This tall, townhouse-style brick building is one of the best places in the city to listen to jazz and blues. Voted the number one jazz and blues nightclub in St. Louis, BB's features such renowned performers as Henry Townsend and Roosevelt Sykes and has jazz and blues memorabilia adorning the walls. The bar is fully stocked and includes an excellent selection of beer. The food menu features such items as Cajun chicken sandwiches with Cajun jerk chili mayo and sweet potato fries.

DOWNTOWN. The Beale's exposed brick walls and wooden floors suggest the gritty, earthy music that shakes the house each night: blues, R&B, and soul, loud and live. Christmas lights and candles illuminate the stage, where local and national acts tell it like it is and get the crowd moving. Rock and roots can occasionally be heard, cleansing the musical palate. Dim lighting and semi-comfortable seating add to the spot's low-maintenance appeal. Spirits, wine, and 35 types of bottled beer nicely accompany the tunes.

With its Chuck Berry memorabilia, Howdy Doody collectibles, Elvis souvenirs, vintage posters, lunch boxes, and fabulous old jukeboxes, this St. Louis landmark is a mecca of American pop culture. They also feature fantastic bar food, from burgers, hot dogs, and onion rings to soups, salads, and vegetarian dishes. The St. Louis Walk of Fame is located just outside the door, with stars and plaques honoring such famous St. Louis entertainment greats as Chuck Berry, Josephine Baker, and Tina Turner. Frequent live music makes this an equally popular nightspot.

This popular Soulard neighborhood blues bar is housed in a tall townhouse-style brick building and features live music every day of the week. The exterior wall features a broken glass mural with bits of oyster shells, bottle caps, stained glass, and tile that depicts Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus." On the inside, Mardi Gras beads and trinkets along with the sizzling Creole menu further contribute to the New Orleans feel of this fabulous bar. At Broadway Oyster Bar, listen to the best blues, zydeco, and rock musicians St. Louis has to offer.

The Bistro is an elegant two-story restaurant in the Grand Center, and it works in conjunction with the non-profit "Jazz at the Bistro" organization, bringing world-class jazz musicians to the St Louis area. The season runs from Sep-Jun, and features biweekly performances, Wed-Sat. The Bistro menu is classic American ­ you'll find items such as chicken tahini rolls, barbecued shrimp, smoked salmon quesadillas, and ginger and rum glazed pork chops. Live jazz is featured biweekly on Wed-Sat nights from Sep-Jun.