Dive Bar 101

Checking out some of the best bars to drink cheap

Adam Claypool

Metromix
April 23, 2009

Dive Bar 101
(Credit: Meaghan Anselm)

There's just something about sitting down in a place, not caring how you look... and spending a minimum amount of money for a nice amount of alcohol. Metromix has been checking out area dive bars for about a year now. Check them out below.

Dive Bar 101: The Sports Attic
Critic's Rating:
3

How does this Brentwood sports bar stack up?

Dive Bar 101: Dorsett Inn
Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

A diamond in the rough, or just plain rough?

Dive Bar 101: The Wedge
Critic's Rating:
4

You'd fit right in ordering a Stag or PBR

Dive Bar 101: Ten Mile House
Critic's Rating:
3

Video games, live music and cheap drinks abound at this South County dive

Dive Bar 101: Mike Talayna's Jukebox Restaurant
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

A place that truly picks up around 1:30 a.m.

Dive Bar 101: Cat's Meow
Critic's Rating:
4

Some of the cheapest drinks in town can be found at this Soulard dive

Dive Bar 101: Hilltop Inn
Critic's Rating:
4

Cold beer and down home cooking for 70 years

Dive Bar 101: Shane & Wiese's
Critic's Rating:
4

An old-time tavern that’s full of friendly locals, good food and lots available to drink

What's your favorite dive bar in St. Louis? Leave a comment below.

What other people are saying...

SoftailSpringer - July 2, 2009 at 12:36 PM

It's out of the way, but one of the best dive's around - Dog Prarie in St Paul. Always a Saturday band, cold beer and other bottled beverages only...

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