Looking to try the top music venues around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable music venues in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Venice Cafe
Topping the list is Venice Cafe. Located at 1903 Pestalozzi St. in Benton Park, the pub and music venue is the highest-rated affordable music venue in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews on Yelp. The spot is decorated with knick-knacks and art.
Jonnathan J. noted, "Really funky place. There's so much history on those walls. Really interesting."
And Yelper Rachel L. wrote, "Awesome, eclectic must-stop to unwind, refresh and recharge. A great place to get away from the city feel and escape. The small bar is just enough and the crowd is friendly. "
2. The Heavy Anchor
Next up is Bevo Mill's The Heavy Anchor, situated at 5226 Gravois Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and music venue has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Stop in for a beer or stay for a show. We have a full bar with over 40 beers and a weekly rotating schedule of new craft brews," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. Off Broadway
Marine Villa's Off Broadway, located at 3509 Lemp Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable music venue and dance club four stars out of 67 reviews. Stop by for an upcoming show.
Concerning signature items, "Live music, performed by artists (local, national and international) in a room designed to engage audiences with artists in an intimate, hospitable setting," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
4. Pop's Blue Moon
Pop's Blue Moon, a dance club, dive bar and music venue in the Hill, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5249 Pattison Ave. to see for yourself. The spot offers a variety of beer options.
Yelper Charles M., who reviewed Pop's Blue Moon on Jan. 30, wrote, "Intimate, charming, rustic dive bar that often has musicians / DJs."
Courtney F. said, "Sweet little dive bar! We would have never found this place if it wasn't for a good friend playing a gig, but it was a nice little surprise!"
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