billiken_roy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 "the grove" needs parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgbilliken Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Just a few updates: Ground has been broken for the Element by Westin hotel on Forest Park Parkway. The Angad Hotel on Grand is open and looks really cool: https://cheddar.com/videos/the-angad-arts-hotel-lets-you-chose-a-room-based-on-your-mood. I want to check out the restaurant and rooftop deck. The Foundry and Armory projects are full speed ahead. It's been fun to view their progress on my way to and from work each day. Work has begun on the Steelcote Lofts. In other news, The Grove - SLU's neighbor to the southwest - is exploding right now. There is a ridiculous amount of construction either planned or underway. Cortex is booming as well. We stayed in the Angard Arts Hotel when we were in town for the Butler game. I really liked it and will stay there again next time we're in town if we can get a good rate. Walking distance to the Fieldhouse and the 'Fetz. The rooftop bar had a cool view of the city and a nice selection of Scotch and Bourbon. Did not get a chance to try the restaurant but it's supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon-Balls Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Sadly, Humphrey’s remains boarded up with no word of any future redevelopment. Its a pretty sad state of affairs with the lack of bars or places to mingle around campus for SLU students. When I was an undergrad, Humps was a significant staple of campus social life. Hopefully the Foundry development changes that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills73 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 29 minutes ago, Spoon-Balls said: Sadly, Humphrey’s remains boarded up with no word of any future redevelopment. Its a pretty sad state of affairs with the lack of bars or places to mingle around campus for SLU students. When I was an undergrad, Humps was a significant staple of campus social life. Hopefully the Foundry development changes that. No doubt. Back in my day we had the option of Humphrey's, Billiken Bench Club (BBC), or Caleco's. Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, GoBills73 said: No doubt. Back in my day we had the option of Humphrey's, Billiken Bench Club (BBC), or Caleco's. Those were the days. Plus Bullfeathers and 20 North. Five bars within a block of campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills73 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Box and Won said: Plus Bullfeathers and 20 North. Five bars within a block of campus. Ah yes Bullfeathers and 20 North. Bullfeathers was a small place but the owners were cool. I remember it being a Delta Sig bar IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, GoBills73 said: No doubt. Back in my day we had the option of Humphrey's, Billiken Bench Club (BBC), or Caleco's. Those were the days. i didnt arrive till 78. no BBC that i recall. but yes Caleco's, Humphrey's, Clark's and Bogart's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills73 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: i didnt arrive till 78. no BBC that i recall. but yes Caleco's, Humphrey's, Clark's and Bogart's. Clark's was awesome! It closed down my FR year in 91/92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 So, bars near campus currently: Fieldhouse, Library Annex, Center Ice, Moolah Lanes...help me if I’m missing anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: So, bars near campus currently: Fieldhouse, Library Annex, Center Ice, Moolah Lanes...help me if I’m missing anything Don’t know if you’d consider it a bar, but Narwhal’s always seems pretty crowded on the weekends. Personally, if you can’t get a beer there I’m not too interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, gobillsgo said: Don’t know if you’d consider it a bar, but Narwhal’s always seems pretty crowded on the weekends. Personally, if you can’t get a beer there I’m not too interested. You actually can get beer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, Box and Won said: You actually can get beer there. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, gobillsgo said: Don’t know if you’d consider it a bar, but Narwhal’s always seems pretty crowded on the weekends. Personally, if you can’t get a beer there I’m not too interested. 8 minutes ago, Box and Won said: You actually can get beer there. Second this. Actually a fairly good selection too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJumpUp Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, DeSmetBilliken said: Second this. Actually a fairly good selection too. Busch Light? DirtyRican likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 18 minutes ago, JohnnyJumpUp said: Busch Light? What kind of commie foo foo place doesn't serve Busch Light in draft, bottle, and can form? JohnnyJumpUp and RiseAndGrind like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, JMM28 said: What kind of commie foo foo place doesn't serve Busch Light in draft, bottle, and can form? -I don't want to say I miss MB73, but some of his posts were entertaining. Some were not and some very much not entertaining. Merry Christmas, MB as I am betting you still read this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, gobillsgo said: Don’t know if you’d consider it a bar, but Narwhal’s always seems pretty crowded on the weekends. Personally, if you can’t get a beer there I’m not too interested. Narwhal's is great, but not a college bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 hours ago, billikenfan05 said: So, bars near campus currently: Fieldhouse, Library Annex, Center Ice, Moolah Lanes...help me if I’m missing anything Twisted Roots, Urban Chestnut, Center Ice, Wellspent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizziken Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 15 hours ago, billikenfan05 said: So, bars near campus currently: Fieldhouse, Library Annex, Center Ice, Moolah Lanes...help me if I’m missing anything Scottish Arms count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bizziken said: Scottish Arms count? If it does - then you got Juniper and Retreat - both places with excellent cocktails and great food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARon Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 18 hours ago, billiken_roy said: "the grove" needs parking. Chesterfield-people problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, ARon said: Chesterfield-people problems. Parking really is a shtshow over there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Littlebill said: Parking really is a shtshow over there.. gotta park on vandeventer and take a scooter in ..... If we're counting near the grove, the new rockwell beer co place on Vandeventer is open and interesting and has parking out the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I'm glad the area around SLU is booming and I enjoy a craft brewery as much as the next guy but Midtown/SLU is desperately in need of classic college/sports bars to fill Humphrey's and Laclede's vacancies. GoBills73 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: I'm glad the area around SLU is booming and I enjoy a craft brewery as much as the next guy but Midtown/SLU is desperately in need of classic college/sports bars to fill Humphrey's and Laclede's vacancies. Totally. Craft beer is expensive, and college kids need cheap beer options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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