50 Best Bars near Des Peres

“My boyfriend and I ate here before our concert. The food was so good, and I’d never had coconut rice before going here, I absolutely loved it. Our server was so sweet, our drinks were never empty and she took great care of us. If I’m ever in the area again, I’d definitely come back here ☺️“

“Love three kings. We had a great dinner with great service. Maharaja on tap!“

“Everything is fantastic. Really enjoyed Onion Rings“

“Love! Food and drinks have been great- can’t wait to try the brunch!“

“Had some excellent beer and the atmosphere was great!!!“

“First visit in at least 5 years and if anything, it has only improved. It has always been my favorite venue in STL. I love that the entire space is all ages if it's an all ages show now! Great experience bringing my 10 year old to see the Aquabats for her first concert.“

“Tonight we had dinner at Felix’s, first timers. Pizza, wings and toasted ravs, ALL DELICIOUS! Couldn’t have asked for better service. Our server Dylan was amazing. We will definitely go back.“

“This is an excellent spot. Craft beer lovers should check it out.“

“This place is a hidden gem and absolutely great. Worth the trip to the strip mall. Bartenders are great. Beer selection and food options are also surprisingly awesome. Pinball and punk rawk for the win.

Parking: Bruh, it's in a strip mall

Kid-friendliness: Not a good spot for the kiddos

Wheelchair accessibility: You could pop a wheelie here. Wheelchair accessible“

“J McGraugh’s is hands-down one of my favorite spots, and it’s all thanks to the amazing team that makes every visit unforgettable! I have to give a huge shoutout to Sarah and Katie, the absolute rockstars behind the bar. They’re not just bartenders—they’re mixology geniuses with incredible personalities. Whether it’s a classic cocktail or something custom, they always get it perfect. Plus, their friendly, upbeat energy makes you feel like part of the family the moment you walk in.

And let’s not forget about Troy in the kitchen! The food here is next-level, and Troy deserves all the credit. Every dish is cooked to perfection, packed with flavor, and served piping hot. It’s the kind of food that keeps you coming back for more.

If you’re looking for great drinks, mouthwatering food, and a team that makes your night unforgettable, J McGraugh’s is the place to be. Huge thanks to Sarah, Katie, and Troy for making it such a special spot—I’ll definitely be back (probably sooner than I should)!“

“All around great evening. Beers world class and food was excellent.“

“My family and I have been going here weekly for years. The staff is awesome and kind. The selection of beer and Liqour is amazing and the food is delicious.“

“We came here with our Boston fan group to watch the Celtics for their title clinching game and had a great experience. The staff was super accommodating and the food was great. We look forward to mixing Ice & Fuel into our game watch rotation in the future!“

“Awesome food!! Best in west county!“

“Great food. Great sauces as well. Authentic. Try them out!!“

“Great place to hang out and have a drink“

“It is small, all the chairs are bar height and so are the tables. There was no place for us to sit in front of the band so we had to sit off to the side at the bar. Not really an issue for us but it was not very comfortable. It was quite Smoky and they left the doors closed. I believe it would have been better to leave the door open so some of the smoke could filter out. The owner was also the bartender and I like her a lot! If you are a smoker this would probably be a great place for you. If you don't mind sitting on bar height stools then this is the place for you. The bathrooms are extremely tiny after you get into the stall... So it's not big girlfriend friendly.
I just don't think this was the place for us but by the amount of people that were there it is definitely the place for a lot of other people!
I definitely think that you should go here at least once ?“

“Amy was the bartender with a name tag that said, "favorite bar tender!" She was very cute, very friendly, and a awesome bar tender. I went here on Saturday January 16th for a celebration of life memorial service for my best friend. It's a very small place, very clean and nice located in a residential quaint neighborhood. The prices for drinks are very reasonable. I would recommend going here and will be going back.“

“I love their food. And iv always been treated very well. My babies love to come here and eat and so far iv not had anything I didn’t like off their menu.“

“the bartenders are amazing and everyone is friendly“

“Great pinball bar!! The selection of pinball games is excellent. Bartender was a little to boisterous, but still nice. We went on a Saturday night, it was dead... let me tell you why. Karaoke, and it was HORRIBLE. Not that having karaoke is horrible, it's the few people that were there that couldn't sing. You could tell it was a few regulars and that's what is keeping more people from coming. We left because it was so bad. Will definitely be back though when no karaoke is going on“

“Had a blast with Amy Sampo and Jake!“

“My mom is hood friends with the owner. My dad who has passed from als, was always up there... I got on Tuesdays nights which is bingo Wednesday are darts my mom calls for bingo and helps with darts so needless to say I k own this bar. It's a cheers type place if u are known or a regular or a person of the street. They r professional. I love this bar as thr song goes if I dnt know an answer I can find out very quick like“

“Coming in there was no one in here. To find they opened late today. Only had wings and fries. Ordered garlic Parmesan, sweet hot, and buffalo. Chicken cooked to perfection. Some of the selections were a little salty to me but overall the food is great and the staff is friendly. Will definitely make this a spot to visit in the future. You can rent out the whole place for a reasonable fee. Don’t sleep on this establishment. Did I mention it’s black owned.“

“I love Tamm. Super nice staff that is always really welcoming when my husband and I visit. Amazing food from Nomad is a great bonus.“

“They like to turn the volume up on the jukebox.🥳“

“Cute and cozy! The old world charm makes this the place to be!“

“I love this bar! Great food! Been coming here forever“

“Shoutout to my friends for taking me to fancy places. I’m not a member of the cigar bar in the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis, but I have a friend who is and wow, what a vibe. If you get the chance to check it out, absolutely do. The shrimp cocktail and octopus? Fantastic. And yes, we got the flatbread too — a little guilty pleasure moment. Just don’t show up in fur unless you want to go to the dry cleaners a few rounds.“

“Always a great time with friends“

“Great bar, great atmosphere, friendly staff! Great local bar and good drinks! I’ll be back!“

“Had a great time Saturday night at Memoreze At JR's 💥 Special thanks to the owners and staff for the hospitality and to our AWESOME FRIENDS who came out! 💚 This place offers great food and atmosphere and already looking forward to returning next month to MEMOREZE at JR'S SALOON! 🎶👍⚡“

“Friendly atmosphere, excellent food with a basic menu and a list of rotating specials. Splendid choice of beers, wines and mixed drinks. Something that will meet any tastes.“

“I’ve been here twice. First time was for my bachelorette party. This boat was perfect! We were put up in the karaoke room right away and our server came up frequently to make sure we had enough drinks and everything was good. It was the perfect night! Then we went again yesterday for my birthday. The drinks were fantastic and there was plenty to keep us entertained while waiting for our turn in the karaoke room. The only flaw in the night was fixed right away by the amazing security staff and the manager! I would only suggest a better system for the karaoke waitlist. We were called for our room and went up only to be told by the waitress (who did not check the waitlist) that someone else had the room and even though they booked after us we needed to leave. I wish I had gotten the names of the security staff and manger because when we brought this issue to them they resolved it right away and we were able to enjoy some karaoke to end the night. Thank you to all the security staff and the manager (those 5 stars for you) for helping end our night on a good note! I will alway recommend this place to people and will gladly go here for any birthday in the future! ❤️ Also we did not eat here but we saw Nachos coming out that looked absolutely 🔥 and if the kitchen had still been open we would have ordered some!“

“friendly. neighborhood bar vibe. a place where you can drink and think or laugh and talk. oh, you can smoke in here! small stage for karaoke/live music. no darts or pool table but there is golden tee! smokers can be free here (they have a cig machine.) super friendly service. 5/5 will be coming back here for sure“

“Great people, local hangout.“

“Awesome fried chicken! I heard about their chicken for years. I finally got the time to go and have some, I wasn't disappointed!! I will have to go back and taste more of their items!! Service and price was outstanding!! Thank you for all you do! It's a great place to grab a bite to eat!“

“Everything!!!Great dinner, drinks and atmosphere! Bartenders are on point!“

“Great homemade food. Staff are wonderful. Great place to go.“

“Stopped in for a couple drinks while we waited for our pizza from pizza a go go. This place is neat! Friendly atmosphere and drinks were made perfect! If ever in the area again we will be back“

“A great little Irish Pub. Bar tender is always friendly and fun! The crowd is diverse as well as the music. Taking turns and everyone pitching in it makes for a wonderful evening. Darts, pool tables, and even a little spot to slip of and dance if you'd like. Clean bathrooms!“

“I LOOOOVEEE THE STAFFF , with the exception of MEG from my experience is racist x100! I sat here today and my other black friend had to go to the owner about their owner than explaining the issue, bc he know like I, it’s start a mental race issue WITH MEG AS ALWAYS AND KNOW.N BY MANY BLACK PATRON! THEY ARE WILLING TO NOW SPEAK AFTER TONIGHT!I reported her issues in 2022 and it hasn’t changed. i come here to relax and listen to the available music. Meg tells me a black woman, Beyonce, if played multiple times will make her upset and she will project that to customers. She never has asked anyone else this EVVER! In discussing further of no tip, she advised me not to come back in if I’m not playing the music that makes HER happy if not expecting for it to be turned off or for anger to go to other patrons which made me feel discriminated and responsible for others bad times. In drinking my drink in an almost empty bar, NOW, I’m taking seats up and mich as before amassing people around her to bully. This isn’t right and MEG SHOULD BE FIRED but at the very least a case is coming as she informed me her and the owner talk often and hertreatment is of the bar. As Meg stated if I want different treatment don’t come on her shift vs trying to make things right. My biggest fear is retaliation for speaking out CONTINUALLY on the same issue and we are still here and I AM BANNNED. So another reason this is public bc of the fear she put in me that her and the owner are so close that my claims will mean nothing!“

“Always a wonderful time! Good drinks, good people, good atmosphere!“

“I love the Fireplace. It's basically a neighborhood type dive bar. Very friendly people, good drinks and small food offering. They have a pool table, game machines and the best karaoke on Fri and Sat nights.

They have recently had a bit of a facelift and the place looks great. They have also elevated their drinks with holiday special menus. I love the fall caramel apple martini! DELICIOUS! They also make a great white russian for a reasonable price. I've had the smore's dessert which is a cool experience and the pizza which is consistent and good. Service is quick and friendly and sometimes they even have a employee offering food samples.

I really enjoy that the karaoke crowd is kind and there to have a good time. They are friendly and will sing with you and cheer you on. The guy who runs karaoke is polite and does his best with your songs and rotating the list of singers.

They also have the cleanest restrooms I have ever experienced in a bar! This is not the kind of bar you go to and avoid using the restrooms, its one where you feel comfortable and they always have soap and towels for handwashing!

The only downside is that their parking lot is tiny and once its full, you are basically out of luck. There isn't any overflow parking, so I do recommend carpooling if you can.

Parking: Parking lot is tiny, carpool if you can“

“THIS IS THE WORSE PLACE IN THE WORLD, WE HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS SHIT OF PLAYING MUSIC ALL DAY LONG IF NOT A BAND THE OVER HEAD SPEAKERS, MY DECIBEL METER READ 109 AND IM ONLY 30 YARDS FROM THIS. WE NEED TO BAN TOGETHER TO GET THIS FIXED. ITS HORRIBLE“

“Nothing special. Great dive. Bud is cold and liquor is hot. Can’t go wrong.“

“Kt's used to be my go to bar at the end of a night of drinking to go dance and hear live music and now I find it as one of my Go to Spots any time of the day or night and any day of the week or weekend. Best bartenders. Elizabeth and Chris are the best! A good gal pal and myself had a little Birthday celebration there this past April and I was able to hang out with the Owner Angie whose by far one of the most down to Earth fun yet business savvy women I've ever met. She keeps making Kts a better spot and a reason to go to constantly. Highly recommend going too.“