Top Bars For Singles In St. Louis

The Daily Meal Staff|July 17, 2014 6:00 am EST

Being alone doesn't have to be lonely, and it doesn't mean desperately and constantly searching for your better half. Grab a friend and have a night out with just the girls or guys. Some of the most fun times are when singles mingle or just hang out with no forced or awkward romantic pressure. Meet friends or maybe possibly cross paths with that special someone at these top singles' bars in St. Louis.

33 Wine Bar
1913 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-9463
www.facebook.com/33wine

If you want to meet someone with class, you have to be classy. It doesn't hurt if you hang out in classy environments, either. This Lafayette Square District gem offers wine and beer tastings in a casual, private atmosphere where you get to know others who are getting to know fine wines and beers. The place holds art exhibits and other events that are a great place to meet your potential significant other.

Bailey's Chocolate Bar
1915 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-8100
www.baileyschocolatebar.com

While you're waiting for that perfect someone to whisper sweet nothings into your ear, sit down at a place that offers more than two dozen chocolate martinis and stupendous hot chocolate options. Or sit back and indulge in your favorite chocolate dessert. Alone, with friends or on a date, nothing could be sweeter than a place with a chocolate theme. Even if Prince Charming doesn't show up, what better place is there than to be somewhere you can drown your sorrows in your choice of chocolate?

Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 621-8811
www.broadwayoysterbar.com

With the flavor of New Orleans, this place is hopping and partying every night of the week. It's the perfect place to kick off your shoes and have some fun without any pressure. Have fun dancing to upbeat live reggae, rock or New Orleans funk and blues music. Take a break and talk over delicious food inspired by the Bayou.

McGurk's Irish Pub
1200 Russell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-8309
www.mcgurks.com

This is the place to be after a major event hosted in Soulard. It has such a down-home, friendly corner Irish bar feel that you might think you have brought your girlfriend or boyfriend home to mother with full family approval. This area pub is one of the places locals come to when they want to just kick back with friends to talk or to enjoy some amazing Irish music. Get away from the crowds by visiting the enormous outside garden, complete with waterfalls and beauty all its own.

Flannery's
1324 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-8885
www.flanneryspub.com

There is no need to put on any false pretenses when you can just be yourself and have fun regardless of whether you are half of a couple or with some friends. Sit back and relax for a minute at this downtown delicious burger spot that turns into an energetic meeting spot at nighttime. This is a great place where sports fans meet other sports fans as you catch the games on one of the 16 HD TVs, or catch a shuttle to a home game. Stop in on a Tuesday and you might discover who your biggest fan is as you sing your heart out at karaoke night.

Tere Scott is a freelance writer and author of e-books and two educational blogs. She loves to research information to share. She currently resides in St. Louis. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.