Rescued from decline starting in the early 1970s by St. Louis native entrepreneur Joe Edwards, the success story of the Delmar Loop is about to enter another chapter with the opening of the 2.2-mile electric Loop Trolley in fall 2017, linking the funky, entertainment-rich neighborhood with Forest Park.
Start your journey with a visit to Vintage Vinyl @ 6610 Delmar Blvd., where the renaissance of a classic music format is in full flower.
Across the street is Fitz’s @ 6605 Delmar Blvd., for a burger, shake and a glimpse at an authentic 1940s bottling line for the official soft drink of St. Louis.
Back across the street is Blueberry Hill @ 6504 Delmar Blvd., Edwards’ first foray on the street and a living museum of music memorabilia as well as home to the downstairs Duck Room, where Chuck Berry performed 209 monthly concerts. Raise a glass to the father of rock ’n’ roll!
Always open, Edwards’ neon-perfect Peacock Loop Diner @ 6261 Delmar Blvd., offers a contemporary twist to the classic diner experience, spiked milkshakes and cocktails included.
Wander east down Delmar to land at Pin-Up Bowl @ 6191 Delmar Blvd., to get some frames in while drinking in display cases full of 1940s vintage memorabilia and signature cocktails—until 2 a.m.!
The largest concert venue in The Loop, The Pageant @ 6161 Delmar Blvd., stages major acts in a classic movie theater atmosphere and has a capacity for up to 2,300.
Located in the same building as The Pageant, Serendipity Gallery @ 6161 Delmar Blvd., is where uncommon gift opportunities created by cutting-edge artists abound.
