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. .

Great, dark ambiance and terrific drinks! They no longer have a free pool table since they are…read moreholding more events and need the area for seating. Bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable too! Not handicapped accessible since you have to walk upstairs as the name implies. Clean bathrooms too.

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.

We came here on a Friday night and it was good bar and everyone seems to be local Internet as far…read moreas not feeling like you're strangers. The bartenders are very nice and make really good drinks the prices are reasonable and it has an antique historic feel as well! Definitely worth checking out!

Fun bar open late! I like that there are different pockets of your experience -- sit down and play…read morepool, hit the dance floor, chill outside, or lounge on the elevated patio. Had some of the pizza -- it was easy and fine for what it was. I won't lie, didn't pay for any drinks or food since I helped with an event so I can't speak to that, but this was a place I'd go again especially for a dance party / night out

Ambience is so nice! Very well decorated, beautiful patio with a pretty view. Nice bartenders and…read moreawesome menu with lots of options. Would some back to have more drinks!

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!!!

If your friends or family try to do an intervention on you, thank them for their concern. Tell them…read moreyou've got it under control and that you're planning to go to, Rehab. Just don't say, Bar & Grill. Last time I was in this bar, it went by another name. So that was a really long time ago. To be honest, it probably was the last century. Not going, was a big mistake. When I stopped by the other day, the staff and other patrons were very welcoming and friendly. I stopped by for a quick cocktail before attending an event at another local small business. Rehab impressed me with their friendly customer service. I was also pleased to see that they had outlets and hooks under their bar. That's a small detail that always impresses me. The restrooms are gender neutral. They've even have a sign proudly announcing, "This restroom may be used by any person regardless of gender identity or expression." In addition to that sign, they also have another asking, "One Per Stall". You can share a restroom, just not the stall. The music playing was true party music, giving the bar a positive vibe. I also noticed they had a kitchen. I didn't eat anything, but it's good to have munchies available when you are dancing and drinking the night away. Now that I've been to Rehab, this is one Rehab I will not mind repeating time and time again.

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 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 an awesome spot! So welcoming to visitors, such great entertainment. Great drinks! The place…read moreis such a cool hole in the wall. The best sort of queer hangout.

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!

Came here for an early dinner during a weekday and I'm glad I did!…read more There's a dining room to the left of the door and the bar area with some tables along the wall to the right. It was pretty empty when I came in and I had my pick of bar seats. I loved the rustic decor with the wood of the bar and exposed brick on the wall with a lot of natural light. I was able to try a few beers before picking one and the bartender was helpful in selecting one I'd like. A plus to me that they brew their own beer in house. If you're a beer drinker I definitely recommend coming in for one. For food I ordered a cup of Mac & cheese and later the porchetta louie. Mac & cheese was just ok I personally think since it's noodles with a liquid sauce vs baked serving it in more of a shallow bowl would be better as the sauce pools in the bottom and the cup is too small to stir the noodles. Also using a smaller noodle would help with this as it kind of felt like I was just eating noodles. The porchetta louie was GOOD STUFF, I recommend! I do wish there was more pork to the sandwich because the cheesiness of it was a little overwhelming but the kale and peppers perfectly compliment the fatty of the pork and the richness of the cheese. Will order again! I'd also like to say their house cut chips are the real deal! So addicting! Perfectly crispy and salted and a great portion. Overall a great experience. The bartender was lovely, beer was great, the service and kitchen was efficient, and the food was great. I'll definitely bring some friends and come back again