50 Best Bars near Kirkwood

“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!“

“The best all around staff in Kirkwood. Thank you for helping to make a wonderful birthday dinner for my daughter! Can’t wait to see you all again!“

“Top- Notch Service. The place is amazing!! We loved the experience and will go again soon!!“

“I cannot express how pleasant my lunch experience was today, at the Kirkwood Chili’s. I sat at the bar, and Cierra was taking care of me. The service was perfect in every way. Cierra is a very outgoing person who obviously enjoys her work! Kudos to the kitchen staff as well. My food arrived quickly, it was super fresh and tasted great. 10/10 recommend.“

“Awesome food and service!“

“Food was excellent, service was great! Our bartender was awesome!“

“Uniquely decorated inside, and it's beautiful. Outside patio is awesome, loved the music, We had amazing service as well♥️ and great food!“

“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.“

“This is without a doubt the best food in St. Louis. The value you get for your money is unparalleled as they hand prep everything. No short cuts! The staff is very friendly. The location is fun because it's a pinball bar so you can play pinball or get drinks while you wait. The food comes fast. They always have vegan variants on everything so it's a great spot to go for carnivores, omnivores, and all the veggiesauruses out there. The jukebox is all punk rock. I cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely try everything on the menu but the specials are always the best thing there. My fav specials are anything with Tteokbokki, Garlic Chillicrisp Mandu, and Kimchi Pancakes. Last night I ate a "Korean Crunchwrap" and each bite felt like God telling me I was his most cherished creation. I told my friend about this place a few years back for a first date recommendation and now he's engaged. Coincidence? Definitely eat here!“

“A cool little dive bar with pinball machines. On a Sunday night they seem to have some league whereby people play them all night so normal patrons can’t use them. It’s a pretty cool place though, and if you can find a night where you can play pinball or just listen to the jukebox, I’d definitely recommend it. Tiny chef is excellent also and they sell food at a window inside the bar.“

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

“If you are into EDM better and safer than Washington Ave. Remodeled decor is awesome, staff know their stuff. Only complaint is very long bar but only four bar stools“

“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.“

“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)!“

“As a retired young man, I harken back to the days when many taverns opened early. You can't drink all day if you don't start early. Seriously this is a very comfortable place to have a drink to start your day. Atmosphere is laid back and help is very pleasant. Please visit a local tavern in St. Louis, it is a great experience.
South St. Louis specialty the Boilermaker. Stag and Old Crow“

“Great bartenders, great prices, and it's a clean "dive" bar.“

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

“Incredibly nice owner, beautiful decor. Hope to make it for some live music next time!“

“Awesome place!!! they make ANY type of drink, anyway you want it!!! Plus, the main bartender there is amazing!!! 💯“

“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.“

“My second visit and Julie & Steve were awesome….had drinks ready for us with a smile and took great care of us while there, I would highly recommend for a Friday night fun outing, Fun Bar!!“

“Great place, great people! Nice little local bar with friendly people and great music. Drinks are awesome!“

“Over the past three years I have frequented this bar, and I have to say it’s one of the hidden gems of our city. Stan’s is a slice of south city and has cemented itself as an iconic establishment. No two nights are the same, but you feel at home when you walk through the door. Love this place. The staff are top shelf.“

“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.“

“Zack is A great bartender. I highly recommend this place“

“the bartenders are amazing and everyone is friendly“

“Great atmosphere. The service is very slow had to go to bar to get cocktails but ordered the food & took almost 2 hours to get my plate. The music is awesome. The outside patio in the rear of the club is very mellow. The fish was very good just upset I had to wait so long!“

“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“

“Love this bar..it's always a great time and great people!! We're like family! 🍻🍹🍸🍷🥃🎶🎶“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Had a blast with Amy Sampo and Jake!“

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

“Had a great time Friday night meeting new people and seeing some of our friends who came out to see Fry Project debut at The Attic Music Bar! 💚 Rockin Rod who opened up was also great and super talented! 1🎶 Special thanks to the owners and staff for the hospitality and congrats for having a cool venue! 😊👍 This place is extremely nice inside the outside and worth checking out! 🎶💥“

“Having Jessica there is going to be great thing just hate she not there on the days I am off🤣😂🤣“

“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 food is awesome! The best neighborhood bar located in the best neighborhood in the city!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Always a great time with friends“

“My Cheers Family. The best time, everyone here is family“

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

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