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Cash-only, punk-spirited, and beloved by locals, CBGB is the dive that defines South Grand nights—cheap, stiff drinks, shuffleboard, and patio hangs. Lauded by Riverfront Times and national roundups, it’s pure, unvarnished St. Louis bar culture.
Cash-only dive bar with live music, pinball, darts & patio
3163 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118 Get directions
$10–20
Hotel · Downtown West
Boutique hotel & contemporary art museum in former YMCA
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Coffee shop · Tower Grove South
House-roasted coffee, sandwiches, salads, patio, and kids' play area
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Book store · Central West End
New & used books, author events, curated displays, queer fiction
Sushi restaurant · Central West End
Fresh sushi, chef specials, generous portions, great value
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Spanish restaurant · The Hill
Mediterranean venue offering Italian & Spanish fare, pizza & tapas
Gastropub · Downtown
Craft beer, wine, snacks, charcuterie & entrees in brick-walled space
Art museum · Wydown
World-class museum with art spanning millennia; free admission
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Mexican restaurant · South Hampton
Authentic Yucatecan cuisine, small plates, fresh corn masa, cocktails
Restaurant · Compton Heights
Asian-fusion eatery with customizable rice paper wraps
Museum · Downtown West
Artist-built playground from repurposed objects, slides, caves
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