St. Louis builds its game day around two downtown anchors. Ballpark Village sits across the street from Busch Stadium, a cluster of rooms with rooftop views into the park and a media wall built for the Cardinals. A few blocks over, the Washington Avenue bars pre-game for the Cardinals and the Blues, with a free shuttle to the stadiums. Out in Brentwood and the inner suburbs, the neighborhood rooms own the hockey crowd. These ten cover the Cardinals, the Blues and a Sunday slate.
Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium
Across the street from Busch Stadium, the Ballpark Village rooms run rooftop views and a media wall built for the Cardinals.
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Cardinals Nation
Ballpark Village$$4 levels / Rooftop views
The 34,000-square-foot flagship of Ballpark Village, Cardinals Nation spreads across four levels with two large bars, three patios and a rooftop deck that looks straight into Busch Stadium. Flat screens cover every angle, so a road Cardinals game plays as big here as a home night does from the deck.
Game day tip: Book the rooftop deck for a home game, since it overlooks the field and fills first.
02
FanDuel Sports Network Live!
Ballpark Village$$65-foot media wall
The central gathering room of Ballpark Village, this two-level space is built around a 65-foot media wall that turns a Cardinals or Blues game into the centerpiece of a crowd. Formerly Fox Sports Midwest Live!, it runs as the loud, communal heart of the complex on a game day.
Game day tip: Stand near the lower level for the full scale of the 65-foot wall on a big night.
03
Budweiser Brew House
Ballpark Village$$100+ taps / Rooftop
Budweiser Brew House anchors Ballpark Village with more than 100 national and international beers on tap, nightly live music and a rooftop deck with prime views into Busch Stadium. Screens cover the indoor floors, so the watch holds whether the Cardinals are home or on the road.
Game day tip: Take the rooftop for a home day game and the indoor floors for a road night.
04
Paddy O's
By Busch Stadium$$6 bars / Rooftop patio
Next to Busch Stadium, Paddy O's runs six bars, huge televisions, a rooftop patio and the occasional live DJ, which makes it the pre-game party for a Cardinals night. Park in its lot for a baseball game and the pass earns a free drink, a fair trade this close to the gates.
Game day tip: Park in the Paddy O's lot for a Cardinals game to claim the free-drink deal.
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Downtown on Washington Avenue
On Washington Avenue the downtown bars pre-game for the Cardinals and the Blues, with screens, a projection wall and a free shuttle.
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The Over/Under Bar
Washington Ave$$37 screens / Free shuttle
Downtown on Washington Avenue, the Over/Under runs 37 flat screens plus a giant projection screen on the back patio, and it shuttles fans free to Cardinals, Blues and SLU games. The screen count and the shuttle make it the all-around pre-game and post-game room in the center of town.
Game day tip: Catch the free shuttle from the bar to a Blues or Cardinals game and back.
06
Tigin Irish Pub
Downtown$$HDTVs / Match-day contests
A downtown Irish pub, Tigin runs live games across multiple HDTVs with food and drink specials and match-day contests and giveaways. It leans into soccer as well as the Cardinals and Blues, which makes it a steady option for a Premier League morning or a World Cup fixture.
Game day tip: Come for a morning soccer kickoff, since Tigin opens early for the overseas games.
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The Wheelhouse
Downtown$$Pre-game / Industrial room
A downtown room of brick walls, tall ceilings and big windows, the Wheelhouse caters to a younger crowd and works as a pre-game spot before a Cardinals or Blues game. Weekend bottomless drinks pull a brunch crowd that stays for the early games.
Game day tip: Start here for a weekend day game, then walk to Busch or the Enterprise Center.
Hockey Bars and Neighborhood Rooms
Out in Brentwood and the inner suburbs, the neighborhood rooms own the hockey crowd and a long Sunday of football.
08
OB Clark's
Brentwood$$Blues hockey / Pizza
A Brentwood institution family-run for more than 40 years, OB Clark's holds a reputation as the best Blues hockey bar in St. Louis, with players known to turn up after a game. The pizza and wings are as much a draw as the hockey, which makes it a full-evening room on a Blues night.
Game day tip: Go for a Blues game and order the pizza, since this is the city's hockey room.
09
Mike Duffy's
Clayton Rd$$Burgers / Big beer list
Mike Duffy's stakes a claim to the best burgers in St. Louis and backs it with a vast beer list, daily specials and live music across its locations. The room runs lively but laid-back, which suits a group that wants the game with a full kitchen rather than a stadium roar.
Game day tip: Pick Mike Duffy's for a relaxed watch when the downtown rooms are at capacity.
10
The Post
Maplewood$$Several TVs / Shuffleboard
A Maplewood favorite, the Post pairs a full bar and an extensive beer list with several screens, a shuffleboard and a foosball table for the breaks in play. Strong happy-hour deals and a popular cheesesteak make it a comfortable neighborhood room for a Sunday of football.
Game day tip: Use the shuffleboard between games on a long Sunday, since the Post is built for a full afternoon.
Game Day Questions
Where is the best place to watch the Cardinals near Busch Stadium?
Ballpark Village, across the street from Busch Stadium, holds Cardinals Nation, the 65-foot media wall at FanDuel Sports Network Live! and the Budweiser Brew House rooftop, all built for the Cardinals. Paddy O's next to the stadium is the pre-game party.
Where do St. Louis Blues fans watch the game?
OB Clark's in Brentwood is the city's best-known Blues hockey bar, with players known to stop in after a game. Downtown, the Over/Under runs a free shuttle to Blues games at the Enterprise Center, and the Ballpark Village rooms carry the hockey too.
Which St. Louis bar has a free shuttle to the game?
The Over/Under Bar on Washington Avenue runs a free shuttle to Cardinals, Blues and SLU games, which makes it a convenient downtown base before and after the action. It also carries 37 screens and a patio projection screen.
Where can I watch soccer in St. Louis?
Tigin Irish Pub downtown shows live soccer on multiple HDTVs and opens early for overseas kickoffs, with match-day specials. It is a steady option for a Premier League morning or a World Cup fixture alongside the Cardinals and Blues crowd.
Our Verdict on Game Day in St. Louis
Let the venue choose the room. For the Cardinals, Ballpark Village does it all, from the Cardinals Nation rooftop to the 65-foot media wall, with Paddy O's the pre-game party next door. For the Blues, OB Clark's in Brentwood is the hockey room, and the Over/Under shuttles you downtown. Confirm the start time, grab a local pour, and settle in.
How We Picked
Every bar on this list was checked against its own current listing plus at least one independent guide before publishing, and ranked on the game day specifics that matter: screen count and sight lines, the channels and feeds available, the leagues shown, the crowd, and how the room handles a marquee night. We exclude venues we could not verify as open and showing live sport. For the method behind every game day guide, see our pillar guide to watching the game.
