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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 2
ST. LOUIS
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LGBTQ+ St. Louis
The Gateway City is 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!
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ABOUT
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Avenue
Sophisticated New American cuisine, from brunch entrees to bar bites.
12 N Meramec Ave, St. Louis, MO
Bastille
Hearty fare, nothing-fancy menu, booths and sidewalk tables.
1027 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Blueberry Hill
Longtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare.
6504 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Broadway Oyster Bar
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
China Bistro
A modest food court tucked inside a sprawling Asian grocery store that serves unparalleled Chinese fare.
14246 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO
El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery
An authentic Mexican restaurant and Hispanic marketplace.
14234 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO
Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Celebrated bistro for Californian cuisine with a wine emphasis.
1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO
Herbie’s French-inspired American dishes.
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
Nudo House Creve Coeur
Noodle specialist supplying hot bowls, cold appetizers & housemade soft serve in a modern space.
11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Olive + Oak
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
BBQ 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
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
MAY 14
DRAG BRUNCH AT HELIUM
The best thing you can do on a Sunday! Spend a crazy afternoon with St. Louis’ favorite Drag Queens! Enjoy our all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, sip on our amazing cocktails, and take pictures with your friends and St. Louis’ finest divas!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3o9FG3Z
JUNE
JUN 8
PRIDE KEYNOTE: QUEER WRITES
The written word is a powerful and enduring way to see the world through different lenses. Queer literature challenges dominant norms, offers new perspectives, and provides important representation for communities that have been—and often still are— marginalized. Join us in kicking off Pride Month as a diverse group of brilliant St. Louis writers who identify as part of LGBTQIA+ communities share excerpts
Take a casual stroll through the streets and shops of Historic Downtown Maplewood on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 6-10 PM as you enjoy the sights and sounds of Let Them Eat Art. Featuring live art demonstrations, performances by regional musicians and kids’ activities, plus food and drink from Maplewood’s award-winning food purveyors, Let Them Eat Art serves as a celebration of the arts and a whimsical tribute to Bastille Day.
There will be plenty of shopping along the way, Maplewood retailers will have extended hours and offer special eventonly promotions.
For more info visit: bit.ly/407oQA9
JUL 8
GREEN LIVING FESTIVAL AT THE ST. LOUIS ZOO
Hosted by Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center in partnership with Zoo Museum District institutions, the festival will let visitors explore the links between sustainability and a healthy
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
AUG 17
PRIDE DJ NIGHT AT THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Come for a dose of disco fever and vogue the night away! Craig Greene and other local LGBTQ+ DJs will spin memories and music from the local clubs and discos of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond in the Missouri History Museum’s Grand Hall.
For more info visit: bit.ly/43z6cUP
SEPTEMBER
SEP 10
LECTURE SERIES: ST. LOUIS LGBTQ HISTORIAN, STEVEN BRAWLEY
Steven Brawley is a public historian noted for his research related to LGBTQIA+ and pop culture topics. He is the founder of the St. Louis LGBT History Project and Executive Vice President of ARCHS. He is also the author of Gay and Lesbian St. Louis and a frequent lecturer at educational institutions.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3UyYu8S
Traditional folk dancers from Mexico, Peru and Venezuela will be performing as well as offering dance lessons. The Cultural Village is host to a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America.
For more info visit: hispanicfestivalstl.com/event
OCTOBER
OCT 7 GROVEFEST
This annual street festival, which takes place on the first Saturday of October, is free and packs a ton of fun into one amazing day! Our Merchant Village, Food Village, family area, street performers, and main stage performances provide enough excitement to keep all ages entertained. For more info visit: thegrovestl.com/grovefest
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BAR GUIDE
Bar:PM
Neighborhood gay bar.
7109 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO
Bastille
Unique bar with a Mardi Gras atmosphere.
1027 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Grey Fox Pub
Neighborhood gay bar.
Just John NightClub
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.
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
ACLU of Missouri
Defending the rights to equality, liberty, and justice for all missourians. aclu-mo.org
Camp Indigo Point
A residential summer camp for youth entering grades 2nd-11th. We are located just outside of St. Louis, MO. Camp Indigo Point seeks to provide LGBTQ+ youth the chance to experience a community of peers in a fun, exuberant, affirming environment. campindigopoint.org
GLAD
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
Metro Trans Umbrella Group
Diligently working to create a more inclusive and supportive community in Saint Louis. stlmetrotrans.org
3133 Oregon Ave, St. Louis, MO
PFLAG
Working so all people who are LGBTQ+ 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
PROMO
A Missouri statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy and lobbying nonprofit organization. promoonline.org
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