This Jail In Missouri Is Actually A Restaurant And You Need To Visit

For mouthwatering barbecue in a unique setting try this restaurant that is hidden inside a former Missouri city jail. In St. Louis you can find this unique restaurant catty-corner to the Anheuser-Bush Brewery. Capitalist Pig was voted as one of the 100 best barbecue joints in the nation, plus all their food is locally sourced and sustainable. For a great meal in a memorable setting check out The Capitalist Pig soon!

This amazing Art Deco police station was constructed in 1937 in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis.

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Artist and former police officer. Ron Buechele opened Capitalist Pig in 2012. Inside you can grab a table in the hall of the jail or you can dine in a bit more adventurous setting.

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The few cells in the old jail have been re-purposed into larger dining spaces. Take your meal behind bars — it’s an experience you won’t soon forget!

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They offer a full bar which makes the Capitalist Pig a great place to grab a meal before a fun night on the town. On Sundays, they offer a special barbecue brunch. You’ll want to try their Bloody Mary!

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However, the real deal is their slow smoked barbecue! They also make all their own sauces, of which there are many to choose from.

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In addition to the delicious barbecue, you can find a funky art gallery and event space. This amazing reinvention of space is certainly worth checking out!

management/TripAdvisor You can find the Capitalist Pig at 2727 S 12th St., St. Louis. For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Have you been to Capitalist Pig? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.

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You can find the Capitalist Pig at 2727 S 12th St., St. Louis. For more information visit their Facebook page here.

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