Jason Stoff: Great place to catch a mid-sized concert. Great draft beer selection, too.
Mark Philip: Go to the Rock House and order the pulled pork sliders.
Riverfront Times: Did you know in the basement lies the Smoke Joint, a barbecue spot that gives concertgoers Memphis-style ribs, Frito pie, chicken and turkey sandwiches, all available during the venue's live concerts?
5. The Famous Bar
8.7
5213 Chippewa St (at Brannon Ave), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · 18 tips and reviews
Karen Philip: The Famous Bar is a great little bar, often with great live music. But, it's unique for it's awesome bartenders. It's only on the menu as a shot, but you can get a Pomegranite Martini that is killer
Kara Robinson: You've got to have the chocolate martini. So amazingly good.
Angela Doyle: Great martinis! Smoking allowed here.
6. The Heavy Anchor
8.1
5226 Gravois Ave (between Morganford & Eichelberger), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Bevo Mill · 16 tips and reviews
Go! 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 Hill: Tuesday night trivia is fun!
Ash: Cheap drinks, great beer selection, friendly staff and even boozy floats! What's not to love?
7. SqWires
8.3
1415 S 18th St (Mc Nulty), St Louis, MO
American Restaurant · Lafayette Square · 46 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: The dips-and-spreads app features warm pita bread fanned among three very distinctively different but complementary dips. SqWires' modern flare fits in beautifully against the historic backdrop. Read more.
Ali B: I have never been spoken to so rudely in my life. By the owner no less, I will never be going to that establishment again.
William Hunt: Locally sourced fare. Comfortable space
11. Tin Roof
7.6
1000 Clark Ave, St Louis, MO
Bar · Downtown East · 6 tips and reviews
Christopher Dedert: I've only been here for lunch. Fun old building. Service has always been good.
24 Hour Food Geek: Dixie biscuits - fried biscuit sliders, smoked brisket, bacon, peach jam, and cheddar cheese. #tinroof #24hourfoodgeek Follow us at http://24hourfoodgeek.wordpress.com
24 Hour Food Geek: Brunch-o-rito - breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon, tots, and sour cream, smothered queso. #tinroof #24hourfoodgeek Follow us at http://24hourfoodgeek.wordpress.com
13. Powell Hall
9.2
718 N Grand Blvd (at Delmar Blvd), St Louis, MO
Concert Hall · Grand Center · 38 tips and reviews
Jessica Haunold: Absolutely love coming here for events and especially the symphony. Brings back memories of when I played the violin and clarinet
aden tallon: Check in before or after a performence. Even though your phone is silent the glow of the screen is distracting for others.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis: One of the most renowned concert halls in the United States, Powell Hall is home to the wonderful St. Louis Symphony. A gorgeous performance space with supremely talented conductors and musicians.
14. Off Broadway
8.1
3509 Lemp Ave (Potomac), St Louis, MO
Rock Club · 22 tips and reviews
Shane Presley: My favorite venue in town. Constantly booking great talent, smoke free, and very intimate feel to the shows.
Riverfront Times: Every kind of music looks and sounds good here, from local punk to national alt-country. The bartenders are as friendly as the prices, and there's plenty of room, if not always plenty of seats.
allison babka: Friendly people run this music venue, which is smokefree! Great place to see a show and get personal with your favorite artists. Read more.
15. Atomic Cowboy
7.4
4140 Manchester Ave (Talmage Ave), St Louis, MO
Bar · Forest Park Southeast · 82 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: The full bar offers housemade vodka infusions, and the menu is solid: shredded pork tacos, fish tacos, piles of greasy-good nachos, a kicky quartet of buffalo chicken sliders. Read more.
Josh Jennewein: try to leave and actually remember it.
Riverfront Times: Live music and some great food!