Cinder House is drop-dead gorgeous. Divided into separate restaurant and lounge spaces, it's outfitted in leather and velvet in hues of tan and sapphire blue, turquoise and earth-tone marble and craggy, driftwood-style sculptures. Architectural Digest recently named it the most beautiful bar in Missouri. It could be a plain white box, however, and earn that distinction based on the view alone: Occupying the hotel's eighth floor, Cinder House has a southern-facing, bird's eye view of the Arch. It's one of the best views in the city. When the sun goes down, light sparkles off the windows. As you look out across the outdoor patio's glittering fire and water features, you feel like you are in a diamond-encrusted dream.

A good choice for a more upscale night on the town, it's a dark and romantic setting with one of the city’s biggest and best overall draft selections, more than 50. Only a few blocks from the center of downtown St. Louis, it’s a trendy place and popular date location where you can impress your date with your wonderful taste in beer, wine and charcuterie. The beer list is well-balanced: Plenty of St. Louis locals, joined by regional American craft brewers and a handful of classic Belgians.

A fixture of the downtown social scene since 2010, Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar allows guests to build their own beer flights or try a curated wine flight that changes monthly. Munch on elevated bar food like lamb meatballs or tomato toast or sit down for an entrée, like the beer-braised duck with butternut squash purée, dukkah and wild mushrooms. 1004 Locust St., St. Louis, Missouri, 314-241-814, thebridgestl.com

Bridge’s mission is to provide a classy yet comfortable atmosphere where you can kick back or impress. With 55 beers on tap, more than 100 wine bottles in their cellar and a beautifully crafted menu of craft boards to entrees, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. See their menu online and call for any carryout orders.

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (343 reviews)– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)– Type of cuisine: American, Bar– Price: $$ – $$$– Address: 1004 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1306– Read more on Tripadvisor. You may also like:Highest-rated dessert shops in St. Louis, according to Tripadvisor

The Bridge is the place to go for anyone who prefers draft beer. This downtown bar has 55 beers on tap, the largest selection in St. Louis. On a typical day, you'll find a wide variety of beers from local and regional craft breweries, as well as selected options from national and international brewers.

The roasted pork is marinated in a mojo sauce, and a savory Emmentaler cheese takes the sandwich to new heights. Order a side of Gjetost mac and cheese and a pint of Perennial Artisan Ales’ Baileys’ IPA, brewed specifically for Dave Bailey’s restaurants.

Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar has the best of it all - wonderful wines, fabulous food and a middle ground price range. Plenty of intimate ambiance and a fabulous second-story balcony for people watching. (314) 241-8141, 1004 Locust St., St. Louis (Yelp!)

Bridge is all about upscale noshing: cheese and charcuterie platters, along with offbeat but delicious snacks such as coffee-braised beef. If you can’t find one of the 200 beers or 100 wines to like, you’re too fussy. 1004 Locust, 314-241-8141.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (340 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)- Type of cuisine: American, Bar- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 1004 Locust St, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1306- Read more on Tripadvisor

Downtown's Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar, located at 1004 Locust St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the gastropub, wine bar and beer bar four stars out of 692 reviews.

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Sip and savor in Downtown St. Louis at Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar, one of St. Louis' original craft beer bars.