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St. Louis's top 5 dive bars to visit now

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Published on August 26, 2019
St. Louis's top 5 dive bars to visit nowThe Silver Ballroom. | Photo: George M./Yelp

Looking to try the best dive bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. The Silver Ballroom

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Topping the list is The Silver Ballroom. Located at 4701 Morganford in Bevo Mill, the dive bar and arcade is the highest-rated dive bar in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 76 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Whiskey Ring

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Next up is Benton Park West's The Whiskey Ring, situated at 2651 Cherokee St. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar, dive bar and lounge has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Heavy Anchor

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Bevo Mill's The Heavy Anchor, located at 5226 Gravois Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar and music venue 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews.

4. The Hideaway

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Over in Southwest Garden, check out The Hideaway, which has earned four stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive bar and traditional American spot at 5900 Arsenal St.

5. Iowa Buffet

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Finally, there's Iowa Buffet, a Gravois Park favorite with 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews. Stop by 2727 Winnebago St. to hit up the dive bar, which offers burgers and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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