Two Brand-New Premier Dining and Entertainment Concepts to Open at Ballpark Village As Part of Multi-Million Dollar Reinvestment

$4 Million Transformation Includes New Dining, Entertainment and Event Venues To Open April 17

ST. LOUIS (April 7, 2025) – Ballpark Village is excited to announce a major reinvestment of the world-class mixed-use destination next to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis, including introducing two brand-new premier food, beverage and entertainment experiences to downtown – AVA Garden Bar and Crown Hall – which will both debut on Thursday, April 17. The reinvestment, totaling $4 million, also includes upgrades to seating and technology in the second and third levels of Budweiser Brew House to continue offering dynamic, first-class experiences for guests visiting Ballpark Village on game days and beyond.

“Bringing these two brand-new, world-class dining and entertainment concepts to downtown St. Louis is incredibly exciting,” said Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village. “The commitment to great food and the best local, regional and even surprise national artists at Crown Hall, as well as the collaboration with the incredibly respected entertainment team from AVA Garden Bar, will set a new hospitality and entertainment standard in Ballpark Village.”

Located between Crown Hall and One Cardinal Way Luxury Apartments, AVA Garden Bar will bring an outdoor oasis to the heart of downtown. Based on the success of AVA Rooftop Bar in Cary, NC, Ballpark Village will debut the first-ever AVA Garden Bar this spring. Lined with expansive lounge-style seating, and a dazzling LED-illuminated tree as the focal point, the open-air space will offer an escape with lively daytime programming leading into a vibrant nightlife, with live acoustic performances and tropical house music bringing energy day and night. AVA Garden Bar’s menu will bring classic craft cocktails with a modern twist, refreshing wines, and seasonall inspired Asian small plates perfect for sharing.

A first-of-its-kind concept, Crown Hall will debut this spring in the first level of Budweiser Brew House. The completely transformed space will feature a causal yet elevated neighborhood bar environment with a menu rooted in Southern inspiration showcasing comfort-food classics and fresh twists to appeal to locals and visitors alike. The soul of Crown Hall comes alive with live entertainment by the best in local and regional DJs and bands several nights a week – including surprise national artists. Exciting new features include a completely renovated stage, doubling the size of the previous performance area, all new state-of-the-art theatrical lighting, sound and TVs, and a private dining room for up to 50 people.

Additionally, the second and third levels of Budweiser Brew House will include undergo a major transformation. Located on the second floor with direct views into Busch Stadium, the Crown Room will be transformed into an exclusive private event space for up to 500 people. With new seating and cosmetic upgrades throughout the reimagined space, the Crown Room is a one-of-a-kind upscale setting in the heart of downtown St. Louis’ most vibrant neighborhood for memorable events of all kinds, from milestone moments like wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations and birthday gatherings to corporate parties and more.

The rooftop Bud Deck on the third level offers an unparalleled view of Busch Stadium as the “hidden gem” of Ballpark Village. As one of the most dynamic bars in all of Major League Baseball with two full-service built-in bars, easy access by elevator and unobstructed views into Busch Stadium, the Bud Deck is the perfect place to catch a Cardinals game or enjoy a drink on the weekends. Transformational upgrades including a new DJ booth, theatrical lighting, video, sound and green wall installations will treat guests to all-new sensory experiences while they enjoy the Bud Deck’s spectacular new lounge seating, finishes and fixtures.

“The new investments are more evidence of downtown’s resurgence as the thriving, vibrant heart of our metro,” said Kurt Weigle, Chief Downtown Officer of Greater St. Louis, Inc. “Ballpark Village celebrates many of St. Louis’s iconic brands and we can’t wait for the millions of guests who visit Ballpark Village every year to enjoy the new venues and upgrades.”

Since opening in 2014, Ballpark Village has welcomed millions of guests and has hosted countless celebrations and civic events in the heart of downtown St. Louis. The district’s successful phase two expansion, completed in 2020, transformed the area into a vibrant 24/7 new neighborhood for downtown, adding over 700,000 square feet of new construction including Live! By Loews hotel, the PwC Pennant Building, a Class A office building now 90% leased, Spark 

Coworking, and One Cardinal Way, a luxury residential tower that is 99% leased. Ballpark Village is also home to award-winning local St. Louis restaurants Salt + Smoke BBQ and Katie’s Pizza & Pasta and recently welcomed new tenants Auntie Anne’s pretzels, Condado Tacos and Fielder’s Choice, which features breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

ABOUT BALLPARK VILLAGE

Ballpark Village is the vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. The district houses over 20 premier dining, entertainment and retail venues; 127,000 square-feet of Class-A office space; a 216-room upscale hotel, Live! by Loews – St. Louis; a 29-story, 297-unit luxury residential community with direct views into Busch Stadium, One Cardinal Way; Spark Coworking; a two-level, state-of-the-art fitness facility, Genesis Health Club; and public gathering space including the Together Credit Union Plaza. Ballpark Village is proud to provide guests with a variety of curated experiences including food and beverage tastings, live music, sports-viewing, festivals, community days, family-friendly activities, cultural programs and special events year-round. Ballpark Village is a partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies. For more information, please visit stlballparkvillage.com or engage on Facebook (STLBallParkVillage), Instagram (@bpvstl) and Twitter (@BPVSTL).

For additional information contact:

Patrick Barry (314) 540-3865 patrick@byrnepr.net