32 Best Cocktail Bars near St. Charles

“My only comment for improvement is regarding the unfriendly hostess on August 14.“

“This place is so good. Relaxing atmosphere, great service, and the drinks are to die for. My husband and I aren’t big drinkers but we will be back for sure.“

“Enjoyed the food, wine , and atmosphere. We stopped for lunch today and we will sure to be back.“

“Just enjoyed my piece of coconut cream pie for breakfast (no judging 😂) that I brought home last night, and Oh My Goodness 😋 It was absolutely the best coconut pie I have ever had! We love it at Lydia’s - the atmosphere is warm and inviting, the cocktails are exceptional and fun flavors (and all the flavors are created in house!) and the employees are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a Girls Night Out, date night, or coffee with friends here!“

“The food is absolutely DELICIOUS! And the staff is amazing! Also the bloody Mary’s are to die for! I highly recommend this restaurant!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best Italian salad ever. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!“

“Unbelievable brunch. Omelettes and biscuits the best ever!“

“Let’s get one thing straight, the Arancini Bites at 360 Westport are not food… they’re a full-blown personality trait.
I ordered them thinking, “Yeah yeah, fried rice balls, how life-changing could this really be?”

Turns out… I was wildly unprepared.
These things show up looking all casual, golden, minding their own business, then you take one bite and suddenly you’re sitting there in silence, questioning why you’ve tolerated lesser appetizers your entire life. Crispy on the outside, molten three-cheese chaos on the inside like it was engineered by someone who clearly understands power.

And then they hit you with the marinara, not some sad side sauce, but a full supporting actor that deserves billing. Pecorino romano comes in hot with that salty punch, and the truffle oil? Just enough to remind you that you’re eating something way out of your league.

Here’s the problem… they only give you so many. Which is bold. Because now you’re sitting there doing math, deciding which “friends” at the table you’re willing to cut out of your life so you can secure one more bite.

By the end, I wasn’t sharing. I wasn’t talking. I wasn’t even pretending to be a decent human being. I was protecting the last arancini like it was my retirement plan.

360 Westport didn’t just make an appetizer, they created a situation.
Order them. And if you don’t… stay home.

You’re not ready.“

“Seen great reviews for this place & thought I'd give it a try. I was looking for a place not too far from where I live with a great atmosphere. This place was it. Cozy backyard with string lights, great food /drinks & a live acoustic band. Loved all of it. Will definetly be back soon!🩷“

“This little dive bar is so adorable. There were a couple of pups there which i loved. But im not sure if dogs are allowed so they might have been service dogs. The bartender was very nice and i even got "gonged" for being a first timer. It sucks they dont serve food. But the regulars there were very nice and welcoming. There is a touch tunes juke box available. Only down side is that there is smoking allowed inside. But i will definitely be back because it was a great experience.“

“Friendliest hidden gem EVER. Fun, loving clientelle! Go Dream Factory Team!!“

“Pretty nasty hole in the wall. Thank God it's shut down.“

“WOW wow wow is all we can say! food is top notch, desserts are excellent, bourbon was divine. Cannot WAIT to go back!“

“Mat Jackson here. A buddy of mine was hosting at the gameshow battle room and so needing to kill some time, I stopped in to narwhals crafted.

All i have is compliments. The drinks were excellent, the environment was clean, and the music was perfect.

The staff, nyah and teresa were super friendly, letting me talk their ears off here and there to help the time pass a little faster lol I appreciate it!

Thanks for being open narwhals! I had a great time“

“Timothy’s by far surpassed my expectations in every aspect! The service was exceptional. The food was to die for, so much flavor. The drinks were fun and balanced. The atmosphere was intimate and moody. I will be telling everyone I see on the sidewalk about this restaurant! I can’t wait to go back!“

“Great dining experience. Attentive and engaging wait staff. From the opening cocktails to the meal finish, all selections were uniquely and well prepared. Created one of those memorable meals that will be discussed many times in the future.“

“Tony and family always make you feel like family. From his table side presence and his beautiful mother leading an amazing team in the kitchen. Anthony our server was great and knowledgeable of all the dishes. We started with the calamari and fried spinach and a perfectly spiced marinara sauce. We each had the separate salads I had the Italian chop salad, and my girl had the Caprese salad both were absolutely amazing. I had the Benedetto's Farfalle with spicy pink sauce and added shrimp 🤌we also had the perfectly cooked and breaded Chicken Spiedini served over risotto. Timing is everything when you have multiple dishes everything was perfectly prepared.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“Probably the best experience at a restaurant we’ve ever had. Ethan, the waiter, was personable, accommodating, and friendly! Food was exceptional as well!“

“One of our favorite bars! So friendly and fun! Best music and great friendly bartenders!“

“Natalya T was our server, and did an excellent job . She was very friendly , and anticipated what we would need. Excellent!“

“We had our company holiday party here and they did an amazing job. the ambience was PERFECT, food was amazing, drinks were awesome and the staff was delightful. The evening was a huge hit with everyone, I'm certain many of us will be back for a dinner or group event, can't go wrong.“

“First Time Eating there I had the Cheesesteak & fries & it was delicious my boyfriend had the bacon cheeseburger he said it was delicious as well ! Highly recommend & all the staff was nice & very clean atmosphere!! 5 ⭐️’s“

“Great bartender!!! Fun place!! Chelsea is awesome :)“

“I travel to STL for work and frequently visit the Twisted Tavern. The staff is amazing. Jack and Brooke, the bartenders are fantastic. When I sit down they know my drink and my order. No questions asked. Lynn, the manager is great as well. The food is always on point. They have daily specials that never miss. Don’t sleep on this place if you’re local or if you’re a traveler. You will be well taken care of!“

“Super friendly. Eclectic. Great live bands. Fun. Comfortable. Good mixed drinks. Historic. Local shops nearby.“

“Their Skirt Steak is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!“

“Wonderful diner! The staff were amazing, so attentive and friendly and welcoming. The food was very fresh and good,. Would definitely return!!!“

“It was wonderful!!! Food, atmosphere, EVERYTHING!❤️“

“We had my niece’s 25th birthday here and I was a fabulous party. We asked for Becky to serve us which she always does with exuberant smiles and attention. Matt, Satchmo’s owner, was here and mingled with us like any bar/restaurant should. As a chef, this tells me volumes of how he runs his establishment. I religiously order the pork green chili(which is phenomenal) and the fish and chips were to die for, exactly how I like it. This place is the quintessential neighborhood bar!“

“It was a very nice vibe and food. Very close seated to the next table. Hookah is done while you are eating. I knee that is a turnoff for some. It's kids friendly in the day time. The DJ was awesome. Food was great, only rub was the greens were a little salty for my liking, everything else was great. Will go back for brunch again.“

“Best Fine Dining Restaurant😀😀😀“

“When I walked in, I realized the place was packed, but we were hoping the wait wasn't too long, they quoted 45 minutes, which was a little too long for us. There was 5 of us and we decided to sit at the bar. And I'm sure glad we did. We had a bartender, I forgot her name, but she had purple hair, she was the absolute best. Not only did she make amazing drinks, she made sure our food came out right and hot. She also entertained us the whole time we were there, by engaging in conversations. You don't see that very much these days. If there was a word better than perfect, that's how I would describe it. I'll definitely be sitting at the bar more often.“