34 Best Pubs near Granite City

“This establishments PIZZA is legit!
Owner uses top notch quality ingredients. He and his staff does it like some of the best pizzarias in the world (including NYC) - from high quality mozzarella- to hand tossed pizzas, they even have a hot pizza stone oven for those Neapolitan style or NYC style crust with that lovely gold brown and slight char- if you are in the area I would HIGHLY advise to check it out- you haven't had a good pizza pie in illinois until you have been here- Ive reviewed numerous dozens of pizzarias in my life and this spot with its small kitchen are one of the top 10#.“

“nice little tavern. great place to have a beer or two and even better place to eat at.“

“My new #1 bar in town. They stock my favorite N.A. Blue Moon beer and have a mushroom Swiss burger so good I feel homesick (mushroom Swiss is exclusive to Wednesday only, very fresh and amazing). Great kitchen, friendly people, cheap drinks, the perfect bar 🍻 cheers!“

“What a great organization! They helped sponsor our little league team and made it possible for us to get all the training equipment we needed! Please support this business as they have always helped local businesses and people in need! Thanks again!!!“

“Special thanks to everyone who came out and to the owners and staff for having us Friday night at Tegans Pub House 🎶 Awesome venue with a nice stage, great food, and always a new upgrade! 😊 They now have a 2nd bar next to the stage! 🤘🎸💥 We hope to be back soon in 2026! ☮️“

“Super chill place to enjoy a great sandwich.“

“Fabulous food. So glad they have re-opened“

“Awesome place!!! Great atmosphere, good lookin people, and everyone hates Kroenke!!!!“

“I’ve been coming to grizzly bear for years with friends and family. I love the atmosphere inside and outside. The historical building is absolutely gorgeous. Marie was mine and my sisters bartender and she was so sweet and attentive. Absolutely love her! 10/10 definitely recommend. The wings are delicious and I love playing darts in the front room. Never a dull moment at the grizzly bear.“

“Chill place, always have the streamed sports games on“

“Fun time!! Cool place for young bands!!“

“Best neighborhood bar! Geat deals, darts and people :)“

“We descended on the HandleBar as a large group of remote coworkers gathering for our annual retreat. We sang, dreams, and ate, and an excellent time was had by all! Karaoke was so much fun, and we got the whole company up to sing Friends in Low Places, and added other singers who were hanging out, too. The vibe was great, the bartender was helpful and kind. Thank you!“

“Best food and great service dope live music I love it Food came out hot everything was perfect“

“The pizza is phenomenal (the best I have had in a while) and the atmosphere is so relaxing and fun! The art on the walls and the decor is such amazing eye-candy. I can’t wait to have another slice and enjoy a relaxing meal and drinks! ✨“

“Probably the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had. Nowhere else ever asks how you want it cooked. And the answer is medium rare. Our service was also very nice and attentive. We stopped in for the first time on the way to a concert and this will be one of our places we frequent in the city when we come up from home in Farmington. Only thing I would say is I would turn the lighting up just a tad. I know pubs are supposed to be a little dark and have a warm feeling but some people (me) don’t have great eyesight and I found it a bit difficult to see and read the menu. Never the less we enjoyed our food very much and will be in again soon. Hopefully more than once“

“Visited during the 2026 St. Louis Tionól to watch and listen to sessions performed by the musicians from that event. What an outstanding experience it was. So much outstanding music in almost every corner you went to. Had the bangers and mash since ai was there over lunch and it was excellent. Definitely recommend this place for an authentic Irish pub experience.“

“Great place to go for food and/or drinks!“

“Great place to watch a soccer game.“

“It all looks great, the vibes, the food, the service, the employees. Looks very welcoming and affordable. I think it's going to be 5 stars if you can read a book by the cover. Keep looking forward to coming here. And, I'm excited. To come by myself or with my husband. Can't wait. I'm excited just by the thought of what a wonderful time I'm going to have here. Excited to try the whole menu eventually. Very welcoming just by the looks from Google maps. Just want to drink coke, and try the food. Love a smash burger. And, I bet that grill is seasoned like a cast iron skillet.“

“Stayed in Air BnB across the street awhile back for the wwe Royal Rumble. My brother and I ate here everyday, drank here at night. Laid back atmosphere. I wanted to purchase a shirt and they didn’t have my size, owner went out of his way to go dig and find me one. 10/10 recommend.“

“CASH ONLY BAR (atm downstairs if working). Street parking (free if you can find them which you most likely will.)
Haven't bought food from here but their drinks pretty good and affordable.
The ambience is nice, relatively spacey outdoors, kinda tight indoors, seats and tables outside* available. Friends have hosted parties* here before and it went well both times. The place gets loud from people's voices when you're outside, live music often playing indoor.
Bartenders pretty nice. They have bathrooms on lower floor and upper floor.
They have a pet turtle you often see hanging out in the water 🐢“

“I came for St Patrick’s day, let me tell you their St. Patrick’s day celebration was amazing! Their bartender Tracy made the corn beef and cabbage, let me tell you do did not think I liked either item but wow! The meat was savory and juicy and cooked to absolute perfection. The carrots, omg i cannot believe carrots can taste so yummy! The vibe was fun and celebratory and they had an Irish band! The amazing meal was included with the price of a drink, the owner came over and hung out with us. Just an all around great experience! Thank you Hayden’s!“

“We went on Tacos and Tequila day in Soulard. A lot of the places in the area are historic....so they're kind of small but they maintain the building well. A lot of bar seating and high table seating... large collection of drinks and I think the run specials too. When it's nice outside they also have patio seating.“

“Great staff and great food!!!“

“Great place with great people. Always friendly conversation. Never seen any conflict.“

“they are nice people kathy gotta love her they have a dj karaoke drinks its fun no cover charge what more could you ask for GO.....KAT your the best“

“Food was great!!!! But do NOT bring kids who can read!!!! I'm 36 and I would have left if my kids were with me. They allow people to write on the walls which in a 21+ only place it would be okay. But especially in the restroom, I was mortified by the things written all over the walls. Very sexually explicit very inappropriate things. So be warned about this if your child can't read then you should be okay.“

“Great place whether you want to dance or just hang out with friends. Good thing is that there's no cover charge (except for special events); bad thing is that drinks are crazy expensive. We would honestly go way more often if we weren't spending $12-16 per basic drinks like Malibu pineapple. Sidenote: If you're not lucky enough to shuttle or gocart from whence you come, make sure you build in half an hour to find parking and walk to the door. But this is the case for any place in that area. Still, definitely worth affording once a month for the vibe.“

“One of the best spots to eat downtown—perfect before a game or even on a slower night. The staff has been there for years, and it really shows in the friendly, family-like atmosphere. Great food, fair prices, and consistently good service. Highly recommend!“

“I’m going to give this place four stars only because the food has went down from its glory time. I’ll chuck that out too Covid. I paid $15 for chicken 7 wings… Very small actually, possibly switched chicken . Not sure.Now the review of the club:If you’re visiting St. Louis and want a good night out, venture about 6 minutes across the bridge.This club caters to a 30 and up mature black crowd. It has its moments of being in East St. Louis, but it’s a good spot to have a good time.It’s classic old school vibes with small chairs and tables with mirrors across the walls. Good priced cocktails and stays open until about 4 am.“

“Yaqui's is a great little dive bar and has real music playing all the time. Hadn't been here before, but glad to see two of my favorite performers, Rob & Amy! I ordered the St Louis Classic Specialty Pizza, topped with pork steak and Red Hot Riplets. Dee-Lish!😋 I'll have plenty of lunch leftovers! Also got a delicious Jazzberry drink to chase down the pizza! Love the atmosphere and people who work there! I recommend trying out Yaqui's!“

“Great vibe in this space. Lindsey was our bartender. She was fun & served my craft cocktail like a boss. They have one of the best THC beverages that I’ve tasted. I’ll do a separate review for Hi-Pointe Drive-In but it is a shared food menu in the brewery. It has the best smash burger that I’ve ever had, other than my mom’s. The pretzel with beer cheese is amazing!“

“Lillie is hands down one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had. From the second we sat down, she brought such a fun, welcoming energy to the table. She’s truly a whole vibe — upbeat, attentive, and effortlessly cool while still being completely on top of everything.

Even when the bar was busy, she made sure our drinks stayed full, our food came out smoothly, and we never felt forgotten. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it shows in how she takes care of her guests.

If you’re coming to watch a game, grab drinks with friends, or just hang out, ask for Lillie — she’ll make your night better. Guaranteed.“