The Grove

nightlife strip · 63110

Manchester Avenue does the work here, a half-mile of patios, gay bars, and late-kitchen spots that opens earlier than it ages and closes later than it should. Bar K pulls the dog crowd, Just John and Rehab anchor the LGBTQ axis, Handlebar handles the bike-and-shot demographic, and the rainbow crosswalks are doing exactly what they advertise. The honest tradeoff: the most explicitly queer-friendly nightlife strip in the city plus genuinely walkable date logistics, set against weekend volume that turns sidewalks into a shuffle and a residential ring still mid-gentrification on the blocks just off Manchester.

$54,908

median income

$1,240

median rent

The data

The Grove by the numbers

Median individual income in The Grove is about $54.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in The Grove pays about $1,240 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across The Grove

The Grove
Activity
Saint Louis Science Center
Science museum★ 4.6 · 11,841
Wheelchair access
Find it
5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 11,841 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
TueClosed
Wed9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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The Grove
Dining
Twisted Tree Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,211
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
10701 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,211 Google reviews
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Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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The Grove
Activity
The Muny
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 2,853
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
The Grove
Dining
Eleven Eleven Mississippi
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,793
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,793 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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The Grove
Dining
Brasserie by Niche
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,555
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4580 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,555 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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The Grove
Dining
Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,002
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1811 Pestalozzi St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,002 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Sasha's on Shaw
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 966
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
4069 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 966 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1:30 AM
Tue11 AM to 1:30 AM
Wed11 AM to 1:30 AM
Thu11 AM to 1:30 AM
Fri11 AM to 1:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 1:30 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
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The Grove
Drinks
City Winery St. Louis
Wine bar★ 4.1 · 879
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
3730 Foundry Way Ste 158, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 879 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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The Grove
Cafés
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 705
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
4400 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 705 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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The Grove
Dining
The Bellwether
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 539
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1419 Carroll St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 539 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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The Grove
Dining
Little Fox
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 533
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2800 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 533 Google reviews
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Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 8:30 PM
Tue5 to 8:30 PM
Wed5 to 8:30 PM
Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Platypus
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 350
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4501 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 350 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1:30 AM
Tue5 PM to 1:30 AM
Wed5 PM to 1:30 AM
Thu5 PM to 1:30 AM
Fri5 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sun4 PM to 1:30 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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The Grove
Cafés
Sweet EM's
Ice cream shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 341
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
6330 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 341 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 8 PM
Wed7 AM to 8 PM
Thu7 AM to 8 PM
Fri7 AM to 8 PM
Sat7 AM to 8 PM
Sun7 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Wine Down Cafe (St. Louis)
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 298
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
7529 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 298 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed1 to 9 PM
Thu1 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Good Company
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 267
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4317 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 267 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Pagan Wine Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 245
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
239 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 PM to 1:30 AM
Wed7 PM to 1:30 AM
Thu7:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Fri7 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat7 PM to 1:30 AM
Sun8 PM to 1:30 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
'ssippi
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 168
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2926 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 168 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 PM to 12 AM
Tue4:30 PM to 12 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 12 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 12 AM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
The Grove
Drinks
None of the Above
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 153
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 153 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at None of the Above.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 1 AM
TueClosed
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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The Grove
Dining
No Ordinary Rabbit
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 146
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1621 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 146 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
The Vandy
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 132
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1301 S Vandeventer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Vandy.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
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The Grove
Drinks
Aperi
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 58
Good for groups
Find it
4317 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aperi.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

The Grove

The Grove by the numbers

Local date spots

Saint Louis Science Center

Twisted Tree Steakhouse

The Muny

Eleven Eleven Mississippi

Brasserie by Niche

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

Sasha's on Shaw

City Winery St. Louis

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

The Bellwether

Little Fox

Platypus

Sweet EM's

Wine Down Cafe (St. Louis)

Good Company

Pagan Wine Bar

'ssippi

None of the Above

No Ordinary Rabbit

The Vandy

Aperi

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