St. Louis

Angad Arts Hotel

Vibrant arts-focused boutique hotel in St. Louis's Grand Center arts district where guests choose room colors based on their mood. A creative stay for fans attending Cardinals, Blues, or St. Louis City SC matches with the arts district's energy at your doorstep.

Hotel Saint Louis

Boutique hotel in a restored 1893 Union Trust Building in downtown St. Louis with a stunning grand staircase and rooftop bar. Walking distance to both Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center, ideal for Cardinals and Blues double-headers.

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis

Elegant downtown boutique hotel in a restored 1924 building with art deco details, walking distance to both Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. Its central location and upscale charm make it a favorite of visiting teams, sports media, and celebrities attending events in downtown St. Louis.

The Last Hotel

The Last Hotel is housed in the former International Shoe Company building downtown, featuring industrial-chic design and a rooftop pool overlooking the Gateway Arch. Its location between Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center makes it ideal for Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey fans.

The Last Hotel St. Louis

The Last Hotel in the International Garment District occupies a stunning 1907 garment warehouse converted with exceptional taste into one of St. Louis's most characterful boutique hotels, a natural base for sports travelers visiting Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center who want authentic St. Louis architecture alongside their Cardinals or Blues experience. The rooftop pool and bar have become one of the city's hottest social spots, and the hotel's industrial-chic aesthetic attracts a sports and entertainment crowd that values originality over chain-hotel predictability. The walkability to both major sports venues makes it the smartest base in the city.

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

Downtown hotel next to Busch Stadium, with the Three Sixty rooftop bar overlooking the field.

Live! by Loews - St. Louis

Cardinals-themed hotel built inside Ballpark Village, steps from Busch Stadium with on-site dining.

The Westin St. Louis

Hotel directly across the street from Ballpark Village, alongside the Stadium MetroLink stop.

Where to Eat in St. Louis

Bogart's Smokehouse

Acclaimed Soulard smokehouse that rivals Pappy's for the title of St. Louis's best BBQ, known for its pastrami-style brisket and tri-tip. Lines form early for Skip Steele's meticulously smoked meats, and Cardinals and Blues players are known to stop in during the season.

Pappy's Smokehouse

Legendary St. Louis smokehouse consistently ranked among the best BBQ in America, famous for its Memphis-style ribs and Frito pie. A must-visit for Blues and Cardinals fans, with lines that form early and meat that sells out daily.

Salt + Smoke

Modern St. Louis BBQ restaurant in the Delmar Loop serving smoked meats with creative sides and craft cocktails. A favorite of Cardinals and Blues fans looking for an elevated take on St. Louis's proud barbecue tradition.

Sardella

A vibrant Italian restaurant in Clayton with a buzzing pasta bar and housemade noodles inspired by Nonna's recipes. Cardinals and Blues fans celebrate post-game with rigatoni and Negronis in one of St. Louis' most acclaimed dining rooms.

Sugarfire Smoke House

Award-winning St. Louis smokehouse known for its creative BBQ specials and house-smoked meats alongside craft beers. A fan-favorite fueling station for Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey fans on their way to downtown stadiums.

Budweiser Brew House

Multi-level beer hall in Ballpark Village with 125 taps and a rooftop deck with views into Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar

Cardinals-themed restaurant and bar inside Ballpark Village, with a rooftop overlooking the field.

Carmine's Steak House

Family-owned downtown steakhouse a few blocks from the stadium, known for its Filet Carmine.

Best Bars in St. Louis

Civil Life Brewing Company

Civil Life Brewing in St. Louis' Tower Grove South neighbourhood is Missouri's finest small craft brewery — an English-style taproom where Blues hockey and Cardinals baseball fans gather around communal tables for handcrafted English ales that are widely acknowledged as some of the Midwest's best. The brewery's commitment to traditional British brewing methods in an authentically St. Louis neighbourhood setting creates a fan experience unlike any larger sports bar, and the regulars adopt visiting fans from away cities with genuine Midwestern warmth. The pale ale is transcendent.

HandleBar St. Louis

St. Louis's beloved cycling-themed bar stocks 400-plus craft beers (largely Missouri and Illinois regional breweries) alongside vintage bicycles hanging from the ceiling and repair stands on the patio — a beloved post-Cardinals and post-Blues hangout for fans who want a craft beer experience rather than a standard sports bar. The free bike storage and 'pedal-powered blender' for smoothies have made it an icon of St. Louis's increasingly bike-friendly fan district.

Planter's House

Planter's House is a nationally acclaimed cocktail bar in Lafayette Square serving historically inspired drinks in a beautifully restored 19th-century townhouse. Cardinals fans and Blues supporters make the pilgrimage here for some of the finest cocktails between the coasts.

Schlafly Tap Room

St. Louis's original craft brewery housed in a beautiful historic building downtown, brewing since 1991 with a lively taproom and pub menu. A pregame pilgrimage for Blues and Cardinals fans looking for local beer before heading to Enterprise Center or Busch Stadium.

Side Project Brewing

A world-renowned barrel-aging brewery in Maplewood producing some of the highest-rated sours and stouts in the country. Beer-pilgrim sports fans visiting for Cardinals or Blues games queue for limited pours of St. Louis' most coveted brews.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

German-style brewery and beer hall in Midtown honoring St. Louis's deep brewing heritage with traditional European lagers and innovative American craft beers. The spacious biergarten is a lively pre-game spot for Cardinals fans at Busch Stadium and Blues fans heading to Enterprise Center.

Broadway Oyster Bar

New Orleans-style Cajun bar and live-music venue, a short walk south of the ballpark.

Paddy O's

Sports bar a five-minute walk from Busch Stadium with a large outdoor area, yard games and live music.

Sports & Social St. Louis

Sports clubhouse inside Ballpark Village with 20-plus HD TVs, a media wall and interactive games.

Fan Attractions in St. Louis

Things to Do

Ballpark Village

The sprawling entertainment complex directly outside Busch Stadium is the epicenter of Cardinals game-day culture, featuring multiple bars, restaurants, and live music stages. Whether you arrive hours early or linger long after the final out, Ballpark Village keeps the fan energy electric all day.

Things to Do

Ballpark Village (Cardinals Nation)

The entertainment district adjacent to Busch Stadium featuring the Cardinals Nation restaurant, rooftop views, and year-round events in the heart of downtown STL.

Busch Stadium Tour

Tour the home of the 11-time World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals with a behind-the-scenes walk through Busch Stadium. The guided experience covers the broadcast booth, luxury suites, dugout, and warning track, with the Gateway Arch framing the skyline beyond center field.

Cardinals Hall of Fame & Museum

Explore over a century of Cardinals baseball at the team's Hall of Fame & Museum located inside Ballpark Village adjacent to Busch Stadium. The collection includes World Series trophies, Stan Musial's memorabilia, and interactive exhibits celebrating the most passionate fan base in baseball.

Enterprise Center

Home of the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center delivers one of the NHL's loudest and most passionate home atmospheres. The arena sits in the heart of downtown, making it easy to build a full fan-trip itinerary around a Blues game night.

Enterprise Center (Blues Fan Experience)

Home of the 2019 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center's fan experience includes access to the locker room, the playoff banners hanging from the rafters, and the Blues Hall of Fame gallery chronicling the franchise's emotional championship run. The 'Note' faithful — some of the most loyal fans in hockey — have made Enterprise Center one of the NHL's loudest buildings on game nights.

Gateway Arch National Park

No trip to St. Louis is complete without riding the iconic tram to the top of the 630-foot Gateway Arch for panoramic views of the city and the Mississippi River. Sports fans appreciate that the Arch is visible from Busch Stadium's outfield, tying together the city's identity in one sweeping vista.