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The Famous Bar

4.1 (84 reviews)
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Open 3:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Espresso Martini
Danielle E.

I am a sucker for a good Espresso Martini. I have tried them at every bar I have been to that offers them the last year but none come close to The Famous Bar's. They are smooth and taste the same no matter which bartender is making them. The bartenders are always working hard and attentive to who is waiting. Love this bar for a nice night out. My only wish is that there was more seating. However, that doesn't prevent me from standing with my martini!

Cold Coffee Mocktini
Courtney S.

This South City award-winning jewel is an elevated Cheers where everyone knows your name. Every bartender is a male and they are rocking dapper attire with ties. It's one of the few bars I highly recommend to anyone locally or from out of town. There is street parking up front as well as an alley parking lot with a rear entrance into the building. The inside is low lighting with an array of seating. With bar seating, there is a place reserved for ordering drinks so that patrons can order drinks. Martinis are listed on the wall and run $14.50 currently. I think I've tried most of the martinis here and every single one has been good. My top faves are the Salted Caramel Martini and Blueberry Martini. When I am not wishing to drink alcohol, James makes me a Cold Coffee Mocktini or a Lemonade Mocktini. He even gives it a sugar rim. It makes me still feel social with my friends while having the outward appearance of a martini. Since I've been to this lovely bar many times over the past 5 months, I've included photos from each visit. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!

Chocolate Martini
Amanda D.

Dive bar with lots of martinis and pool tables... sign me up! We came in on a Sunday early evening, and there were about 15 other people in the place. We grabbed martinis, played pool (you need cash for quarters), and hung out for a bit in the A/C (needed to escape the heat and "hydrate"). Bartenders were friendly enough and let us read the small menu they keep behind the bar to help us choose our martinis. We look forward to coming back soon!

Espresso martini
Kyra B.

Such a fun spot! Chill enough to be able to sit and chat while as busy enough that no one is able to listen in. Great spot for an espresso martini (my friend said it's the best one she has ever had and I think I just have to agree!) and I absolutely loved my gimlet. The bartender was very kind and attentive - I believe his name was Dave! This is quick on its way to being one of my regular spots!

Cocktails made the right way. Old school
Meredith G.

My friend I hopped over to Famous Bar (not to be confused with your Mom's favorite South County shopping spot) one Sunday afternoon. The ambiance is absolutely everything you'd want in a classic Midwestern bar. No food needed...just a gorgeous unassuming bar with a "Welcome Home" vibe. Cocktails are made the right way, staff is so friendly and attentive! As always, another low key StL Gem that I never knew existed. Will be back for another flawless Old Fashioned and Sunday rant session.

Yummy Hurricane!
Heather D.

Oh, Famous..'How do I love thee. Let me count the ways.' Delicious cocktails Beautiful bar Lovely, dark interior No TouchTunes & fabulous playlists TV's to catch the game sans sound Friendly and fun bartenders Pool tables Famous checks all the right boxes in my book. The cocktails are meticulously crafted - every one has a specific recipe, glass and garnish but if you're just looking for a bottle of beer and a shot, they've got you covered too. From the outside, you'd never guess what a classy yet low key bar awaits. You're not going to find a happy hour or food (except for a few bags of chips or jerky) but you will find a warm atmosphere, delicious drinks and a fun vibe. Mark (owner) doesn't cycle through bartenders and invests significant effort into finding the right people. His whiskey/bourbon selection is top notch and he hosts a premium tasting event a few times a year. Friday and Saturday nights are usually busy, so be prepared if that's your plan but other days are often comfortably filed with regulars chatting away and enjoying the evening. There's a parking lot in the back and you can have food delivered, if you need a little something to soak up the booze. ;) Stop in and make some friends!

a glass of white wine
Lisa N.

A great time was had by all! I love the Famous Bar, a martini bar that has two pool tables! Yes, please! The bartenders are great! Always friends and attentive. The martinis were superb! I always love bringing new friends here to experience this hidden gem!

Just a glimpse at the bar.
Jeffrey S.

All I can tell you is The Famous Bar was fantastic. My wife, and I both wanted a chocolate martini, but she wanted hers a little more chocolatey. When I brought back the martinis, my wife tasted hers, and immediately cringed because it had a strong vodka taste to it. The bartender because he knew my wife specifically wanted something chocolatey actually looked in my direction and asked how was and I let him know that she probably wanted a creamy chocolate martini. He apologized, walked back behind the bar and made a chocolate martini that had Bailey's in it and it was perfect. He took the offending martini away and did not charge us for the correct martini. After I finished my martini, I wanted to have one more drink and I asked the other bartender what his smoothest bourbon was. He chuckled and asked me how much did I want to spend? I laughed, but he said that price did play a role. I told him I did not want to break the bank, so we settled on four roses bourbon over rice. It was such a rich, smelling drink with a smooth, smooth finish. All of the bartenders were friendly, funny and knowledgeable. I would recommend this is a must stop for anyone who enjoys a good cocktail.

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Nice bar to unwind after a long day. Two pool tables and Golden Tee. Weekends are a bit roudy but always safe and a great time

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Great bar. Lots of selections, pool, games, and good folks. And the Bloody Marys ++ definitely a great place to stop in

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Fun moody martini bar in south city! I had a few espresso martinis and they were delicious!

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Fun place to go and enjoy. Don't believe they serve food except for chips so don't go there hungry. Bartenders were great.

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Fun vibes, fun people and different from a lot of the other places around Saint Louis. The drinks are good and so was the service.

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