The sky-high bar in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District kicks off the season with DJ nights, an Afrobeats culture series, Day Parties and Terrace TV Movie Screenings through summer 2026

Summer in St. Louis has a new home, and it’s 13 stories in the sky at ART Bar inside of Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (3550 Samuel Shepard Dr, St. Louis, MO 63103). The popular rooftop bar opens its outdoor space today with its most diverse programming lineup and a lush garden design for the season.

Whether you're chasing the best happy hour spot, dancing under the stars, or watching a an outdoor film with a drink in hand, ART Bar has built a summer calendar with something for everyone. ART Bar’s rooftop has been transformed into a dreamy garden hideaway, with florals, lush greenery, and colorful planters setting the scene for spring and summer. Enjoy botanical-inspired cocktails and fresh new food offerings while taking in panoramic views of the city skyline.

"This season at ART Bar will be the ultimate warm weather destination," said Jonathan Goines, General Manager at Angad Arts Hotel St Louis. “ART Bar has always been a place where fun, creativity and community meet, and this season we’re adding partners that bring even more excitement to the mix.”

ART Bar’s 2026 Signature Events:

“5-5-5” Weekday Happy Hour | Monday-Friday | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Enjoy $5 draft beer, $5 wine pours, $5 seltzers and a selection of $5 appetizers.
Terrace TV | Every Wednesday | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. ART Bar's Terrace TV series is back - free and open to the public - with a roster of screenings under the open sky and rotating food and drink specials. This spring and summer's slate includes Beetlejuice (April 22), Hairspray (April 29), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (May 6), The Wiz (May 13), and Michael Jackson's This Is It (May 20) with more films to be announced. It's movie night with a rooftop view and a cocktail in hand.
Afrobeats Ft. Ajay the DJ | First Thursday of Every Month | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. The heartbeat of ART Bar's new culture series, this monthly rooftop experience features DJ Ajay the spinning Afrobeats from golden hour through late night with a dance floor that never stops.
Above the City @ ART Bar | Second Thursday of Every Month | 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. DJ LB takes the rooftop every second Thursday, delivering groove-forward sets that keep the crowd moving. Free entry, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Global Grooves | Every Third Thursday of Every Month | 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Ayo Thr3e fuses global rhythm with Hip-Hop beats.
Rooftop Rhythm | Every Friday | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Every Friday evening, Rooftop Rhythm brings the energy with live DJ sets, cocktails in hand, and the St. Louis skyline as a backdrop featuring Hip-Hop, International hits, Top 40, and R&B, spun live by DJ O and DJ Tycoon.

ART Bar's full schedule of events can be found online. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 4-11 p.m.; Friday 4 p.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. - 1 a.m. While you’re there, take time to explore the hotel’s rotating art exhibitions on the First and Twelfth Floors, where works from local artists within a 300-mile radius are always on display and available for purchase.