St. Louing Central West End
An upscale urban neighborhood near Forest Park
Central West End is an upscale urban neighborhood in St. Louis city. It sits right along Forest Park and has a walkable downtown vibe. It’s the biggest and most populated neighborhood in the city, and is often recommended for new transplants.
It’s also home to Up-Down Arcade, an arcade full of retro games, craft beers, and a pizza window.
Impressions#
Of all the neighborhoods I’ve explored, Central West End has the most vibrant energy. You’ll see people walking around and sitting at outdoor cafes and restaurants, or visiting the various book stores and boutique stores. I think Central West End is competing with Downtown as “the place to be” for tourists, transplants, and residents.
Parisian-style bistro from the Niche group
Cuban sandwiches and slow-cooked classics
Hookah and Lebanese food
Scottish pub with a whisky list
Indian and Middle Eastern fusion
Arcade bar with two levels and DDR
Vegetable-forward restaurant in the Cortex district
Breakfast café inside a garden shop
Kaldi's café at West Pine and Euclid
Piano-themed coffee shop
Specialty roaster and espresso bar
A vast 1914 cathedral with one of the world's largest mosaic collections.
A historic shopping and dining plaza just off Euclid.
The 1920s landmark hotel, with its cinema and rooftop pool.
A 200-acre tech and startup district, the region's innovation hub.
A chess museum marked by the world's largest chess piece out front.
The 1,300-acre city park, larger than Central Park, home to the zoo, art museum, and history museum.
Garden center in a rehabbed 1920s warehouse, supplied by the family's fourth-generation farm in Clarksville.
Independent bookstore with an active author-event calendar, in the neighborhood since 1969.
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