If there's one thing that can be said about St. Louis — the real St. Louis — it's that we're a thirsty bunch. It matters not what time it is, whether the sun is up or down or what the joyless teetotalers of high society may think: Around here, we know everything is just a little bit better with a drink in hand.

Never is this more true than late at night, when bars that keep regular hours close up shop and turn their clientele loose on the streets. From there these dedicated drinkers head to the bars where the real drinking is done: those wonderful, magical establishments that keep the alcohol flowing as late as 3 a.m. Here are our ten favorites.

-- Daniel Hill