Atop the Gold Tower at Westport Plaza, accessed from a scenic all-glass elevator, is 360 Westport as a sister location of 360 Downtown. Opened on Jan. 31, 2024, the Westport perch provides a space designed to bring friends and strangers together in its luxurious, indoor-outdoor lounge or during private events up to 350 guests.
Blaise Pastoret, director of restaurants at Lodging Hospitality Management, says, "The ambiance caters to those who want to relax and gather socially; there's so much great space, even larger groups of 8 or 10 won't feel cramped. Two-thirds of the 360 lounge is inside and one-third outside. It's open air on all three sides. for cooler months, it has heaters so guests can be protected from the elements while still being able to sit outside."
He says the Lodging Hospitality Management staff is redeveloping, redesigning and modernizing the Westport Plaza, including both of the Sheraton hotels. LHM bought the 42-acre Westport Plaza property in 2012. LHM previously opened Westport Social during 2017, followed by Soda Fountain Express followed during 2023.
Oktoberfest Westport-style: A perfect time to check out and engage with Westport's new, on-site green space will be Oct. 19 from 1-9 p.m. Blaise says they're transforming the area into a quaint German village, complete with flags, tents, food sponsors, including bratwursts and pretzels, plus authentic biers. "We're going all out! There will be a polka band, keg rolling, a stein competition, games and costumed hosts. We hope everyone dusts off their lederhosen," he adds.
During typical operations, 360 Westport's elevated cocktail menu celebrates old favorites and specialty cocktails, while an extensive wine list enables guests to personally inspect with a visit to the temperature-controlled westside wine wall.
“We have a huge wine list, a cocktail program and a rotating list of experimental concoctions that excites guests, especially our created 360 signature cocktails,” Blaise says. "The center bar is also impressive, topped with black stone and lined with glimmering golden-black tiles."
The new lounge also offers local craft beer and lower-ABV cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beers, wines and cocktails.
360 Westport's chefs craft sophisticated fusion menus that blend Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and French cuisine. Share Bar 360 classics include New Orleans-style fries and smoked salmon chips. Ask about 'trash spice' cauliflower, 'grilled romaine' or brussel sprouts with 'Nashville hot spice.' Nosh on small plates of potstickers, lettuce wraps, shrimp tempura and whipped ricotta. Or, devour large plates spanning strozzapreti, adobo chicken or Filet Auv Poivre.
One of the biggest menu differences between 360's Westport and downtown locations is the new spot’s oyster program. 360 Westport offers a daily selection of both East Coast and West Coast raw oysters, as well as either fried or Rockefeller versions.
The lounge consists of six main areas, each exuding different vibes, with the room’s open space separated by floor-to-ceiling curtains that can be drawn or left open.
"Guests love the stunning interior and the excellent vibes created out on the open air patio," assures Darcie Hawkins, director of sales for Westport Restaurants.
360 Westport Hours of Operation:
- Sundays and Mondays 4-11 p.m.
- Tuesdays through Sundays 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
314.683.2337
360-STL.com/Westport
"Twelve stories above Westport Plaza, take the scenic, outdoor all-glass elevator with a spectacular view, to a good time at a special place."