# Cheap bars in St. Louis > A drink that fits a modest budget without forcing you to settle for a dive that feels neglected. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/missouri/st-louis/best-bar-cheap ## Places (8) ### 1. Venice Café Bar with eclectic decor featuring mosaics and sculptures creates a psychedelic, bohemian vibe. Live music, often Dada and Funk, energizes the space, especially in the garden patio. Cash-only setup and limited seating add to the intimate, artistic atmosphere. - Address: 1903 Pestalozzi St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Venice-Café ### 2. CBGB Dive bar with grungy vibe and cheap beer hosts live bands and features large patios front and back. Atmosphere feels open-minded and friendly, attracting a crowd that enjoys inexpensive drinks and shuffleboard and darts. Cash-only setup supports local musicians and allows outside food with respect. - Address: 3163 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/CBGB ### 3. Iowa Buffet Small dive bar with tacky decor and a machine-like gas grill creates a hole-in-the-wall vibe. Atmosphere feels friendly and welcoming, with diverse locals gathering and live music on weekends. Burgers stand out as some of the best in town, complementing cold drinks like PBR and Budweiser. - Address: 2727 Winnebago St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/IowaBuffet ### 4. Greenfinch Theater & Dive Black box theater and dive bar combine into a cozy, eclectic space with intimate seating and professional sound and lighting. Atmosphere balances low-key chill with creative energy, drawing a community-focused crowd for performances and casual hangouts. - Address: 2525 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Greenfinch-Theater-Dive ### 5. The Silver Ballroom Dive bar with countless pinball machines in good working order creates a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Neighborhood crowd enjoys free jukebox and Korean food from Tiny Chef in a small, charming space. - Address: 4703 Morgan Ford Rd, St. Louis, MO 63116, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheSilverBallroom ### 6. The Hideaway Neighborhood dive bar with a fun and casual vibe and an eclectic crowd. Live music and occasional karaoke add to the welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly with good drink prices and sports on TV. - Address: 5900 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheHideaway4 ### 7. Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill Sports bar with plenty of TVs and indoor and outdoor seating creates a chill, casual atmosphere where a mixed crowd enjoys games and bar activities like pool and darts. The space supports both quiet evenings and louder, lively nights. A pet-friendly patio adds to the relaxed neighborhood vibe. - Address: 3503 Roger Pl, St. Louis, MO 63116, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Friendly's-Sports-Bar-Grill ### 8. Cat's Meow, Inc Small, cash-only dive bar with a friendly, home-like vibe where people know each other and dance. Offers super cheap drinks, including $1 shots and Wild Turkey 101, alongside limited food options like TJS pizza. The atmosphere is cool and chill, with a distinctive dive bar smell and occasional cold drafts. - Address: 2600 S 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Cat's-Meow-Inc ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.