Fan Stay
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Downtown hotel next to Busch Stadium, with the Three Sixty rooftop bar overlooking the field.
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Enterprise Center
St. Louis, MO · Capacity: 18,096
About Enterprise Center
Home of the St. Louis Blues (2019 Stanley Cup champions) in downtown St. Louis. Adjacent to MetroLink Civic Center station.
- Opened: 1944
- Capacity: 18,096
- Address: 1401 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
- Architect: Ellerbe Becket
- Operator: SLB Acquisition Holdings LLC
- Home teams: St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Ambush, Saint Louis Billikens, St. Louis Stampede, St. Louis Vipers, St. Louis Steamers, RiverCity Rage
- Owner: St. Louis
- Official site: www.enterprisecenter.com
Fan Guide · St. Louis Blues
Play Gloria: Blues hockey downtown
Enterprise Center is the home of the Blues, whose worst-to-first 2019 run to a first-ever Stanley Cup — soundtracked by “Gloria” — made downtown St. Louis erupt. It's a loud, devoted hockey market.
It's downtown near the Gateway Arch and the bars of Ballpark Village.
Below are the St. Louis stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Enterprise Center.
Fan tip: It's a short walk from the Gateway Arch and Ballpark Village — an easy downtown sports weekend.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Enterprise Center
All St. Louis hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Enterprise Center in St. Louis — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Live! by Loews - St. Louis
Cardinals-themed hotel built inside Ballpark Village, steps from Busch Stadium with on-site dining.
Fan Stay
The Westin St. Louis
Hotel directly across the street from Ballpark Village, alongside the Stadium MetroLink stop.
Fan Stay
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.
Fan Stay
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.
Fan Stay
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.
Bars & Pubs
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.
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.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Budweiser Brew House
Multi-level beer hall in Ballpark Village with 125 taps and a rooftop deck with views into Busch Stadium.
Fan Eats
Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar
Cardinals-themed restaurant and bar inside Ballpark Village, with a rooftop overlooking the field.
Fan Eats
Carmine's Steak House
Family-owned downtown steakhouse a few blocks from the stadium, known for its Filet Carmine.
Fan Eats
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.
Fan Eats
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.
Fan Eats
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.
Things to Do
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.
Attraction
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.
Attraction
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.
Attraction
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.
Attraction
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.
Attraction
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.
Plan Your Trip to Enterprise Center
Enterprise Center in St. Louis is tracked across 0 events and seats 18,096 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into St. Louis and St. Louis hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Enterprise Center
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Enterprise Center has a capacity of 18,096 people.
Enterprise Center opened in 1944. It was designed by Ellerbe Becket.
St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Ambush, Saint Louis Billikens, St. Louis Stampede, St. Louis Vipers, St. Louis Steamers, RiverCity Rage play home games at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Check our events page for upcoming events at Enterprise Center.