Spring is here — let's linger over a bottle of rosé!
That's right, it's finally warm in St Louis and the livin' is easy. Now is the time to catch up with old friends (and maybe make a few new ones) while you're enjoying some cool, refreshing adult beverages.
Whether you're into sippin' on gin and juice or slamming a can of Stag, St. Louis has all manner of outdoor drinking locations where you can enjoy the breeze and watch the summer stars shine above.
Here are some of the greatest spots in St. Louis to grab a drink outdoors.
Rooftops, Patios, Waterfront Bars: The Best St. Louis Spots to Grab a Drink Outside
By Jaime Lees on Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 2:03 pm
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BRADEN MCMAKIN
Gallery Pub on Thurman
(4069 Shenandoah Avenue)
This neighborhood favorite in Shaw has something for everyone — an approachable menu of bar food, a convivial atmosphere and a relatively big street-facing patio, perfect for catching a City SC game on the bar's flatscreen TVs.
(4069 Shenandoah Avenue)
This neighborhood favorite in Shaw has something for everyone — an approachable menu of bar food, a convivial atmosphere and a relatively big street-facing patio, perfect for catching a City SC game on the bar's flatscreen TVs.
Jaime Lees
The Royale
(3132 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600)
When you're talking good outdoor spaces, you're talking about the courtyard at the Royale. It sets the standard in many ways.
(3132 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600)
When you're talking good outdoor spaces, you're talking about the courtyard at the Royale. It sets the standard in many ways.
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Jaime Lees
Saturn Lounge
(1915 Cherokee Street, TheSaturnLounge.com)
This sexy little patio lights up the quiet side of Cherokee Street (south of South Jefferson Avenue) and it's the perfect spot for date night with your new boo.
(1915 Cherokee Street, TheSaturnLounge.com)
This sexy little patio lights up the quiet side of Cherokee Street (south of South Jefferson Avenue) and it's the perfect spot for date night with your new boo.
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Courtesy Angad Arts Hotel
ART Bar at Angad Arts Hotel
(634 N. Grand Boulevard, 314-561-0033)
Isn't she lovely? Put on some clothes that make you feel beautiful and stop into this breezy rooftop bar for great drinks and an even better view.
(634 N. Grand Boulevard, 314-561-0033)
Isn't she lovely? Put on some clothes that make you feel beautiful and stop into this breezy rooftop bar for great drinks and an even better view.
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SARAH FENSKE
Novella
(5510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-680-4226)
Tucked behind this Eastern European bar in deep south city is a little patio just waiting for you and your date, along with a menu of interesting noshes and unusual-for-St. Louis wines.
(5510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-680-4226)
Tucked behind this Eastern European bar in deep south city is a little patio just waiting for you and your date, along with a menu of interesting noshes and unusual-for-St. Louis wines.
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Courtesy Edera Italian Eatery
Edera Italian Eatery
(48 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7227)
You'll definitely take a selfie or two with your cocktail at Edera, which offers one of the most beautiful patios in town.
(48 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7227)
You'll definitely take a selfie or two with your cocktail at Edera, which offers one of the most beautiful patios in town.
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Courtesy Bistro La Floraison
Bistro La Floraison
(7637 Wydown Boulevard, 314-725-8880)
This little French bistro and wine bar also has a great outdoor area in which to get your joie de vivre on.
(7637 Wydown Boulevard, 314-725-8880)
This little French bistro and wine bar also has a great outdoor area in which to get your joie de vivre on.
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Braden McMakin
'Ssippi
(2926 Cherokee Street, no phone)
'Ssippi is one of St. Louis' hottest new spots, and the patio is already the hottest hipster gathering place of the summer.
(2926 Cherokee Street, no phone)
'Ssippi is one of St. Louis' hottest new spots, and the patio is already the hottest hipster gathering place of the summer.
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Jenna Jones
The Wine Cafe
(703 S Main Street, St. Charles; 636-410-8002)
St. Charles is best tolerated with a bit of wine. The next time you feel like mixing the two, get to the Wine Cafe and enjoy their quaint little patio while you're at it.
(703 S Main Street, St. Charles; 636-410-8002)
St. Charles is best tolerated with a bit of wine. The next time you feel like mixing the two, get to the Wine Cafe and enjoy their quaint little patio while you're at it.
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Sarah Fenske
Tin Roof
(1000 Clark Avenue, 314-240-5400)
Do some drunk people-watching at the best drunk people-watching spot in town: Tin Roof on Clark Avenue. Hang out on the patio after a Cardinals game for extra fun.
(1000 Clark Avenue, 314-240-5400)
Do some drunk people-watching at the best drunk people-watching spot in town: Tin Roof on Clark Avenue. Hang out on the patio after a Cardinals game for extra fun.
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Courtesy Flickr / Gerry Dincher
Milo's Tavern
(5201 Wilson Avenue, 314-776-0468)
The patio at Milo's is huge. You can get served food out there (we recommend the fried green beans), and you can watch some old guys play bocce ball out there, too. Perfect combo.
(5201 Wilson Avenue, 314-776-0468)
The patio at Milo's is huge. You can get served food out there (we recommend the fried green beans), and you can watch some old guys play bocce ball out there, too. Perfect combo.
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Jenna Jones
Bar Louie
(1650 Beale Street, Suite 180; St. Charles)
The bustling little patio at Bar Louie in St. Charles is always a fun place to stop by after you've had a few.
(1650 Beale Street, Suite 180; St. Charles)
The bustling little patio at Bar Louie in St. Charles is always a fun place to stop by after you've had a few.
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Mabel Suen
Salve Osteria
(3200 South Grand Boulevard, 314-771-3411)
This cute little patio is the perfect spot to sip a cool drink while watching people stroll by on a hot summer night on South Grand.
(3200 South Grand Boulevard, 314-771-3411)
This cute little patio is the perfect spot to sip a cool drink while watching people stroll by on a hot summer night on South Grand.
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Jenna Jones
Llywelyn's Pub
(100 N Main Street, St. Charles; 636-724-8520)
This Celtic-themed spot has a large gated patio that some people like to use as a laid-back wedding venue.
(100 N Main Street, St. Charles; 636-724-8520)
This Celtic-themed spot has a large gated patio that some people like to use as a laid-back wedding venue.
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Rosalind Early
Pizzeria da Gloria
(2024 Marconi Avenue Street, 314-833-3734)
Pizza da Gloria's charming courtyard is full of charm and it offers something else most of the others don't: top-notch Neapolitan-style pizza! Try some, or you're missing out.
(2024 Marconi Avenue Street, 314-833-3734)
Pizza da Gloria's charming courtyard is full of charm and it offers something else most of the others don't: top-notch Neapolitan-style pizza! Try some, or you're missing out.
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Cheryl Baehr
La Catrina
(5220 Hampton Avenue, 314-833-3357)
La Catrina has more than just a nice outdoor dining area; it also has a second-story patio that makes you feel like you're riding in a boat high above Hampton Avenue. (In the good way.)
(5220 Hampton Avenue, 314-833-3357)
La Catrina has more than just a nice outdoor dining area; it also has a second-story patio that makes you feel like you're riding in a boat high above Hampton Avenue. (In the good way.)
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Courtesy Niche Food Group
Brasserie by Niche
(4580 Laclede Avenue, 314-454-0600)
This sidewalk-fronting patio is always busy and crowded in the best way. It really does feel like you've teleported to France when you're on the patio at Brasserie eating your Croque-Madame and your gougères.
(4580 Laclede Avenue, 314-454-0600)
This sidewalk-fronting patio is always busy and crowded in the best way. It really does feel like you've teleported to France when you're on the patio at Brasserie eating your Croque-Madame and your gougères.
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Mabel Suen
Scarlett's Wine Bar
(4253 Laclede Avenue, 314-797-8223)
This expansive sidewalk-facing patio in the Central West End is even more impressive than the (extremely impressive) wine list offered here. Don't sleep on Scarlett's this summer.
(4253 Laclede Avenue, 314-797-8223)
This expansive sidewalk-facing patio in the Central West End is even more impressive than the (extremely impressive) wine list offered here. Don't sleep on Scarlett's this summer.
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Tick Tock Tavern
(3459 Magnolia Avenue, no phone)
A lot goes on at these humble picnic tables on this patio. Friends are made. Drinks are drank. And the neighborhood builds community. Pick up some food from adjoining Buzz's Hawaiian Grill, which also has a smaller patio out back.
(3459 Magnolia Avenue, no phone)
A lot goes on at these humble picnic tables on this patio. Friends are made. Drinks are drank. And the neighborhood builds community. Pick up some food from adjoining Buzz's Hawaiian Grill, which also has a smaller patio out back.
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Micah Usher
Molly's in Soulard
(816 Geyer Avenue, 314-241-6200)
If wine bars and fancy Clayton spots aren't your thing, get down with the people on the patio at Molly's in Soulard. You're guaranteed to meet some characters (and maybe even make a connection).
(816 Geyer Avenue, 314-241-6200)
If wine bars and fancy Clayton spots aren't your thing, get down with the people on the patio at Molly's in Soulard. You're guaranteed to meet some characters (and maybe even make a connection).
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