Our wedding venue is located in Soulard — one of St. Louis’s oldest historic neighborhoods, famous for its 19th-century red-brick architecture, lively nightlife, live blues and jazz music and French charm. It’s home to the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans, as well as the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. There’s plenty to do within Soulard:

Bogarts Smoke House: (1 min) Down-home authentic St. Louis and Memphis-style BBQ.

John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden: (3 mins) Iconic St. Louis bar serving traditional Irish pub fare and live music with a beautiful patio.

Molly’s in Soulard: (1 min) Iconic St. Louis bar serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks with a great patio.

Hammerstone’s: (1 min) Historic pub known for nightly live music, food and outdoor patio.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery: (6 mins) Located at the southern edge of the neighborhood. Tour the brewery, see the famous Clydesdales and enjoy complimentary beer samples.

Soulard Market: (1 min) Open Wednesday through Saturday all year, this market has been operating continuously since 1779, making it the oldest market west of the Mississippi.

City Museum: (9 mins) Weird. Wonderful. Uniquely St. Louis. Not really a museum as much as it is an ever-evolving, artist-built playground with interactive installations you could explore for days. One of our favorite attractions in the city.

St. Louis Zoo (12 mins) (Free!) One of the best zoos in the country — and completely free!

St. Louis Science Center: (11 mins) (Free!) Great option for families — interactive, educational, fun — and free!

Gateway Arch: (5 mins) (Free to visit outside) The gateway to the west: The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot-tall monument clad in stainless steel. Fun fact: The Gateway Arch is a national park, and no building can be erected taller than the arch in the St. Louis area. Take ticketed the tram ride to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the city.

St. Louis Art Museum: (15 mins) (Free!) A world-renowned fine-arts museum known for its comprehensive collection spanning 5,000 years of cultures and genres.

Forest Park: (15 mins) (Free!) This 1,300-acre urban habitat encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, prairies, over 30 miles of paths and trails, and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Ballpark Village: (7 mins) Lively self-contained sports-themed bar and restaurant district directly adjacent to Busch Stadium with views of the stadium and the Arch.