Name

Location

Description

Taste

4584 Laclede Ave

There’s a ton of Taste packed into a small Central West End venue. The classic cocktails are excellent here, and you can easily get the bartender to make you an original. Drinks like Only Obligation (Campari, Henriques et Henriques rainwater wine, absinthe, grapefruit sparkling water and tonic) or Say Uncle (gin, vermouth, Zucca, and cucumber) are good starts.

Planter’s House

1000 Mississippi Ave

Among the immense selection at Planter’s House are inventive options like Thanks, Champagne (mezcal, brandy, Chartreuse, vermouth, lemon, and bubbles); Sweet Sassy Mollasey (scotch, vermouth, pine liqueur, lemon, and bitters); and No! Such is Mango (cognac, ginger liqueur, mango-coconut yogurt and lemon).

The Libertine

7927 Forsyth Blvd

You could stop by The Libertine for its self-described “city’s top happy hour” for $5 classic cocktails like the Scofflaw (rye, vermouth, grenadine, and lime). Or you could grab a delicious and but intense drink like the The Destroyer of All Hope & Peace (tequila, ancho and arbol nectar, salt, lime and fire) later on.

The Royale

3132 S Kingshighway Blvd

No matter your mood, taste or tolerance, there are lots of good options to choose from at The Royale. Corpse Reviver no. 2 is a classic, with gin, white wine, triple sec, lemon juice and absinthe. Then there’s the Sweet Georgia Brown (bourbon, peach liqueur, lemon, bitters) or the The River Des Peres martini (vodka, olive brine and Dolin dry).

Blood & Sand

1500 St Charles St

Although a variety of cocktails are available, lovers of whiskey will enjoy this spot the most. Blood & Sand in on this list of the 10 best cocktail bars in St. Louis for a reason. The namesake drink of scotch, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and cherry liqueur is delicious. Utterly, and reason enough for inclusion here, but don’t skip the Grounds for Divorce (bourbon, Campari, vermouth, chocolate, cola, Amaro Averna liqueur, and a cherry).

Olive + Oak

102 W Lockwood Ave

Olive + Oak is known for its inspired menu, for both food and drink. The beer, wine, and cocktails here are also top-notch. Try one of the eight originals, which include a concoction of white rum, coconut, cacao, and matcha and a combination of gin, passion fruit, almond, lime and Malbec float.

Sanctuaria

4198 Manchester Ave

Sanctuaria’s menu is filled with its delectable, “wild” tapas. But that’s not all. You’ll find seasonal, house, and “Show-Off” cocktails. Perhaps you feel like a Meow at the Sun (vodka, simple and blueberry syrups, ginger liqueur, prosecco and cinnamon) or The Good Harvest (Kona Cafe coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, pumpkin ice cream liqueur, cream)?

Sub Zero Vodka Bar

308 N Euclid Ave

If vodka is your drink of choice, you’ve come to the right place. Sub Zero features vodkas from around the world (20 countries to be exact) as well as satisfying mixed drinks. Among the options are the Patriot (UV Blue vodka, club soda, raspberry liqueur) or the On the Patio (Pearl plum vodka, pear liqueur, iced tea).

The Preston

212 N. Kingshighway Blvd

Venture into Chase Park Plaza and you’ll find The Preston. While the food is worth your while, the drinks really stand out. Among the fresh options are the Sweet Thursday (gin, Chartreuse, bitters, sparkling wine, lime, and thyme) and the High Altitude (whiskey, génépy des Alpes, and bitter lemon soda).

Polite Society

1923 Park Ave

The menu here is small but dynamic, in both its flavors and frequent changes. The Hibiscus Daiquiri (daiquiri with a hibiscus reduction, watermelon simple syrup and egg white) and Bourbon Murray (bourbon, blackberry liqueur, pepper bitters) are just two of many great options at Polite Society.