Little Lager — Restaurant in St. Louis

An absolute vibe.

Comfortably small and cozy with a simple, yet diverse menu. This isn't just your grandpa's Budweiser, this is every aspect of sessionable lager bier presented in a brand new light to us drinkers used to the American "dive bar experience." From the custom-made, imported draft system to the curated draft list to the selection of amaros, there's something for everyone to choose from.

The atmosphere is amplified by the handmade bar, crafted from repurposed basketball court wood from a local high school. The walls are tastefully decorated with various found and handmade crafts from artists local and afar. A beer-themed mural covers the far wall. Neons and lighting are on point, with just enough plants to bring those cozy vibes to the place.

Service was attentive and prompt, and explained simply. The bartenders were knowledgeable and answered any questions that customers had.

This place was built for (and obviously, by) regulars. I can't wait to be a regular here,...

I wouldn't know much about this place because we were turned away as soon as we walked through the doors. Stl is home to several breweries and tap houses, and we have yet to come across one with age restrictions. However, Little Lager apparently has a strict 21+ age limit that isn't posted anywhere in their facility, but hidden at the bottom of their FAQ's on the website. As soon as we walked through the doors with our baby, we were asked to leave. Needless to say we were very disappointed and won't be visiting...

The world would be a better place with more bars like Little Lager. I've been there multiple times and, every time, end up in great conversations with a wonderfully diverse customer base. As for the beer and cocktail offerings, simply amazing! If you've never had a milk poured lager, try one. They have an amazing selection of beer from all over the world (had my first Ethiopian beer there this past weekend) and you can count on the two dudes behind the Bar (Manny and Will) to not steer you wrong with their...