What are the best bars to visit for date nights in St. Louis, MO? If you’re looking for love, or just to spice things up a bit in your dating life, the following STL venues can help. These destinations aren’t just some of the newest on the scene—they all offer fun, unique settings for your next date. How about sampling plenty of quality craft beer in a unique setup at Tapped, where you can pay per volume for as many brews as you care to try? Or maybe get your (video) game on at Start Bar. Hungry? Alternately, you could start sipping the brews and enjoying the food at O’Fallon’s seriously underrated Good News Brewing Company. Wherever you go on this list, they’re all solid choices. Here’s hoping you bring your date to all 10 of these places in the weeks to come – read on to find out more about some of the best bars for date nights in St. Louis.
| Name | Location | Description |
| The Dark Room | 3610 Grandel Square | The Dark Room has something for everyone. It’s a gallery of fine photography and art. It’s a spot to hear some great live music, with jazz on Thursday nights and jazz and soul Friday and Saturday nights. It’s a restaurant with simple but delectable sandwiches, flatbreads, dinner plates, soups, salads and desserts. And last, but certainly not least, it’s a wine bar, with excellent selections of reds, whites and champagnes—plus beers and spirits. |
| Extra Brut | 14 S. Bemiston | Louie’s Wine Dive, already a fun date-night destination, adds a twist with its brand-new Extra Brut right next door, serving up delicious oysters and a selection of spectacular champagne. It’s the spot to indulge in bubbly, to enjoy a stylish and memorable evening, and one of the best bars around for date nights in St. Louis, MO. |
| Tapped | 7278 Manchester Rd | If you and your date enjoy beer, Tapped offers an exclusive service. Get a wristband from up front and pay by volume for selections from the craft brews and wine they have on draft. You just go to your chosen tap, fill your glass, and drink up. To add further flavor, order some tasty pizza, work in some great conversation, and you’re ready for a memorable time. |
| Polite Society | 1923 Park Ave | Polite Society is a unique and (as its name would suggest) classy place for a date. Enjoy some scallops, steak or Mushroom Raviolo. To drink, try excellent wines by the glass or unique cocktails, like the Thai Fighter (gin, Thai simple syrup, peanut, coriander, a tincture, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice) or the You Might Think (onion vodka, brandy, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and lemon juice) – all will hit the spot. |
| Start Bar | 1000 Spruce St | Already deemed one of the best new bars and clubs in St. Louis, it’s no surprise that this place is one of the top spots to schedule a date at too. In a unique, lively and exciting locale, you can stay out late with your date playing pinball, skee ball, classic arcade machines, and console games. Have a friendly competition to see which one of you is better or just have a great time – the atmosphere is welcoming, the venue spacious, and the opportunities for adventure to be had here are nearly as plentiful as the drink selections. |
| Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade | 2236 1st Capitol Dr | Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade is a solid choice if you enjoy downing a good beer while duking it out in your favorite coin-ops. Choose from 10 interesting brews on tap and a few dozen pinball and arcade games to set the tone for evening excitement. |
| Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern | 2101 Chouteau Ave | When you’re in the mood for a more casual, but fun setting, Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern comes through. Try dishes like the bacon-wrapped meatloaf, Half Wit Braised Pork Shank, and cheese panini. Of course, the real highlight is Charleville Brewing Company’s own beer, which includes four year-round offerings and delicious seasonal options, such as their barrel-aged chocolate ale. |
| Good News Brewing Company | 330 Sonderen St, O’Fallon, MO | Wednesday through Sunday, Good News Brewing Company can serve you and your date unique and signature beers. Taste the Perfect Storm Pale Ale, Mosaic IPA, or Smoked Cherrywood Wheat (a bitter concoction made from Midnight wheat, malts and cherrywood smoke). The food is delectable too, so leave some room for their peach, prosciutto and goat cheese pizza as well. |
| The Village Bar | 12247 Manchester Rd, Des Peres | The Village Bar, which was recently remodeled and expanded under new ownership, is perfect for a casual and fun time in the county. It’s the spot for a tasty burger (specifically, the Better Burger), some appetizers to share and a beer or two in a genial, comfortable atmosphere. |
| T2 Taps & Tapas | 307 E Main St, Belleville, IL | T2 (that’s T-squared) offers visitors an inviting bar feel, with solid food options and around two dozen quality craft beers on tap. If you and your date prefer to have some small bites and good brews, you can get to know each other better at this welcoming spot. |
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Senior Editor Robert Lindsley is a media industry veteran and DC diehard with years of experience covering consumer products, technology, and other cutting-edge fields. A passionate fan of fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife, he's also a noted beer and wine connoisseur who loves trading tips and advice with readers.
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