There are plenty of places to go and rise a glass and ring in the new year. From high tone and stylist to casual chic. Here are a few picks to fill your plate and glass, including stylist non-alcohol libations created by some of St. Louis’ best mixologists.
Seasons- Saint Louis is hosting Downtown New Year’s Eve Fête and A New Year’s Day Brunch. see out and ring in 2024 Cinder House if offering a lavish indulgent three- course menu paired with breath-taking views of the iconic Gateway Arch. Entrée options include lobster, duck and filet mignon along with an optional caviar service for two. A pairing of exceptional Champagne, sparkling and still wines chosen by the award-winning sommelier team will be available to complete the culinary experience. Reservations are required with a non-refundable deposit of $50 per person taken at time of booking and applied to the final check amount.
New Year’s Day Brunch, also held in Cinder House, continues with a sumptuous brunch spread that includes a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar. A mixologist will be standing by to create a personally tailored cocktail. Guests can graze at stations serving freshly carved ham, brisket and fish; order a custom omelet; or, dress their hot waffles from a choice of toppings. The buffet also features a charcuterie and cheese display, homemade bread and rolls, and a selection of traditional breakfast dishes. Brunch will be served from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and costs $105 per person, $40 for children 8 and younger, children under 2 are free. Reservations can be made on Open Table.
Within view of the Gateway Arch across the river is Bridgeway, Casino Queen’s Draft Kings Sportsbook full-service restaurant, whose chefs are betting you won’t leave hungry on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. It’s also where you can party like the 1990s – a continuation of the Casino Queen’s 30th anniversary.
Kick off the extended New Year’s holiday weekend with a featured three-course dinner, priced at $50 per person and available on Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 30 as well as on New Year’s Eve, which will offer a four-course menu that begins with with a shrimp cocktail and followed by an entrée of pan-seared filet topped with butter poached lobster; New Orleans inspired prawns and parmesan purple grits; or 14-ounce Kansas City strip steak. Dessert options, a 24k cheesecake with gold flakes.
In honor of New Year’s Day, National Hangover Day and Bloody Mary Day chefs have created a couple of specials to help start the new year. Order up their latest creation, The Hangover. A killer good breakfast sandwich built on brioche toast, bacon, sausage, ham, fried egg, cheddar cheese and a side of fries. Bloody Mary fans won’t be disappointed with the Tito Bloody Mary, garnished with lime, olives, celery, a hot wing and shrimp.
New Year’s Dry Glasses
Looking to celebrated without the added alcohol . Begin on New Year’s Eve and throughout January, which is dubbed Dry January.
Brasserie by Niche, Chef Gerard Craft’s French concept that offers bistro fare for dinner and Sunday brunch, offers a variety of N/A options curated by Director of Beverage & Bar Operations, Melinda Cooper. A couple of Melinda’s favorite selections include the Pamplemule made with lime juice, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, a dash of simple syrup, and a bit of grapefruit cordial served over ice, the Sour Cherry Mule made with Luxardo Cherry Syrup, lime, ginger beer, and Brasserie’s own lavender honey syrup made with edible, organic lavender flowers, along with Brasserie’s Nospresso Martini made with fig cordial, house-made cinnamon syrup, N/A gin, and freshly pulled espresso.
Arts Hotel the vibrant arts-focused hotel in the Grand Center Arts District, has N/A options to explore at its rooftop bar, ART Bar and Commonwealth, the hotel restaurant, will serve festive mocktails, like the Polar Paloma (orange, grapefruit, and lime juice) and the Blue Christmas (blueberry puree, pineapple juice, sprite, and club soda) ART Bar and Commonwealth both have additional N/A beverages on the menu, including the Non-Cosmo (cranberry juice, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup), Orange Mule (orange juice, lime juice, and ginger beer), and a Mock Spritz (hibiscus, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and club soda). Additionally, Commonwealth carries Original Sin, a N/A cider, and Gruvi, a sparkling N/A rosé.
Hello Juice & Smoothie, the health-focused juice and smoothie shop with locations in the Grove and Kirkwood is pleased to offer a variety of delicious cold-press offerings to help complete your mocktail game this January. Hello Juice’s fresh cold press offerings include fan favorites like The Brenda (made with beet, pineapple, red apple, ginger, and lemon), The Kathy (made with celery, kale, lemon, and green apple), The Karen (made with watermelon, lemon, apple, and strawberry), and The Debra (made with carrot, pineapple, strawberry, ginger, and cayenne), along with other fresh juice flavors. These cold press offerings can be purchased at both Hello Juice locations in The Grove or Kirkwood from the grab-and-go fridge.
Casa Don Alfonso, the elevated Southern Italian eatery located in THe Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis offers specialty zero-proof options on their beverage menu. The Ibiscus Pulito, also known as the Clean Hibiscus, is made with house made hibiscus syrup, agave nectar, mint syrup, sparkling water, and fresh mint leaves. (The refreshing and light flavor of this mocktail pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired menu!) Another featured mocktail on the menu is the Peach Limone, made with peach shrub, lemon juice, lemon oleo, pineapple juice, rosemary syrup, and soda. (This mocktail takes the vibrant flavors of fresh Italian fruit.)
Café la Vie, the restaurant inside the Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton hotel, has also launched a new N/A cocktail menu for Dry January featuring bold and bright flavors. A menu inspired by European classics with a St. Louis twist, Café la Vie is a spot to indulge your taste buds and give Dry January a try with the following zero-proof drinks: Citrus Epice: Fever Tree Ginger Ale, Fresh Lemon Juice, Demetra Syrup, and Fee Brothers Orange Bitters; Strawberry Fields: BARE Zero Proof Gin, Strawberry Rosemary Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Club Soda; Raspberry Crush: BARE Zero Proof Tequila, Raspberry Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Club Sods, and the Spiritless Old Fashioned: BARE Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters, Orange Bitters, and Simple Syrup
