Anita’s Guidebook
Neighborhoods
St Louis is a city of neighborhoods, each with their own vibe. Be sure to explore!
University City, known to locals as U City or The Loop, is anchored by Delmar Boulevard. Delmar has been named ‘one of the 10 great streets in America’. It is an eclectic area with great locally-owned restaurants, bars, and shopping, a trolley, music venues, bowling, and Chuck Berry’s Blueberry Hill, much more. Just sit on the sidewalk, have a beer, and enjoy the people watching. You can read more here. https://visittheloop.com
9 locals recommend
University City
University City, known to locals as U City or The Loop, is anchored by Delmar Boulevard. Delmar has been named ‘one of the 10 great streets in America’. It is an eclectic area with great locally-owned restaurants, bars, and shopping, a trolley, music venues, bowling, and Chuck Berry’s Blueberry Hill, much more. Just sit on the sidewalk, have a beer, and enjoy the people watching. You can read more here. https://visittheloop.com
A historic neighborhood that includes the Anheuser-Busch brewery (tours are available). There are great bars, a year-round farmers market, and lots of places to explore. https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/see-do/?searchTerm=&see_do_category=all&see_do_region=all&see_do_neighborhood=soulard
132 locals recommend
Soulard
1531 S 8th StA historic neighborhood that includes the Anheuser-Busch brewery (tours are available). There are great bars, a year-round farmers market, and lots of places to explore. https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/see-do/?searchTerm=&see_do_category=all&see_do_region=all&see_do_neighborhood=soulard
This upscale neighborhood is the county seat and right down the street from our Airbnb. The city hosts art fairs, food festivals, and more. And the restaurants and bars are great! This city is very safe and easy to get to.
https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/clayton/
30 locals recommend
Clayton
This upscale neighborhood is the county seat and right down the street from our Airbnb. The city hosts art fairs, food festivals, and more. And the restaurants and bars are great! This city is very safe and easy to get to.
https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/clayton/
This area is host to great places to eat and drink, a multitude of dance floors, spots to shop and grab coffee, a brewery, tattoo parlors and more. The Grove is a favorite stop for the LGBTQ community.
https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/the-grove/
82 locals recommend
The Grove
4512 Manchester AveThis area is host to great places to eat and drink, a multitude of dance floors, spots to shop and grab coffee, a brewery, tattoo parlors and more. The Grove is a favorite stop for the LGBTQ community.
https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/the-grove/
Named as one of the nation’s top 10 neighborhoods, the Central West End is a bustling district located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park. The area is walkable and offers visitors a variety of of options to explore—upscale dining, cozy coffeehouses, bookshops, boutiques, live music, nightlife, and more!
https://cwescene.com
160 locals recommend
Central West End
Named as one of the nation’s top 10 neighborhoods, the Central West End is a bustling district located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park. The area is walkable and offers visitors a variety of of options to explore—upscale dining, cozy coffeehouses, bookshops, boutiques, live music, nightlife, and more!
https://cwescene.com
Food scene
This is one of our favorite restaurants in nearby Maplewood. Modern Italian with a reasonably priced tasting menu.
15 locals recommend
Acero
7266 Manchester RdThis is one of our favorite restaurants in nearby Maplewood. Modern Italian with a reasonably priced tasting menu.
Vicia is perfect for a special night out. You will need a reservation. They have a tasting menu (recommended!) or ala carte menu. Great for both meat-eaters and vegetarians.
21 locals recommend
Vicia
Duncan AvenueVicia is perfect for a special night out. You will need a reservation. They have a tasting menu (recommended!) or ala carte menu. Great for both meat-eaters and vegetarians.
A family-friendly restaurant on the Delmar/U City Loop. They bottle their own soda. Definitely get a root beer float if you go!
48 locals recommend
Fitz's
6605 Delmar BlvdA family-friendly restaurant on the Delmar/U City Loop. They bottle their own soda. Definitely get a root beer float if you go!
A fun vibe and great food for vegetarians and meat-eaters :)
44 locals recommend
Mission Taco Joint - Delmar Loop
6235 Delmar BlvdA fun vibe and great food for vegetarians and meat-eaters :)
Elmwood
2704 Sutton BlvdA hip vibe, and exceptional food and cocktails.
A great local wine bar. This little street of DeMun has several outstanding restaurants and it’s a good area for sitting outside.
31 locals recommend
Sasha's Wine Bar
706 De Mun AveA great local wine bar. This little street of DeMun has several outstanding restaurants and it’s a good area for sitting outside.
Looking for a romantic dinner—this is your place! Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Bar Les Freres
7637 Wydown BlvdLooking for a romantic dinner—this is your place! Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere.