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From the mids to complete of the s, there was an almost continuous presence of lesbian and gay establishments here. For generations of LGBTQ St. Louisans, Grand and Olive was a favorite destination for a night out and an important setting of their social lives.

The block of Olive is in Grand Center, a neighborhood that is today home to such major cultural institutions as the Fox Theatre and Powell Hall. It is also near the main campus of Saint Louis University.

Going back as far as the early twentieth century, this area was a busy entertainment district. Its central location and proximity to several streetcar lines and major roads made it a relatively convenient gathering place for people living throughout the St. Louis area. In , the St. Louis Republic called the neighborhood around Grand and Olive “a place of melody and laughter and bustle and bright lights, of pretty women and carefree men.”

As far as we know, Dante’s Inferno ( Olive) was the first gay bar on the block. It is also one of the oldest identified gay bars anywhere in St. Louis. It opened in March , only a

Gregory Kompes, author of the Queer Planet series, lauded St. Louis in his book 50 Fabulous Gay-Friendly Places to Live, touting the city’s socially laissez faire attitude, cultural attractions, and diverse dining establishments. The Gateway City also hosts numerous gay bars and clubs, primarily centered around its Manchester Ave gayborhood. Here are a few of our favorites to help you place the “gay” in Gayteway City.

Keyper’s Piano Bar

For those looking for a chill night, slide into this mellow lounge, sip a stiff martini, and love the tunes with friends.

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Just John Club

Formerly acknowledged as Freddie’s, this sleek bar is your foremost bet for cruising the local scene. So glam up, head over to one of their many theme nights, and hold a live performance while eyeing the hotties in the audience.

Rehab Bar and Grill

The ironically named Rehab Bar is a lighthearted cocktail lounge known for its irreverent v

The Project is attentive of the tracking LGBT bars/clubs that have served the St. Louis society over the years. Please assist us with edits and additional information. A unique thanks to Connie Duncan and James Hawkins for their research assistance. Pictured: The Glory Hole Bar on Olive late s.

Project Inventory:

  • Club, N. 9th
  • Absolutli Goosed, S. Grand Ave.
  • Acropolis
  • Act 4 Coffeehouse
  • Afformation
  • Al’s
  • The Alley, 17th St.
  • Alibi’s, Arsenal
  • Amazon Lounge
  • Amends
  • AMP, Manchester Ave.
  • ANGLES, Chouteau Ave.
  • Arabian, California and Magnolia
  • Attitudes, Manchester Ave.
  • Baccus, 8 S. Sarah
  • The Advocate Bar, Park and Mississippi
  • The Back Door, St. Charles Rock Road
  • Bad Dog Saloon, 17 S. Vandeventer, Ave.
  • Bad Dog Block and Grill, Chouteau Ave.
  • Bar: PM*, S. Broadway
  • Bar (Siam) , Manchester Ave.
  • Bastille*, Russell Blvd.
  • Betty’s, Shenandoah
  • Big Moe's, Tower Grove
  • Bijou, McPherson and Boyle
  • Billy's Tavern, Easton Ave.
  • Blake’s, S. Broadway
  • Blanche’s, 33 N. Sarah
  • Bomber's Hideaway, Chouteau Ave.
  • Bootsie, Winkie and Maude’s, Tucker
  • Bottom of the Pot, Euc

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