Black Thorn Pub is a cool bar hidden away in a South St. Louis neighborhood. On the weekends, it floods with the hip local kids who chug beer, exchange numbers, and write on the walls to the beat of Beck, Modest Mouse, and the Flaming Lips. And they have pizza!
The pub offers several different types of pizza, including a Chicago-style-that-is-not-really-Chicago-style...which is what I got. This thick crust pizza was actually another double decker style pie, with a heavier crust than others I've tried. Black Thorn serves up a pizza that is thick, sloppy, and SPICY. The sauce is dark and extra peppery, and the crust is especially dense, creating a pie that is full in flavor and texture. The spice can be almost overbearing at times, but it's the perfect compliment to a glass of beer. This pizza is best enjoyed in the tavern with a group of friends and a cold one.
Black Thorn Pub doesn't aim to make artisan pizza, but nonetheless creates something that is a step above your typical bar fair. For the young crowd of St. Louis, this is the place to be, socialize, and have a slice.
Black Thorn Pub
3735 Wyoming St.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314)776-0534
Sunday-Saturday 5:00 PM - 11:45 PM (bar open until 1:30 AM Mon.-Sat., 12 AM Sun.)
