Welcome to our hometown.

Come for the bourbon. Stay for the fun!

St. Louis is the hometown for both Steve Akley and Jim Fasnacht. A visit to the Barrel Shop can just be one small part of a visit to the STL. Here are some of Steve and Jim’s favorites from the area so you can plan the ultimate trip while visiting the ABV Barrel Shop.

Here are our suggestions to maximize your fun in St. Louis:

Places to Stay

The Drury Inn and Pear Tree in are a short drive, Uber/Lyft ride away. They are even close enough to walk if you want to skip transportation.

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Arnold

3800 State Rt. 141, Arnold, MO 63010

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold

1201 Drury Lane, Arnold, MO 63010


Places to Dine

Here are some of our favorite places to eat in the area:

Though Jim and Steve didn’t know one another growing up, one of the places they both spent a lot of time at was Syberg’s, a local bar/dining institution. Today, Syberg’s has grown and has multiple restaurants and brands in the St. Louis area. Lucky for Steve and Jim, there is a Syberg’s less than a mile from the shop where you can get Syberg’s famous chicken wings, St. Louis style pizza, shark chunks and much more. Here is there location in Arnold, Missouri:

249 Arnold Crossroads Center
Arnold, MO 63010

Check out their website sybergs.com for menus and information on all of their locations/brands.

Exactly what you think a 24-hour diner should be.

Dave’s Diner is located at:

529 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010

Please note Dave’s Diner is “cash only,” though, they do have an ATM.

You really haven’t visited St. Louis unless you make the journey to Ted Drewes. This is the original frozen custard stand and is a St. Louis institution. Steve highly recommends the TerraMizzou Sundae.

Ted Drewes is located at:

6726 Chippewa Street
St. Louis, MO 63109

If you are going to Anheuser-Busch to take a tour, it’s worth a quick pop-in over to nearby Gus’ Pretzels. They have been rolling pretzels for over 100 years!

Gus’ Pretzels is located at:

1820 Arsenal Street
St. Louis, MO 63118