Where to get a drink

Go! Magazine: Named for its giant "horseshoe" sandwiches, Horseshoe House is a hip destination. Ask about awesome drink specials, but be aware that you can't drink in the hookah bar downstairs. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: We loved the meaty garlic-lemon-pepper chicken wings. To drink, try Boulevard's Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: The drink list is pretty impressive. Try the Lady Madonna, made with Hendrick's Gin, Marie Blizard Apry and Aperol. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: We love the friendly service here. And if you're curious about the recent fuss over cake vodka, give the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake martini a try. Happy hour is 4-10 M-Th. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Mississippi Artillery Punch packs a lot of complex, warming layers into one ciderlike drink. If you're hungry, try the mushroom pizza or the Korean BBQ pork tacos. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: You'll think you're at Starbucks with the Espresso Tini: Van Gogh espresso vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. Also, try the Rummy Bear, a martini garnished with a rum-soaked gummy bear. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: I love the Opening Day, a light, crisp cocktail with cucumber vodka, watermelon Pucker, agave nectar and mint leaves. Summertime in a glass. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: I love that the cocktails are served in canning jars, but you should order a beer from the vast selection, which rotates weekly. Try the Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot ale. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: If you're looking for something beyond the basics (which are supercheap), there is a specialty-drink menu that the staff seems not to be aware of. Live music most nights 8-midnight. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Try 100 beers and get a beer stein! Here's one to start with: St. Peter's Cream Stout, full of toasty, nutty flavors. The 1-pint bottle is enough to top off a second time. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: It doesn't matter what mode of transportation you use -- everyone belongs at Mile 277. Get your motor running with the Full-Throttle Tea. Like a Long Island, it's boozy but smooth. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: It's always happy hour: 3-7 p.m. Mon-Fri & 10 p.m.-midnight Sun-Wed, with $4 'ritas, $2 drafts & $3 wells. We love Rose's Favorite Margarita, but try the Vegas for a caffeinated twist. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: If you're looking to expand your beer palate, try a flight of four small glasses. We recommend a flight of Three Kings' assortment of IPAs. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: At a place known for its sand and tacos, you can't go wrong with a margarita ($3.50). And if you're not on a volleyball team, call ahead before you go to make sure they'll be open. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: At $8.50, the Highlands Margarita isn't cheap -- but it's well worth the price. Patron tequila, Grand Marnier and fresh-squeezed lime juice didn't leave us reaching for the Tums. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: New to scotch? Give the Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or a try. The single-malt scotch is aged in oak and wine casks and goes down smooth. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Interesting beers on tap, including the Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale. And if you're feeling adventurous, try a chocolate-martini shot. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Field House is a win for the Grand Center neighborhood. With 20 beers on tap, we could linger for hours. Give the Six Row Strong Porter -- dark, malty and mildly sweet -- a try. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: No specialty drinks at Double Apple, but that's OK: The real draw here is the expertly blended hookah. And if you're a hookah virgin, the friendly staff will show you the ropes. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Plenty of local goodness on tap here, but you can't go wrong with Schlafly Coffee Stout. Schlafly beer + Kaldi's coffee = delicious! (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: If you order a martini, insist that it be properly served in a martini glass. Ours were all served in plastic cups or rocks glasses; not cool. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: The bright-red Raw Power ($5!) tastes just like Hawaiian Punch -- we could drink it all night long! Of course, you can never go wrong with 24-ounce PBR cans. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Loved Quintessential. Try the chocolate-infused vodka with Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur and a splash of water. It's good enough to drink every morning before work. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Did you reserve a table? We hope so. Also, downtown residents get in free with valid ID or proof of residence (63101 or 63103 ZIP codes). (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: For cheap drinks and cheap grub, the Pour House is hard to beat. Grab three friends and give the Shotski a try. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Not a cyclist? That's OK. There's plenty to love here, including the warming Hot Taty and the flaming Road Rash. Specials and a focus on local beer add a neighborhood-bar vibe we like. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Drink more efficiently during the show by going with the Bud Light bucket — 6 for $17.50. And for comedy on a budget, admission to Wednesday open-mike night is just $5. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Don't care for the taste of absinthe but still want to get in on the craze at Lola's new absinthe bar? Try the Oberon martini: absinthe, Chambord, champagne and pineapple juice. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: There are no signature drinks on the menu, but Keypers Piano Bar certainly delivers on atmosphere. Big chandeliers and a big grand piano set the right mood for a relaxing evening. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: The Creamsicle martini will make you nostalgic for childhood. Made with vanilla vodka, triple sec, amaretto, OJ and whipped cream, it tastes just like a Creamsicle popsicle. (Gabe Hartwig)

Go! Magazine: Lots of beers; try a Schlafly Oktoberfest. For late-night grub, order a Hooligan burger, topped with a fried egg. And closing time seems to fluctuate, so call before you go. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Market Grill in Soulard has a fun list of house cocktails. The Real Housewife of St. Louis, made with Jeremiah Weed and St. Germain, gets our mazel. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: We wholeheartedly endorse the Sweet Sweet Bacon shake, but it's hard to go wrong with a Great Pumpkin or a Horchata. We also love that the kitchen doesn't close early. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Tavern's bar focuses on well-made classic cocktails. We love the Windy City Manhattan, made with Koval Chicago Rye, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering and orange bitters. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Open since July, Parma still isn't selling any homemade beer. Thankfully, there are a couple of reasons to visit in the meantime: cheap beer and good bar food. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Great service and atmosphere. We love the Spiced Apple Martini and the Grande Blonde. But the business hours are confusing, so call before you go. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Drinks, comfort food, coffee, music -- Plush does it all day long, in a shabby-chic space that's a perfect fit for Midtown Alley. Try a plate of Plush fries with two dipping sauces. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: While the lengthy drink list isn't groundbreaking, we loved the Sweet Buns martini (with Rum Chata and Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow) and the Karen Walker dirty martini. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: An unimpressive beer lineup, but the food menu is full of treats, such as fried house-made pickles served with roasted red pepper dipping sauce. And the service couldn't be friendlier. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Look for daily drink specials; Saturday's is $3.50 bloody marys, but ask for a little spice to add flavor. And we loved the fish and chips — perfectly crispy outside and flaky inside. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Sophisticated cocktails served in a refined setting. Try the Bleeding Castro, a variation on the classic blood and sand cocktail for which the establishment is named. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.

Go! Magazine: Try a tasty Right Angle, made with Flor de Caña rum, rosemary-soaked port, grapefruit, Angostura bitters and Collaboration PiPA, introduced by 4 Hands for Pi's downtown spot. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.