COVID-19 Crackdown: No Vaccine or Test? No Entry At These St. Louis Places [PHOTOS]

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 6:43 pm

Vaccine mandates or negative tests requirements keep rolling in. As we close in on two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the light at the end of the tunnel is there. But, due to vaccine hesitancy and the delta variant, businesses are fearful of a looming shutdown. With that in mind, more than 30 businesses have changed their COVID-19 policies to include either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within a certain timeframe.

This list includes bars, restaurants and music venues.

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O'Connell's Pub

(4652 Shaw Avenue, 314-773-6600)

O'Connell's Pub has a fully vaccinated staff and wearing masks, making it a great place to grab a bite while remaining as safe as possible in the COVID-19 pandemic. The pub also recently announced it will require guests to be vaccinated in a Facebook post, with the owner saying:"If you aren't vaccinated or don't plan to be vaccinated, don't come. Ever."

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Enterprise Center

(1401 Clark Avenue; 314-622-5400)

As the return of hockey looms, in order to get into the Enterprise Center and watch the Blues duke it out for a second Stanley Cup, you'll have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Read more here.

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Apotheosis Comics and Lounge

(3206 South Grand Boulevard, 314-260-1689)

As of July 28, Apotheosis put their foot down and decided to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. They tweeted "We cannot – we WILL NOT – risk the health of our customers, our staff, and everyone’s families because of an irresponsible person who ignores the science and chooses to spread COVID-19 to others." A picture of a vaccination card or the actual card will work as proof, along with a valid photo ID.

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The Gramophone

(4243 Manchester Avenue, 314-531-5700)

In addition to masking indoors while not seated, The Gramophone added proof of vaccine on August 9. "This was not an easy decision," a Facebook post from the restaurant reads. "But, we feel this is a necessary measure to take."

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The Pageant

(6161 Delmar Boulevard, 314-726-6161)

Along with Delmar Hall, guests at The Pageant will have to be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 to attend shows.

Find out more here.

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Venice Café

(1903 Pestalozzi Street, 314-772-5994)

Warning commenters with a place on their "typical responses" bingo card, the person who runs Venice Cafe's Instagram account told guests proof of vaccination will be required at the café now.

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Metro Theater Company

(3311 Washington Avenue, 314-932-7414)

According to their website,“audience members age twelve and up must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend a performance and will be asked to show proof of vaccination upon arrival at the theater” or “Unvaccinated patrons ages twelve and up with documented medical conditions must be able to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance or a negative antigen test taken within six hours of the performance.” Mask wearing is also required.

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Rehab Saint Louis

(4054 Chouteau Avenue, 314-652-3700)

Citing the Delta variant in a Facebook post, the bar said it was a hard decision but the right one to keep staff and patrons safe.

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Tick Tock Tavern

(3459 Magnolia Avenue, no phone number)

Proof of vaccination is required, whether it's a photo or the card. Masks are also required indoors unless seated and drinking. There is outdoor seating for those unvaccinated.

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The Sinkhole

(7423 South Broadway, no phone number)

As of August 9, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours is required to enter the Sinkhole. Masks are also necessary.

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The BAO

(14 North Central Avenue, 314-899-9089)

For the "foreseeable future," proof of vaccination will be required at the BAO. The Clayton restaurant took the measure about two weeks ago in an effort to create a safer environment. Patio or takeout is available for those who are unvaccinated or forgot their proof.

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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Powell Hall

(718 N Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1700)

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced its policy alongside fifteen other arts organizations in September. Read about it here.

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Off Broadway

(3509 Lemp Avenue, no phone number)

On August 11, the music venue began its new policy. The business will require at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, according to a Facebook post.

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Pop’s

(1403 Mississippi Avenue; Sauget, IL, 618-274-6720)

Pop’s is the toughest clubs in the area, and even they require you to get the jab or show ‘em a negative COVID-19 test to enter.

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The Benevolent King

(7268 Manchester Road, 314-899-0440)

The Benevolent King is a part of Ben Poremba's Bengelina Hospitality Group. "Given the events of the last 18 months, our businesses can not afford the threat of unvaccinated individuals are exposing our staff and guests to unnecessary health risks," Poremba wrote in an Instagram post announcing the requirements. However, the Benevolent King is temporarily closed.

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Elaia

(1634 Tower Grove Avenue, 314-932-1088)

Elaia, twin to restaurant Olio, is part of Ben Poremba's Bengelina Hospitality Group. Unvaccinated customers will be asked to have a seat outside.

Photo credit: Paul Sableman / Flickr

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La Patisserie Chouquette

(1626 Tower Grove Avenue, 314-932-7935)

One of the restaurants that belong to the Bengelina Hospitality Group, the bakery only operates curbside, according to to its website.

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Nixta

(1621 Tower Grove Avenue, 314-899-9000)

Another restaurant a part of Bengelina Hospitality Group, Nixta will only host vaccinated customers indoors. Outdoor seating will be for those unvaccinated or if proof is forgotten.

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Olio

(1634 Tower Grove Avenue, 314-932-1088)

Olio, twin restaurant to Elaia, is part of Ben Poremba's Bengelina Hospitality Group. The owner decided his restaurants will only host vaccinated guests indoors out of an abundance of caution for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Blues Museum

(615 Washington Avenue; 314-925-0016)

Guests are not the only people who must be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test to get in. Staff and performers abide by the rule, too.

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