FAQS

What is The Boom Boom Room?

The Boom Boom Room is a 1920s Speakeasy with a Modern Twist that has food, drinks, and Las Vegas inspired house shows, in the heart of downtown St. Louis. We feature delicious food and refreshing beverages in a swanky, vintage atmosphere. A feature unique to The Boom Boom Room that sets it apart from other restaurants is the nightly entertainment. Enjoying dinner and drinks while having the pleasure to view premiere entertainment is a luxury, exclusive to us, and is a great reason to visit us.

What type of entertainment is featured at The Boom Boom Room?

Our in-house entertainment, is none other than The Boom Boom Bombshells. They have entertained guests for quite awhile and now have a permanent place where you can see them here at The Boom Boom Room. The Boom Boom Room cast features beautiful dancers, burlesque, comedy, and cirque arts such as aerial, contortion, fire performers and more. You don't want to miss your chance to see one of the best shows and talent in St. Louis.

What is burlesque?

Burlesque is part theater, part comedy, part storytelling, part stripping- but most importantly- all fun! Burlesque is as American as Jazz, and is a cultural phenomenon, that at its heart, is about celebrating women in all of their forms. Burlesque has a long history in the U.S. and it has many incarnations- and at The Boom Boom Room you will experience all of them- from classic to neo- burlesque, comedic to vaudevillian, we have it all!

Is there nudity?

Burlesque is an art form that combines elements of satire, humor, and celebrates the human form. There is no full nudity like Moulin Rouge or Crazy Horse but this is the art of strip tease. There are costume reveals and some performers do go down to pasties and decorative bottoms. Please review videos and photos to see a sample of what you may see.

Do I need tickets to visit The Boom Boom Room?

Yes, however sometimes they may be purchased at the door, if space is available. Check the calendar for the most up-to-date information but in general if you are wanting to attend the complete full weekend shows on Friday and Saturday nights, then yes. Friday and Saturday nights we feature two shows our signature dinner show, and the late night burlesque show. During the dinner show you enjoy a two course with a show. You pay for show tickets in advance, that confirms the reservation and then you pay for dinner and drinks the night of the show. Those tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here. We recommend getting them early as they do tend to sell out.

However, if you would like to come in and enjoy the atmosphere of the venue, then we recommend visiting our attached Bombshell Bar. You won’t see the show, but you can enjoy food and cocktails in the lounge.

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Yes, if space is available then tickets can be purchased at the door, but also note that the ticket price may be more at the door than when purchased in advance.

Can I purchase a ticket without dinner for the dinner show?

NO. Unfortunately at this time, the Friday and Saturday night 7 P.M. show is a dinner show. There is not an option for a show only ticket. Everyone who attends the dinner show will be served dinner and be charged for it even if you don't eat the meal. Please pick an entree that accommodates your dietary restrictions if you have any, as there are no substitutes for what is served. If none of those work you could attend the late night show.

What is the Celebration show ticket?

This ticket option is great for guests who are celebrating a milestone event such as a birthday, bachelorette party , divorce party, or more. It includes a balloon bouquet on the table, a fedora, tiara, or boa for each guest, a round of house shots for the table, and your special event being announced by the emcee, and you may also be pulled on stage for some fun. If you would like this, be sure to purchase the Celebration option. If not, you will not receive these items or the grand announcement. Also the Celebration ticket doesn’t guarantee “better seating.” Although most of our seating is great, we can’t guarantee that you will be in the front row. Seating is arranged based on your party size so unfortunately it’s virtually impossible to place your party of 20 directly in the front row. But note that you will be able to see the show from wherever you’re sitting. And come in ready to have fun and you will have a great time.

What's the earliest I can arrive for the show?

If you are attending the 7 P.M. dinner show, doors to the venue open at 6 P.M. We start seating in the theater around 6:20 P.M. But you are welcome to come earlier and enjoy a drink at The Bombshell Bar. We usually recommend being here by 6:30 P.M. just to make sure you’re checked in on time. You don't have to arrive extra early to get a better table because your table is reserved before you arrive.

If you are attending the 10:30 P.M. show, the theater will open around 10:15 P.M. But you are welcome to arrive a little earlier and enjoy a drink at The Bombshell Bar and browse our boutique, The Bombshell Shop. Sometimes it takes a little longer to arrange seating for the late show, so it may not start exactly on time.

We will not seat you in the theater until your full party is ready. It makes for a more seamless night when everyone in your group is seated at the same time. So make sure your guests arrive on time.

Age restrictions?

This is definitely parents' night out away from the kids. We are a 21+ restaurant/bar. We can sometimes make exceptions for 18+, if you are attending a dinner show or brunch, but it needs to be confirmed and cleared with management before tickets are purchased. I.D.'s are checked at the door and you will be turned away without a refund if you did not confirm with us beforehand.

Dress Code?

There’s no specific dresscode. We want you to wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing going out for the evening. For some that's dressing up with your girlfriends' bachelorette party theme, for others it's a sexy date night, and you're dressed to the nines, and for some it's casual at its best....however if your idea of going out includes saggy pants, sportswear/baseball caps (unless you just came from, or are going to a game), or sloppy clothes in general, etc. then this is not the place for you.

I want to attend with a group. How do we purchase tickets and be seated together?

Tickets can be purchased either all together or separately either online or over the phone at 314-436-7000. If you decide to purchase tickets separately online there's a question that asks which party would you like to be seated with? As long as everyone indicates the same person as the host, whether it's the guest of honor or the planner then everyone will be arranged to be seated together. Please make sure your guests have the proper spelling of the hosts first and last name. And be sure to tell everyone which ticket type to order, reserved seated or the celebration show ticket.

Can we arrive separately from other guests in my party?

Yes, you can arrive separately, however we will not seat you in the theater until all of your party is present. It makes for a more seamless night when everyone in your group is seated at the same time. So make sure your guests arrive on time.

How am I seated for the show?

Seating is determined before you arrive. If you are with a large group and everyone purchases tickets separately everyone must indicate the party host at the time of purchasing their tickets. You are seated in at a table based on your party size. For example, if it’s a table for 2, then you will be seated at a table for 2. If it’s a group of 7 then you will be seated at a table for 7. You are near other people of course, but it makes the experience more exciting and fun. Also that is why it is important to order tickets as soon as possible to ensure that we will be able to accommodate you at the show.

Are you wheelchair accessible?

Yes, we are wheelchair accessible. We do ask that you mention any special needs before arriving if you are attending a show, so we can arrange seating accordingly. There are some elevated areas and we want to make sure that your table is accessible for you.

Where can I park?

There is some street parking available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will have to feed the meter until 7 P.M. everyday except for Sundays when street parking is free all day. If you don't there is a chance you will get a ticket. There is a pay parking lot directly behind our building. If you turn north onto 13th St ( a narrow alley) right between our neighbors, Blondies and Rosalita’s, you will see a parking lot. It is accessible with a credit card swipe. Yes, you will have to pay for parking or your car will be towed. Unfortunately there is no free parking downtown.

Separate checks?

We can split checks but please inform your server before ordering. This will help keep things organized. We also allow no more than 10 split checks per table. So if you’re a group of 20 and want separate checks, the most we can divide it is 10 ways. There is also a 20% service charge for parties of 6 or more.

What happens if I try to not pay our bill?

Let's hope this won't happen, but with large parties sometimes splitting the bill proves to be a hard task. We will charge the credit card on file, or split the remaining balance amongst whoever else has paid, or file a police report. Don't leave without paying your tab.

Large parties and separate checks?

Unfortunately we have run into situations where guests at large parties have left without paying their bill. We don’t personally know the people in your party but you may have a better chance of connecting with them than we will. Therefore we require a credit card on file for parties of 10 or more just in case someone tries to run off. Ideally it should be the host of the party as they have the most communication with all the guests. Again it’s not what we want to do but it has been happening and we have to protect our business. The other option is no longer allowing large parties to book with us, and we don’t want that either because of course you want to have all your friends and family join us. So please understand this is a new policy and we are implementing it.

What if I vomit at my table while at the Boom Boom Room?

Let’s hope that you can make it to the restroom, but in the event that you don’t you will be charged a vomit clean up fee of $50 and don’t fight or dispute it. It goes directly to the person cleaning it up. We don’t want to clean up your bodily fluids so try to keep it together.

What if I cause a scene or am disruptive towards the performers or other guests?

Let’s hope that this won’t happen, but in the event you’re too intoxicated and are falling asleep you will have to leave. Maybe your friends aren’t ready to leave and they can contact an Uber or Lyft for you, but we aren’t babysitters, and we won’t be held responsible for your inabilities to keep it together. And your tickets won’t be exchanged or refunded. If you are rude and disruptive to another guest or performer or any staff member, we will try the approach of talking first, but if we have to warn you again then you may be asked to leave without a refund or the ability to exchange your ticket. And don’t leave us a poor review for your misbehavior because it’s not right and we will give the other side of the story.

Can I bring outside bottles of wine or cake? Decorate the table?

There is a $15 corkage fee per bottle of wine, with a limit of two bottles per table, only eligible to bring in during the dinner show.

You cannot bring hard liquor or sneak in bottles of alcohol. When we catch you, you will be fined and asked to leave without a refund.

We don’t allow outside desserts currently.

If you are wanting to bring decor, please call to find out if it's ok, BUT ABSOLUTELY NO CONFETTI, NO GLITTER, AND NO LOOSE BOAS/FEATHERS!!!! If it leaves a huge mess you will be charged a fee for bringing it.

What items are prohibited?

The security of our patrons while providing an enjoyable guest experience has always been of the utmost importance at The Boom Boom Room. As such the following items are prohibited in the building:

Firearms and weapons of any kind.
Lasers, glass bottles and any other item that in management’s discretion could be used to cause harm or injury to other guests, staff and performers.
Food and beverages brought in from outside.
SLRs, DSLRs, video cameras, professional cameras, cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, laptop computers and electronic tablets.

Please Note: All persons and bags are subject to search for these items, including visual bag inspections or the use of hand-held metal detectors. Any such items found will need to be removed from The Boom Boom Room property before admittance will be allowed.

Is smoking permitted at The Boom Boom Room?

The Boom Boom Room is smoke free. Smoking of any kind (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere in the building.

What if I can't attend a show?

In the event that you can't attend the show, we can reschedule your tickets for another show date, you have to tell us five hours before the event. However tickets are non-refundable. We also don’t allow more than one date switch. If you cancel within the the cancelation time and would like to reschedule, there is a rescheduling fee.