Black Thorn Pub
Pizzeria and Dive Bar$$$$
Tower Grove South, St Louis
This pizzeria is famous for their Italian food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best Chicago style pizzas in St. Louis."(6 Tips)
"Great deep dish pizza!"(4 Tips)
"Best pizza in St. Louis, hands down!!!👌🏽"(2 Tips)
"Try the Pepperoni And Sausage Pizza - Very good Chicago style!"(3 Tips)
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Lindsey SDecember 31, 2018My favorite in STL! Chicago style - be warned it’s a ton of cheese and the sauce has a kick. They’ve renovated so not as divey, but you still order at the bar and have to wait 1+ hours...but worth it!
Michael MorganOctober 29, 2019Damn I’m impressed! I needed to order a late dinner and this place stays open later than most. I got a thin (hand tossed) pizza with pep & sausage... So bomb! Absolutely packed with flavor 😋
Mike BryanMarch 19, 2018I liked it but between the super drunk pizza guy sitting with us to try to tell a joke, & the barmaid coming over with a baseball bat and telling us to finish our beers, the experience was an odd one
Tim O.August 7, 2013Everybody that complains on here is wrong. Been here half a dozen times, Best Pizza and great service! Its a dive and the pizza is worth any wait. Pi sucks, this is Chicago w lots of toppings!
This isn't Chuck E Cheese or Imo's or Pi. It's a neighborhood bar that happens to make pizza. But if you pronounce it Blacktharn then you probably love it as much as I do.
24 Hour Food GeekNovember 1, 2016Try the Sausage Pizza - Chicago style sausage pizza #blackthornpub #24hourfoodgeek it usually takes at least an hour, but it's so worth the wait! (via @Foodspotting)
Sarah PAugust 31, 2013It's a dive, and you'll wait awhile for your pizza, but it is so worth the wait. They do Chicago style right and their pan and thin crust pizza are amazing too.- PJ WascherAugust 12, 2018Great deep dish pizza! Though you’ll have to be patient. Order at the bar top.
Riverfront TimesAugust 14, 2014Pizzas can be ordered either thin or pan, but their most notable pie is the deep-dish, cheese-loaded Chicago-style. Read more
If you get the Chicago and like spicy sauce- EXTRA SAUCE is the key. It makes the pizza amazing. Also the Bacon and sausage are the best.- 24 Hour Food GeekJanuary 29, 2020Blackthorn pub Chicago style pizza. #blackthornpub #24hourfoodgeek Follow us at http://24hourfoodgeek.wordpress.com
Angela O'HanlonJune 1, 2012Hands down... this is the best deep-dish pizza in town. Just be prepared to wait for it (hang out & have a few beers), or phone in your order before arriving.
Known for the deep dish, but I recommend the party pizza. Comes on a huge, rectangle sheet tray! Either way, call ahead. You could be waiting 1+ hour for a pizza.
Sue SavageMay 26, 2018Thin crust pizza was great! The sauce does have a bit of a kick but not too much. Just keep the water nearby.- $2.50 PBR and $8.00 pitchers of Bud/Bud Light. Schlafly Pale Ale/Winter ESB/Hefe on tap. Best Chicago style pizzas in St. Louis. Friendly bartenders.Come hang out and have a good time.
Brittney B.October 4, 2013Awesome Chicago style. Got someone from there to even admit it. Anyone complaining doesn't understand that it's a dive bar that serves pizza.
Michelle C.November 12, 2014Dive bar but oh man the pizzas are so good. Very cheesy Chicago style pizza.
- 24 Hour Food GeekAugust 9, 2015Try the Pepperoni Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Chicago style. #blackthornpub (via @Foodspotting)
Erik SchwenkeNovember 8, 2011Deep dish pizza usually takes 45-60 mins to make. Order in advance, and either carry out or dine-in when your pizza is ready!
Greg ColemanNovember 19, 2012Listen, I've been to some dive bars that I loved. Why? Friendly, fast service and cheap drinks. This place only had cheap drinks. Never again.
♡Valerie Presley♡June 29, 2012Seems like an ok place. Still havent tried to eat my chitown style pizza. Filled up on garlic beard while waiting for my second pizza. First one was wrong :( but I did get a free drink!
The pizza is better than anything you'll find anywhere; even Chicago.
Heaven PuyearSeptember 10, 2014I didn't like it, it tasted like a frozen pizza to me but my family loves it and raved about their supreme pizzas
B. W.July 18, 2010mind-bending awesome pizza. Man vs. Food should come here and attempt to put away just a SMALL Chicago style... I think Food would win!
Awesome. Definitely get Chicago style. Black Thorn >>>>> Pi
Andrew KoehlerMay 25, 2011Make sure to go up to the bar to order..they do not have a waiter or waitress..
Kevin MMarch 28, 2014Terrible sauce on the Chicago style. Tastes like they forgot the tomatoes and just burned a bunch of herbs and spices together.
- Andrew KoehlerMay 25, 2011Amazing chicago style pizza! Terrible service..first time I've ever been to a bar that doesn't have a waiter or waitress...strange
Kelly SelemanSeptember 2, 2012This place kicks ass! Especially if you like gnats in your drinks & waiting over an hour for pizza! Never coming back to this hellhole.
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Chicago-style pizza served with St. Louis-style love!
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–8:30 PM
(314) 776-0534
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
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Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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