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St. Louis' 5 favorite bars (that won't break the bank)

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Published on November 04, 2019
St. Louis' 5 favorite bars (that won't break the bank)The Gramophone. | Photo: Max R./Yelp

Looking to try the top bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bars in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. The Gramophone

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Topping the list is The Gramophone. Located at 4243 Manchester Ave. in Forest Park Southeast, the bar, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly bar in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 228 reviews on Yelp. 

We looked there for more about The Gramophone.

"We make an array of delicious toasted sandwiches" it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

2. Tamm Ave Bar

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Next up is Clayton-Tamm's Tamm Ave Bar, situated at 1227 Tamm Ave. With four stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp, the bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. Menu items include beer, burgers and fries.

Yelper Devon A., who reviewed Tamm Ave Bar on Sept. 17, wrote, "Solid neighborhood bar. Best low-key place to grab some drinks and watch the game in Dogtown."

3. Ninth Street Deli at Howards

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Soulard's Ninth Street Deli at Howards, located at 2732 S. 13th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli, bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 100 reviews. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Ninth Street Deli at Howards.

"We specialize in sandwiches, soups, salads and burgers" it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

4. Hair of the Dog

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Hair of the Dog, a bar in Downtown West, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 95 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1212 Washington Ave. to see for yourself. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Hair of the Dog.

"Friendly, neighborhood pub located at 1212 Washington Avenue," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Over 250 beers, 43 and counting on tap." The spot also offers games.

5. 314 The City Bar

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Downtown, check out 314 The City Bar, which has earned four stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bar and traditional American spot by heading over to 1137 Washington Ave. The menu offers biscuits and gravy, breakfast tacos and chicken and waffles.

Yelper Brandy G., who reviewed 314 The City Bar on Aug. 31 wrote, "Bob, the owner, is absolutely awesome! Megan was our bartender and she was great too! Highly recommend this place!"

Yelper Katy K. wrote, "Great service, best happy hour deals. The bartender was friendly and attentive, plus she made great drinks. I loved the ravioli and sliders appetizers. Nice location and atmosphere."


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