Bars & Nightlife across the St. Louis metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned bars & nightlife businesses across the St. Louis metro, not just the city itself.
Bars, lounges and clubs in St. Louis, with the densest run along Manchester Avenue in the Grove and neighborhood spots in Soulard, Cherokee Street and the Loop. The range covers dance floors, cocktail rooms, taverns and patios. Nights are themed and change often, so check the venue's own calendar before you go.
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Where they are across the St. Louis metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of St. Louis
- Hummel's on Broadway, St. Louis (town center)
- Platypus, St. Louis (town center)
- Prism STL, St. Louis (town center)
Planning a night out in St. Louis? Start here.
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Guides for a night out
Reading picked for bars & nightlife and for the St. Louis metro.
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Where to be around St. Louis
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the St. Louis metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Restaurants & Food5 places Photo: 4 Hens Creole Kitchen
Retail & Shops10 places Photo: Flowers to the People
Legal2 places Photo: Stobie Family Law Group LLC
Beauty & Personal Care2 places Photo: Gingersnapped Candles
Health & Wellness1 place Photo: Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Manufacturing & Supply1 place Photo: Green Rock Sewing
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many bars and clubs are listed across the St. Louis metro?
Three right now, in St. Louis. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Are there alcohol-free options in St. Louis?
Alcohol-free bars and zero-proof menus are listed in this category too, and many regular bars now mix drinks without alcohol. The listing usually says which kind of place it is.
How do I know if a bar is accessible?
Ask about the entrance, restrooms and seating before you go, and check whether events move to a different room or floor. Hours and theme nights change often, so confirm the night you plan to visit.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a bar or club that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a bar or club we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.