St. Louis' Best After-Work Bar

This perpetually jammed bar and restaurant caters to a blue-collar crowd in for the cheap eats and live music.

Reviews:

• “Worst customer service”
• “Dry Burgers”
• “Bon Air is what it is: A Great Dive Bar!”
• “Unbelievable cool bar!!!”
• “waste of time and money, worst place ever.”

Fast Eddie’s Bon-Air

Another converted warehouse adds itself to the list of sexy city eateries.

Reviews:

• “Perfect for our One Year Anniversary”
• “Excellent & Consistent service, food, and wine selection”
• “Very disappointed.”
• “Too expensive and rude server.”
• “Amazing food, atmosphere and waiter”

Tips: It’s quite a scene on weekends; be sure to call ahead. If reservations are running late, relax in the “loft,” with its fireplace and cocktail waitresses.

1111 Mississippi

Catch local blues music while feasting on Cajun and Creole cuisine at this popular patio spot.

Reviews:

• “BOB is great”
• “ALLWAY FUN AFTER A GAME”
• “Fun bar and very good cajun restaurant.”
• “open mic”
• “Dance on the tables”

Tips: Can’t score tickets to a Cards game? Head here to commune with like-minded fans and try your hand at the common raffles for free tickets.

Broadway Oyster Bar

Washington Avenue’s latest debut serves sushi.

Reviews:

• “Awesome bar”
• “Best Burlesque show every Sat. night!”
• “Bad service, great sushi!!”
• “Great place in downtown STL on Washington!”
• “One of the bright spots on Washington Av”

Rue 13

This swank restaurant is all dressed up, but has no pretensions.

Reviews:

• “Food was Delicious, Service was Great”
• “Watch out for your girlfriend!”
• “Pretentious”
• “good for girlfriends, not dates”

J. Buck’s

Reviews:

• “Blue Collar White Collar or No Collar”

Gregg’s Bar & Grill

Restaurant and brewery located in Old Grist Mill in historic St. Charles offers six microbrews, happy hour, full menu, more.

Reviews:

• “Terrible Experience”
• “Great fun”
• “GREAT Happy Hour Hangout!”
• “FABULOUS!!”
• “Great Potential, Poor Delivery”

Tips: Drop by Monday through Friday 4pm-7pm to enjoy half price appetizers and pizzas.

Trailhead Brewing Co. or email Trailhead Brewing Co.

Trendy Washington Avenue hot spot draws hipsters and housewives alike for eclectic fare and lively atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Waste of time!”
• “Good Ambiance”
• “Worst dining experience I’ve ever had…first time I haven’t tipped”
• “Trendy restaurant”
• “Excellent”

Tips: Want to check out the scene without a hefty bill? Go for one of the burritos or sandwiches, all under $7.50. If you want to skip food entirely, the swanky bar’s always hopping.

Kitchen K

Decked out in Tiki gear, this bar creates a chill atmosphere when the temperatures rise or fall.

Reviews:

• “Great DJ”
• “Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.”
• “Calling All Penny Loafers”
• “an elite upscale of the upscale in stl!”
• “Full of wanna be SOMEBODY’S”

Tips: Enjoy food and drink specials Fridays from 4pm-7pm.

Pepper Lounge

St. Louis natives from Bob Costas to Chuck Berry have found their thrill—and an unbeatable burger—right here.

Reviews:

• “3 months no contact from them and no product received”
• “Horrible Experience”
• “Sweet server, delicious food, fun atmosphere.”
• “all hype, no delivery”
• “The best burger?!?!?”

Tips: If you want a meal after 9pm, you’ll have to go through the hassle of ordering at the crowded bar.

Blueberry Hill

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