Southtown Pub View Comments
After the usual battle between Zack and I about where to go on a Friday night, we decided to check out Southtown Pub. Living in the Tower Grove area, we pass by it all the time, and it seems like a place that would fit our style (laid back and dive-y).
We got there around 3pm and there were a few people sitting at the bar. The atmosphere was nice – a typical south side bar with HDTVs, a few video games, darts, and a jukebox. Plenty of space to sit at the bar or at a table in the next room. They have a few drink specials (late night, HH, Schlafly, shot specials) and entertainment throughout the week (trivia, karaoke, bingo).
We ordered our drinks and started talking to the bartender. It turns out she just bought the place back in October and has been trying to battle the bad reputation (see Kelly B.’s review here).
In addition to the new and friendly staff, they recently added a kick butt BBQ menu! All the meat is smoked out back each morning and the sauces are made in house. It’s so great to have a bar with yummy BBQ in south city… And so close to my house! On this visit we tried their pulled pork duck sliders and nachos and have since tried almost everything on the menu. It’s all drool-worthy. Here’s a link to their menu.
We were hooked after the first visit and Southtown Pub is now on our short list of regular hang outs in south city.
P.S. – My only complaint is that they turn the juke box up too loud. But I’m sure they would accommodate my request if I asked 
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3707 South Kingshighway Boulevard
St Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-9009
Popularity: 11% [?]
What bad reputation? Don't know where to find Kelly B.'s review
Oops! I updated the post with a link to her review on Yelp
Thanks, Abby! I used to hang out at STP often before Sam and Paul bought it. Practically lived there in the late 90's early '00's. Must have changed a bit in the last few years.
That place was a living nightmare the last time I was in there (which was about 7 years ago). Crackheads, hookers, people with no money who the owner would let drink on a tab. Not a fun “hole in the wall” just a hole. New owners are gonna have an uphill battle. Hopefully they get some luck cause it's a pretty cool spot. It's almost like they have to change the name or put up a huge “NEW OWNER” sign.
That place was a living nightmare the last time I was in there (which was about 7 years ago). Crackheads, hookers, people with no money who the owner would let drink on a tab. Not a fun “hole in the wall” just a hole. New owners are gonna have an uphill battle. Hopefully they get some luck cause it's a pretty cool spot. It's almost like they have to change the name or put up a huge “NEW OWNER” sign.