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St. Louis, Missouri
Laid-back queer bar in The Grove with a patio, karaoke, and pool tables
Casual gay bar and grill billed as 'the gateway to the Grove,' St. Louis's main LGBTQ+ nightlife district. It keeps things low-key and fun: a spacious back patio, regular drag shows from a rotating cast of queens, pool, karaoke, and a basic pub-food menu to keep you going. The 21+ crowd is friendly and unfussy, here for a relaxed night more than a scene. As one of the Grove's anchors, it's an easy first stop or a place to settle in for the whole evening — grab a drink on the patio, catch a show, or shoot a game without any pretense. A dependable everyday hang in a neighborhood built for going out.
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