Smiling, Feel-Good Times!

The Missouri Valley Conference, Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament – Arch Madness – is coming to downtown St. Louis from March 1-4, 2012.

The Jive and Wail is the #1 destination for MVC fans from around the country to gather for drinks and great entertainment. 

And no need to worry- all the tourney games will be playing on multiple LED flat-screens, in eye-popping HD clarity!

The MVC Championship action goes down at the Scottrade Center on 14th St. – just a few blocks from our location at 1227 Washington Ave. in the Historic Washington Avenue Entertainment District.   Click here for a map.

Photo by Ian Wilson

MVC Fans wear your gear and support your team! 

Get our secret, exclusive-offer for MVC fans only from Thursday 3/1-Saturday 3/3… Just text “MVC” to 74455, then show the text at the door! (Limit one text per person, per night).

For more info on Arch Madness 2012 in downtown St. Louis, click here.

Division 1 Wrestling Championships – St. Louis, MO

Scottrade Center

Later in March, St. Louis hosts the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Wrestling Championships March 15-17, 2012, also at Scottrade Center.

If you can’t quite get enough of the grappling action – there is also a fan festival (free admission) throughout the wrestling championship sessions.  They’ll have a famous UFC fighter signing autographs, among other attractions.

To see the schedule of fan events for the wrestling championships click here.

2012 NCAA Midwest Regionals – St. Louis, MO

At the end of March, St. Louis gets its full-share of the March Madness insanity as the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional games are played in the Edward Jones Dome.

Old Courthouse Dome & Gateway Arch

Regional semi-finals (Sweet Sixteen) will take place on Friday, March 23, 2012 starting at 4pm and regional finals (Elite Eight) take place on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 1pm.

Info on NCAA Basketball tickets is available online here.

Throughout these events The Jive & Wail will be entertaining our guests with a high energy, uniquely interactive Dueling Piano show!

The Professional Musicians at the Jive and Wail promise a night for you to remember:

Christian Cartier

Following your song requests, they blast out all your favorite hits… You can actually control the songs that play!

Just write the name of your favorite song, why you want to hear it, and take it to the piano players on stage.  (We’ve heard a small tip can get them to play your song next too. Or, if you happen to disagree with the current song playing – tip them to stop and switch!)

Plus… for all the sports junkies out there – all major sporting events are shown on multiple flat screen high-def TVs at our venue – so you never miss any of the action.

So, what are you waiting for? Reserve a table now! Before we are booked!

Succulent American cuisine, tempting cocktails, craft brews, exciting nightlife, and lively entertainment await you on Wash Ave in downtown St. Louis, MO!

Don’t miss the action, reserve a table now and come see us soon!  Looking for fun-things to do this winter in St. Louis? Well, no look further.

A cozy, upscale environment and a night of unforgettable entertainment await you on Washington Avenue!

Our professional piano players, led by Christian Cartier, will be taking the stage to perform your every request. We were named St. Louis’ “Best Piano Bar” in 2011 (St. Louis Magazine) and want to share the show with you.

Whether you’re looking for a perfect spot for a date or a unique venue to host a special event – The Jive and Wail is the perfect destination. Some people have even called us St. Louis’ “Best Nightlife Spot” (Woman’s Day, 2011)!

We are one of the only venues in Saint Louis to offer a full restaurant menu, along with live music and 2 full-service bars all under one roof!

Enjoy the refined atmosphere and eye-catching nightlife while satisfying your desire to have a great time.

The Live Dueling Pianos have been earning great feedback from casual fans, critics, and musicians alike!

Here’s a real review from a recent guest: “the piano players can do most anything. The night I went, they were playing Drake, Nicki Minaj, to the piano standard.”

Every Thursday is Ladies Night – No Cover – Great Specials!

Thursday night is one of the best times to enjoy the show.  And, it’s Ladies Night, featuring:

• $1.00 Quarter-pound burgers (premium toppings extra)
• $10.00 domestic bucket specials,
• 50% off select martinis
• Waived Cover Charge ($5 value) – you simply can’t go wrong.

Join us soon at The Jive and Wail – where the Winter Party is HOT!

Whet your appetite with a few winter-themed cocktail recipes from our bartenders to you.  We hope you’ll enjoy the variety of premium and craft offerings on our drink menu soon!

The Top 3 Delicious Drinks for Winter 2012:

Pouring a delicious drink! (Image by Ian Humundo).

Arctic Lights (cocktail) – A frozen refreshing mix of Smirnoff raspberry, orange, green apple, and blueberry flavored vodkas, blended with pineapple, cranberry juice and fresh strawberries.

Candy Cane (martini) – The perfect martini with Smirnoff vanilla flavored vodka, DeKuyper blustery peppermint burst schnapps, DeKuyper white crème de cocoa and cream.

Mint Cookie (shot) – Bailey’s original Irish cream liqueur, DeKuyper crème de menthe-white, DeKuyper dark crème de cocoa and cream.

1227 Washington Ave.

The American Planning Association named our section of Washington Avenue to their “2011 Great Places in America: Streets” List!

The stretch of lofts, boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs along Washington Ave. from Eads Bridge to 18th St. has been singled out due to the restoration and rejuvenation of the corridor.

The Jive and Wail shines as a featured destination within this unique downtown St. Louis Entertainment District, named St. Louis’ “Best Piano Bar” and “Best Nightlife Spot” in 2011.

Carriage Ride on Wash Ave.

The Jive & Wail is nestled in the midst of a vibrant nightlife scene that has made Washington Ave. a go-to destination for guests from around the country as they visit St. Louis, MO.

Dating back to 1823, Washington Ave. was originally 1.5 miles long and 80 feet wide.  Over the years, the name has changed from “North F Street” to “Laurel” and finally to “Washington” in 1835, in honor of George Washington, by the private donor of the street.

You can feel the history as you walk the street (but you won’t have to walk far if you use the valet!)

One of the features which earned Washington Avenue the distinction as a Great Place in America can be found directly in front of The Jive and Wail Dueling Piano Bar! It’s the unique look of the street…

The APA was specific to mention the “zipper-and-stitch-like paving pattern down the center of Washington Avenue — highlighted at night by LED-lit buttons — (which) pays tribute to the history of the garment district.”

Watch our new video now to check out the fun, vibrant scene at The Jive and Wail!

At the corner of 13th St. and Washington Ave., you will discover a unique live music venue that is built to please our many guests in downtown St. Louis.

With a constantly rotating cast of piano players, the Dueling Pianos show is always different, always fun!  Come sing-along with your favorites, as our talented musicians fulfill your requests on demand.

Make the Jive and Wail your next destination and reserve a table now!

The Jive and Wail is seeking great people to join our team!

We are currently interviewing for the positions of server and bartender. Please visit the Jobs Page for more information!