Club Buca   

Laclede's Landing is an honorable area that's long been a member of the National Registry of Historic Places, but let's face it -- when it's time to party, people dare to drive the cobblestones late at night because it's also one of St. Louis' most renowned entertainment districts. At the forefront of the festivities is Club Buca. Owned and operated by the Gianinos, one of the city's most prominent restaurant families, this dance club is moderately upscale and intentionally flamboyant. DJs mix R&B, rap, house and heavy metal to encourage everyone to dance, and ladies are cheered for dancing on the bar. Once you're worn out, there's space provided for relaxation, including a couch-laden lounge area. The upper deck is wide open most of the year for star-gazing, and Buca provides comfortable shelter overhead when the temperature takes a downturn. Ladies' nights and drink specials entice both sexes to enter.