Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
The odds are stacked against the Redbirds—though not for the first time. With the Cardinals down three games to one in the National League Championship Series, the team will lean on ace Adam Wainwright while taking on the San Francisco Giants in a potentially decisive Game 5, starting at 7:07 p.m. Here are 10 spots to catch the game alongside fellow Redbird fans.
There’s something for every taste at downtown's sport-o-plex. Budweiser Brew House, Drunken Fish, Cardinals Nations, and FOX Sports Midwest Live! are among the options. 601 Clark, 314-345-9481.
Descend beneath the Cheshire, and grab a set at the bar, where there are TVs aplenty. Happy hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m., with $4 to $7 specials on beer, wine, cocktails, and pizza. 7036 Clayton, 314-932-7820.
The Crow’s Nest bills itself as a gastropub, and it’s a great addition to the Maplewood scene. Our hearts may still ache for The Bleeding Deacon, but owner Mike McLaughlin's truffle fries live on. If you want to watch the game in the company of people who think heavy-metal music is the perfect accompaniment to brunch, this is your place. 7336 Manchester, 314-781-0989.
This brewpub offers a wide selection of its own suds. The dining area's warm atmosphere surrounds the bar, with an of televisions in the center of it all. 418 S. Florissant, 314-521-2220.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
“Oh, you just have to try this impudent, little kvass!” When it comes to beer, are you that gal or guy, the one who knows all about beer? Nerd out with fellow hop heads at Flying Saucer while watching the game and sharing beer-friendly snacks like Rocket-Tots, bacon-wrapped jalapeños, and the Corn Dog Trio. 900 Spruce, 314-932-1456.
With 37 big screen TVs and a 120-inch projector screen on the patio, there’s no mystery about why the Over/Under is such a hotspot for watching games while downtown. 911 Washington, 314-621-8881.
The Royale succeeds in what it aspires to be: a neighborhood hub for food, drink, and ideas. And in South City, no neighborhood hub's complete without baseball. There’s plenty of beer, as well as handcrafted cocktails that are good without being too precious about it. Eats range from chips and dip to salads to burgers. 3132 S. Kingshighway, 314-772-3600.
If your victory rituals include eating nonstandard animal parts, hang out at this convivial South County institution and tuck into a brain sandwich or some chicken livers. (Or just pizza—nice, normal pizza.) Everything’s homemade. 11428 Concord Village, 314-842-1728.
The folks behind Three Kings are dedicated to supporting local brewing and agriculture, so they’re rooting for the home team in a culinary sense, too. Now with two locations, the restaurant offers an impressive beer selection and Mediterranean-inspired noshes in both University City and Des Peres. 6307 Delmar, 314-721-3355; 11925 Manchester, 314-815-3455.
The Wheelhouse’s two locations—including the newest one, just blocks from the stadium—are tuned-ups version of what you might expect from sports bars. The décor is tasteful, and there's added focus on the food. 1000 Spruce, 314-833-3653; 15 N. Central, 314-726-7955.
