Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
This article is part of the "Best Bars" feature in St. Louis Magazine's September 2017 issue. (Looking for places to watch the game near Busch Stadium on game days? See our roundup of stadium-side spots in a rundown of St. Louis' best bar crawls.)
1. The Post Sports Bar & Grill
Of all the St. Louis sports haunts, you’d be hard pressed to find one with a better combo of solid bar food and game variety. Come football season, both locations cater to the fantasy league set, with myriad screens to guarantee that no one misses a minute of the action. 7372 Manchester, 314-645-1109; 763 Old Ballas, 314-736-1205.
2. OB Clark’s
Jim and Joe O’Brien have made this Brentwood bar a favorite for sports fans. That familiar-looking guy at the corner of the bar? He’s worth a double-take—Blues alumni are among the regulars. 1921 S. Brentwood, 314-961-8900.
3. Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill
With no shortage of sports memorabilia and plasma TVs, the Ladue staple is a great place for a watch party with above-average bites and beers. 9906 Clayton, 314-994-0055.
Sometimes catching the game is all about location. Downtown, you can’t beat Over/Under. Among the draws: a massive projection screen and a welcoming outdoor patio. 911 Washington, 314-621-8881.
5. Friendly’s Sports Bar & Grill
Look up “corner bar,” and you might find a picture of Friendly’s. Between innings, try your hand at shuffleboard table or bags. 3503 Roger Place, 314-771-2040.
And Don't Forget... The Sports Page Bar and Grill
Pool, darts, wings… The Sports Page is the epitome of a sports bar and a gathering place for Chesterfield fans. On weekdays, happy hour runs till 7 p.m. 13431 Olive, 314-434-4115.
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