The best bars & nightlife in Ballwin

Family-friendly haunt featuring American grill fare, sports on TV & a weekly kids-eat-free special.

1024 Woods Mill Rd (Town and Country)

Lively country bar offering cocktails, brews, a dance floor & a mechanical bull in rustic-chic digs.

601 Clark Ave #202 (St. Louis)

A small menu of Americana classics served 3 meals a day in a casual setting with a vintage vibe.

1000 Olive St (St. Louis)

Sleek, brick-walled space with serious beer & wine lists plus snacks, charcuterie & larger dishes.

1004 Locust St (St. Louis)

Mardi Gras-themed bar with an energetic vibe & live music offering Cajun-style cooking & breakfast.

14766 Manchester Rd

Comfortable grill in the lobby of a 19th-century bank building that now houses the Hilton Downtown.

400 Olive St (St. Louis)

Local brewpub offering light fare such as pretzels, meats & cheeses to pair with its craft beer.

3229 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Hearty American fare & drinks in a rustic space adorned with vintage hunting & fishing memorabilia.

165 Lamp and Lantern Village (Town and Country)

Something-for-everyone sports hangout with 6 bars, mega TVs, a dance floor & post-game DJ sets.

618 S 7th St (St. Louis)

Modern, upscale American bistro & wine bar featuring rotating photography shows & live music.

3610 Grandel Square (St. Louis)

Buzzing, sports-themed district by Busch Stadium with restaurants, bars & nightlife venues.

601 Clark Ave (St. Louis)

Burgers, sandwiches & other basics are served at this casual bar & eatery with a patio.

288 Lamp and Lantern Village (Town and Country)

Convivial microbrewery pairing hearty pub grub with its signature beers, plus outdoor seating.

2100 Locust St (St. Louis)

Easygoing, modern hangout with screens for live sports, dishing up Tex-Mex fare & weekend brunches.

651 Clark Ave (St. Louis)

Large, stylish spot at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel for modern American fare & craft cocktails.

201 S 18th St (St. Louis)

Spacious complex with a bi-level sports bar & grill, plus a hall of fame museum & rooftop venue.

601 Clark Street (St. Louis)

Easygoing hangout with a pub menu featuring many Italian eats, plus a full bar, patio & live music.

14445 Manchester Rd (Manchester)

Cavernous venue with a retractable roof offering multiple bars & a massive screen for sports.

601 Clark Ave (St. Louis)

Entertainment center with ax throwing, arcade games, bowling, and more, plus beer taps and pub eats.

15682 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Casual hangout serving classic comfort food such as burgers, wings, and fish and chips.

15850 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Casual restaurant featuring burgers, seafood and salads in a cozy setting offering beer and wine.

505 Strecker Rd

Local fixture showcasing live bands on Friday & Saturday nights, plus frequent drink specials.

930 Kehrs Mill Rd #201

Snug neighborhood hangout serving burgers, wings & other pub staples, plus cocktails in casual digs.

8405 Maryland Ave (St. Louis)

Craft-beer bar specializing in pizza served by the slice or a whole pie and featuring vintage games and pinball machines, plus cocktails.

405 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Gastropub offering elevated American plates, craft beer & cocktails in a warm, polished atmosphere.

6335 Clayton Ave (St. Louis)

Spacious rooftop lounge featuring food, cocktails, beer and art exhibits.

44 Maryland Plaza Rear (St. Louis)

Inventive New American small plates plus wine & craft cocktails in a refined, hotel setting.

212 Kingshighway Blvd (St. Louis)

Irish-inspired eatery & bar featuring a standard menu of hearty pub grub & a spacious outdoor area.

40 Old State Rd (Ellisville)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

2351 Maplewood Commons Dr (St. Louis)

Cocktail bar offering inventive drinks alongside a menu of New American eats in a cozy space.

210 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Outpost of a Midwestern dive-bar serving beer & cocktails in a party atmosphere.

16441 Village Plaza View Dr (Wildwood)

Elevated New Orleans-inspired bar/eatery with Cajun & Creole classics, plus live jazz & blues music.

512 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Convivial, rustic-chic hangout pairs creative, farm-to-table pub food with craft beer & cocktails.

419 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Straightforward bar food & drink served in a warm space with Irish-green accents & a large patio.

1208 Tamm Ave (St. Louis)

Microbrewery with on-site pub offering small-batch beers & American fare, plus live music & tours.

7260 Southwest Ave (St. Louis)

Creative burgers with local beef & unique microbrews offered in urban digs with a game room & patio.

1227 Tamm Ave (St. Louis)

Cozy, upscale, seafood-heavy eatery emphasizing Mediterranean classics such as branzino and gnocchi.

5095 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Lively Irish pub featuring sports on TV, a patio & regular live music, plus games & casual fare.

6001 Manchester Ave (St. Louis)

Brewpub with a brick oven crafting pizza and wings, plus a patio and kid-friendly vibe.

1384 Clarkson Clayton Center (Ellisville)

Casual family-run bar established in 1951 serving burgers, wings, sandwiches, pizzas & beers.

6487 Manchester Ave (St. Louis)

Chill late-night haunt offering pizza, bottled beer & mixed drinks in a simple space with a jukebox.

1001 McCausland Ave (St. Louis)

Trendy bar, lounge and eatery whipping up cocktails alongside live music and comedy entertainment.

5876 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Modern, 750-capacity venue hosting a diverse line-up of rock, country, folk & R&B acts.

6133 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Cozy bar for cigars, beer, whiskey, and cocktails, plus food at the bar.

100 Carondelet Plaza (St. Louis)

Stylish American-Italian restaurant for wood-fired pizzas & house-made pastas, plus wines & beers.

7036 Clayton Ave (St. Louis)

Beer hall with a massive selection of draft & bottled brews in a spacious, industrial-chic setting.

6217 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Burgers, flatbreads & other American fare, plus cocktails, in a sports-bar setting.

6300 Clayton Rd (St. Louis)

Sophisticated New American restaurant, serving lunch Tuesday-Friday & dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

12 N Meramec Ave (St. Louis)

Midsize live-music theater with tiered seating, cabaret tables & dance floor in front of the stage.

6161 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

STL Terminal 2 (St. Louis)

Spanish-influenced small plates, a weekly rotating chef’s tasting with curated pairings, and a wine list focused on naturally produced…

4317 Manchester Ave (St. Louis)

Professional comics plus weekly open-mike nights, with 2-item minimum order of food or drinks.

614 W Port Plaza Dr (St. Louis)

Relaxed spot offering small-plate eats, beers and cocktails, plus dozens of wines by the glass and bottle. Also available: flights.

2101 Chouteau Ave (St. Louis)

Chill wine bar with patio dishing up pizza & other American bites alongside a serious wine list.

4253 Laclede Ave (St. Louis)

Charming bistro providing Eastern European wines alongside small plates in a cozy setting.

5510 S Kingshighway Blvd (St. Louis)

Dark, second-floor bar serving handcrafted cocktails and cheap beer, plus pool tables.

3131 S Grand Blvd (St. Louis)

Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory St Louis is serving up bright, boozy daiquiris in Hurricane, Peach, Strawberry, and Pina Colada alongside…

1731 S 7th St (St. Louis)

Stylish Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, stir-fries & stews, plus wine & beer.

10 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden is the St. Louis standby to hit this week for traditional Irish fare, pints, and nightly live music,…

1200 Russell Blvd (St. Louis)

Wild Crush lets you build your own wine flights from self-serve dispensaries with 2, 4, or 6 ounce pours, then settle in with charcuterie,…

13360 Clayton Rd Ste 105 (St. Louis)

This week, Eat Crow’s Metal Brunch pairs a headbanging soundtrack with comfort food that actually slaps, from the Princess Buttercup burger…

1931 S 12th St (St. Louis)

Stir up your week at Luvwoo Bar, a craft cocktail spot where hand-made drinks meet desserts, thoughtful mocktails, and a rotating mix of…

12965 Olive Blvd (St. Louis)

Casual, artsy cocktail lounge with dancing, live entertainment, and DJs.

3333 Washington Ave Ste 102 (St. Louis)

Relaxed bar serving creative cocktails and a wide variety of beer.

1915 Cherokee St (St. Louis)

Pubby American eats in a handsome stylish space where select tables come with their own beer taps.

14412 Clayton Rd

Family owned for over 25 years in Ellisville, Mulligan's Grill is the neighborhood spot where "just one wing" isn't a thing. Known for…

11 Clarkson Rd (Ellisville)

Whether you're in the mood for burgers and beer, wings and whiskey, or a legit gluten-free lineup, The Corner Pub and Grill - Chesterfield…

15824 Fountain Plaza Dr (Ellisville)

Comfortable hangout offering cheese plates & other snacks, along with a wine list.

706 De Mun Ave #2238 (St. Louis)

Long-standing sports bar for pizza, wings, beer, TV sports & the occasional pro athlete sighting.

1921 S Brentwood Blvd (St. Louis)

Relaxed, dog-friendly bar and eatery serving burgers and jambalaya balls.

4123 Chippewa St (St. Louis)

Relaxed neighborhood watering hole offering sports & classic American fare in a low-key setting.

4615 Macklind Ave (St. Louis)

Cozy wine bar for the neighborhood, offering delicious small plates and wood-fired fare.

354 N Boyle Ave (St. Louis)

Relaxed, dimly lit spot with an antique bar, serving pizza and wings, plus cocktails and beer.

1017 Russell Blvd (St. Louis)

A trendy, rustic hangout dishing up modern American cuisine, plus local beers & signature cocktails.

6 N Sarah St (St. Louis)

Trendy bar serving craft cocktails in a cozy space with a lively atmosphere.

239 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Thaxton Speakeasy has that downtown, underground cocktail lounge magic St. Louis folks love, operating since 2007 in the lower level of a…

1009 Olive St (St. Louis)

High-energy comedy performances & classes in comfy surrounds with a full bar & casual eats.

3960 Chouteau Ave (St. Louis)

Casual, family-owned cocktail bar offering premium spirits, flights, and non-alcoholic options.

1301 S Vandeventer Ave (St. Louis)

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

1146 Town and Country Crossing Dr (Town and Country)

Make Tin Roof your move this week, with bands from St. Louis, Nashville and beyond ripping your favorite songs, then late night DJs keeping…

1000 Clark Ave (St. Louis)

Visitors can blend their own whiskey or order cocktails at this trendy bar with live music.

14748 Clayton Rd