City Consensus
What St. Louis locals agree on · updated 3 weeks ago
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Editor’s picks
Sourced from the local food press. As seen in St. Louis Magazine. Updated June 2026.
The Heavy Anchor · Bevo Mill
South city dive that "revels in its dive bar status" — stiff pours, a back room for shows. From StLMag's best-bars guide.
The Famous Bar · Lindenwood Park
A Chippewa neighborhood mainstay, no-frills and friendly. From StLMag's best-bars guide.
O'Connell's Pub · Shaw
"The last bar to leave Gaslight Square" — a beloved neighborhood institution with a famous burger. From StLMag's best-bars guide.
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