It’s not the loud and livey scene of Ballpark Village or the music in the small bars in Soulard, but St. Louis has one place that’s a cut, well, below the rest.
It is None of the Above, a speakeasy in City Foundry STL, a live-work-play community with a food hall, movie theater, shops and more located in St. Louis’ growing midtown neighborhood. And now, a below-ground speakeasy.
None of the Above is not above anything. In fact’s in original concrete tunnels below ground. Getting into it is like it must have been going to secret bars during the Prohibition Era, although in this case you don’t need to “speak easy” to get into it. You just need to go through the right doors.
You access it hrough an unassuming gray steel door on the outside of the building, lighted by a single red light. Upon entering, there is another door disguised as an electrical panel that opens to a staircase down to the Foundry’s original concrete tunnels. Behind one last door is the dimly lit cocktail lounge.
None of the Above is an upscale speakeasy-style bar with a hidden room, moody décor, and dimly lit passageways. It is certainly a different type of bar that adds something intriguing to the St. Louis nightlife scene.
“The design goal was to create a warm, intimate atmosphere that was a departure from the heavy industrial influences of the City Foundry complex or development,” said Lawrence Group Associate Interior Designer Taylor Bradley of the architectural firm that partnered with general contractor Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) to create the bar. “While there are some elements that still speak to the industrial roots of the space – electrical panel entry sequence, concrete floors, and exposed pipes in the private library – as soon as you pass through the door at the end of the corridor you are met with more traditional finishes and furniture selections that truly transport you into a different time and place.
“Our team also wanted to be sure to incorporate a selection of found objects through a unique accent table, light fixtures and accessories to add to the unique experience. We are so excited for St. Louis to finally get to experience everything None of the Above has to offer.”
None of the Above is located at 3730 Foundry Way. The City Foundry STL website is cityfoundrystl.com.