1 Gay Bars in St. Louis, IL — LGBTQ+ Nightlife

A crowd spilling out the door, drag queens working the stage, and cheap drinks flowing from two bars. That's Bubby & Sissy's on a Friday or Saturday night. This big-box gay bar sits just across the Mississippi from St. Louis, and the parking lot is full of Missouri plates most weekends. The space is split between a main bar with a video wall and a dance floor, a second bar near the stage, a patio for smoking and talking, and a couple of pool tables in back. Drag shows run every Friday and Saturday, and Sundays bring karaoke. It's open daily from 3pm to 1am (1pm on Sundays), so you can roll in late after other places close. The crowd leans 20s to 30s, mixed locals and out-of-towners, and the energy stays high until last call. If you want a table near the stage during a drag show, show up before 10pm. Otherwise, you'll be standing.