50 Best Bars in St. Louis

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

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

“I was so happy to have the opportunity to work with Sydney and her wonderful team at Live by Loews for a client's wedding. The venue is fun and lovely and perfect for St. Louis couples who want to showcase the best of St. Louis. Beyond the amenities and location of the venue, the staff is professional, courteous, and dedicated to service, whether it is the clients, guests, or vendors. Thank you again for all your work to make this a great day.“

“Wonderful.

Nothing short of a great dining experience. Delicious yet not typical dishes served in a beautiful space (indoor and patio) by some very thoughtful staff. This is the spot to bring friends from out of town when you want to impress them with an example of what St. Louis can deliver. I will be back, often.“

“There are not enough stars to rate Katie’s. I needed a place to accommodate a large but unconfirmed number of guests for my husband’s retirement lunch. I spoke with Janelle a few times and she listened to everything I had to say. I was concerned about people traveling from all over and not having a precise headcount. We opted for a reservation in the main dining area and Janelle, Simon and the entire staff exceeded every expectation I could have had. They helped move tables around as more people showed up, they gave great food recommendations and were overall just very helpful and personable. They even treated our group to complimentary tiramisu and ricotta donuts. The mascarpone crema was incredible. I don’t know when we will be back in St. Louis but Katie’s is already on the agenda! Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!“

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

“Great drinks. Sting so worth the price“

“Beautiful place. Excited to try their night time cocktail hour.“

“loved our experience! we booked a private room and loved the ambiance. our server Scotty was very attentive and made it a great evening. food was delicious. my picky eaters loved the pizzazilla“

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

“This place is a vibe. It’s a lot of fun to play old arcade games ranging from pinball all the way up to Mario kart. It’s always busy when you go. The bouncers usually pretty nice. The service is mid. The bartenders are not super friendly or nice, but the drinks are very sweet and reasonably priced. The pizza is a highlight, forsure, after you have been drinking, it’s nice to be able to just grab a slice. They say they also offer full pizzas, but when we went, it was too busy so they were only serving slices. They exchange you tokens for money to play the games. We ended up walking out with a lot of extra tokens. it has a nice outside patio that has fire top tables and TVs outside as well as a bar and outdoor seating available. There’s a basement that has another bar and a bunch of games as well. The branding is on point, they even have merch available which is very cute. Overall would recommend, you don’t even have to come drink here, it’s fun enough with games alone!“

“Amazing food, amazing flavors, just plain Amazing!“

“Simply a great experience. The relaxed, travel-like vibe of the interior, along with great service and great wines make this a gem for sure.“

“HiHat is absolutely one of my favorite places right now. Bar kills it, kitchen kills it, and if there is live music, they will kill it too. Great spot!“

“Great drinks and friendly, knowledgeable bartenders. Can not recommend enough.“

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

“Great new spot in the Grove. Fun low key punk vibes with cool murals and art throughout the building. Really nice staff and several vegan options for food. Super Queer friendly with gender neutral bathrooms.“

“The food is amazing. The location is great. The service is impeccable. This is THE place to be!“

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

“Best place to pre-game for soccer matches.“

“This is the best concert venue in the city, imo. It's small and intimate. The bar is great. There's even another before entering where you can wait for the show.

No food or concessions, but they do allow you to bring outside food into the space.“

“chill spot for good music & conversation during the week / upbeat fun for all on the weekends / I may even play some bingo one day soon“

“Great beer selection on tap!“

“FINALLY! Somewhere in St. Louis knows how to make a burger right. This is seriously the best burger and fries the city has to offer, and their menu is appropriately priced. I was also pleasantly surprised they carry Delirium Tremens. They have a super laid back atmosphere to boot - play some pool while you're there! Definitely don't sleep on The Drawing Board.“

“Cozy and fun. A place to share with friends.“

“Amazing owners and staff, with a really well curated shop!“

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

“This is what the cozy STL “neighborhood bar” should be. Cash only (with ATM) but super quick and friendly service, good tap selection, really good music and atmosphere. If your Spotify daylist is telling you to seek therapy, this place might be your vibe.I haven’t tried the food, but some friends did and all said it was great.“

“Love this place. Bartenders are nice, quick and make delicious drinks on their rotating seasonal drinks menu, especially Harley. I really love when they have themed drinks for the various shows they house.
If you're looking for local drag and burlesque or to get on stage with some karaoke with fun DJs like Skeleta, Dizzy Punch, and Disko Kate.
Love all their NA options and excited for their expansion!“

“Love love the environment“

“Great food, great atmosphere, great service. The brisket sliders were outstanding! Great selection of beer. Definitely will be back!“

“We stopped here after Paint Louis as it was recommended for its Gluten-free menu and what a great find! The cider flight was perfect as was our appetizer, main meal and dessert (hey, ya gotta have dessert when the rest of the meal was so awesome!). We wound up taking 2 growlers of cider with us and will be back again!“

“Super fun place and welcoming comfortable atmosphere“

“I've been coming to this eclectic, artistic, ever-changing bar for years. I do miss the Rastafarian cooks from the old days in the late '80s. It is a mandatory stop for a drink or three whenever out of towners want to do something a little" different ".
From the first floor to the upstairs to the various patio areas there is something interesting and wonderful around every
corner. Just do it !“

“Sublime! The food here is delicious. The hummuses are second to none! Tel Aviv right in the heart of St. Louis.“

“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.“

“My husband and I stopped in one night to have a few drinks and grab a bite to eat. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The drinks were on point and the wings were delicious and fairly priced. We had a very nice time and will definitely be back! ??❤️“

“This is a great little neighborhood bar! It has all of the South City charm and a lively vibe. Drink prices were fair, but they are heavy on the pours, so be aware of that lol We went mainly for the karaoke which was run masterfully! The sound system was very good and it was very entertaining. Everyone watching the karaoke was beyond supportive, clapping and hollering for every person who got up to perform. We live in Soulard and typically drive nearly 40 minutes for karaoke, but I think we have found a great place closer to home! Highly recommend and we will be back soon!“

“I like this place because the drinks are always mixed really good...good music always playing plus 8th inning offers alot of different games to play while your there..keeno..pool... pinball...and they have keroke every Friday. The owner of this place has a nice establishment and has done a great job at making you feel at home while your there. Love this place!!!“

“The drinks are so delicious, I had a large bomb pop, You can definitely taste the liquor“

“Rad and cozy venue and bar. Great sound system as well. Very fun to play here and see shows.“

“Fabulous Martinis and Kicking Bloody Marys“

“Best bar on the south side! Like a second home.“

“The Heavy Anchor feels like my home away from home. They offer a wide variety of drinks, plenty of non-alcoholic options, and a nice selection of frozen pizzas, including vegan choices. The Anchor hosts a wide range of events—music, comedy, poetry, dance parties, and more—not to mention a great selection of board games, pinball, and foosball. The staff is always welcoming and a pleasure to interact with, and the owners are some of the nicest, most genuine people I know. Whenever I get the itch to go out, The Anchor is always my first choice.“

“Great staff !! Lots of fun games and just a down home atmosphere!“

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

“If You’re Looking For A Good Time To Be Your True Self. Come On Down To The Grey Fox Where The Bartender’s Serve Without Fail! Trust Me, They’re A Different Breed. Catch Them Before 7pm For Their Delicious Happy Hours! There Prices Won’t Disappointed Y’all Wallets.“

“I grew up in this neighborhood and I occasionally stop by the Asian Corner takeout at the corner. I always wanted to stop in for many years but I never really made time to do so as works been busy.
It's my birthday weekend so I made time!
I drove by this place last weekend & noticed the massive crowd & yeah, definitely no parking. This time I wanted to stop in early (2:20pm) to beat the crowd.
It's a old school set so if you're looking for the youngsters this is not the place. Well, not at the time I arrived and Ieft about 6pm. The way that I like it to be. Grown Folks!
Juke Box is your Dj, customer service is absolutely professional and warm all around. The bar is where I sat. However, seating is available with tables, there's a patio out back. Looks nice but I didn't head out that way. No food
(I didn't see any options) but that's OK. Dress code is casual so wear whatever you like. Ample parking if you get here early like 7pm...just a guess.
I only came to check it out as I was in the area for food. I'll be back!“

“Visiting from out of town and had to come back here twice in one day! Emily was amazing and I wish I was here more for her. Food was great and I can’t wait to visit St. Louis again for this place specifically. I walked in as a stranger and lefty as a friend with everyone. I might have been the only one that wasn’t a regular. Amazing prices and atmosphere.“

“Staff is fabulous and friendly! Great food!“