These Wine Spots Are Great for Date Night

By on Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 9:38 pm

Sometimes, all you need is a good glass of wine -- and if you know where to go, the St. Louis area definitely delivers. We've rounded up some of the best wine bars, wineries and restaurants with great wine lists to give you a guide to wine in and around St. Louis. Now don't keep that glass of red waiting -- take a look and get going. You have drinking to do.

Sometimes, all you need is a good glass of wine -- and if you know where to go, the St. Louis area definitely delivers. We've rounded up some of the best wine bars, wineries and restaurants with great wine lists to give you a guide to wine in and around St. Louis. Now don't keep that glass of red waiting -- take a look and get going. You have drinking to do.

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Sasha's Locations on DeMunn and Shaw No list of St. Louis wine hot spots is complete without Sasha's Wine Bar. The ambiance is just as fabulous as the wine, making it a beloved pick among St. Louisans. RFT photo.
Sasha's
Locations on DeMunn and Shaw

No list of St. Louis wine hot spots is complete without Sasha's Wine Bar. The ambiance is just as fabulous as the wine, making it a beloved pick among St. Louisans. RFT photo.
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Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar 1004 Locust St. St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 241-8141 First off, isn’t this place beautiful? If the scenery isn’t enough to entice you, the drink list should. Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar, which is part of the Baileys’ Restaurants family, boasts more than 100 wines and 200 beers, plus small plates and cheeses designed to pair well with both. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar
1004 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 241-8141

First off, isn’t this place beautiful? If the scenery isn’t enough to entice you, the drink list should. Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar, which is part of the Baileys’ Restaurants family, boasts more than 100 wines and 200 beers, plus small plates and cheeses designed to pair well with both. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Scarlett's Wine Bar 4253 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 797-8223 If you love Sasha's (and again, who doesn't?), then you'll also want to visit her little sister. Scarlett's, located in the Central West End, has the same great ambiance, wine and iPad menus, but also has an expanded roster of food. The menu consists of pizza, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, cheese plates and more. During the cooler months, you may also find a fire pit on the front or back patio, though both are heated for your drinking and dining pleasure. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
Scarlett's Wine Bar
4253 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 797-8223

If you love Sasha's (and again, who doesn't?), then you'll also want to visit her little sister. Scarlett's, located in the Central West End, has the same great ambiance, wine and iPad menus, but also has an expanded roster of food. The menu consists of pizza, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, cheese plates and more. During the cooler months, you may also find a fire pit on the front or back patio, though both are heated for your drinking and dining pleasure. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
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Louie's Wine Dive 16 S. Bemiston Ave. Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 875-9373 You don’t usually hear “wine” and “dive” in the same sentence, much less the same name -- but Louie’s Wine Dive takes a step outside the box to offer a lighthearted atmosphere for wine lovers. You shouldn't expect typical dive bar prices, but you can expect lunch, dinner, brunch and cocktails in addition to wines. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Louie's Wine Dive
16 S. Bemiston Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 875-9373

You don’t usually hear “wine” and “dive” in the same sentence, much less the same name -- but Louie’s Wine Dive takes a step outside the box to offer a lighthearted atmosphere for wine lovers. You shouldn't expect typical dive bar prices, but you can expect lunch, dinner, brunch and cocktails in addition to wines. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Copia 1122 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 241-9463 You don’t have to travel far to get that winery feel. This stylish "urban winery" has a spacious dining room and even a wine garden with a retractable roof. With more than 600 wines available from all around the world, it’s a fabulous place for any wine lover to spend an hour or the entire weekend. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Copia
1122 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 241-9463

You don’t have to travel far to get that winery feel. This stylish "urban winery" has a spacious dining room and even a wine garden with a retractable roof. With more than 600 wines available from all around the world, it’s a fabulous place for any wine lover to spend an hour or the entire weekend. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Robust Wine Bar Locations in Webster Groves and Downtown Wines here are categorized by the “Robust Factor,” which acts as your guide to food and wine pairing. Both locations serve lunch and dinner, and the downtown location even serves brunch on Sunday. If you’re looking for souvenirs, go to the Webster Groves location, where you can mosey through the wine and gift shop. Photo by M. Volansky.
Robust Wine Bar
Locations in Webster Groves and Downtown

Wines here are categorized by the “Robust Factor,” which acts as your guide to food and wine pairing. Both locations serve lunch and dinner, and the downtown location even serves brunch on Sunday. If you’re looking for souvenirs, go to the Webster Groves location, where you can mosey through the wine and gift shop. Photo by M. Volansky.
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Stone Hill Winery 1110 Stone Hill Hwy. Hermann, MO 65041 (573) 486-2221 When it comes to wineries near St. Louis, there’s no better town to travel to than Hermann. Stonehill Winery is a must-visit among Hermann’s several wineries, as it is the oldest and most awarded winery in Missouri. You’ll enjoy great wine, a beautiful view of Hermann and a complimentary winery tour. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
Stone Hill Winery
1110 Stone Hill Hwy.
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-2221

When it comes to wineries near St. Louis, there’s no better town to travel to than Hermann. Stonehill Winery is a must-visit among Hermann’s several wineries, as it is the oldest and most awarded winery in Missouri. You’ll enjoy great wine, a beautiful view of Hermann and a complimentary winery tour. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
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Oak Glenn Winery 1104 Oak Glenn Pl. Hermann, MO 65041 (573) 486-5057 Another great spot in Hermann? Oak Glenn Winery. Here you’ll have a more laidback atmosphere, with live music and picnic tables overlooking yet another lovely view. Kick back with a glass of the best-selling moscato and sip the weekend away. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
Oak Glenn Winery
1104 Oak Glenn Pl.
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5057

Another great spot in Hermann? Oak Glenn Winery. Here you’ll have a more laidback atmosphere, with live music and picnic tables overlooking yet another lovely view. Kick back with a glass of the best-selling moscato and sip the weekend away. Photo by Elizabeth Semko.
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33 Wine Shop and Tasting Bar 1913 Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 231-9463 There's just something about this place. With hundreds of wine selections to choose from, an awesome beer list, a pretty patio and great hospitality, 33 Wine Bar is the place to go when you need your wine with a side of relaxation. RFT photo.
33 Wine Shop and Tasting Bar
1913 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-9463

There's just something about this place. With hundreds of wine selections to choose from, an awesome beer list, a pretty patio and great hospitality, 33 Wine Bar is the place to go when you need your wine with a side of relaxation. RFT photo.
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Olio 1634 Tower Grove Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 932-1088 This service station-turned-wine bar is a must visit, serving top-notch wines and cocktails next to its sister restaurant, Elaia. With award-winning chef/founder Ben Poremba at the helm, you know you’ll have a good experience. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Olio
1634 Tower Grove Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 932-1088

This service station-turned-wine bar is a must visit, serving top-notch wines and cocktails next to its sister restaurant, Elaia. With award-winning chef/founder Ben Poremba at the helm, you know you’ll have a good experience. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Ernesto's Wine Bar 2730 McNair Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 664-4511 The name, menu and decor at Ernesto’s is a nod to Ernest Hemingway. With a plentiful wine list and a lovely brick fireplace on the patio, this South Grand wine bar is definitely worth a visit. Photo by Laurie Volk.
Ernesto's Wine Bar
2730 McNair Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 664-4511

The name, menu and decor at Ernesto’s is a nod to Ernest Hemingway. With a plentiful wine list and a lovely brick fireplace on the patio, this South Grand wine bar is definitely worth a visit. Photo by Laurie Volk.
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Balaban's 1772 Clarkson Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 449-6700 Balaban’s has been a beloved St. Louis spot since 1972. Originally located in Central West End, Balaban’s is now in Chesterfield and is one of only two restaurants in the state to have been awarded both the World of Fine Wines 3 Star Award for “World’s Best Wine Lists” and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Balaban's
1772 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 449-6700

Balaban’s has been a beloved St. Louis spot since 1972. Originally located in Central West End, Balaban’s is now in Chesterfield and is one of only two restaurants in the state to have been awarded both the World of Fine Wines 3 Star Award for “World’s Best Wine Lists” and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Pagan Wine Bar 239 N. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 Tucked away on Euclid in the Central West End, Pagan Wine Bar doesn’t have much of a sign out front, nor does it have a Facebook or Twitter page. But that only adds to the charm, along with the comfy nooks and tables, art on the walls, red leather couches and collection of spy novels in the back. You’ll feel like this bar has been here 100 years -- and wouldn’t have it any other way. Photo by Sarah Fenske.
Pagan Wine Bar
239 N. Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

Tucked away on Euclid in the Central West End, Pagan Wine Bar doesn’t have much of a sign out front, nor does it have a Facebook or Twitter page. But that only adds to the charm, along with the comfy nooks and tables, art on the walls, red leather couches and collection of spy novels in the back. You’ll feel like this bar has been here 100 years -- and wouldn’t have it any other way. Photo by Sarah Fenske.
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The Dark Room 3610 Grandel Square (314) 776-9550 (314) 776-9550 The new and improved Dark Room is located in the Grandel Theater. This wine bar and photo gallery offers food, drinks and live music, and promises that "every dollar spent [at the Dark Room] goes back into the local arts community." Photo by Kelly Glueck.
The Dark Room
3610 Grandel Square
(314) 776-9550
(314) 776-9550

The new and improved Dark Room is located in the Grandel Theater. This wine bar and photo gallery offers food, drinks and live music, and promises that "every dollar spent [at the Dark Room] goes back into the local arts community." Photo by Kelly Glueck.
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Reeds American Table 7322 Manchester Rd. Maplewood, MO 63143 (314) 899-9821 Food isn’t the only category in which Reeds American Table excels; the wine program is also top-notch. Here you can put your faith in the sommelier and try something outside your comfort zone -- and discover you love it. Photo courtesy of Instagram / iaotre.
Reeds American Table
7322 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 899-9821

Food isn’t the only category in which Reeds American Table excels; the wine program is also top-notch. Here you can put your faith in the sommelier and try something outside your comfort zone -- and discover you love it. Photo courtesy of Instagram / iaotre.
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Truffles 9202 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124 (314) 567-9100 You can’t discuss wine in St. Louis without Truffles. This restaurant has an exquisite, award-winning wine program in addition to its menu of housemade dishes. You can’t help but leave feeling fancy. Photo courtesy of Instagram / _pablo_3.
Truffles
9202 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 567-9100

You can’t discuss wine in St. Louis without Truffles. This restaurant has an exquisite, award-winning wine program in addition to its menu of housemade dishes. You can’t help but leave feeling fancy. Photo courtesy of Instagram / _pablo_3.
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Annie Gunn's 16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 532-7684 Annie Gunn’s is a must-visit restaurant for vino, with a wine list offering more than 700 wines. Major wine producers of France, Italy and the U.S. are represented in the cellar. You may have to pay a pretty penny for the wine your heart truly desires -- but with so many options, you're bound to find something that suits your taste and budget, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / sommdee.
Annie Gunn's
16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 532-7684

Annie Gunn’s is a must-visit restaurant for vino, with a wine list offering more than 700 wines. Major wine producers of France, Italy and the U.S. are represented in the cellar. You may have to pay a pretty penny for the wine your heart truly desires -- but with so many options, you're bound to find something that suits your taste and budget, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / sommdee.
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Bella Vino 325 S. Main St. St Charles, MO 63301 (636) 724-3434 Sure, St. Louis is full of wine bars -- but that shouldn’t keep city-dwelling wine geeks from traveling to St. Charles. High-end wine, tapas and cocktails await at Bella Vino in Old Town St. Charles. It’s located in a converted two-story house, with an outdoor fireplace and rustic wrought-iron furniture. We dare you not to fall in love. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Bella Vino
325 S. Main St.
St Charles, MO 63301
(636) 724-3434

Sure, St. Louis is full of wine bars -- but that shouldn’t keep city-dwelling wine geeks from traveling to St. Charles. High-end wine, tapas and cocktails await at Bella Vino in Old Town St. Charles. It’s located in a converted two-story house, with an outdoor fireplace and rustic wrought-iron furniture. We dare you not to fall in love. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Cyrano's 603 E. Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 963-3232 This cafe and wine bar has an extra bonus -- award-winning desserts. Also, the glasses of wine won’t break the bank, all priced between $7 and $9. Sipping wine, indulging in handmade desserts, and still going home with extra cash by the end of the night? That’s what we call perfect. RFT photo.
Cyrano's
603 E. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 963-3232

This cafe and wine bar has an extra bonus -- award-winning desserts. Also, the glasses of wine won’t break the bank, all priced between $7 and $9. Sipping wine, indulging in handmade desserts, and still going home with extra cash by the end of the night? That’s what we call perfect. RFT photo.
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