21 Best Cocktail Bars near Des Peres

“First time at Rosalita's Cantina, and loved it. Definitely recommend the food. The wait staff are very friendly as well.“

“We have been trying to get in for months, maybe even years. Yesterday my friend got a notice (from being on the waitlist) there was a table and she was able to get one. And we were thrilled. We got there early, and since we have never been the 4 only bar seats actually aren’t for a bar. So we were turned away to just have a drink. But this was completely on us, and it fully say bar is first come first serve and they we’re very nice about it. We just didn’t know how strict that was. So we went next door for a drink and came back promptly for our reservation.Well let me say this place is worth the wait. Easily one of the best restaurant in St Louis. Our server Mike was amazing. He gave great drink recs and sold every dish with his descriptions. Everything was more than perfect. The food, the staff, the ambience. It all makes perfect sense why this place is jammed. I only hope we can get on the list sooner than later, but we will be trying. 10 out of 10!! Keep it up Wright’s Tavern!!Parking: Easy to find free street parking after 5, but could see how busier days may be more limited.“

“Me and my husband have been here a few times and we absolutely love it. This weekend was our best experience yet. We came to celebrate our 4th anniversary and our waitress was just incredibly personable and sweet, also very attentive.She was definitely busy (as this restaurant always is) yet still went over the menu thoroughly, answered all our questions, and gave great recommendations on both food and drinks. The lamb chops that she recommended were absolutely incredible, as well as the beef tartare.Thank you so much Amber for engaging with us and making our anniversary even more special. We loved that you asked how we met and stayed to listen for so much more.Of course we will be back, but if you’re thinking of celebrating something special, this is the place for you. You won’t be rushed as the food and drinks do take some time but the quality and craft has always been consistent.“

“Love this place! Celebrated a birthday with a cute breakfast turned brunch. The drinks were delicious. The ambience to die for. It is completely IG/TicTok worthy. And the staff was so incredibly nice. Our waiter was outstanding. Probably some of the best genuine service I’ve ever received. I wish I could remember his name to give him his credit. I only deducted a star because they were out of the ingredients dish my friend wanted and the bacon and cheese potatoes were a bit over charred. But overall the food was delicious.“

“Great space, yummy food and tasty margs!“

“One of favorite restaurants. Amazing prices for such excellent food. The chef is creative and talented and we feel so lucky to have her and this restaurant. One of our favorite dishes is the smoked cauliflower starter. Not usually a big fan of cauliflower, but you have to taste it to believe it. The presentation is stunning as well. The mustard seeds and radish are perfect touches.“

“Awesome lunch today! Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had“

“I can't think of any other place in STL right now that offers AmberJackfish Crudo to their guests. Every where you look, you see grouper, halibut and Chilean sea bass. an outstanding menu that erupts with originality. Fantastic cocktails with service to match and a wine list that would make Robert Sinskey blush.“

“Just found out about Timothy's restaurant and love it. The staff and food are amazing. They worked hard at wanting to please us and give us a wonderful evening. I had the dinner special being offered that was a pasta with morel mushrooms. So good. The salad I ordered was the house salad that was a variety of unique lettuces and vegetables with goat cheese and I think a buttermilk dressing. So good. There was Asiago bread on the table. We stayed late talking and while having wine with our friends, I watched the staff work setting up the tables for the next day and was impressed with their professionalism on how the table was set up with precision. Everything was lined up on its mark. Only carrying and handling the water & wine glasses at the bottom. Cloth napkins. Etc. Everything you would expect from fine dining and a five star restaurant. We had a cocktail before dinner that was a special offered by the bartender, it had fresh fruit & herbs on top, very good. The wine section was outstanding and enjoyed a couple of bottles in our group. Highly recommend this intimate place for its food, drink, service and atmosphere. Really a hidden gem. We will be telling our friends and will go back often.“

“Love this restaurant. We've been a few times and it's always amazing. The wines are great and the cocktails are a lot of fun. Weekend brunch is also fantastic.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian optionsParking: Great parking lot“

“Amazing wine pairing experience. At first the kitchen had an issue with the temp of the pasta water, however the server (Jill) gave us an additional glass of Prosecco to augment the wait for the initial dish. The evening flowed marvelously from dish to dish and wine pairing to wine pairing. Can’t wait to go back !!“

“We went to Bao bc of searching an Asian good eat, we found BAO and gave a try. Best decision, the food is so good, atmosphere is great, little dark but it great for night out. The design is simple but characteristic unique. The sever was a nice introduce us a very good sake cheaper but pairing very well with our food. Definitely will be back whenever we have chance.“

“Such great food but our server made the experience!! Thank you Bryan Humphrey for the wine recommendation and food! The goat cheese stuffed dates was the perfect end to a perfect night!“

“It's such a fun little place. I got the tacos, and they were amazing. Would highly recommend them. My wife and son got the burger and were super impressed with them. My daughter got the chicken strips. They were kinda thin and smaller but were really good aswell. Had a great beer selection if you wanted a beer with your meal. The server was great, kept our drinks full, and was super nice.“

“Judy does a wonderful job with the bar and makes everyone feel comfortable and safe when out for a good time. The Pub is probably my favorite bar ever, but then again I might be biased as I have many friends and family members that have all frequented the place in the past as well as currently. But it really feels like an extension of home every time I visit.Parking: Park in front or around the side and if you have to you can even park in back.“

“Great place to bowl! Owner is awesome!“

“Nice remodel of a small, fun, and pleasant bar. The bartender was the best, I had a great experience. I didn't eat anything - no input on that front. If you like to gamble there are a few machines for your liking.All in all, a nice place to hang out with a small group of friends and enjoy reasonably priced drinks and music.“

“Always a fun place to go to have a relaxing time!!“

“friendly. neighborhood bar vibe. a place where you can drink and think or laugh and talk. oh, you can smoke in here! small stage for karaoke/live music. no darts or pool table but there is golden tee! smokers can be free here (they have a cig machine.) super friendly service. 5/5 will be coming back here for sure“

“Salmon bites, sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese ARE TO DIE FOR!! So delicious !! Patiently waiting on them to open right now !!“

“Cobalt is a very unique experience. The drinks were incredible. You can tell they put a lot of care in the development of the cocktails. The food was really good, but what I loved the most is that she allowed us to go at our own pace. We never felt rushed. We will definitely be going back.“