Soulard Bastille (1027 Russell Boulevard; 314-664-4408)
Non-smoker's be warned: This bar's bar, located in historic Soulard, still allows smoking. Every knick-knack you intended to throw out comprises the décor-littered walls. You could spend all night searching the flair, which comprises everything from a buffalo head to a Lord of the Rings board game -- and you're bound to find some conversation-starter hung among them. But chances are you'll spend more time buying drinks at their gorgeous and classic wood bar. The patio provides a great place to step out of the loud patrons and watch the Soulard crowd move their way up and down Russell Boulevard.
Boxers 'n Briefs (55 Four Corners Lane, East St. Louis; 618-332-6141)
Boxers 'n Briefs' website boasts: "All races, colors, sexes and sexual orientations are welcome," and that is the damn truth. It doesn't matter if you're gay, straight or a penis-veil-wearing bachelorette, if you want to ogle dancing dudes, this is the only place to be. The cover charge is a little steep -- $10 on the weekends -- but you get hours of fun. The entertainment rotates all night, and it doesn't take the dancers long to get fully nude and do acrobatic flips right on the bar -- here the entertainers are very accessible. The club also boasts a shower (on the bar, for the dancers to perform in), private rooms and a drag show every Sunday night.
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