The Gateway City is a also a gay-friendly destination marked by diverse neighborhoods, eye-catching architecture and local charm.
St. Louis has a thriving LGBTQ+ community and a rich history worth getting to know, spread out across the city’s many vibrant neighborhoods. It probably isn’t possible to fit it all into a single weekend, but it might be fun to try.
For bar-hopping, The Grove neighborhood, centered around Manchester Avenue, is the city’s undisputed crown jewel. The South Grand neighborhood houses a whole world of ethnic restaurants. On nearby Spring Avenue, you can enjoy drag and cabaret events most nights!
With so much to see and do, St. Louis is a gem worth getting to know and explore!
Sophisticated New American cuisine, from brunch entrees to bar bites. 12 N Meramec Ave, St. Louis, MO
Hearty fare, nothing-fancy menu, booths and sidewalk tables. 1027 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Longtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare & frequent live music.
6504 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Down-home hangout featuring Cajun classics plus nightly live music.
736 S Broadway St, St. Louis, MO
Chava’s Mexican Restaurant
Buzzy operation serving burritos, tacos & other classics, plus margaritas. 925 Geyer Ave #3921, St. Louis, MO
Chiang Mai
Thai restaurant serving dishes with flavors of the country’s northern region. 8158 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO
A modest food court tucked inside a sprawling Asian grocery store that serves unparalleled Chinese fare. 14246 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO
An authentic Mexican restaurant and Hispanic marketplace.
14234 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO
Celebrated bistro for Californian cuisine with a wine emphasis.
1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO
Herbie’s French-inspired American dishes, plus a large wine list. 8100 Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO
Little Fox
Cozy, brick-lined restaurant offering seasonal small plates & hearty mains, plus cocktails & wine. 2800 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO
MoKaBe’s Coffeehouse Colorful shop for beverages & American eats three meals a day in a casual, laptop-friendly setting.
3606 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO
Noodle specialist supplying hot bowls, cold appetizers & housemade soft serve in a modern space.
11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Creative American classics & cocktails are featured at this intimate joint with a warm ambiance.
216 W Lockwood Ave Webster Groves, MO
PuraVegan Kitchen Vegan venue with organic & gluten-free products, a juice bar, a yoga studio & cooking classes. 307 Belt Ave, St. Louis, MO
Soulard Farmers Market
Open since 1838, selling fresh and organic produce, cheese, baked goods, flowers, meat and fish, famous donuts and snack foods.
730 Carroll St, St. Louis, MO
The BBQ Whiskey Saloon Restaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options in relaxed, industrial digs.
4900 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO
Vicia
Sleek eatery for local, seasonal cuisine highlighting vegetables & sustainably raised meats.
4260 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO
(featuring restaurants in the Grove), family area, street performers, and main stage performances provide enough excitement to keep all ages entertained.
For more info visit: thegrovestl.com
OCT 9
The community will come together for this one-day festival, celebrating the changing of the seasons. Local vendors include 4 Hands Brewing Co., Bogart’s Smokehouse, ClayByTay, Noboleis Vineyards, Papillon Press, Riley Construction Toys and Sedara Sweets. The on-site farmer’s market will also feature artisan foodstuffs, such as chocolate, salsa and tea. Snack and shop to your heart’s content while listening to an assortment of live music. For more info visit: harvestfeststl.com
More than 40 local and national
Big outdoor ice rink with features like a fire pit, an indoor/outdoor cafe & festive night lighting. For more info visit: steinbergrink.com
Being Irish and gay, Helen Wildy loves rainbows and parades. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Helen weaves her experiences of growing up an immigrant, coming out to her Irish family, and still identifying as a Hanson fan 25 years after it was cool, into her witty, sweet, and jovial comedy. For more info visit: bit.ly/3SkNTfx DEC 1-14
party events, dinner or a show!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3BCjlz2
JAN 4
Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Hosted by Bob DeBoo, the Jazz Jam takes place from 6-9 pm, live inside The Dark Room, at The Grandel.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3DIlufj
More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP returns to St. Louis for a
Classics concert curated by St. Louis Symphony Assistant Concertmaster Erin Schreiber! Erin will bring together her fellow SLSO performers playing her favorite repertoire by your favorite composers. For more info visit: bit.ly/3qZC1UF
New York-based Canadian-born singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg has stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling compositions and arrangements. The Juno Award winner has sung the music of Aretha Franklin alongside Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, played with U2 at the iconic Apollo Theater, sat in with the Dave Matthews Band, was a featured guest with Jon Batiste, performed as part of The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, and sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for a NY Rangers game.
Bar:PM
Neighborhood gay bar
7109 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO
Bastille
Unique bar with Mardi Gras atmosphere 1027 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Grey Fox
Neighborhood gay bar 3503 S Spring Ave, St. Louis, MO
Just John Night Club
All-Inclusive, 7 days a week 4112 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO
Keypers Piano Bar
Regular piano performances & sing-alongs 2280 Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO
Prism Cocktail and drag bar
ACLU of Missouri
Defending the rights to equality, liberty, and justice for all missourians. aclu-mo.org
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLAD works nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation. glad.org
Growing American Youth Supporting St. Louis LGBTQ+ YOUTH since 1979 growingamericanyouth.org 408 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO
Metro Trans Umbrella Group Diligently working to create a more
Working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. pflagstl.org
Pride St. Louis Working to raise understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in our community. pridestl.org
A Missouri statewide LGBTQ advocacy and lobbying nonprofit organization. promoonline.org
St. Louis LGBT History Project Preserving and promoting the diverse and dynamic history of the LGBTQIA+
