Missouri residents and visitors seeking bars that cater to the gay and lesbian community have a number of options across the state. Primarily found in larger, urban areas, these bars offer drinks, dancing and fun to people from all walks of life. Many of Missouri's gay and lesbian bars also feature special events, like karaoke nights or drag shows.
Located in Kansas City, Missie B's is a gay and lesbian bar that opened in 1994 as a piano lounge. It's known for its drag shows; entertainers perform in drag five nights a week. Missie B's also has karaoke nights twice a week. The upstairs area houses a dance club called Bootlegger's. Missie B's offers daily drink specials, and is open every day from noon until 3 a.m.
Missie B's
805 West 39th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-561-0625
missiebs.com
The SoCo Club is a gay and lesbian bar situated in the southern area of Columbia, Missouri. This upscale bar includes a lounge and a dance floor, and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday is karaoke night; drag shows take place on Thursdays and some Saturdays. The bar offers drink specials on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and usually collects a cover charge on these nights.
The SoCo Club
128 East Nifong Boulevard, Suite E
Columbia, MO 65203
573-499-9483
sococlub.com
Novak's Bar and Grill has served the St. Louis gay and lesbian community since 1996. In addition to weekly trivia contests, karaoke nights, drag shows, live music and singles nights, Novak's hosts various special events throughout the year, including bonfires and house parties.
Novak's Bar and Grill is open every day until 3 a.m., and offers daily drink specials. The grill provides classic bar fare like chicken wings and toasted raviolis.
Novak's Bar and Grill
4121 Manchester
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-531-3699
novaksbar.com
Magnolia's is a gay and lesbian bar in St. Louis, Missouri. It comprises a dance club and the 9'er Diner, which is available only for private functions. On Saturdays, Magnolia's features country dancing until 11:30 p.m., followed by a late-night dance party.
Magnolia's is open Tuesday through Saturday, with drink specials every night except Saturday. Doors open at 8 p.m. during the week, and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Magnolia's
5 South Vandeventer Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-652-6500
magnoliasbar.net
