Happy Hour at Nadine's Gin Joint: A Dive Into Soulard's Social Scene

Nadine's Gin Joint in Soulard. | Photos by Mabel Suen

The Place: Nadine's Gin Joint (1931 South Twelfth Street; 314-436-3045)

The Hours: Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.

The Deals: Nadine's offers a few $5 appetizer options in addition to $2.25 domestic bottled beer, $3.25 craft bottled beer, $2 domestic beer buckets, $5 craft beer buckets, $2.75 rail drinks, $2 PBRs and $3 shots.

The bar at Nadine's.

The Scene: For more than a decade, Nadine's Gin Joint has served as a watering hole for Soulard neighborhood residents. With the recent closure of nearby Clementine's, the bar's busier than ever during prime drinking time. In warmer weather, a large patio awaits to entertain outdoors. Indoors, expect everything to be bathed in a rosy-pink neon glow, as no dive would be complete without the interior-design staple of beverage signs.

T-ravs.

The Food: The $5 appetizer option list is short and simple. Choose from chicken tenders, blackened-chicken nachos and toasted ravioli.

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