Shaw House STL

Casual Elegance in the Heart of St. Louis

Located in the Historic Shaw Neighborhood

The Historic Shaw Neighborhood

When Henry Shaw discovered this area in 1840, it was an expansive natural prairie. Once he had built his country home, Tower Grove House, he began planning and creating the magnificent Missouri Botanical Gardens. Then Shaw began dabbling in residential development and Flora Place, the heart of Shaw was the showcase for this area.

Shaw is in the heart of the Garden District and contains a variety of housing, from beautiful grand homes to spacious multifamily dwellings. Many churches, schools and businesses also call Shaw home.  Residents enjoy a great dog park, the Historic Shaw Art Fair and quick access to the Botanical Gardens and Tower Grove park. A historic preservation area, the homes in Shaw are beautiful, unique and many are in the midst of a renovation renaissance.   Neighbors are in close walking distance to farmers’ markets, band concerts, restaurants, bakeries, barbers, health services and retail shopping both in Shaw and in the adjacent South Grand Boulevard area.

Two landowners, Henry Shaw and Mary Tyler owned the land in the mid-1800's that would become the Shaw Neighborhood. Shaw and Tyler agreed by deed to promote the “general improvement” of their lands by opening Shaw, Flora and Tower Grove Avenues. This deed also prohibited the construction of factories or other “nuisances” that plagued other subdivisions in the city. Most of the neighborhood was developed between 1890 and 1915. Shaw became a Certified Local Historic District in 1985.

The mix of architectural styles in Shaw is stunning. It’s been compared to waking up on the set of “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Victorians everywhere, a number of art decos and everything in between can be found as you stroll the wide streets lined with trees, shrubs and flowers that will take your breath away and make you glad you live in Paradise. Most of the houses were built between 1880 and 1940. Arts and Crafts, Georgian and English Tudor architecture are just a few of the genres you’ll see.

Nearby Amentities & Events

Shaw Restaurants and More

• Thurman Grill: offers drinks, food, and free music • Restituo: serves coffee and breakfast, as well as lunch • The Station: features a bakery, coffee, and lunch options • Ices, Plain & Fancy: specializes in ice cream • Sasha’s on Shaw: is a wine bar that serves food • SweetArt Bakery: offers baked goods, coffee, and lunch • Mama Josephine’s: serves Southern food.

South Grand Restaurants

• Baida Restaurant: Moroccan • Basil Spice: Thai • Cafe Mochi: Japanese, Vietnamese, Sushi • Cafe Natasha's: Persian • City Diner: American diner and breakfast • Domino's Pizza: carry out and delivery • Jimmy John's: Subs • King and I Restaurant: Thai • Lemongrass Restaurant: Vietnamese • Lulu's Local Eatery: Vegan • Mangia Italiano: Rustic Italian and wine bar • Mekong Restaurant: Vietnamese • Mesketem Ethiopian Restaurant: Ethiopian • Pho Grand Restaurant: Vietnamese

The Hill Restaurants

• Adriana's Deli: Deli food and lunch specials • Amighetti's: Sandwiches and lunch items, open late • Favazza's Italian: Pizza and authentic Italian cuisine • Charlie Gitto's: Upscale Italian dishes • Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas: A mix of Spanish and Italian flavors • Mama Campisi's: Homestyle Italian • Milo's Tavern: Casual drinks, lunch and dinner • Modesto Tapas Bar: Eclectic mix of tapas and wine, perfect for a night out • O'Connell's Pub:Irish menu and great burgers • Pueblo Solis: Authentic Mexican cuisine • Rigazzi's: Traditional Italian American favorites • Trattoria Marcell: Upscale Italian dishes with an extensive wine list • Zia's Homestyle Italian: Homemade Italian meals and Pizza

Walking Distance

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens
  • Tower Grove Park – Saturday Yoga, Farmer’s Market & band concerts
  • Local restaurants and bars
  • Historic St. Margaret of Scotland

5 Minutes

  • The Hill Italian Neighborhood and Restaurants
  • South Grand Restaurant District
  • St. Louis University Hospital
  • Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

10 Minutes

  • St. Louis University
  • The Fabulous Fox Theatre
  • Powell Symphony Hall
  • Veteran’s Administration Hospital
  • The Central West End Bars and Restaurants
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital/Siteman Cancer Center
  • Forest Park
  • St. Louis Science Center
  • St. Louis Muni
  • St. Louis Zoo

15 Minutes

  • Busch Stadium
  • Ballpark Village
  • The Arch
  • Lumiere Casino
  • Laclede’s Landing
  • Washington University
  • Scottrade Center
  • Chaifetz Arena
  • Edward Jones Dome

Breweries

  • ​4 Hands Brewing Co
  • Alpha Brewing Company
  • Anheuser Busch Brewing
  • Civil Life
  • Earthbound Brewing
  • Heavy Riff Brewing Co
  • Perennial Artisan Ales
  • Schlafly Bottleworks
  • Side Project
  • Six Row Brewing Company
  • Urban Chestnut Brewing Co
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Museums

  • The City Museum
  • Contemporary Art Museum
  • Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
  • Missouri History Museum
  • St. Louis Art Museum
  • St. Louis University Museum of Art
  • Museum of Transportation
  • World Chess Hall of Fame

Only in St. Louis

  • Cherokee Street Shopping District
  • The Galleria
  • The Loop Shopping and Music District