Start Bar in St. Louis to close; changes coming to Wheelhouse [Video]

ST. LOUIS — One third of a popular trio of Spruce Street establishments will close this month as its owners seek to cut costs while focusing on their remaining downtown venues.

Start Bar, an arcade bar located at 1000 Spruce Street in downtown St. Louis, will close its doors on Oct. 14. The restaurant group that owns the bar made the announcement in a post to Facebook that also detailed changes coming to its other nearby establishments, Wheelhouse and Midwestern.

“While saying farewell to Start Bar is difficult we’re excited about the opportunities ahead,” the owners said. “With multiple venues operating in such close proximity, the costs have become increasingly difficult to manage, especially as foot traffic downtown has shifted over the past few years. By focusing on our two venues, we can now …