St. Louis Magazine: Best Bar Vibe

...It's right there, out in the open, only a couple blocks removed from the busy intersection of Chippewa and Kingshighway, once home to another Famous Bar(r). In fact it's locale would suggest nothing if not another South Side dive, but the Famous Bar is anything but --- the beautiful back bar, well-stocked humidor and swing music on the stereo suggest that the upper crust would find something to their liking. This unpretentious place allows for their needs, sure, but also for pals out for a pint, the couple on their first date, or anyone looking for a touch of understated class in the center of the city. Live music is sometimes featured on the weekends, and the friendly staff is a nightly staple....