Chef Kevin Nashan announces ‘The Clydesdale,’ opening soon at Ballpark Village
A rendering of The Clydesdale storefront. (Courtesy of The Clydesdale-Chef Kevin Nashan)
Acclaimed St. Louis chef will offer a menu rooted in familiar tavern fare executed with refined technique, premium ingredients; new addition to the St. Louis dining scene brings indoor-outdoor food, beverage and social experiences to one of the most iconic streets in major league baseball
The Clydesdale Chef Kevin Nashan. (Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg, jennifersilverberg.com)
Chef Kevin Nashan has announced the upcoming opening of The Clydesdale – A Clark Avenue Tavern, a new upscale American dining destination in the iconic Budweiser Brew House building on Clark Avenue, just steps from Busch Stadium.
Designed as the quintessential St. Louis gathering place, The Clydesdale will blend timeless tavern nostalgia with elevated dining, exceptional cocktails and a vibrant social atmosphere.
To bring the culinary vision to life, acclaimed St. Louis Chef Kevin Nashan, widely recognized as one of the city’s most respected culinary talents, has partnered with Live! Hospitality & Entertainment.
“I am incredibly excited to bring The Clydesdale to life alongside the Live! team,” said Nashan. “St. Louis has one of the most passionate and evolving dining communities in the country. We wanted to build the kind of restaurant people can make part of their routine – whether that’s grabbing a burger before the game, celebrating with friends, or settling in for dinner. Great food, great drinks and genuine hospitality never go out of style.”
The approximately 5,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor concept joins the recently renovated Crown Room events space, Rooftop Bud Deck and AVA Garden Bar in the Iconic Budweiser Brew House building, along with Clark & Bourbon, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria and Salt + Smoke along Clark Avenue. The Clydesdale will feature an unforgettable patio experience along Clark Avenue that will serve both as an unrivaled dining environment and exceptional spot for high energy gamedays.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Chef Kevin Nashan to Ballpark Village and partner with one of St. Louis’ most acclaimed culinary talents,” said Bill DeWitt III, CEO of the St. Louis Cardinals. “Under Chef Nashan’s leadership, The Clydesdale will bring an elevated dining concept to our stadium district’s iconic Clark Avenue, furthering energizing it and all of downtown St. Louis with a fresh new gathering place for fans, residents and visitors.”
A rendering of The Clydesdale’s inside seating area. (Courtesy of The Clydesdale-Chef Kevin Nashan)
The menu will feature elevated tavern favorites, from a seafood raw bar anchored by the signature Crown Tower with oysters, caviar and jumbo shrimp, to Clyde’s Burger, made with an eight-ounce Wagyu blend and house-made thousand island. Guests will also find Steak Frites served with beef tallow fries alongside house-made pastas, including mezze rigatoni with Calabrian chile vodka sauce.
The beverage program will feature an expertly crafted cocktail menu featuring elevated timeless classics alongside modern creations. The beer program will continue to celebrate Anheuser Busch’s rich history and product diversity while being complemented by thoughtful local craft offerings. Guests can further enjoy the tavern’s nostalgic energy with a soundtrack featuring ‘90s and early-2000s rock, and classic favorites paired with live entertainment on select evenings.
Inspired by classic American taverns while embracing a polished modern sensibility, The Clydesdale is designed to become a go-to destination for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late nights whether guests are headed to a Cardinals game, a concert or simply enjoying a night out. The concept will combine elevated hospitality with an approachable atmosphere that feels equally suited for date nights, business lunches and lively group gatherings.
A rendering of The Clydesdale’s signature bar. (Courtesy of The Clydesdale-Chef Kevin Nashan)
“The Clydesdale is about creating a place that feels unmistakably St. Louis,” said Reed Cordish, principal of The Cordish Companies and CEO of Live! Hospitality & Entertainment. “We continue to invest in St. Louis because we believe it is one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the country with tremendous potential for growth. Partnering with Chef Nashan brings an extraordinary level of culinary talent and creativity to The Clydesdale, helping shape a dining experience that is both elevated and distinctly St. Louis.”
Ballpark Village continues to build on more than a decade of momentum as St. Louis’ premier entertainment, dining and lifestyle destination, highlighted by the recent opening of CardVault by Tom Brady and strong demand at One Cardinal Way, which is near full occupancy and home to 500 residents.
Beyond Cardinals season, Ballpark Village remains a vibrant downtown hub with a curated calendar of festivals, concerts, holiday celebrations, nightlife and community events, further enhancing its dynamic year-round experience for locals and visitors to St. Louis.
Additional details about The Clydesdale including opening timeline, events and reservations will be announced in the coming weeks.
To stay up-to-date on the latest information, visit stlballparkvillage.com or engage on social @theclydesdalestl.
A view of Ballpark Village. (Courtesy of The Clydesdale-Chef Kevin Nashan)
About Ballpark Village
Ballpark Village is the vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. The district houses over 20 premier dining, entertainment and retail venues; 127,000 square-feet of Class-A office space; a 216-room upscale hotel, Live! by Loews – St. Louis; a 29-story, 297-unit luxury residential community with direct views into Busch Stadium, One Cardinal Way; Spark Coworking; a two-level, state-of-the-art fitness facility, Genesis Health Club; and public gathering space including the Together Credit Union Plaza. Ballpark Village is proud to provide guests with a variety of curated experiences including food and beverage tastings, live music, sports-viewing, festivals, community days, family-friendly activities, cultural programs and special events year-round. Ballpark Village is a partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies. For more information, visit stlballparkvillage.com or engage on Facebook (STLBallParkVillage), Instagram (@bpvstl) and Twitter (@BPVSTL).
About Chef Kevin Nashan
Chef Kevin Nashan grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he worked in his family’s restaurant, La Tertulia. He earned bachelor’s degrees in marketing from Saint Louis University before graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Nashan trained in some of the world’s most acclaimed kitchens, including Martín Berasategui in Lasarte, Spain; Le Français in Wheeling, Ill.; Commander’s Palace in New Orleans; and Restaurant Daniel in New York City. He also completed stages at El Bulli in Roses, Spain, and Georges Blanc in Vonnas, France. Alongside his wife Mina Nashan and brother Chris Nashan, he owns and operates five restaurants across St. Louis and Tulsa, Okla.: Sidney Street Café; Peacemaker Lobster & Crab; La Tertulia; Peacemaker/4 Hands Kirkwood; and Peacemaker/4 Hands Lambert Airport. In 2017, Nashan received the James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest for his work at Sidney Street Café. He and his team were recently featured in Art Culinaire, Issue 139, and he has cooked for President Barack Obama. Nashan lives in both St. Louis and Tulsa with his wife and two sons.
