Entry No. 12 — the St. Louis file — filed under: speakeasy
None of the Above
Hidden deep beneath the City Foundry STL, this upscale speakeasy is accessed through an unmarked gray steel door with a single red light, leading down concrete industrial tunnels. Inside, you'll find a moody, low-lit sanctuary serving technique-driven cocktails with unexpected culinary flavors like chili crisp and za'atar.
The story
Before City Foundry STL was converted into a food hall and entertainment complex, its concrete underbelly was a maze of industrial utility rooms and steam tunnels keeping the foundry running. Down beneath the surface, None of the Above claimed a pocket of that forgotten underworld, preserving the exposed concrete and heavy subterranean architecture while turning the interior into a dark, quiet sanctuary.
The drink menu, led by bartender Fionna Gemzon, shuns standard cocktail formulas in favor of heavy culinary overlap. Instead of basic fruit juices and simple syrups, drinks lean hard into savory, technique-driven profiles—incorporating ingredients like za'atar and Lao Gan Ma chili crisp fat-washed directly into spirits like the 'Fallen Angels.' Small-plate hors d'oeuvres round out the table if you need something solid between rounds.
What it's like
Finding the place is half the test. Track down an unmarked, gray steel door along Foundry Way marked only by a solitary red light glowing overhead. Crack that open, walk down raw, echoey concrete industrial tunnels, and push through boiler-room-style doors into a dim, low-lit lounge. It gets packed quickly on weekends, so hit it on a weeknight or right when doors open at 5 PM if you want to land a stool at the bar without a wait.
The move: Meet up at the Foundry, locate the red light, and navigate the secret boiler-room-style doors together. Once inside, grab a seat at the bar and order the 'Fallen Angels'—a cocktail fat-washed with Lao Gan Ma chili crisp.
- 📍 Midtown
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3730 Foundry Way #156, St. Louis, MO 63110
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Museum of Illusions St. Louis — Trip up your visual senses at the museum right upstairs inside City Foundry before heading into the dark tunnels below for a drink.
- Keep Quiet — Keep the hidden-drinking tour going by heading less than a mile down the road to hunt for Urban Chestnut's tucked-away biergarten speakeasy.
- Sophie's Artist Lounge — Trade subterranean concrete for high-fidelity audio and rotating wall art just 0.7 miles away in the Grand Center Arts District.
Good to know
How do I find the entrance?
Look along Foundry Way at City Foundry STL for an unmarked gray steel door underneath a single lit red bulb. Enter there and follow the concrete tunnel down.
What are the operating hours?
They are open Wednesday through Monday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM (closed Tuesdays). Final seating is at midnight, with last call at 12:30 AM.
Do they serve food alongside the drinks?
Yes, they offer a curated menu of high-end hors d'oeuvres and small bites to go with the cocktail program.
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Further reading: notastl.com · explorestlouis.com · stlmag.com · cityfoundrystl.com · Instagram
last checked: 2026-07-21