HOW IT ALL

POURED OUT

MAKING POUR DECISIONS SINCE 2020

POUR DECISION IS MORE THAN A BAR—

IT’S A MOVEMENT BUILT ON

CRAFT, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY.

Founded in 2020 by certified sommelier Javia Gilliam-Sanford and her partner Kaje Sanford, Pour Decisions STL began as a bold response to change. After Javia lost her job during the pandemic, we reimagined what it meant to gather, celebrate, and connect over a drink. We noticed how people interacted with alcohol—often without context or intention—and saw an opportunity to change the conversation.

What started with curated, educational cocktail experiences—featuring hand-crafted recipes, global spirits, and the stories behind them—quickly grew into a fully realized brand. In 2021, The Mobile Bar was born, allowing us to bring the full Pour Decision experience to weddings, festivals, corporate events, private parties, and more across the St. Louis region.

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Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to include:

  • Pour Vous, our charming bubbly cart for intimate spaces

  • The Pop-Up Bar, a flexible solution for indoor or smaller-scale events

  • The Pour Decisions Bar Alliance, a curated line of cocktail goods for home bartenders and professionals

  • The PassPort Cocktail Bar & Bottle Shop, our downtown STL brick-and-mortar location where community meets craft

  • And now—The Art of Alcohol: an immersive cocktail and culture experience launching June 14. Learn more at theartofalcohol.com

Whether you visit us in person or invite us to your event, every Pour Decision is backed by deep expertise, thoughtful sourcing, and a genuine desire to create inclusive, joyful experiences. We proudly work with small, family-owned spirit brands and operate lean so we can pass along value without compromising quality.

At our core, we believe a good drink can spark conversation, connect communities, and leave a lasting impression. And if you're with us, it's always a pour decision worth making.