'Arch Eats' Podcast: Top sports bars and restaurants in St. Louis

Whether it’s March Madness or the beginning of baseball season, St. Louis offers countless venues for sports enthusiasts to catch the game. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr explore some of the top bars and restaurants in St. Louis for watching the action. They highlight the atmosphere, food and drink offerings, and notable features such as private TV setups, free shuttles, and more. (Listen to hear one restaurateur’s March Madness etiquette tips, including how to get control of the TV remote.) For those who’d rather watch the game at home, George and Cheryl present ideas for entertaining at home, including takeout options, go-to homemade recipes, and more. Plus, hear a microrant about restaurants that don’t list prices on their online menus. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available.

“The food is really good, and they’ll turn the volume up. That’s very important to some people to hear the game. Some people say it’s not a sports bar unless they’ve got the volume turned up.”

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Mentioned in this episode:

Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-932-1088.
Root Food & Wine: 5525 Walnut, Augusta, 636-544-1009.
Sarah’s on Central: 127 S. Central, Eureka, 636-938-4800.
Village Bar: 12247 Manchester, Des Peres, 314-821-4532.
The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern: 2 S. 20th, Union Station, 314-803-3400.
Westport Social: 910 Westport Plz, Maryland Heights, 314-548-2876.
Bangers Only (bar consultants)
The Corner Pub & Grill: Valley Park, Ellisville, O’Fallon, Mo
Three Kings Pub: Des Peres, South County, Airport- T2, Delmar Loop (coming in spring 2024)
JP’s Hideout: 3915 Mid Rivers, Cottleville, 636-244-5508.
The Armory: 3600 Market, Midtown, 314-282-2770.
Ballpark Village: 601 Clark, Downtown, 314-797-7530.
Sports & Social: 651 Clark, Downtown, 314-492-5064.
Duke’s Sports Bar: 2001 Menard, Soulard, 314-833-6686.
Lester’s: 9906 Clayton, Ladue, 314-994-0055.
Sportsman’s Park: 9901 Clayton, Ladue, 314-991-3381.
OB Clark’s: 1921 S. Brentwood, Brentwood, 314-961-8900.
The Post Sports Bar & Grill: Maplewood, Creve Coeur, Fenton, Lake St. Louis
TopGolf – Midtown: 3201 Chouteau, Downtown, 314-333-0188.
Fieldhouse: 510 N. Theresa, Grand Center, 314-289-0311.
Mulligan’s Grill: 11 Clarkson, Ellisville, 636-391-6880.
Baumann’s Fine Meats: 8829 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-968-3080.
Annie Gunn’s/Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314.
Mom’s Deli: 4412 Jamieson, Lindenwood Park, 314-644-1198.
Nicky’s Slices
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta: Rock Hill, Town & Country, Ballpark Village (coming to Crestwood in 2024)
Salt + Smoke: Six metro area locations
Taco Buddha: University City and Kirkwood
The Stellar Hog: Holly Hills and Chesterfield
BEAST Craft BBQ: 20 S. Belt West, Belleville, 618-257-9000.
Sum Tea House: 8501 Olive, University City, 314-222-1540.
LeGrand’s Market & Catering: 4414 Donovan, St. Louis Hills, 314-353-6128.
Pretzel Boys: Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Southhampton
The Annex: 8122 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-731-6329.
Starrs: 1135 S. Big Bend, 314-781-2345.
Straub’s: Clayton, Webster Groves, Town & Country, CWE
Rouge Bistro: 3037 Olive, Midtown, 314-659-8397.
Colleen’s: 7337 Forsyth, University City, 314-727-8427.

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About The Hosts

George Mahe

George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM. George spearheads the magazine’s dining coverage, curates the weekly Dining Out newsletter, and co-hosts the Arch Eats podcast. George lives in University City with his wife, Suzi. Send your dining questions to [email protected].

Cheryl Baehr

Cheryl Baehr has been telling the story of the St. Louis dining scene since 2013, drawing upon her decades-plus experience in the industry and her passion for food and the people who make our city so delicious. A graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis and the University of Denver, Cheryl left a career in government in Washington, DC to return to her hometown to write about food, first as longtime dining critic for the Riverfront Times and now as a staff writer, co-host of the Arch Eats podcast, and editor of the Dining In newsletter at St. Louis Magazine. When she’s not celebrating the St. Louis food scene, you can find this proud Florissantonian and recent University City expat sipping on coffee at her home in Wildwood with her daughter, Coretta, her partner, Nick, her step-dog, Van, and her beloved Great Pyrenees, Chloe.