The Place: SOHA Bar & Grill (2605 Hampton Ave; 314-802-7787)
The Hours: SOHA offers happy hour daily from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Deals: $1 off all drafts. Well drinks are $3, wine is $4 and buckets are $12. All pizzas and appetizers except for the small plate combo are half-price.
The Scene: This neighborhood bar tackles the gastropub concept head on with a a self-proclaimed "outside the box American menu" and horseshoe-shaped bar lined with taps and spirits. Dimly lit tables surrounding a gas fireplace offer a low-key, lodgelike vibe, while the warmly lit bar attracts barflies with friendly service, flat-screen TVs and an array of libations.
The Food: Appetizer options include loaded tater tots, hummus, house-made chicken spring rolls, bruschetta, barbecue pork skins, chicken tenders, pretzels, fried goat-cheese medallions, five different kinds of wings and flash-fried Brussels sprouts. Pizzas include a barbecue pulled pork, "Zesto Pesto," buffalo chicken, "the SOHA" with red sauce and pork belly, and "the Meatza" with meatloaf and more.
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