If you have to ask what a biker bar is, chances are pretty good that it's not your kind of place. But for those who feel passionately about their motorcycles and the camaraderie of the biking community, biker bars are clubs, taverns and saloons where fellow travelers can share drinks and conversation with like-minded riders. Bikers who plan to visit Missouri will find several such havens throughout the Show Me State.
This popular biker watering hole, located in historic downtown St. Joseph, keeps its customers happy with a regular schedule of special events and bar discounts Monday through Friday nights. The pub features big-screen TVs, dartboards and pool tables. Karaoke nights give those with real or imagined singing talent a brief stint in the spotlight.
Felix Street Pub
516 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 364-2775
felixstpub.com/
Located in Bridgeton, a suburb of St. Louis, this biker hangout boasts a large outdoor patio, live entertainment several nights a week and drink specials Monday through Friday. Its menu focuses on popular bar foods, including wings, burgers, pizza and sandwiches. A special parking lot is reserved for motorcycles only.
Jack's Iron Horse Bar & Grill
12950 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgetown, MO 63044
(314) 209-1280; (866) 496-5233
jacksironhorse.com/
A big draw for bikers in Kansas City, Knuckleheads has earned a reputation as one of the best blues bars in the area. It boasts a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment, usually four or five nights a week. Its Cantina menu offers typical bar fare, including nachos, burgers and other sandwiches, French fries, corndogs and tacos.
Knuckleheads
2715 Rochester Street
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 483-1456
knuckleheadskc.com/index.shtml
In the heart of St. Louis, not far from the riverfront casinos and only minutes from the Edward Jones Dome and Busch Stadium, this popular hangout is housed in a converted warehouse. Biker paraphernalia hangs on the walls and from the ceilings. There's also an outdoor patio area. Upstairs from the saloon is Shady Jack's Tattoo Parlor.
Shady Jack's Saloon
1432 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-4644
shadyjackssaloon.com
Located in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, this bar draws big crowds with live entertainment weekend nights and a happy hour that runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Its menu extends a bit beyond the usual bar fare, offering such entrees as filet mignon, sirloin strip, and fish and chips. For those who prefer simpler eats, there are plenty of those as well, including the bar's trademark one-pound burger for those with a hearty appetite.
That One Place Bar & Grill
1005 Majestic Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 861-1902
thatoneplace.com/
