It's home to many LGBT+ and allies near the Ozarks. Just a short drive away from Branson this hidden gem has talented drag artists, comedians, live singers, and more! Great drinks, great people, and a one of a kind atmosphere. Check it out! read more

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They banned me over a car accident that happened in their side lot, and refused to pay me back for a booth I rented. Don't worry, I reported them to the BBB. But, why don't you even pay your drag queens? When drag is the reason this bar is even fun. And the owner's boyfriend told me I thought I was the shit when I was leaving after he yelled and argued with us when we calmly tried to discuss the issue. And btw bby I am the shit and never forget lol chow chow read more

You know, there's nothing wrong with not enjoying your job -- even if you have chosen to work in a gay bar, in a small town in southern Missouri. Springfield is actually a great place to live. and love, and yes, to work! But could some of you folks at Martha's at least pretend that you don't resent having to work (at all?)??? Those of us who come back to Spfld and visit now and then would like to have a reasonably pleasant, welcoming place to go out to in the evening, gay or not. Evidently, "not" seems to be where we (yes, gay) out-of-towners are much more welcome. Thanks read more

fire the dj full stop. there is NEVER good dancing music. give us some house or at least play songs between 115-135 bpm jesUs. i know at least 10 other gay people that could dj better than the crap going on these days read more

Totally interesting great shop slot of fun so I didn't know what I was gonna do and I was so tired of hearing about going to drag shows so I thought I'd try it. It was so much fun. The drinks were good and people were very nice. I really enjoyed it. read more

Let me start off by saying a couple years ago I did enjoy this place, it was a safe space for me and my friends to go to, but lately everything is in decline, more and more friends of mine have been spiked, one was assaulted in the bathrooms, generally the place nowadays is highly unsafe and from what other reviews are saying they apparently have been serving underage kids liquor? The ambience is as shady as the practices there. The service is as if they don't want me there and yet as a pansexual man I'd be welcome there?? And though I've never tried the food I don't think I would from such a place as that, they can keep that so called "Galley" to themselves, if my drink is unsafe I'm certainly not eating there. Until they clean themselves up I'm safer at a country bar where they hate people like me almost exclusively because of my sexual orientation. If I could've given them a 0 star I would. read more

I simply love Martha's and have gone here for years. The best drinks, best dance space, and most open place in the entire town. My husband and I usually end up here when we go out and we always have a fantastic time. In fact when we don't go here the conversation at the end of the night is always "We should have gone to Martha's" LOVE this place! read more

My first experience was last night and wow I had so much fun!! I wasn't sure what to expect but I enjoyed everything from the drinks the show and the crowd of people. Unfortunately I'm moving soon but I do want one more visit !! read more

Well aren't you just a little bucket of sass. My first (and only, thus far) gay bar experience in Springfield, left me so satisfied that I had to search no more. A mix of the amateur NYC drag scene with a West Hollywood gay/ straight ratio that makes it safe for the curious, served with a splash of Springfield charm made me instantly fall wig over heels. I've yet to make it back on the weekend to see if it's busier, but it was livelier than I expected on a weeknight. Plus, it gave me a chance to get to know the adorable "shot boy" Jordan wandering the crowds with $1 shots that night while waiting for the drag show. Unisex bathroom, so sitters beware your shoes, and standers be aware of your aim. read more

It's so bad I wanna give you a zero, but I can't so I give you a 1. This place is overrun with watered down drinks, heterosexuals and bad music. You are better off burning your money instead of paying the enterance fee here. read more

Relocating to Springfield for work and stopped in late for a cocktail. It was show night and the ladies were wonderful. The crowd was local and eclectic. The drinks were well priced. A good vibe and a downtown urban feel. Well done! read more

I'm only giving Martha's fours stars because of the location. If you're in the Ozarks, this is one of a mere three or four gay bars to which you can go. When I go back to Springfield to visit family, I usually make an attempt to hit up Martha's at least once. Parking is right outside next to the bar, so don't fret about that. I think Jordan Creek shares one of the parking lots. They do have a cover, although it isn't too expensive. Normally I can charm my way in by using the California card. Also one of the bartenders, Shawn, is amazing! I just tell him I want another drink based on rum or whatever I feel like and he makes it. Most of the bartenders I know stumble around with those types of requests, but not Shawn. Also, if you're from out of the area, this is the place to go if you're wanting to have a really cheap good time. You can't beat spending $40 all night on a ton of drinks for you and your friend. Here in the Bay, $40 will last you and your friend maybe 2-4 drinks each depending on what you order and how well you tip. Martha's has expanded and now has four distinct areas. The main dance floor with bar and tables is in the front when you walk in. They also have an open deck outside. They have an additional area that is next to the main room that has another bar. Basically people go here for drinks and to sit and chat at the bar. Then you have the back room that has a very minuscule bar and a pool table. Normally if you want to have a semi-private conversation with your friend, this is where you can retreat. All-in-all, it isn't too bad. The music is fairly decent, but you have to take into account it's somewhat behind the times in comparison to California and New York. For the area though, it's THE gay spot. One additional thought, it's really fun to go here when college is in session because you have a fair amount of hot guys that show up from there. read more

Some of our favorite nights, while living in Branson, MO, were spent after our hour long drive to Springfield. All the crazy dancers, musicians, and other loons from the Branson shows would head on up to Martha's to let off some steam. It was great to have a place to dance without regard for the bible-thumpers from the bible belt of Branson. Where else could you go (not even in LA) where there is one place where straights, bull/butch-dykes, queens, leather-daddys, homos, lipscicks, trannys, and anything else yo can imagine, can all get together, drink, dance and have a good time and get along. Marthas ROCKED, I hope it still ROCKS!!! BTW, they really know how to mix their drinks!!! read more

This place used to be great before they started allowing the under 21 crowd. They also changed the speaker system. While I ofcourse like loud music when I go to a club, this is a bit outrageous. Lower it down just a bit, kids... The bartenders are great though, no denying that! If Chad is working then be sure and order a "Sex with Chad." It's a mix of a SHITLOAD of Malibu rums. It's soo tasty but very strong! The "girls" on Friday night are gorgeous... check out the show! read more

It's an ok atmosphere. In my opinion it could use some updating to a more modern look. The drag show we saw was good and interesting. The crowd ranged from all ages, and the vibe was upbeat. Definitely a fun place to get together with some friends if you're looking for an evening of alternative entertainment. If you're looking for that sort of night, I'd recommend Martha's. read more

I love Martha's Vineyard. The best thing for me about this place is that every time I go, I see someone else from high school and we get into big conversations about why we're in a gay bar. My Will at the time saw his rabbi here (yes, there are Jewish people in Springfield, and some of them are gay). I think I may have made out with more men in this bar than any straight bars back in college. Definitely has the best dancing in Springfield, regardless of the type of bar. I'd go here over a typical club any day. read more

This "club" is and has been trying to hard to impress/WOW me for over 8 years. Even with all the recent remodels and new owners, they still fall short. NOT knocking the new owners, cuz they're totally awesome! But c'mon, Martha's! Get your poop in a group!! read more

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Went to Martha's last night and I did have fun. The drinks were cheap the Jell-O shots were good the crowd was very up beat to and the workers were all nice and very attentive. I give this place a 3 because the bathrooms were super nasty and there's been posts about that on Facebook so I kinda new what to expect but yeah nope they were still nasty. Also, when it was time to dance the music at the beginning was good and your able to dance to it but towards the end of the night they started to play a lot of rap I like rap music but you can't really dance to rap music in my opinion. Another thing I would change is the stage/dance floor just because it's small and I didn't want to go up on a stage to dance I would've preferred it to be a leveled floor. Other than those things I really did enjoy it and i will go back to it. read more

i'm not gay but i love The Gays. this was by far my favorite booty shakin' place on Saturday nights. i'd round up all my favorite Gays [aka BFFs and co-workers] and we'd hit the town. The White Party was my favorite event. i love that you'll see every size, shape, color, and type of people here. gay, straight, lesbian, drag queen, drag king, transexual, whatever. Springfield isn't exactly a hot-bed of Gay Love and Acceptance. this place is the oasis for those of us who love The Gays unabashedly in all your forms. i love a good dance mix, a hot leather daddy and a chubby lesbian all gettin' down on that dance floor. i spent many happy hours downing cocktails, shouting down friends and getting more hugs than i can remember. there are many drunken pix of me and my Gays on my MySpace taken here than anywhere else. the music is poppin', the drinks reasonable and the staff is all about flattery. i love how i get the raised eyebrow and look of surprise as i hand over my ID to pay the $5 and get in. those chicks make me feel 21 all over again! and the DJ almost always would play us a good song before the end of the night. i love you Martha's for giving all of us who maybe ain't gay a way to have fun with our group of Gays! read more

Truly one of the best gay clubs I've been too! This is my Home so I'm a little biased but the drinks are great, the people care and the entertainment is just fabulous! If you're in Springfield and you need to have a good time, this is a great place to go! During the week they open at 7 for two hours of happy hour and on the weekends at five for happy hour too! Drag shows happen most weekends with events during the middle of the week! Great drink specials and bartenders that make your night great! read more

My girlfriend and I's favorite spot to go dancing in Springfield. Granted, when you read this review, know that it's coming from a mob of straight chicks celebrating a birthday or a bachelorette party. But dammit, if you don't want a bunch of straight chicks at a gay bar, stop making it so fun! Great music, drag, good drinks, and limited worries over getting your drink spiked by some handsy frat boy. Win all around! read more

Where I used to live, you couldn't find a bar anywhere that allowed people under the age of 18 and it was great. Can you please consider 21+? I think people would enjoy your bar a lot more. read more

Quite popular! Servers were polite and drinks were made quickly and tasted great! Small building so very crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. For example, stood in line over an hour on the Saturday before Halloween. Dance floor and choice in music made the wait worth it!!! read more

This bar is so much fun, definitely worth the $6 cover. The doorman was definitely lacking in personality but he was the only one. Lando was a dope bartender and made me several very strong, very tasty Cherry Banana drinks. Chris was a hell of a good shot guy, very friendly and he replaced some dropped shots which comes out of his own pocket. What a guy! The drag show was so great and the main girl gave me a shout out on stage. The people were super nice and I made some great new friends. If you're new in town this place is perfect! read more

Hands down the funnest place I've ever been!! Terrific drinks, amazing friends, music, atmosphere. Martha's is the joint!

Best place to get your grove on. So much fun and the bartenders definitely can make so good drinks!

Fun atmosphere and $1 shots but don't expect free glasses of water (they charge $2/glass)

Fun and festive, there is an outdoor patio with seating. The bathrooms are abysmal and my best advice is to avoid them altogether. Recent upgrades place the venue on par with other downtown clubs, but the cover charge is ludicrous and excessive. It's still a fun place to meet your friends with plenty of free parking nearby. read more

This used to be a great bar with all kinds of people different and ages and different backgrounds but now it is a 18 and up drunk fest for the underage. They serve young people who are not allowed to drink on a constant basis and don't give a fuck. What a waste of a great bar. read more

It's a good place to go if you're ages 18 - 25. If you are older than that you are going to feel out of place. It's a DANCE/DRAG club so don't expect seating. The last time I went there I noticed they drastically reduced the drink selection. I was told they couldn't make the costs work (I imagine because half their target audience can't drink). But If you are looking for great drag and dancing this is the place to be. read more

Literally the only LIT gay club I've come across in Springfield. I really feel like I can be myself and won't be judged! Everyone is SO friendly. If I go out, I'm headin to Martha's! read more

Even if you're looking for a divey Midwest gay bar experience, this one's pretty heavy on the grime. Martha's provides an air of aggressive sleaze, from the grungey bathrooms (accented by the lack of a handle or even a pull chain on one toilet and a dearth of stalls that actually lock) to the staff. I witnessed a staff member attempting to cajole several patrons with full drinks into buying shots and after being turned down repeatedly insist patrons give them a reason why throughout the night. Other bartenders served friends and regulars first, which is frustrating when you've been standing around waiting to order for far longer. While it may satisfy your taste for dirty night out downtown, the overall experience has room for improvement. read more

Martha's is a nice place, but it seems to have become more of a swinger's bar than a gay bar. I saw very few lesbians here, and they all looked as if they felt out of place. There were gay men there, but the majority of the people there were straight couples. I do not have a problem with straight people in gay bars, but when the straights out number the gays and lesbians in a g.a.l. bar, there seems to be a problem. However the bartender in the center bar was the best I've ever seen, and he had a kind word for everyone he served and a GREAT barside manner. read more

if your not prepaired to say this is the greatest place on earth dont bother even walking by the front door. they dont care about a single person but them selves. if your a twink that doesnt know any better go right a head go. the bathrooms are just gross and a hub for drug use no out door seating good drink prices but bad drinks your better off paying the etra dollar and getting a good drink someware else. read more