Venice Café is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

1. Venice Café

8.8
1903 Pestalozzi St, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Benton Park · 29 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hickey: One of the most unique bar scenes in St. Louis, well worth the visit. And they have great live music on the weekends.

Jordan Z.Jordan Zwagerman: It's beautiful!

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: RFT 2012 Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Public Restroom- Embrace the safari while you experience this public throne!~-http://bit.ly/QdGJWz

The Famous Bar is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

2. The Famous Bar

8.5
5213 Chippewa St (at Brannon Ave), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Eileen R.Eileen Reel Jennemann: I had a great time there. Reminds me of an old speak easy/cigar bar and great martinis!

Kara R.Kara Robinson: You've got to have the chocolate martini. So amazingly good.

Angela D.Angela Doyle: Great martinis! Smoking allowed here.

Claudia's Pub is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

3. Claudia's Pub

8.2
3322 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Lindenwood Park · 3 tips and reviews

Kim W.Kim Wilson: Good prices and atmosphere. Recently renovated and family owned. Good place to watch a game.

EdwardEdward: Fun Clean Non-Smoking!

Tim K.Tim Kastner: Small, intimate, completely renovated with great service and the best bartenders in town!

Small Change is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

4. Small Change

7.9
2800 Indiana Ave, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Benton Park · 2 tips and reviews

Balisong B.Balisong Brown: Cocktails are super tasty and pack a punch!

lisa h.lisa heitert: Great neighborhood dive where you can get a $2 beer or $10 craft cocktail.

The Heavy Anchor is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

5. The Heavy Anchor

7.6
5226 Gravois Ave (between Morganford & Eichelberger), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Bevo Mill · 16 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: I love that the cocktails are served in canning jars, but you should order a beer from the vast selection, which rotates weekly. Try the Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot ale. (Gabe Hartwig)

Shaun H.Shaun Hill: Tuesday night trivia is fun!

AshAsh: Cheap drinks, great beer selection, friendly staff and even boozy floats! What's not to love?

The Hideaway is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

6. The Hideaway

7.7
5900 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Southwest Garden · 14 tips and reviews

AndrewAndrew: Every night is a fun night. Trivia, Kareoke, live piano players, occasional DJ’s, & Darts. Friendly regulars and amazing bartenders.

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: Patrons young and old alike can enjoy a chest warming cocktail on a brisk winter evening and soak in the ambiance as lounge singers croon melodramatic melodies while twinkling the ivories. Read more.

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: The bartender is supposedly equally adept at mixing martinis and serving Busch beer, so bring friends and a few requests Read more.

Hair of the Dog is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

7. Hair of the Dog

7.7
1212 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Downtown West · 34 tips and reviews

Blythe M.Blythe Mulligan: Great dive bar. Always have a couple ciders on tap, too. Games and kinship. Good times.

Jon K.Jon Koehly: Try the alcohol. It's great.

Alana C.Alana Crutchfield: Hair of the Dog is a awesome pub! New fav hangout on Washington Ave. Good times! Awesome beer selection for my better half!

D's Place is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

8. D's Place

7.4
900 Barton St (9th St.), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Soulard · 17 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Picard: One of my favorite spots. Inexpensive drinks, good food and mucho taters. Rumor has it, going to smoke free soon. Cant wait

Sarah C.Sarah Cameron: Jess is the best bartender ever!

John B.John Burr: The bartenders are the best in St. Louis, ask them for their favorite shot

Shady Jack's Saloon is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

9. Shady Jack's Saloon

7.4
1432 N Broadway, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Bob M.Bob Maher: try the hot wings... great dipping sauce!

Mitch F.Mitch Fletcher: Tried getting some food and the bartender just looks at you and turns the other way to wait on someone else, had to clean our own table off also, fuck her and shady jacks

Mike R.Mike Rekart: Frisco burger +1

The B-Side is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

10. The B-Side

7.3
2709 Cherokee St, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Sara N.Sara Nelson: The vegan chili is fire!

kate w.kate w: Burgers 4eva

CBGB is one of The 11 Best Dive Bars in St Louis.

11. CBGB

7.4
3163 S Grand Blvd (btwn Juniata & Connecticut), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Tower Grove South · 15 tips and reviews

Mathew K.Mathew Koeneker: Excellent dive bar on South Grand. Great staff. Cheap beer. Great back patio. I shall return.

H3ll0 K.H3ll0 Kitty: Better have your id out at all times in case you get younger on the trip from the door to the bar....

reb c.reb critterden: Ask for a hogwasher.