Ranked 26 of 26 in Springfield nightlife
The Flea
637 S Kimbrough Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Editorial score 62 out of 100
The Flea is an eclectic neighbourhood bar on South Kimbrough Avenue with indoor and outdoor seating, pool tables and games. It opens seven days a week and runs until 1:30 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
- Best for
- An unfussy, inexpensive night with pool, games and a patio, seven days a week.
- Not ideal for
- Anyone looking for a designed room or a programmed night.
The Flea does not publish an age policy, and we do not publish one we cannot source. If the door policy matters to your group, contact the venue directly.
Why it stands out
- It earns one of the highest value scores in this ranking: reasonable pricing, no cover, and open seven days a week including a full run to 1:30 a.m.
- Pool tables, games and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating give it more to do than its size suggests.
- It is close enough to downtown to work as a start or an end to a night without needing a plan.
- It sits at twenty because it is not a programmed venue — there is no calendar to score, and no published information of the venue's own.
Atmosphere
Unpretentious and slightly haphazard in the way the best neighbourhood bars are. Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor space, pool, and a crowd that is there for the bar rather than for an event.
Music and programming
No fixed music programme. Live music appears occasionally rather than on a schedule.
What to know before you go
- Third-party listings show Monday to Saturday noon to 1:30 a.m., and Sunday 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Not confirmed by the venue.
- There are pool tables and games, plus indoor and outdoor seating.
- No age policy is published.
- There is no official website; the venue's social channel is the working source.
Hours
Hours come from third-party listings and are not confirmed by the venue. Check the venue's social channel before visiting.
Location and directions
637 S Kimbrough Ave, Springfield, MO 65806. It sits in the downtown core district — see the nightlife map for how that relates to everywhere else, and the parking guide for getting there.
Score breakdown
The Flea scores 62 out of 100 on the same rubric applied to every venue in this guide. Read how the rubric works.
| Category | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Distinctive Experience | 11 / 20 | An unpretentious neighbourhood bar with an eclectic character. |
| Programming and Entertainment | 7 / 15 | Occasional live music; no fixed calendar. |
| Atmosphere and Venue Design | 10 / 15 | Indoor and outdoor seating, pool tables and games. |
| Music and Nightlife Fit | 6 / 10 | Bar music rather than a programme. |
| Crowd and Social Energy (provisional) | 7 / 10 | Provisional. Evidence-only score for this edition. |
| Hospitality and Service (provisional) | 7 / 10 | Provisional. Evidence-only score for this edition. |
| Value | 9 / 10 | Among the most affordable options in the ranking, and open seven days. |
| Location and Convenience | 4 / 5 | South Kimbrough Avenue, on the downtown edge. |
| Information Quality and Accessibility | 1 / 5 | Scored 1 of 5: no official website and no venue-published operational detail. |
| Total | 62 / 100 |
Crowd & Social Energy and Hospitality & Service carry provisional, evidence-only scores in this edition. No firsthand editorial notes have been supplied, so the same evidence-only standard is applied to every venue.
Sources
- OfficialThe Flea — official Facebook pageretrieved
- PrimaryDowntown Springfield Association listingretrieved
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