Photo by Mark Groth
This article is part of the "Best Bars" feature in St. Louis Magazine's September 2017 issue.
CHEROKEE STREET
Propaganda: Owner Tatyana Telnikova salutes her Russian roots. 2732 Cherokee.
Yaquis: Fine wines, cold craft beers, and sophisticated cocktails meet wood-fired pies. 2728 Cherokee.
RKDE: Located above 2720 Cherokee, this arcade/venue is filled with classic video games and a stage.
The B-Side: Live music—and the bathroom’s disco lighting is perfect for a selfie. 2709 Cherokee.
The Whiskey Ring: The whiskey selection and street-side seating make this bar a popular postshow favorite for area musicians and fans. 2651 Cherokee.
The Fortune Teller Bar: Maybe the only local place you can enjoy handcrafted house cocktails, $3 Stag pints, and tarot readings. 2635 Cherokee.
THE GROVE
The Monocle: This speakeasy/cabaret/comedy club also boasts a well-curated craft cocktail menu. 4510 Manchester.
The U.R.B.: Located across from Urban Chestnut’s primary brewery, the Urban Research Brewery serves pizza and short-run beers. 4501 Manchester.
The Gramophone: The former music venue, now with daytime hours, focuses on sandwiches and drinks. 4243 Manchester.
Taha’a Twisted Tiki: It recalls the tiki-and-coconuts fad with aplomb. 4199 Manchester.
Atomic Cowboy: A linchpin of the neighborhood, it’s open until 3 a.m. and offers live music. 4140 Manchester.
HandleBar: This cycle-themed bar serves Russian food—and becomes a dance club at night. 4127 Manchester.
Just John: With karaoke, bingo, trivia, and show tunes, every night feels different. Don’t miss the patio, among the city’s best. 4112 Manchester.
Attitudes: A mainstay of the LGBTQ club scene, Attitudes hosts drag shows, dancing, and participatory TV show viewings. 4100 Manchester.
MORGANFORD
Three Monkeys: The ultimate blender, with inside/outside seating and a far-ranging beverage program. 3153 Morganford.
City Park Grill: From pricey signature cocktails to $2 cans of Hamm’s, the street’s newest addition holds its own. 3157 Morganford.
Amsterdam Tavern: Enjoy futbol memorabilia inside and an enclosed patio outside this soccer fan favorite. 3175 Morganford.
Tower Pub: This spot offers a large patio, perpetual drink specials, and free popcorn. 3234 Morganford.
Stella Blues: The “home of the deal” serves affordable pub fare and daily drink specials. 3269 Morganford.
Colorado Bob’s Ship of Fools: Besides cheap drinks, this nautical dive bar sometimes offers complimentary potluck food. 3457 Morganford.
SOULARD
Nadine’s Gin Joint: Open at 9 a.m. on weekends, the bar hosts the occasional drag show, DJ, and live music. 1931 S. 12th.
Cat’s Meow: This classic dive bar draws regulars who appreciate the cheap beer and laid-back atmosphere. 2600 S. 11th.
Lynch Street Tavern: Opened this May in the former Sage space, it has affordable eats, a nice patio, and a relaxed vibe. 1031 Lynch.
Bastille: Enjoy friendly service, heavy pours, and a game of billiards. 1027 Russell.
Big Daddy’s: This popular pre- and postgame hangout has a sprawling patio and generous happy hour specials. 1000 Sidney.
Hammerstones: Open early and late, Hammerstones is a hangout for all shifts, with a pub-style menu and nightly music. 2028 S. Ninth.
Great Grizzly Bear: This longtime bar has a big menu, an expansive patio, and a sports bar vibe. Catch the shuttle on game days. 1027 Geyer.
1860's Saloon: A bit of a throwback, 1860s is “a shot, a Bud”–type joint, with live blues nightly and multiple rooms. This is a saloon, after all. 1860 S. Ninth.
Molly’s: Go on Mondays if you’re in the industry, Wednesdays if you love beer pong, and Saturdays for live music. 816 Geyer.
Pieces: Pay $5 to play any of 650-plus games, and reduce the cost by $1 every time you order a dish or drink. 1535 S. Eighth.
STADIUM SIDE
Tin Roof: This “live music joint” combines Southern flair and hospitality. 1000 Clark.
Wheelhouse & Start Bar: Wheelhouse is a restaurant, sports bar, and nightclub. Next door, at Start Bar, it’s all fun and games—about 75 of them. 1000 Spruce.
Flying Saucer: Beer lovers can choose from 200-plus options. 900 Spruce.
Paddy O’s: The BBQ Madman menu features more than 35 items for less than $5. 618 S. Seventh.
Kilroy’s: This auto body shop–turned–bar is open on game days, with a post-game DJ. 720 S. Seventh.
Three Sixty: Peer into Busch Stadium from 400 feet up. 1 S. Broadway.
Ballpark Village: Watch sports on 12,000-plus square feet of HDTVs, stroll the Cardinals Hall of Fame, and enjoy a range of pregame festivities. 601 Clark.
Broadway Oyster Bar: A taste of New Orleans, BOB offers live music twice a day in a funky, laid-back atmosphere. 736 S. Broadway.
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