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Absolutli Goosed
Categories: Restaurants Nightlife Bars Restaurants, Bars [Edit]
3196 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63118
Neighborhood: Tower Grove East
(314) 771-9300
- Nearest Transit:
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S Grand Blvd @ Humphrey (70)
S Grand Blvd @ Juniata (70)
S Grand Blvd @ Juniata Street (70)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4 pm - 12 am
Fri 4 pm - 1 am
Sat 12 pm - 1 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
54 reviews for Absolutli Goosed
Review Highlights
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"They also have the Almond Joy martini, yum." In 5 reviews -
"Delicious martinis and long island iced teas." In 3 reviews -
"And don't forget about the crazy Bloody Mary options." In 5 reviews
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54 reviews in English
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Review from Mandie M.
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
What an Absolutli great night I had while visiting. I arrived and found rock-star parking right out front! Score! When I entered the bar I was kindly greeted by not only the bartender(s) but by the patrons well! I automatically fell in love with this place and the atmosphere was just what I was looking for!
I had to look over the menu to see what I actually wanted to drink. I love martinis and enjoy trying new items. I finally decided on the banana chocolate martini (of course)! It was dark, rich, and delicious! When my friend and I sat at the table I was able to check-in and I redeemed the Check-In offer "Free Chips and Salsa". Score, again! What a great night this has turned into.
We had some great conversation at our table and the best part was that as other customers were passing by they said "hello" and even complimented our table for being "beautiful"; YES that was just what I needed to hear. I made friends (well sort of) with the table next to us and inquired about the "pink" drink the girl had...it was something with coconut milk...YUM! I went to order that drink as my second of the night. Again, the bartender was awesome and made it just right. Of course, I began to chat with some of the other bar customers and they recommended I try the margaritas next...ummmm I'm at a martini bar, but I guess I can try one later.
I went back to the table and passed around my pink drink, it was approved by all members of the table. It also went down pretty quickly and so I was in need of my last and final drink of the night; I decided to try the strawberry-banana martini! It was perfect and just what I needed! I know where to go when I need a margarita!
Towards the end of the night and end of the conversation I was ready to get my tab...and because this was a Wednesday night I was able to receive 10% off for being an educator! WINNING! I love deals. First I got free chips and then I got another 10% off! I will be back again.
This is a great bar on South Grand and not only are the bartenders awesome, the other "regulars" are as well. I felt like I belonged there. -
Review from Lisa C.
5/6/2012
Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Absolutli Goosed used to be THE gay hotspot on South Grand. Being a gay, I like to frequent establishments that correspond with my "lifestyle" choices. So when I first visited AG a few months ago, and saw tables full of loud, straight suburbanite couples splayed out in their Cardinal gear and stretchy denim, my heart did a little dip. C'mon, folks. Can't you go over to Hotshots or something?
However, having a decent bar within minutes of my house that's not full of hipsters swilling PBR out of cans is hard to find. So Goosed is my cocktail place of choice. The service is outstanding. The drinks, while a little on the sweet side, are icy cold and decently priced. And if you don't want a "fancy" drink, for God's sake, man up and order a bourbon neat or a plain ol' martini.
Update: apparently the gays come out in the warmer months, because the patio is crowded with both fabulousness and sensible shoes. -
Review from Cherie O.
4/26/2012
I broke my Absolutli Goosed cherry tonight. It only took 4+ years!
Years ago, when I would visit one of my best friends in St. Louis (she has since moved away), we would come out of Pho Grand, and she would always invariably be like, "We have to go to Absolutli Goosed. I hear it's really good." And this is a girl who takes Coke shots when we go out. But alas, we never went because we always were headed to somewhere else.
But Mandie M. had the bright idea of having a girls' night here, and I totally jumped at the idea. And it was fabulous. Although I didn't order a drink myself (I know, I know...but I was still feeling the effects of ITap), I tried all of their drinks...and yes, it was good.
I think I like the drinks because they are strong...but they don't taste slimy, as alcoholic drinks can taste if you're not mixing them right. The drinks are all unique and creative. The girls ordered a wide spectrum of drinks, so I got to try everything from the fruity spectrum to the creamy spectrum to the chocolate spectrum. My favorite on the menu was pretty much the pink coconut cosmo, which is coconut rum, triple sec, white grape juice, cranberry juice, and cream. I'm writing it all out because one day I hope to replicate it at home...but it's also so I can remember to order it next time I'm here. Also, Sam made Mandie this incredible strawberry-banana margarita...THAT's what I'm also going to order too...yep, this girl is going to be double-fisting it.
Service is very friendly, and all the customers were really friendly too...it has such a great vibe to the place! And I love how every day they have specials, especially with Martini Mondays, 911 Tuesdays, Rita Thursdays, Cosmic Fridays, and Pure Decadence Saturdays. It makes the pretty reasonable prices just even more reasonable. And appetizers are 1/2 off from 4-7. How much better can that get? OH...well, it does...because the girls, once they checked in...got us free chips and salsa! They were really good too!Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Byanka S.
Saint Louis, MO
4/23/2012
Only reviewing on drinks and service.
For the price of the drinks, I expected a little more alcohol in them. I forgot what I had, but it was still good. A little on the sweet side. I like strong drinks (my personal preference). :) However, one of the bartenders was really nice. There weren't that many people there, and I am the type that enjoys a smaller crowd. Let's you chit-chat with everyone in there.
And if I ever have a Wednesday off, I'll be there Tuesday night to get my 20% discount for being a nurse. That's awesome.
I'll be back again. -
Review from Jenny P.
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
WARNING: Do not come here hungry! However, the martini's are pretty good.
Our group made the mistake of coming here without looking up the menu online. When we arrived hoping to order food, we found that they have a very limited appetizer menu and that's it. The spinach and artichoke dip was amazing, but unfortunately our group of 5 had every app on the menu and 1 drink a piece and had to leave because we were in search of a real dinner.
Despite our coming before and not after dinner mistake, the martini's here are pretty tasty. I will say I would like to make a trip back to taste more of them. My only complaint about the drinks is that they are all very fruity and sugary. I like to taste the vodka in my martini and there was no chance of that happening here without ordering a double (which would probably ruin their concoction) or just getting a plain old fashioned martini. I even asked the bartender which selections had a stronger taste, but the one she suggested was still too sweet. Maybe I am just too picky, but I was just not that impressed.
Some good news is that they have alternate liquor selections besides vodka. They make margaritas, bloody mary's etc. My date had a spicy bloody mary (I forget the specific name) and he LOVED it. Also, be sure to check their website for specials as we arrived on a Tuesday night and they had a special for emergency responders which included nurses! YAY for getting 20% off my tab!
I really wanted to like Absolutli Goosed, so I will probably come back with friends for a girls night and give them another shot. The place also smelled like sewage that night so we sat at a table outside. Maybe it was just a bad night...Comment from Staci s. of Absolutli Goosed 3/27/2012
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Review from Cara B.
3/7/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Love Goosed! Their drink menu is huge! Makes it pretty difficult to choose, but also provides something for everyone, which is great.
It can get pretty noisy inside, but it's a bar, so what do you expect? It can make ordering a bit tricky sometimes, but the delicious drinks make up for it. Aside from that, the atmosphere is cool and it's just a great place to hang and sip some 'tinis! -
Review from Tracey W.
Updated - 10/29/2011
This is the best bar on South Grand. It's casual, but upscale for South Grand. If you insist on tasting only sugar and not alcohol when you drink alcohol, their menu will give you a tiny orgasm. If you are a cheap bastard like me, your bill will give you a tiny heart attack, but whatever. You can get a PBR anywhere, and that's what the rest of the bars on South Grand are for.
I always have fun when we come here. Really good people, comfortable, great service, and honestly, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but their freaking martinis/cosmos are good. If you ever see me drinking one of these, please just shoot me right then and there, though.
I'm still waiting to get absolutely goosed here. Instead of turning into an episode of "Sex and the City" my night usually turns into an episode of "I Live Alone with My Cat and the City".Listed in: Tower Grove BEAST, That's So Gay!!!
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4/22/2011
No, the great service last time was not just a fluke. The service here is amazing every time.
Great… Read more »
Comment from Staci s. of Absolutli Goosed 11/3/2010
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Review from Steven B.
9/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Brad and I meet up with Mary Kate A here for a Martini and gab session. I was pleased to see this place is still amazing after all these years. It is a small charming neighborhood bar that serves a quality Martini or Cosmopolitan. I am sure they offer typical bar drinks, but i don't know why you'd order them when the Martini's are creative, go down oh so well and are reasonably priced.
I think this is the great place to go with friend(s) to to relax and have a quality "cocktail". Our bartender was charming, cute and attentive to our alcoholic needs. I'll be back. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Maplewood, MO
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
How I ended up at Absolutli Goosed on a Monday night:
Christine F.: STEPH WHAT ARE YOU UP TO I WANNA HANG OUT
Me: LET'S DO SOMETHING NAOOOO
Yeah, we're 12.
Anyway, Christine suggested hitting up Absolutli Goosed for some drinks and catching up, and I agreed. Obviously.
We arrived around 8:30 on a Monday night, and other than a handful of others at the bar, it was pretty quiet. The place itself is super cute. Lots of high top tables and plenty of seating at the bar.
Our waitress was super friendly and was patient as I pored over the menu.
I eventually settled with the 'Happy Nutz' martini, which had coconut rum, some sort of hazelnut liqueur, and I'm sure a few other things. Oh, and it had whipped cream. I love whipped cream, and I'm pretty sure that's what sold me on the drink.
It was delicious, and it went down so easily! I had a sip of Christine's chocolate martini, and that was tasty as well. SO much better than Bailey's Chocolate Bar's attempt at a Chocolate Martini.
We munched on some edamame (yum) and spinach and artichoke dip (yum) as well.
Next, I decided to be adventurous and try a 'real' martini. While I've had plenty of fruity/chocolately martinis, I've never had an authentic one, and what better place to give it a try than at Absolutli Goosed? The waitress explained the different varieties (dry, sweet, etc.) and gave a mini lesson on dry vermouth that totally confused me, but it was interesting nonetheless. I went with a dirty martini using Blue Sapphire Gin and chose an anchovy stuffed olive as my garnish. Gahhh I love anchovies and olives.
Well...the olives were good, but I don't think dirty martinis are my thing. I had a few sips before I gave up. At least I tried!
I could definitely see myself coming back to Absolutli Goosed. There were so many other delicious sounding martinis that I want to try!
I'll just stay away from the 'real' ones in the future.Listed in: South Grand Madness!
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Review from Ben O.
9/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place used to be awesome, then a few years ago it changed hands and the owners ran it into the ground, and luckily some great folks bought it back and put the awesome back where it belongs.
I've never had a bad drink here; be it a Manhattan or some over the top thing with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles. The drinks are all pretty clever and fun, and tasty to boot. I really dig the mint cookies & cream, which tastes like drinking a Girl Scout Thin Mint.
The bartenders and waitstaff have all been ridiculously friendly and welcoming, which just makes me want to keep coming back. -
Review from Jean P.
Another fabulous evening at Goosed! A couple of friends, my husband, and myself ventured here on Saturday night hoping to catch up on the fun while the Travel Channel was filming for a Best of episode. I love Goosed, and I love the Travel Channel - what else is a girl to do?
Through my own ordering and sipping off my friends' drinks, I had the opportunity to try many a martini - Ultimate Chocolate (OMG!), French Cosmo, Coffee and Doughnuts, Robin Swallows, Dixie Normous, Cream Moose, Sassy Apple, Strawberry Mango Delight, some sort of berry Gimlet, among others that I just can't remember. Goosed is consistently fantastic. I haven't had a bad martini there. Sure, there are some I like more - to each his own - but knowing we all have our different choices in martinis, they are fab!
Though service seemed a little lax, I chalk it up to a little insanity due to the Travel Channel taping. I've been there enough to know that their service is always top notch.
And they are part of the Saint Louis Originals program. Sweet!Listed in: A Clinky and a Drinky
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8/25/2010
I recently had a stop by Absolutli Goosed, waiting to meet friends for dinner. I was way early… Read more »
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Review from Mary Kate A.
Saint Louis, MO
4/7/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Every time I go here, I always find myself getting into trouble. Not the bad kind of trouble, but "a great night where I didn't bust my wallet but still got the job done" type of trouble. Honestly one of my favorite martini bars next to Bailey's Chocolate Bar.... but on a different level.
Their prices are not steep, and they make their drinks strong, but not overdone. The service is prompt, knowledgeable, and honestly down right know how to fix a great martini. A few of my girlfriends and I will go here after work to enjoy the happy hour. Oh... and it is HAPPY! Their food isn't bad either. It is a wide variety of different things.
On occasion if you are looking for love, they host a speed dating event here almost weekly through. Date n Dash. My girls and I came to that one time for the giggles. It was a fun experience. The martinis made it better. lol
The scene is catering to all sorts. Straight? Gay? Who cares! This is perfect for all! This is definitely the 'Sex and the City' version of St. Louis.Listed in: Staight Woman's Gay Pride
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Review from Josh S.
4/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
We stopped in here Saturday night about 7:30 after dinner. If there was ever something that made me feel old, it was being the only two people in a bar at 7:30 on a Saturday. All the old jokes aside, we took a seat at the bar and started looking at the extensive drink menu.
After about five minutes I came to the conclusion that there was no way I was going to be able to make a decision on something from the menu. It was a sensory overload, of the truly good kind. In the end I passed on one of the many delicious sounding cocktails and went with a Manhattan.
About an hour later when we were settling our tab, there were about a dozen people in the place which helped to make me not feel soo old. If we come back I will be more adventurous and try something off the menu.Listed in: Thirsty, try here
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Review from Gina S.
Updated - 5/26/2011 9 photos
Hello Martini!
Wednesday was my Birthday and it had to start off with a cocktail or two or three. The hubby and I use to frequent this place a lot when we were dating, it's a great low key place with awesome martini's. The names of some of the martini's are enough to break the ice especially on a first date =)
We had a dinner reservation was for later in the evening so we took full advantage of their half priced happy hour app's from 4-7pm. The hummus platter was $4 and was a nice sized portion, not too big and not too small...just enough to tied us over till dinner.
The martinis here are exceptional! Their happy hour specials have changed a bit since we were last in and the Wednesday special was faculty night, 20% off for teachers, professors, etc, so no happy hour drinks specials for me. But that didn't stop me from ordering more than one.
I started with the Peachy Keen, think chocolate covered peaches and cranberries. A mix of Cranberri Vodka, peach Schnapps and White Creme de Cacao served in a chocolate rimmed glass. So sweet and smooth! My second martini was their Dixie Normous. Try ordering that without blushing! A creamy chocolate and banana liquor treat. It is seriously one I could slam like a milkshake. My final martini was their Coffee and Doughnuts. A caramel-y coffee cocktail rimmed with caramel sauce. Another sweet treat. I almost had to be carried out to dinner.
I love this place. I have never order a martini I didn't like, but I love martini's a lot...so I think that makes me bias, especially when under the influence of one or two or three.Listed in: My St Louis favorites, Martinis, Margaritas,…, I love me some Happy Hour!
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4/13/2010
I have never had a martini I didn't like here...everything is good! The martini list is huge and… Read more »
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Review from Dave F.
8/26/2010
Straight up martini bar with twist on Thursday serving $5 pick your flavor (i.e. raspberry) Long Islands (I got girlie drink drunk with a MMA punch http://www.youtube.com...), "ToKillYa" Margaritas & Bloody Mary's...
The combo just reads like and is trouble ;-) -
Review from Abby S.
Updated - 7/23/2010 5 Check-ins Here
If you like chocolate martinis, order the Halle Berry. Stoli Strasberi, White Crème de Cacao, with 2 Hershey's Kisses. Basically a lot of boozy goodness with candy! Wow!
That and the Caramello were exactly what I needed last night. I want to make Absolutli Goosed my new Thursday night drinking spot!Listed in: Sweet Tooth, Watering Holes, When I like to leave the…, Adults Only, Return Visits
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6/18/2010
$5 Margaritas, Long Island Iced Teas and Bloody Mary's on Thursday nights... for real? And they all… Read more »
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Review from monica c.
3/30/2011
Delicious martinis and long island iced teas. In a bazillon flavors and styles. I'm more of a classic girl, but if you like pineapple-infused, vanilla-scented goodness, then you should definitely get your tush over here.
Annnd they have friggin awesome specials. Any place that has a drink special for teachers sends little warm fuzzies down my spine. They just know us so well.
It's been a while since I've been back, but this was definitely one of my favorite cocktail bars when I lived in St. Louis. And I'm pretty sure it still will be when I come back. -
Review from Brandon C.
Saint Louis, MO
8/29/2008
I have no problem paying for drinks. Balvenie Double-Wood at $25 a pop? Ring it up, that shit is delicious. Needless to say, I was excited about going to AG, because I heard that it served amazing drinks, and lately I've been getting tired of the basic gin & tonic joints I normally frequent. However, I was fairly unimpressed.
AG's prices, for almost everything, is beyond reasonable. $7 for a martini? Bless you St. Louis for your low standard of living. However, $9 for a perfect margarita? Its served in a small martini glass that can accommodate maybe 12 ounces; however, its served on the rocks, making the actual liquid content to be around 8-9 ounces. I know it sounds ridiculous to quibble over such things, however I refuse to overlook such ridiculousness. Charge me $9 for a 8 ounce margarita in the Shinjuku district? Sounds right to me, because they know what they're doing.
Its billed on the menu as the "perfect" margarita, yet they use sweet and sour mix. I believe that making drinks--a mixologist, not a bartender--is arguably as complicated as being a cook. When done correctly, a mixologist can make drinks that rise to an art form. A mixologist knows that a real margarita never comes in contact with sweet and sour, but only fresh squeezed lime juice. Had it been served like that, I would gladly pay $9. Fuck it, I've paid $14 for one.
In total, I tried six drinks (between the lady friend and myself), and they were, for the most part, all underwhelming. The coffee and doughnuts, and the almond joy were decent, if not a tad rich, but other then that, everything else tasted like a glorified shot.
I'll probably come back here because, at the least, its a change of pace from my usual haunts, and our server, Brock, was very nice and willing to help with information and suggestions. However, when I return, I will be drinking gin & tonics instead of AG's "martinis."
Oh, and don't get me started on the fact that a "proper" martini is vodka-based. -
Review from Joseph P.
Saint Louis, MO
10/18/2010 5 Check-ins Here
This place makes the perfect nightcap for a night out on South Grand. While South Grand has been one of my faves for a while, it usually was a spot to have dinner then head off to Morganford or Downtown or whereever. Now that I've been here twice, I can say that this is a great place to hangout - but it is not cheap.
While I am not a huge martini drinker, I do have a particular fondness for chocolate martinis. And there is another place in town that I am pretty crazy about that specializes in them. But after having both the regular Chocolate Martini and Amarula Mudslide, I think I prefer the ones here. And that's some high praise. I capped the night with a "Banana Hammock" and that was pretty damn good as well, if a bit girly.
They have some snacks to munch on as well but this is not a restaurant. No problemo when you have like 20 restaurants in a 5 blocl radius. Our waitress on this particular evening was super helpful and had loads of good suggestions. It was a bit dead when we first arrived but even after it picked up and she was handling several tables, she did a good job keeping up with us (we can drink fast once we get going).
The downside here is that it is pricey. It cost more than dinner...and by more than a few dollars. I am not complaining though, they use top ingredients and take their time on each drink. And this isn't a "let's-get-a-bucket-of-cheap-beer-and-watch-UFC-fi ghts" type of place. It has a touch of sophistication that lends itself to higher prices. I am willing to pay more for better drinks and whatnot, but not enough to come here regularly. But don't let my personal cheapness dissaude you. It's also important to keep in mind that some of the nice restaurants on South Grand are actually kind of inexpensive, especially the Vietnamese places.
So come here to cap off a great night or if you're craving some tasty concoctions. There are a few other places I'd like to try and see how they compare. But for now, I would say Absolutli Goosed has some of the best drinks in the city. -
Review from Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA
6/29/2007
If you've spent any time with me, you'll learn that Iiiii LOVE cocktails, especially in fun colors served in martini glasses. I think this goes back to my days as a young 'un, dreaming of all the fun and sophisticated times that awaited me as a grown-up. So I love any place with a menu bigger than most restaurants offer, filled with pages and pages of cocktails, including one whole page devoted to drinks named after Bond girls.
These are strong cocktails, as I've discovered after happily swilling too quickly, so you definitely get your money's worth! I've been here when it's packed, and been here occupying one of the only tables, and I generally have had a good time regardless. They really respect fire codes, which can be annoying when you want to squeeze in for a cocktail and the doorman insists you wait for people to clear out, but I guess following the law isn't something I should deduct points for.
All in all, my favorite cocktails in the city.Listed in: Back in the Lou!
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Review from Jennifer D.
St Louis, MO
3/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If you love martinis like I do, this is a best place in the Lou. They have such a wide variety, even non martini drinkers love this place.
The atmosphere, vibe and decor all score big with me, I only wish it was a tad bigger! -
Review from Chris Z.
8/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place is a drinking playground. They have a ton of different vodkas, and very interesting and provocatively named martinis. They also have a bunch of different garnish options. And don't forget about the crazy Bloody Mary options.
Service is fast and friendly. The place is small, so tables sometimes are at a premium.
Tip... Pho Grand is across the street... and Gelataria de Leone is also at the same corner. Park close and make it a night between these three great establishments.Listed in: Date Night, Get your drunk on!
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Review from Timothy G.
Saint Louis, MO
6/17/2010
They had $5 margaritas, Bloody Mary's, and Long Island Iced Teas tonight. I'm not sure why (oh wait, I checked their website, it's Thursday). So the beautiful wife and the most of the post-Meskerem crowd indulged.
Started off with the "Nothing But Heat" Bloody Mary -- had a nice heat to it, but wasn't as asskicking at Lola's. Still, this was a good drink.
Moved on to the "Simply the Best" margarita. Was it the best? Well, maybe not, but it still packed a punch.
Actually, a punch is an understatement. They pour them nice and strong here. Be careful.Listed in: These places give me a stiffy
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Review from Paul D.
Chicago, IL
4/28/2006
What a great drink menu. It is dizzying. dizzying I say. I always enjoyed this place. I mean where else can you go and be outnumbered by women six to one....what? really? all of them....most of them? well okay...nevermind that last statement. Its still a great place-- and if you are waiting for a table at pho grand you can have a drink at the goosed and I am 97.2% certain that when your table is ready the pager will work.
4 stars because the doorman was a jerk a few times. -
Review from Kristie A.
Dallas, TX
11/19/2009 6 photos
Three words...pumpkin pie martini. So good. Want to marry it.
Thanks to the Yelp app we decided to try this place out. If the name alone didn't get us, the red walls with black furniture surely did. We tried the hummus plate and it good. It came with warm pita bread and sliced cucumbers. The bartender wasn't the friendliest, but she kept the drinks coming, and that's all I can really ask for. I also tried the chocolate covered cherry martini and the three musketeers one. The pumpkin pie one is my favorite and it was the most costly one, of course, at $8.50 a piece. The place was pretty dead around 5pm on a Saturday, but was picking up when we left around 6. I wish we would have had more time to hang out, although my wallet thanked me for leaving after three drinks.Listed in: Meet Me in St. Louis
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Review from Will F.
Saint Louis, MO
6/10/2008
Fantastic. I finally made it in here for the first time this week. I was drawn by Martini Mondays, when all drinks served in martini or cosmo glasses are $5, regardless of brand. Anywhere there's a bargain bin evening, I'll be there.
Great drinks, though! This bartender knows a dirty martini. Their bleu cheese stuffed olives are sensational. I'll be back. -
Review from Andy W.
9/16/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Goosed isn't a place I'm at *every week, but if I'm in the neighborhood it always deserves a visit. Classic South Grand gin joint, er, vodka ... well they serve it all, and the menu is massive. I can speak for their traditional & French cosmos - steady hand with the basics.
The place is on its third owner(s) - one of the early bartenders bought it after a period of drift under new management. Staff are friendly and the space is fun, if smallish. They allow smoking :( but that should go out with the ban in 2011. Or here's hoping... -
Review from Riana Elizabeth E.
Saint Louis, MO
9/18/2011
One of the better places in St. Louis to get a martini. I love their "Choose Your Own" menu, where you pick your alcohol, type, and garnish. Belvedere or Grey Goose vodka Dirty Martini with bleu cheese stuffed olives is my go to beverage. Try it! Ooh, and if you're looking for something sweet, go for the Almond Joy!
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Review from Josh K.
Fairview Heights, IL
2/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
I popped in to Absolutli Goosed with a few friends for a couple drinks the other night before heading to dinner. They had a pretty sweet happy hour going on at the time, so I started with a Long Island.
The decor and feel of the bar is pretty average. Nothing really sets it apart from other mediocre bars in that department.
When it came time for seconds, I remembered hearing rumblings of a Pumpkin Pie Martini, but I decided to try something a little adventurous. The waitress was promoting the new Absolut Bacon Vodka that had recently come out. They had a Bacon Bloody Mary on the list, and though she said it was "different," I didn't think I knew what I was getting into.
The night took a turn for the worse after the first sip hit my lips. "This is friggin' BACON!" I remember saying. Of course it was...right? Well it wasn't your mom's bacon that she used to make on Sunday mornings as the family gathered around the table for pancakes and juice. This was greasy Waffle House bacon you eat at 2AM when your taste buds have retired for the night. I think at one point during the course of this drink I asked for a chaser of scrambled eggs, which may have helped the overwhelming 'baconyness' (not a word).
I finished it because, well I paid for it, thats why. I wasn't happy, and neither was my stomach for the rest of the night. All in all, an average bar who is ballsy enough to serve a drink like that gets an A-OK in my book.Comment from Staci s. of Absolutli Goosed 2/8/2010
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Review from Annee T.
Santa Cruz, CA
6/21/2009
Horrible service, and the drinks weren't good enough to make me overlook it.
Six of us visited AG last night for my friend's birthday. Three of us ordered cocktails, while the remaining three were boring and ordered beer and wine -- it wasn't a complicated order at all.
It took us longer to get those drinks than I've waited for some food. And, the waitress forgot the birthday girl's long island -- even though we all witnessed her writing it down. We ordered, waited 20 minutes and she comes out with five of the drinks, turns to my friend and is like, "Wait...what did you get again?"
Usually I don't get too heated about slow service, but the bar wasn't even that crowded -- no one was standing, there was an empty table in the bac and the patio was closed. And hello, 20 minutes for two beers, glass of wine (you just have to twist the tops off and pour!) and two cocktails? Unacceptable. My coconut mojito was delicious and refreshing, but I can't overlook the serviced offered by that heinous troll of a waitress.
I was going to steal some of their glassware to make myself feel better, but alas, there wasn't a clear opportunity. So we paid and ditched the goose to enjoy the rest of our evening on South Grand. -
Review from Aaron J.
Saint Louis, MO
3/11/2008
Any alcoholic drink aficionado would always have the martini in their list of drinks that they can fall back onto when they want something with that extra little kick. Absolutli Goosed offers more than just a list but a reservoir of martinis, with a whole section devoted to Bond girls. The appeal of this place, besides the fact that you're able to order a drink with the name Pussy Galore, is the price of the drinks, nice and cheap, but that has not taken away anything from the taste atmosphere.
Located on in a popular area, Absolutli Goosed is a great place to walk to after dinner for that night cap, or a place to get started. -
Review from Stephanie B.
Saint Louis, MO
4/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
There isn't much I can add to the 40+ reviews, but I advise you to talk to the bartender or server to help you with your drink choice as the menu is really overwhelming. I almost gave up and just went for a boring dirty martini, but instead tried some pineapple upside down cake concoction that blew my mind.
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Review from Jennifer B.
Grover, MO
6/3/2008
I cannot express how much you need to come here. I didn't realize that I liked drinking all that much until the other night. The drinks here are as beautiful as the surroundings....and the surroundings are gorgeous. It was surprising to me that the drinks weren't all that expensive. Flicking the Bean, Pomegranate Margaritas, Orange Long Island Iced Tea and the lemon drop were my favorites. Don't worry, I was in a sharing group of people, I didn't finish all of these and more. In total my group of five ordered at least two drinks each and everything was at least a little shared.
This is the place to go if you want both a fun atmosphere AND good drinks. -
Review from Morgan W.
4/29/2008
They have some ridiculous number of martinis featured...I think it's 500 (give or take a 100). They also have petron margaritas, which you can purchase in pitcher form. Let me repeat: GIANT PITCHERS OF PETRON POMEGRANATE MARGARITA GOODNESS! Why are you still sitting there?
Prices are reasonable, but not cheap. That shouldn't stop you. Also, the people that work there offer fabulous service and are willing to hold your hand while you wade through the menu (if they have the time...these girls are busy!) -
Review from Chip K.
5/2/2010
Unique menu with lots of martinis. My wife had a "caramel apple," which had SKYY vodka, sour apple liqueur, and caramel sauce. You really couldn't taste any alcohol in it, and she gulped down two because she liked them so much.
I tried the "banana hammock" (don't laugh, it sounded good), which had Malibu tropical banana, Van Gogh vanilla, honey and cream. It wasn't terribly banana-y, and you could definitely taste the alcohol in it. Nothing too amazing.
Other people we were with ordered, I believe, some sort of lime martini and some sort of chocolate martini and liked them a lot. -
Review from Stephen H.
Overland Park, KS
4/11/2011
Decent bar to get away to or to pregame at before eating on South Grand. Cosy, intimate, not trendy and knows it. Decent bar service.
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Review from Tim L.
Saint Louis, MO
3/21/2009
Went here the other night for the first time since it re-opened. This seems more like the place I'd heard a lot of good things about. Vastly improved from a visit last summer.
Pleasant, friendly staff, good drinks menu, full but not too-crowded on a Friday night. We only stayed for one round and we ran into friends, so I didn't get to check it out fully, but I'd go back. -
Review from Jaffa A.
Saint Louis, MO
8/25/2008 1 photo
Absolutli Goosed makes some great drinks. I don't let myself go there that often, as the prices aren't that cheap. Not they are ridiculous--you are getting high quality, not to mention high alcohol content beverages.
The last few times I have tried going, it's been way too busy. I'm glad they're doing well, but I prefer to go when it's not completely packed.
Although I don't often order sweet drinks, I do like the ones they make. Their chocolate cake martini is awesome and completely clear. It's also completely alcohol, so you might want to be careful of how many you knock back. If you're a bloody Mary fan, try theirs out. They have several to choose from. As garnish, you can choose anything from a stuffed olive to the pickled asparagus, which is great. I am often tempted to try to order a bunch of those. -
Review from Jen C.
Palo Alto, CA
6/22/2009
My friend was shocked that I have never had a chocolate martini. Apparently, this is the place to go - they have about 10 different chocolate martinis on the menu, plus a crapload of other martinis and cocktails. I can't remember the name of my drink, but I do remember it was smooth, sweet, and the perfect dessert after a big meal.
This place is extremely clean, chic, and well located in South Grand. I believe it's a lesbian bar, which makes it all the cooler. -
Review from Philip N.
Saint Louis, MO
7/6/2009
Absolutli Goosed is under new ownership and I have to say they have done a fantastic job. The inside has been remodeled and looks amazing!
Probably one of the most unique drink menus I have seen in St. Louis. It has been thought in the past that Absolutli Goosed tends to be more of a lesbian bar. But I can assure you that is not the case, they cater to all walks of life.
I have been going to this place for years and will continue to stop in for a martini when in south city. Best Martini in the City!
