Stopped in for a late night dinner and we were not disappointed! Bar staff was friendly and quick with the refills. We had the mega pretzel and it lives up to its name! It filled a pizza box and was a salty, delicious dough! The accompanying cheese sauce was a tasty ro-tel. The chop salad had big chunks of blue cheese and was a generous size. Toasted raviolis had a really nice marinara sauce. For our main dishes we had the Swiss burger - loaded with mushrooms and all the fixings. Perfectly cooked to order. The chili Mac was also great. Overall, this little spot did not disappoint! read more

Hessler's Pub & Grill - Toasted ravioli - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Came here with a group of friends for a monthly get together. There were 14 of us and the put us all together at the back of the room via tables pulled together against a bench with additional chairs on the outside. It was a good arrangement, and we had plenty of room. Our server was Shannon and she was fabulous! She was attentive, friendly, put up with all of our orders and generally made sure we had what we needed while we were there. I would give her 5 stars on her own, she was great. I ordered the Sugar Plum Fizz, and it looked nice enough, but it really just tasted like seltzer and not much else. I didn't drink it after the first two drinks. For food, I got a cup of chili and a half Italian salad. I asked for no cheese on the salad. The chili was ok, I ate it and the salad, but both were just ehh. It was a group get together and we had fun and the service was superb! read more

Hessler's Pub & Grill - Sugar Plum Fizz - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We have only been there 2 times but we are definitely going back. Our friends go there a lot now they have us hooked on their food Service is very good read more

Long established south country bar and grill serving up lunch specials, happy hour specials and great drinks too.Service was great and waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the lunch pizza and salad special, salad was fresh and crisp and a nice Italian dressing. The pizza was fantastic, thin crisp crust with a good amount of of tasty sauce and plenty of of topping and cheese Definitely a place I will return to. read more

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Very good place to eat and drink. Friendly bar service. Decent beer selection. Good selection of bar food options. The pulled pork on the pulled pork mac n cheese was a little fatty, but everything else was all good. read more

I was there the other night, and I had ordered a cheese burger with bacon meal. Let's just say I was highly disappointed when I saw what they called cheese on that burger. Instead of regular American cheese slices, I got like a squeezed cheese thing instead, and was never asked nor saw on the menu as to what kind of cheese it was to start with. After not getting decent service, I was even more disappointed with this place. After the check, I left, and decided that I will not be back, and do not recommend this place to others. read more

Always very clean ...Fun , attentive waitresses .. Great pizza. Cubano sandwich. Is a must. Creative menu if you look ... Sports bar so many TVs you can't miss a pitch. Until your team is out of the playoffs. Cold beer. .. bartenders aren't afraid to reload the ice in the bucket Comfortable read more

I had never been here before, but we ended up here one night! It's a "sit anywhere" kind of place. We didn't choose well because we were under two fans and were uncomfortably cool the entire meal. But we were with my 95-year-old mother-in-law and it wasn't worth making her get up and move. The server was super friendly. We got our drinks right away and started checking out the menu. We ordered and got our food fairly quickly. My husband got the BLT. We never order those out because we can make those easily at home but it sounded good and he went with it. He ate maybe half and said it was the worst BLT he's ever had. It was very dry and the bacon was over cooked and in some places it was burned. The onion rings were really good though! His mom got pizza. She said it was good. I didn't think it looked good. The cheese was weirdly shiny. And my MIL had grease all over her hands. I got the nachos and enjoyed them. Instead of tortilla chips, there were mini tacos with all the toppings over them - 26 mini tacos! I didn't even eat half and I was full! I think a lot of divey places have good food. This place, for the most part didn't quite live up to that. It was a little dark and dingy. It seemed a little dirty, but may be it appeared that way since it's dark and everything looked old. The music was good - if you like older rock - but it was kind of loud for the 5:00 older people crowd. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. But I will make nachos with mini tacos! read more

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Food and service was great on a busy Friday night. Friendly staff and crowd. Highly recommend!

Hessler's is a solid spot for delicious bar food and catching a game! We were in the mood for some good bar food and some beers and were extremely happy with our choices! The cannelloni bites were really delicious and the marinara tasted really fresh! I ordered the bleu cheese chopped salad and roasted red pepper soup and my husband had the Spicy Jalapeño Pretzel Burger. The jalapeños on the burger were lightly fried and I honestly wish I had asked just for a side of those for my salad! We will absolutely be back when we're craving some comfort bar food this Winter. Highly recommend! Our waitress was fantastic and the atmosphere was very welcoming. read more

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very cool bar - nice and clean - friendly - I will forsure go there again - always open and a great friendly atmosphere

Good spot for a drink to watch a good game. We ordered the wings well done here and they were really good. The male bartender was really nice and helped us find other spots to pop in around the area. read more

Very expensive and the service was horrible! It's dark and not clean. We had 2 appetizers and a couple of drinks and the bill was $100. The food wasn't very good. read more

Wanted to say thank you to the team at Hessler's. We had a group of 30 with half being kids under 12 and they couldn't have handled it better. Service was friendly and excellent. Food came out quick and was great. Everyone was really impressed as we've had similar outings at other places without the same success. As a former frequenter of this establishment it was really great to see things are probably even better than they were years ago. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! If you are looking for a fun place to visit head to Hessler's. read more

The service was average for a bar. The French dip I had was flavorful. The other food coming out looked tasty. There was plenty of seating and was quiet when we arrived. read more

I'll choose to dine here because it's reasonably priced, and the food is enjoyable. The menu offers typical bar fare, and the service is friendly. Opting for a burger at this place is always a safe and satisfying choice. read more

Hessler's is remodeled but they forgot about customer service. Order a drink and a menu, you get the drink. 15 minutes later the server asks if you got a menu. A lady standing on the bar side watches the bar but doesn't lift a finger to help. She must be a manager. There is one waitress on the floor and she has her foot up on a chair as she chats the couple at the table. Wretched management on a Sunday I returned to Hesslers last week with a friend. It was again a Sunday visit. We had to wait for our server but when she passed us delivering food to another table she assured us that she would return shortly. She took our drink orders and told us about the food specials. The food took a while but my BLT was loaded with Bacon! Her special entree was delivered hot and delicious. I think they have fixed their service problem! read more

I went to Hesslers on my day off. I decided to have one beer and leave. I ordered a Guinness. Which was good. I asked Monique how her Manhattans we're. She said they were pretty decent. I have had some bar tenders claim they made good Manhattans and they really SUCKED. she made hers phenomenal. I then did my final test. I asked her to make me a drink with bourbon. I trust your decision. She was really bold and made me a Bullet on the rocks. When I commented that there was absolutely no mixed drink with beer that is any good she made me her summer Brew. I really hate her because it was the most wonderful thing I have ever tasted in my life. Monique was a great bartender and I would recommend everyone come see her. read more

Hessler's Pub & Grill - Monique's Summer Brew. - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My takeout tonight for my entire family and the Huesgen's entire family was absolutely amazing. So great to see care taken through these times. Thank you read more

Second visit,4/13. Happy to see Jessica was working. More good food, great service and fun conversation. If it was closer I make it my regular place. read more

OK it's been a while since I've been here. But my husband and I was there tonight and we sat there for 15 to 20 minutes and nobody came out to get our drink orders or even to say hi. If you're gonna have a sign that says please seat yourself. You better have enough staff to at least go around and make sure everybody has a drink. I know everybody's suffering right now in regards to staffing. And we were willing to stay there for a while and drink and enjoy the weather. But when you're there for 15 to 20 minutes and nobody even stops by that's a problem. read more

Ordered there thin crust special pizza. It was excellent. Loaded with bacon, sausage, mushrooms and green peppers. The service was excellent and even the place was crowded our waitress kept our table of eight fully supplied with drinks and good service. We never had to look for her and she checked with us promptly. A great night with drinks, good food and friends. I recommend this restaurant. read more

This is a neighborhood pub with great food and a great beer selection. They need to beef up the scotch selection, but they do well with spirits other than scotch. :) The food here is a hidden gem. Pizza, Wings, Mini Taco Nachos... all good. When I read the 1 star reviews, I am like, "hey this is a bar with amazing food! Stop complaining about the fine dining experience." Bartenders are very nice, there are a lot of locals, but this is a great place. read more

We were there on a Saturday night tv's were all on to sports their music if that is what you want to call it was blasting RAP it was awful gave me indigestion also if you order tartar sauce it is made with pimentos instead of pickle relish it is pretty bad read more

I was admitted to a physical rehab facility located close to Hessler's about a week ago. My wife and son have brought me food from Hessler's a few times and it never disappoints. The bacon cheeseburger was one of the best I have ever had. The grilled chicken sandwich was outstanding. And the staff here was blown away by the onion rings. I am so looking forward to going there in person once I am discharged. read more

Ordered to go service through the Slice app. The wait was more than an hour for the food and I arrived promptly at the time designated on the ordering app. It took the bar staff more than 15 minutes to acknowledge me and when I told the bartender what I ordered, she walked away and came back 5 minutes later and asked me about a totally different order. The food is so cold and obviously has been sitting around. Very disappointing! read more

I've been here a few times. It's fine- nothing to write home about. I imagine this is a "regulars" type place. I'd rather go to dulaneys or Liliana's nearby. read more

Again, going against my South County roots here, but I have never really been the worlds biggest fan of Hessler's. I really would give it 2.5 stars, but I tend to round up. I generally don't eat here, not that the food is disgusting, I just don't think it's worth my hard earned cash. Generally, I go here when I don't feel like driving far and I want a few drinks. It's that kind of place. It's no frills and it's really nothing special at all. I really don't, in fact, understand how the RFT rated this place the best neighborhood bar in South County. I mean, have they been to Schotzie's or any of the other fine establishments down here. There's plenty better than Hessler's. This is another one of those places that you feel like an outsider if you didn't go to Lindbergh High School. I didn't go to Lindbergh, so I never stay long. I don't hate this place, I just don't love this place. It's strictly alright and I'm never dying go to back when I leave or really dying to go there at all. I just end up there, and it seems the older I get, the less that is happening. I would rather drive the extra 2 minutes, pay the extra $1.50 for my non-Bud Light beer and go to Growler's these days I suppose. read more

Hessler's Pub & Grill - the outside of the building - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Decent place to get a drink and food is good, don't order online they take way too long and don't prioritize it. Call and order or go sit down. read more

I'm sure the regulars love this place. I only go occasionally so probably don't receive their level of service which is fine. Food is good. The burgers are big fries are generous portion. Like the giant pretzel. Service is just ok for non regulars. Take out is slow as noted in other reviews. Next time I'll probably just order a beer while I wait. If they are running a special don't expect them to volunteer it you have to ask. Like the half off or bogo burger specials. read more

If I could give this place a zero I would. I came to have drinks with a friend. The football game ended - an important one. Then they turned the TouchTunes on and it was all good. We started playing all of our favorites... notices in the middle of songs- they were being skipped. My best friend requested a song that's in her wedding and IT WAS SKIPPED. She immediately went to the bar and was like what happened?! The bartender ( dark long hair in picture) said well it wasn't me that's skipped it - it was one of the other bartenders. That's STEALING. I paid for that song to play in its entirely. When I asked for the manager- he offered me $4. I told him to keep his money as I was going to play other songs to be played in their entirety. He reassure me that nothing else would be skipped. I won't be spending my money here- the service and attitude was terrible. read more

Hessler's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Normally Hessler's is a go to place for us. My younger son loved it. We went most recently on a Sunday evening. It was awful. The grill needed to be cleaned and it made stuff taste burnt. My son's burger was too burnt tasting to eat so he sent it back. The next one was also not good. What my husband and I got was also not good, not what it used to be for sure. Very sad for us because we won't be back for a long time. read more

It's not Applebees. It's not Chili's. It sure ain't TGI Fridays. Hessler's Pub IS a genuine neighborhood bar and grill with great food, cold beer, and the best bartenders, servers, kitchen crew, and owner around! Tired of the SoCo blah-blah chains, but wanting that heart of Soulard or Dogtown feel? Go to Hessler's or get underwhelmed somewhere else tonight. "I had the best experience at Olive Garden the other night."...said no one, ever. read more

Fabulous Bar n Grill, friendly staff, delicious food, juke box and great place to meet new people. What more could you ask for oh yeah a patio for when the weather is right! read more

I karaoke. A lot. A lot-lot. So you can imagine my dismay when my regular Friday night singing spot wasn't available. Some friends suggested trying Hessler's, so I dragged seven friends there to get our sing on. Stage, lights, a little Less Than Jake between singers - sounds ok, right? Wrong! * Pushy waitress - Seriously, she came back every three minutes asking if anyone wanted more drinks. Even my drinkiest of drinker friends don't finish a drink in less time than it takes someone to warble a Lady Gaga song, plus one friend even had a bucket of beers sitting in front of him. Chill out, lady! * Small song list - The karaoke DJ's book of available songs was relatively small compared to what I'm used to. He did have Dead Milkmen, though, which I tried to take advantage of, but... * No singing time - ...I didn't flash my boobs or give $20 tips. We were wondering why after two hours, people in our group had only sung one song while other folks had sung six in the same span. I mean, it wasn't overly crowded or anything in there. And then we noticed the money exchanging hands again and again. And then we noticed the boob girls. And then we understood. * Jersey Shore patrons - Speaking of "boob girls," the place was filled with Snooki wannabes. I've never seen so many Bump-Its in one establishment in my life. Moreover, these girls dressed like Lindsey Lohan - THEY WEREN'T WEARING PANTS. They thought they were wearing dresses, but those actually were just long shirts that should have had tights or leggings with them. Plus there was this one drunk girl who looked like Ke$ha and poured her beer onto a speaker before stumbling a ton, almost puking and needing help out of the bar. That has nothing to do with Jersey Shore, but it was amusing/sad/horrifying. * Bitchy waitress - This was the kicker. Our pushy waitress from before had given my friends the wrong bill. It happens, no big deal, right? WRONG! She expected them to pay it and became extremely sarcastic and argumentative when they refused. One friend had two beers - why on earth would she agree to pay a bill for five when that bill wasn't even hers? Jeebus. We stuck around since we were already out, hoping we'd get called to the stage. But at 12:53 a.m., seven minutes before close, the lights flipped on and the bar management started bellowing, "DRINK UP! EVERYBODY OUT ***NOW!***" Like, really? It just capped off an uber-stellar night in a hellhole. We're never going to this place again. I can't wait to go back to my comfort zone next Friday. (Note: Much of this review came directly from my blog post this morning.) read more

I stole someone's boyfriend once after an evening at Hessler's pub bout five years ago. Last night, I made my triumphant return to the infamous mirrored south county beer den with a different boyfriend in hand. Hessler's hasn't changed a bit. Back then, I was a bit of a smoker, and for some god awful reason, spending hours in a vacuum sealed and commercial airline-esqe quality pressurized smoke tank didn't bother me much. But, now? I don't know how I survived. Can we just agree that those Chilean miners have got nuthin on the regulars down there at Hessler's? What with the mirrored out windows, poor ventilation, near 24/7 darkness, and enough tar to blacken the purest and most pristine of lungs, Hessler's patrons are the real heroes of our time. If come January, a whole slew of the county's finest citizens get taken down with life threatening cases of PTSD, we'll know which voters to blame. If Dave Letterman is out there listening, you better snatch up one of these man stealin, cigarette totin, beer slingin county women, afore Matt Lauer swoops down and steals this scoop right from under your nose! read more

Okay, so I know that I said I'd never come back to Hessler's again, but after a shiggylicious 5 mile run through South County, the group decided to keep the party going at Hessler's. Hessler's is split into two sides; the bar side and the karaoke side. The bar side was too small to fit all 20 of us, so we went over to the karaoke side and had the whole room to ourselves. The waitress was super friendly (I guess Gollum had the night off) and kept the drinks coming. I ordered the soft pretzel bites, which came with a pimento cheese sauce and a hot mustard sauce. The pimento 'cheese' sauce was quite possibly one of the most disgusting things I've ever eaten in my life. Everyone else who tried it agreed with me. But when you're drunk, you make bad decisions. And my bad decision of the night was dipping my pretzel in that cheese sauce, again and again and AGAIN. "I just want to try it ONE MORE TIME...maybe it'll be good if I keep eating it!" Laugh all you want, but everyone else was doing the same thing! Runners are nuts. Drunk runners? Even nuttier. Anyway, the hot mustard sauce was a better choice. Drinks were ridiculously cheap, by the way. I ordered a Blue Moon and a Boulevard Wheat ($2.50 each -- cheap!), and then we discovered that a HUGE pitcher of Blue Moon was only 12 bucks. Sold. Needless to say, my head is pounding today and I'm chugging water like nobody's business. It was worth it. Hessler's, you've redeemed yourself in my book. I still won't come back for karaoke, but if I ever find myself in SoCo again, I might stop by. read more

Living so close the city, yet technically in South County sometimes blows. Hessler's Pub is one example of why it blows. Besides being either a sausage fest or a bachelorette party nightmare of screaming drunk girls, it gets really crowded. The staff isn't the most friendly and it takes them FOREVER to take our orders. I've resorted to bringing a flask to ensure I don't waste valuable drinking time. They have ONE pool table, and it's butted up against all the tables. There have been young children there late at night (wth), so that's always fun. Nothing like trying to show off the "girls" when a bunch of tots are running around. The food is mediocre bar food at best. I'm sure I will be there again as it is nearby. They do have karaoke, but sometimes they will stop if not enough people are willing to sing, which is weird when we've put in like 100 songs and only got to sing once or twice. Yeah, maybe two stars is too many for this place. Thank god for my flask and beer goggles. read more

I haven't eaten at Hessler's in years, so I won't review the food. Oh wait, I did nibble on a friend's curley fries last weekend! Stole them straight off his plate (sucker). pretty good. He loved his cod sandwich, but he was drunk and it was Good Friday. I have a friend who is a regular at Hessler's and she has gotten me to join her on Friday nights for karaoke a couple of times. I've always had fun. The karaoke guy is entertaining and I love that he appears to love Less Than Jake, which makes me happy. The crowd is kind of mixed and I have run into people I know randomly (and no, none of us attended Lindbergh). The drinks are cheap- pitchers of AB products are $6. The servers do a pretty good job considering there are only two for the entire room. Not the coolest place in the world, but for an unpretentious good time, head to Hessler's on the weekend for drinks & karaoke. read more

I used to be a regular at Hesslers on Karaoke night. A long time Patron of 10+ years. That was until they switched DJ's. The new DJ played regular music for about 30% of the night, which prevented those of us who wanted to sing from getting up more than once. Unless of course you were a hot girl shaking your booty in the creepy DJ's face. Those girls were able to get up multiple times. I was there from 9pm when Karaoke supposedly started (DJ didn't actually bring anyone on stage until about 9:45) until midnight and got to sing 1 time. In the old days I would get to sing 3+ times. For those of you who thought that DJ Rich was unfair, you are WAY off. You shouldn't expect to show up at 11:30 and sing twice. DJ Rich was fair because he kept a rotation. I always knew when it was my turn because it was always after the last person I sang behind. This new guy does NOT do it that way. I miss the days of the regulars like Mr. Six Flags and really enjoyed the entertainment of some really decent singers. All those regulars are gone now. Nice Job Hesslers, send all of your normal patrons away. I will no longer bring groups of people to experience my (used to be) favorite karaoke bar because I don't plan on going back unless they bring DJ Rich back. It is sad, because Hesslers obviously does not care as long as they are making money. Shame on you Hesslers! read more