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Ukraft Brunch Café
The Lodge at Winterfest, located across from Kiener Plaza, is a charming pop-up holiday bar situated with a perfect view of Winterfest and the Gateway Arch.
Entrance to the Lodge at Winterfest is $5, or purchase a VIP ticket for $25 to receive two complimentary drinks and reserved seating! Proceeds support the mission of Gateway Arch Park Foundation, including free community events like Winterfest.
See below for more details, including location, hours, and menu.
Our specially curated menu offers seasonal cocktails and warm drinks, such as spiced cider, mulled wine, and hot cocoa. Guests can also look forward to soft holiday music, games, portrait opportunities, and winter-themed small bites provided by UKRAFT Brunch Café.
With warm wooden decor, twinkling string lights, and festive holiday decorations like wreaths, garlands, and faux snow, the bar exudes an upscale cozy winter cabin ambiance. The bar's centerpiece is a large, inviting fireplace where guests can enjoy the warmth on plush chairs and benches draped in soft blankets.
Large windows allow patrons to enjoy views of the beautifully lit Kiener Plaza, which transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with its holiday lights, ice skating rink, and the stunning Gateway Arch in the background.
The Lodge at Winterfest is located inside the UKRAFT Brunch Café at 701 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63101
The Lodge at Winterfest is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Nov. 23 - Dec. 29, with Nice Hours from noon to 3:30 pm and Naughty Hours from 4-8 pm.
Nice Hours include a family-friendly atmosphere, with hot cocoa and mocktails
Guests 21 and older can enjoy our Naughty Hours, which feature all Nice Hours amenities plus a full bar.
Join Santa in The Lodge for a pancake breakfast (complete with eggs and bacon) and start a new holiday tradition! Snap this season's photos with Santa and make timeless memories in our cozy community space.
Sunday, December 15 from Noon to 3:30 PM
Sunday, December 22 from Noon to 3:30 PM
Specialty cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at the event.
We've got answers. See below for more information or contact Events Manager Jason Douglas at jason.douglas@archpark.org for further details.
No, outside food and drink is not permitted.
Families can enjoy Nice Hours at The Lodge at Winterfest from noon to 3:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 23 - Dec. 29th. Guests 21 and older can enjoy all Nice Hours plus Naughty Hours, which take place from 4-8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
We're glad you asked! Winterfest, taking place each weekend from Nov. 23 to New Year's Eve includes ice skating, s'mores stations and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. Learn more about special days and other activities.
The Lodge at Winterfest will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Guests looking to celebrate New Year's Eve can enjoy Winterfest's FREE New Year's Eve 'Neon Nights' Celebration and Fireworks on Dec. 31 from 4-8 pm.
The Lodge at Winterfest is available for private events on Thursdays, starting Dec. 5. Contact jason.douglas@archpark.org for more information and pricing details.
The Lodge at Winterfest is card only.
Yes, all guests must purchase a ticket.
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