City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Address: 6161 Delmar Boulevard
47. Pin-Up Bowl
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 727-5555
Address: 6191 Delmar Boulevard
Description: “What size bowling shoes would you like with that martini?” Not your usual bartender banter, but those are two topics of discussion at St. Louis’s coolest hot spot. In 2004 Pin-Up Bowl was ranked as one of only 30 bars, clubs, and lounges worldwide to receive the Condé Nast Traveler “Hot Nights” award. In addition to pool tables, eight state-of-the-art bowling lanes, and an extensive cocktails menu, the kitschy kitchen serves up everything from Campbell’s soup to Pop-Tarts. Open daily until 3:00 a.m. All ages are welcome until 9:00 p.m. After that, you’ve got to be 21 to roll in this alley.
48. The Pageant
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 726-6161
Address: 6161 Delmar Boulevard
Description: This 33,000-square-foot venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and excellent sight lines no matter where you choose to watch the show. The 1,500-seat club has become a favorite place to see a variety of regional and national touring acts ranging from folk to rock to hip-hop and jazz. Such diverse headliners as Emmylou Harris, Ludacris, Keb’ Mo’, the Neville Brothers, and Bela Fleck have played The Pageant.
49. Attitudes
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 534-0440
Address: 4100 Manchester Road
Description: This small neighborhood bar caters to lesbians but hosts a C&W night for “the boys” and is straight-friendly. Attitudes features a pub, cafe, conversation area, and dance floor, with karaoke, pool tables, TVs, and special events including the occasional drag show. Closed Sunday and Monday.
50. Complex
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 772-2645
Address: 3515 Chouteau Avenue
Description: The Complex bar is reputed to be one of the most outstanding “alternative” clubs in St. Louis, and the patrons say the laid-back nature of the bar contributes to a comfortable overall atmosphere for anyone looking to party and who’s willing to do so with an open mind and attitude. There are DJs spinning tunes and an expansive dance floor, along with a separate game room and five bars throughout the club. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
51. Novak’S Bar & Grill
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 531-3699
Address: 4121 Manchester Road
Description: Novak’s bills itself as a gay and lesbian bar that is straight-friendly, and due to the fact that it is regularly voted one of the top lesbian bars in St. Louis, it must be doing something right. The casual bar and grill features a menu of burgers and various appetizers, offers karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights, and has a regular lineup of live entertainment, including drag shows on Thursday and Saturday nights. Open daily at 4:00 p.m.
52. Blueberry Hill
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 727-0880
Address: 6504 Delmar Boulevard
Description: Blueberry Hill is a St. Louis landmark filled with pop culture memorabilia that is worth a trip in itself. The restaurant/bar is also home to The Duck Room, which hosts regional and national bands almost every night of the week. In addition to such artists as Marc Broussard, Todd Snider, and the Bottle Rockets, Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Chuck Berry plays here monthly and his shows usually sell out fast. Tickets are available via www.ticketmaster.com, or you can buy them from a bartender. Advance tickets are available until an hour before show time and can be purchased “at the door” as you enter the Duck Room.
53. Cicero’S Restaurant And Entertainment Plex
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 862-0009
Address: 6691 Delmar Boulevard
Description: Cicero’s is a haven for up-and-coming local and touring bands of all genres, seven nights a week. In addition to a late-night food menu full of pub grub, Cicero’s stocks more than 100 bottled imported and domestic beers, as well as a staggering 50 beers available on tap. Some shows welcome “all ages,” but call first to confirm.
54. Red Carpet Lounge At Brandt’S
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 727-3663
Address: 6525 Delmar Boulevard
Description: Located inside Brandt’s Market and Cafe, the Red Carpet Lounge features mostly local performers, including popular songstress Erin Bode, former Gaslight Square regular Jeanne Trevor, Hugh “Peanuts” Whalum, and Latin sensation Javier Mendoza. Occasionally the club will host national artists such as Kirk Whalum, or New Orleans alto sax man Loren Pickford. There’s live music on most nights, and a late night food menu as well.
55. Riddle’S Penultimate Cafe And Wine Bar
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 725-6985
Address: 6307 Delmar Boulevard
Description: Riddle’s quite possibly could be the ultimate cafe and wine bar due to its comfortable environment and non-pretentious staff. The cafe’s varied food menu seems dwarfed by the number of beer options (more than 50) and wine choices (more than 350). Throw in some free live music from an eclectic array of local bands, and those numbers could quite possibly add up to ultimate status. Bands range from jazz and blues to boogie-woogie, so the entertainment is as diverse as the menu. No cover charge. Closed Monday.
56. Lumière Place
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (314) 531-3030
Description: Lumière Place is a single-level, 75,000-square-foot casino featuring 2,000 slot machines, a dedicated 13-table poker room, VIP high-limit area and more than 40 table games. The complex also has seven on-site dining venues, retail shops, a nightclub, concert venue and Missouri’s only Four Seasons hotel. The Lumière Link is a secure pedestrian walkway that connects the casino complex with the America’s Center convention complex and the Edward Jones Dome. The casino’s eateries range from the casual Burger Bar, Kitchen Buffet and Bistro, and Peet’s Coffee and Tea to the upscale Sleek Steakhouse, Asia, and House of Savoy. Open all day, every day.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Nightlife