Sports bars in St. Louis
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. St. Louis has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include The Post Sports Bar & Grill, HotShots Sports Bar and Grill O'Fallon, IL, The Post Sports Bar & Grill, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in St. Louis
We indexed 40 sports bars in St. Louis. The scene leans American Restaurant, Restaurant and Pub. You'll find them in St Louis, St. Charles, O Fallon. The Post Sports Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 7372 Manchester Rd (at Sutton Blvd). HotShots Sports Bar and Grill O'Fallon, IL (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 1319 Central Park Dr. The Post Sports Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 763 Old Ballas Rd (Olive Blvd).
Sports bars in St. Louis
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 10.5 km from central St. Louis.
HotShots Sports Bar and Grill O'Fallon, IL
A american restaurant spot 22.4 km from central St. Louis.
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 21.3 km from central St. Louis.
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
A restaurant spot 25.2 km from central St. Louis.
HotShots Sports Bar & Grill Fenton
A dive bar spot 24.7 km from central St. Louis.
HotShots Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 13.8 km from central St. Louis.
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 23.9 km from central St. Louis.
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 25.2 km from central St. Louis.
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 32.1 km from central St. Louis.
Paddy O's
A beer garden spot 0.8 km from central St. Louis.
Cardinals Nation
A restaurant spot 0.7 km from central St. Louis.
Sportsman's Park
A american restaurant spot 16.8 km from central St. Louis.
Jack Patrick's Bar & Grill
A sports bar 0.5 km from central St. Louis.
Frankie G's Bar & Grill
A sports bar 18.9 km from central St. Louis.
Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill
A sports bar 6.0 km from central St. Louis.
How to pick a sports bar in St. Louis
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in St. Louis?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in St. Louis show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in St. Louis family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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