Private Dining
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, Expat BBQ offers versatile spaces, exceptional food, and top-tier service to make your event unforgettable. From corporate gatherings and wedding welcome parties to casual receptions and cocktail-style celebrations, our team is ready to create a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests. Explore our variety of event packages, customizable menus, and unique indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Submit a general inquiry below (Contact Us) or contact Director of Events & Catering, Madi Keller, directly at madi@nichestlouis.com.
Private Dining Spaces
Mezzanine Level
Elevate your next event in our stylish Mezzanine, overlooking the Expat dining room. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, and more, this exclusive space offers an intimate yet spacious atmosphere for your guests.
The Mezzanine can host 25-65 guests, whether for a seated dinner or cocktail-style event. Available for both lunch and dinner, your booking includes full, private use of the Mezzanine level, along with dedicated servers and a private bartender.
Handicap accessible via elevator, the Mezzanine ensures a comfortable experience for all your guests.
Half Terrace Buyout
Looking for the perfect venue for a casual, cocktail-style gathering? Expat is ideal for birthday celebrations, wedding welcome parties, watch parties, and happy hours. Our versatile space can accommodate up to 80 guests—40 indoors and 40 outdoors on our spacious terrace.
Amenities include a private bar, reserved seating both indoors and outdoors, and heaters to keep your outdoor event cozy, even on cooler evenings.
Full Terrace Buyout
Spanning 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, the Terrace at Expat is anchored by our impressive 360-degree bar, providing the perfect setting for your next event. The outdoor terrace boasts expansive city views, high top and lounge seating, fans, heaters, and outdoor TVs—ideal for any season.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of high top and dining-level seating to accommodate a variety of event styles. Whether you're hosting a large corporate gathering, wedding welcome party, casual reception, or any other celebration, the Terrace is a versatile and unforgettable venue.
Food & Beverage
At Expat BBQ, we offer a range of food packages tailored to your event needs, whether it's a casual gathering, cocktail-style reception, or seated dinner. Our menu options are flexible, with plenty of choices for proteins, sides, and appetizers, all crafted with the same care and quality that we bring to our restaurant. Beverage options are available and charged based on consumption, and we’ll work with you to ensure all dietary preferences or special requests are accommodated.
Visit
Parking
Free Parking Available!
City Foundry has several spots to make parking easy:
Multi-Level Garage: Located on the north side of the property, off Forest Park Parkway.
West Lot: Near the Vandeventer Avenue entrance.
Spring Street Lot: On the southeastern side of the property, just west of Spring Street.
Street Parking: Along Forest Park Avenue outside the garage.
Planning a visit on the weekend? Carpooling and ride-sharing are highly recommended!
Valet Parking
Valet service is available Thursday through Sunday on the west side of Foundry Way for a small fee.
Location
We’re right next to the City Foundry STL Food Hall—you can’t miss us! Two entrances, two ways to find your BBQ bliss:
Outside: Swing by our exterior entrance just east of the Food Hall entrance.
Inside: Look for us directly across from the Chicken Scratch stall in the Food Hall.
We’re closer than you think… see you soon!
preparing a course for a wine dinner, bowood by niche. photo by harry boston.