Why?

A Place to Belong

What is Slick Willy's?  

Are you missing a dance club?  A country-western night spot? How about a gay-leather-levi-bear-puppy-cowboy-dance club & home for everyone?


St. Louis currently lacks a dance club, lesbian bar, country-western bar, and now, a leather/levi/bear bar.  Current bars consist of small neighborhood bars with little room for dancing or major events.  


Do you yearn for a Face's, Magnolia's, JJ's, Bad Dogs, or Complex? 

Be a part of St. Louis' Newest Gay Bar!  


According to market research, the St. Louis LGBT+ community is yearning for a larger establishment that is a comfortable, safe haven for dancing, club gatherings, special events, darts, pool, and so much more!


Representation Matters

Slick Willy's will be a gathering place for ALL people in the LGBT+ St. Louis community celebrating all levels of interests, identities, and sexualities. 

The current environment provides a viable business opportunity to support and provide a safe haven for a large multi-generational population of the LGBT+ community that does not have a niche in the current environment.


The Community

LGBT+ establishments exist in the area, however, none specifically cater to the target patrons.  There is a large part of the community that needs a new home, Slick Willy's wants to be that home.


Why Support This Bar?

I've dreamed about opening and running a bar for over 15 years, worked in the restaurant, bar, and service industries on and off for 25, and have extensive experience with special events. 


Living through the covid pandemic, seeing some of the bars close due to retirement, and working at JJ's the last year it was open, made me realize that it is time to share my dreams, excitement, dedication, and love for entertainment and the community with the city of St. Louis.  Moving back to St. Louis in 2005, bars and clubs like JJ's, Faces, Complex, Attitudes, Magnolias, and Novaks helped me dance the night away free to be myself. What better way to give back to the LGBT+ community than to help provide space and support through social entertainment and expression, just like I had?


We have assembled a team of like-minded people, and our goal is to support those that may not be as well supported or represented.  Slick Willy's will be a home for everyone.



Contact us directly if you'd like to become a major donor or investor, or need further information regarding the business.