After enjoying dinner at a restaurant in downtown Alton, I wanted something else to do. So I did…read moresome Yelp, FB and Google searches and found out that Bubby & Sissy's was having their 20th Miss Bubby & Sissy's Pageant. Watching that would be something else to do and it would be totally different. The crowd for this evening show was almost as entertaining as the contestants and guest performers. It was an excellent mix of diverse individuals. There were multiple M/F couples, senior citizens, Bachelorette Party and of course many members of the LGBTQ community. I even saw my waitress from the restaurant, when she got off work. The bartenders were hustling making sure everyone had a cocktail, as they enjoyed the pageant. Two of the bartenders I knew from other establishments in the community, but they work at B&S now, because we all know gays are good tippers. Don't judge Bubby & Sissy's for being a bar supporting the LGBTQ community. Just think of it as a dive bar supporting the local community. I've seen wild deer out on their patio. So if deer feel safe at B&S, you can, too.

This is one of the last bars with acclamation of a Gay Bar. The best is that the bartendWes George,…read moreTrish, David Roni, and Bubby welcome everyone and ensure they have a great and safe experience. highly recommended, Great Female impersonators and shows on the weekends. .

I used to come to The Upstairs when it was a Techno Club. I got to see the Spirit of My Buddy Tu…read morewhose dad owned the place. If you went there back, then you know what I mean. The Music is different now but still good. They had energetic sounding heavy Music playing. There was free pool, and the Bartender was friendly. I almost o.d.ed on some Marijuana beer but the Bartender offered me some Water and 7up with a lime to make me well again. Most places are not that accommodating. The Marijuana Beer was a 10 and the perfect amount. I felt a good relaxation all night. Joka like this place.

Love this dive bar, from its beers to its creative cocktails. It's Intimate, quirky, with nice…read morelighting. Service is fast and they are super friendly. The vibes are immaculate, and it's queer friendly. Would highly recommend!

Walked into the bar as our first bar of the night and went to the bathroom together cause we had to…read moreuse it... got kicked out immediately cause more than one person was not "allowed" in the bathroom at a time. Nothing in the bar notated that, nor is that the norm in a gay bar. Immediately got escorted out and customers yelled at us asking if we were having sex. Obviously we were not. Extremely disappointed in this bar, its owners, its bartenders, and its customers.

Great fun and great prices, and great to see a gay space surviving these changing times.read more

Awesome place with great bartenders great great pizza you got to try it! Been there multiple times…read moreand all the bartenders have been super friendly they serve great drinks the food is awesome and the atmosphere is just amazing. Really good if you're into just a smaller feel not a massive bar type setting

I like their Monday all day happy hour specials. $3 mystery cans and half off apps and flatbreads…read more Usually not too crowded/loud on week nights, but sometimes they host swing dancing (once a month? 2x?), which can get boisterous/noisy. Ive also been late nite on a weekend and wow does it pop off. They have a great patio and upper deck which is nice in warmer weather. A go-to for friends and coworker hangs and out-of-towners alike.

Straight girl here who hung out with her gay friends at Just John's. Love the atmosphere. They have…read moremultiple bars. I really liked the back bar which was such a cool area. Typical bar drinks, nothing fancy. Fairly priced. It wasn't too busy when we were there, but I believe it gets much busier late at night. Everyone was very friendly and accepting. Would totally hang out here again!

Just John's is the best safe space you can go to. You don't have to be gay to enjoy the drinks,…read moreentertainment and fun. The staff is exceptional and the drink specials are daily from opening to 8 pm. That's the kind of happy hour I like. They have outside bars, patio seating and smoke areas (choose your smoking desires). Just John's offer free bingo nights ( you can win cash and prizes), Karaoke, Pride Idol and Show toons. Nestled in the Grove area, best place to go!!!

I have been coming to rehab for over a decade and have always had a great experience. Their patio…read moreis unmatched. My current favorite and why I frequent is Moxie's shows that she produces on Wednesdays. They are always AMAZING, week after week. They also have good food at a spot in the corner, straight ahead when you first walk in. I have always had great service there!

I always have such a great time at Rehab. It's probably my favorite bar in The Grove! It always…read moredelivers good vibes. I've come after dinners, on bachelorette parties, during Pride, or just a casual Sunday funday. The last time I came was a bit later in the evening (I got a wild hair and acted like I was back in my 20s lol) and decided it would be a great patio to continue the night. The patio has its own bar in the back, they had a DJ with great music, and plenty of tables to claim to hang out at. Drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders were helpful and kind. Will always recommend rehab during a trip to the grove!

I came here for an event - live music on a Sunday…read more The vibe was great everyone was friendly, welcoming, playing darts and plenty of fun out on the patio too. There is a bar inside and outside. The bartenders were all nice and got you whatever you needed within minutes even with being busy. The owner was also on site and very nice. I loved that he was helping serve customers as well. The music was good there's only a small patio where the bands sets up but it's more intimate is the best way to describe it.

Great dive bar. Great spot even for a Sunday. Live music. Bar outside and inside. Great vibe. Super…read morenice bartenders and owner. Free Tito's event giving out swag! Love love!!!

What a fun bar with affordable drinks, friendly bartenders and staff, and such a positive vibe! The…read moreoutdoor patio is a dream. Came for a drag show and loved everything about it.

OMG what fun! Last night's drag show , my fist, was awe inspiring! It was also my first visit to…read morePrism .Such talent, generosity and love from everyone in that space What did NOT show up to me was the fact that it was a first time for some of the performers! They all did amazing performances and the crowd kept them supported with equal energy.

The bartender... we all know who... maybe there needs to be some... social awareness. Just because…read moreyou don't like someone/some people doesn't mean you give poor service.

I had never been, and had initially missed seeing the entrance, but it was a lot of fun, great…read moreprices and a good, relaxed vibe. That it was just up-and-running earns a four-star review when it's great to just see a queer place and space surviving these changing, challenging times.

One of the best, if not the best, margaritas I've ever had. It was crisp, clean, & simple. Cannot…read morerecommend the Mita Margarita enough. We Ubered to Dressel's around noon on a Saturday. We were quickly seated at the bar. Rachael was our bartender & she was incredibly helpful & kind. She helped us narrow down our drink order as well as our food order. Everything we ate was delicious. The drinks were even better. The whole place felt so warm & inviting. Lots of cool paintings on the wall. And the clean bathrooms were also a plus! Definitely will be back!

Dressels public house is a pub that has been around the CWE for over 40 years. It closed but then…read morere-opened recently and expanded to add a microbrewery inside, called Rock & Horse. I came in for drinks last night and went to the bar area. Sadly I did not capture any photos of the interior but the overall vibes were pretty cozy. Lots of dark wood tones and they even have a fireplace. The serve food, cocktails, beers, wine, and a few NA options. I opted for the Spanish G & T and it came out very quickly. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would love to come back. Some considerations are that given that the pub is in the CWE, parking is street parking. Additionally the hours of this pub are regularly 12-10pm!