Bar
Unclaimed profileUpBar STL
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
UpBar STL pours a wide-ranging cocktail list that leans sweet and tropical—Paradise Punch, UpBar Paloma, Peach Temptation—alongside classics like the Smoked Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini. The wine and beer lists are serviceable but less distinctive. A cashless, ID-required rooftop bar with mocktails and non-alcoholic beer for designated drivers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the UpBar Paloma ($15), a tequila, St. Germain, and grapefruit soda mix. Paradise Punch ($14) delivers rum and passionfruit. For a classic, the Smoked Old Fashioned or Espresso Martini. Customers praise the mojito—try it with Grand Marnier. If abstaining, the Lemon Drop mocktail ($10) is a refreshing option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who favor fruity, sweet signatures and a casual rooftop setting. Groups may appreciate buckets, pitchers, and flights for sharing. Those seeking a serious spirits list or deep wine program will find limited options.
- When should I go?
- Evenings on the rooftop for the view and cocktails. The venue is cashless and requires valid ID for alcohol purchase.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $13–$15; classic martini is $12. Lemon Drop mocktail is $10. Riesling is $16. Beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail and event space with a rooftop view, offering a broad menu of signature drinks with tropical fruit and St. Germain. The drink menu also includes mocktails and non-alcoholic beer, and customers mention buckets, pitchers, and flights. A cashless policy and the reported pricing issue suggest a tech-forward but occasionally glitchy ordering system.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Diverse menu of signature and classic cocktails, with tropical fruit and St. Germain themes. Prices are reasonable, though a review noted a discrepancy between menu and charged price.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of signature and classic options; Community praise for mojito quality
Standout selections
- — UpBar Paloma – white tequila, St. Germain, grapefruit soda, lime, agave ($15)
- — Paradise Punch – white rum, passionfruit, pineapple, lime, cherry ($14)
- — Mojito with Grand Marnier – praised by customers
Pricing: Signature cocktails $13–$15; Classic Martini $12
Wine
Wine list covers major red, white, and sparkling styles from California, Washington, New Zealand, and Italy. Only one price is listed, limiting value assessment. No community feedback specific to wine.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of red, white, and sparkling options; Multiple regions represented
Standout selections
- — Sauvignon Blanc – Oyster Bay (New Zealand)
- — Pinot Noir – Mark West (CA)
Pricing: Riesling $16; other prices not listed
Beer
Standard domestic and imported beer list, including a non-alcoholic option. A review mentions buckets, pitchers, and flights. No specific beer quality feedback.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of domestic and imported beers; Non-alcoholic beer option available
Pricing: No prices listed
Nonalcoholic
Three mocktails offered, including a lemon-based fizz and a peach soda. Non-alcoholic beer also available. Limited but thoughtfully named options.
Standout selections
- — Lemon Drop – lemon, simple syrup, soda ($10)
- — Pineapple Ginger Fizz – ginger beer, pineapple, lime
Pricing: Lemon Drop $10
Spirits
Spirits are used in cocktails but no dedicated spirits list or pricing is provided. The venue is categorized as a cocktail and spirits bar, but the evidence is limited to cocktail ingredients.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing
How it sits with the food
The menu includes food, but specifics are not provided. Sweet, fruit-forward cocktails like Peach Temptation would pair with lighter fare, while the Smoked Old Fashioned suits richer dishes. Wine options like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir offer standard pairings.
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