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    The Pageant

    3.5 (275 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE PAGEANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Michelle Buteau
    Ebbi N.

    I've been going to the Pageant for YEARS! It's always been a good but last nights show with Michelle Buteau was FABULOUS. Not just because she's hilarious but the more recent facelift to the actual venue just breathed new life into the space. They have chairs and built in tables, bars on both levels AND the outside as well as clean bathrooms! I know that seems like a given but it's a HUGE plus in heavily populated public spaces. The only real drawback were the drinks. You pay cocktail prices for something I would consider less than a cocktail as they were more juice than anything. No worries though, the staff makes up for it with their helpful attitudes. Oh! And honorable mention to the entire production starting and ending ON TIME! BRAVO!

    Erika H.

    Nice venue,great for smaller concerts, plenty of seating and great views for every seat in the house. The event staff working were amazing, willing to help you find your seats, and answer any questions. Getting through security was quick and easy. They do have a bar for drink purchases, and didn't have a restriction on brining outside food in.

    Demola the violinist
    Shalaunte W.

    Demola in concert. Great violinist! This was my first time at this venue and I really liked it. I had great floor second row seats but there actually is not a bad seat in the building since it's a small and intimate venue. Outside seating available with a halo bar that was not open for this concert . Bar on the inside was open and staff were friendly , speedy check in, security system is in effect which is always a good thing. Drinks were priced reasonable yay. Free parking in the bar fyi. Sound and lighting were great . I will definitely check for more concerts here. Located in the Delmar Loop there is plenty of eateries and venues to entertain you before and or afterwards.

    The stage!!
    Samantha L.

    The service at the bar is great. The vibe is extremely small and intimate compared to massive arenas and amphitheaters. Plus they allow you to bring in whatever food you want, which is amazing. So I got to peacefully enjoy Johnny Swim with some Session Taco with my husband and friends. It was such an amazing night.

    Johnnyswim opener
    Norman L.

    Came for the Johnnyswim show. Arrived a few minutes after the doors opened and security was well organized, thorough but quick. Quite a few seats still available and we chose some chairs on the 3rd tier. Great seats but they also have bar stools on the other side and when someone sat there made it difficult to see. They have a lot of seating but I would rather some of the bar stools were removed as it is so easy to be blocked by someone sitting on the other side. Drinks were not too expensive and they had free water cups by the drinking fountains. Acoustics are just so nice in The Pageant and no complaints about the concert, sound, etc. parking was easy in the free lot behind as well. One of my favorite places for a concert in St. Louis!

    Kelly W.

    We went here for the very first time to see JOHNNYSWIM and whoa! We adored this place! The sound was incredible! I loved where we were sitting; perfect seats for viewing the concert and! Right in front of the bar for easy access to drinks! Bathrooms were close and it was cozy and intimate vibes! Also! A plus was that they serve THC microdose seltzers which is right up my husband and my alley- trying to drink alcohol less so this was a PERFECT option. YES! We will be back for Allen Stone in Dec!

    Jennifer R.

    Perfect venue for an event! I've been to 2 St. Louis County Library events here recently (Rachel Maddow and RuPaul) and even if you're sitting in the balcony, it feels like you are close to the stage. Didn't really eat here as it's an event space but it was well staffed and security was visible. We were able to find street parking and so avoided pricey lots. Just a great evening!

    Christy C.

    I had not been to the Pageant in years but it was just a nice as it was last time I went, I will continue to going to the concert venue when someone I like it coming, this time it was an R and B singing group and they did not disappoint, the Pageant was the perfect place for them to come, it was called an Intimate night with Jagged Edge and the Pageant to me is an intimate venue, it's upstairs and downstairs seating, there is not a bad seat in this venue. Food is not served in the venue, however you are permitted to bring in outside and I love that. There is a fullbar that was bust busy busy but those bartenders were knocking the lines down quickly. I will definitely go to the Pageant again and again and again.

    The orchestra
    Taylor R.

    Place is updated and reminds me of the factory. Great live music. Everyone at the bar was super nice. Not sure they had food but good spot for Friday music on delmar loop. This was my first time being here.

    Caroline M.

    Fun place for a concert! This was my second time seeing a show at the pageant and last time it was all GA which is what I thought it was this time but they actually had tables and chairs. It's much smaller than many other venues and you get a pretty good view wherever you are. I will say it's a little dated and I think if they were to update it a little it would make a huge difference. Drinks are on the smaller side compared to other venues but they were good and they check your id on your way in so you can get a stamp and not have to get carded again. I really like when venues do this or wrist bands because it makes things go much faster when ordering drinks. Parking was free and easy in the lot behind the venue. I definitely want to make this a yearly occurrence since el monstero plays here every year!

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    So you sell tickets. And you never cap the tickets. So people with tickets have no where to sit. What a joke.

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    Absolutely terrible experience with the staff. The concert was great, but I wouldn't recommend any live band play here.

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    Terrible customer service. Sasha was very rude. She mentioned my sister being overweight when she checked our IDs and I was just appalled.

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    hadn't been since before COVID until April this year. happy to say it's the same as it ever was - brings me back in time to 2016

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