restaurant's on-site greenhouse," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Join us now for an intimate unparalleled urban farm-to-table experience in the heart of Downtown St. Louis."
3. Yellowbelly
Central West End's Yellowbelly, located at 4659 Lindell Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cocktail bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 260 reviews. On the menu, look for the Yellowbelly cocktail with rum, coconut, turmeric, ginger falernum, pineapple and lime juice.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "We are an American restaurant and cocktail bar that is island and ocean-inspired," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We connect seafood and other elements from the ocean to midwest produce. Rum cocktails are also our specialty."
4. Farmhaus Restaurant
Farmhaus Restaurant, a wine bar, cocktail bar and traditional American spot in Lindenwood Park, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 317 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3257 Ivanhoe Ave. to see for yourself. On the menu, look for the Love You To The Moon cocktail with Rittenhouse rye, Antica Campania, nonino, amaro, dark rum and grapefruit.
Concerning signature items, "Farmhaus is dedicated to supporting local farms, organic food production and sustainable agriculture," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a memorable and intriguing dining experience. The menu changes daily reflecting Chef Kevin's inspirations."
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