 Hammerstone's,
very well known for live music, great food, and a beautiful patio.
All of this in a building with history dating back to 1884. We
have been told that during prohibition it was a drug store in
front with bootleg liquor out back, and doctor's offices up stairs.
In the late 70's Charlie Payette purchased the building and converted
it to a restaurant and bar. Initially, a white tablecloth restaurant,
where gentlemen were required to remove their hats when entering
the building, and foul language was not permitted.
When we purchased the building in December, 1996, we were informed
by the previous owners that Charlie Payette was in his late 80's
and could tell us more of the history. Unfortunately, we were
too busy to do anything but get the place in order to open for
business. We opened January 29th, 1997, three days before the
Mardi Gras festivities began. At this time we changed the name
to Hammerstone's @ 9th & Russell.
Many
Mardi Gras celebrations later we continue to improve upon the
concept and we feel very comfortable with our word of mouth advertising
as our business continues to develop.
Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m. rolling right on into our dinner crowd
until 9:00 p.m. In November, 2001 we started breakfast 7 days
a week and open our doors at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Saturday we open at 8:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We do offer
a full menu on Friday and Saturday nights until 11:00 p.m.
Hammerstone's has live music 7 nights a week, with two additional
shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, as you can see on our
Music Schedule page.
We do many private parties on our patio with seating available
for ninety people. Stop by and catch the live entertainment, enjoy
the great food and friendly service. Relax on the patio while
enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
We have a great reputation for being a meeting place before and
after the games, whether it be baseball, football, or hockey.
Or enjoy the game in the dining room on the two portable tv's
and the eight foot big screen, with surround sound.
Hammerstone's also participates in the many special events through
out the year in Soulard. I want to mention a few, Mardi Gras,
Spring Celebration, Bastille Days, Progressive Dinner, and any
extra events that pop up periodically. During Spring Celebration
we host our own Car Show to benefit Multiple Sclerosis.
Please stop by and meet Denny and Lyn Hammerstone, we love to
tell stories about the place, it's been quite an adventure. You
might hear some ghost stories, yes we have them. |
