Tick Tock Tavern

Saint Louis, United States

4.4

Open now

20 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 314-101-9999
Website:
www.theticktock.com
Address:
3459 Magnolia Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63118
Tower Grove East
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miCherokee Street at Minnesota Avenue
1.6 miMETROLINK Grand
2.2 miMETROLINK Union Station
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Accepts Credit Cards
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Fri
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Open now
Local time (Saint Louis) 20:47 Thursday, 28 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Tuesday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Thursday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:30 am
Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Tick Tock Tavern is a reborn, classic corner bar in South St. Louis, Missouri. After decades of operation, the Tick Tock closed in 1994 and been reopened in 2014. We present 10 beers on tap nightly, with another two-​dozen in cans and bottles, highlighting a large number of St. Louis offerings. We also offer an assortment of liquors and spirits. Though not possessing a kitchen of our own, we are directly connected to our neighbor, Steve’s Hot Dogs, which, as the name would suggest, specializes in gourmet hot dogs and sandwiches.

History

Established in 2014.

The Tick Tock Tavern opened in 2014, after a 20-​year gap in operations. Previous owners suggest that the place (both name and business) dates back to the 1940s, with a prime location just one block from Tower Grove Park, in scenic South St. Louis. The neighboring building, at 3457 Magnolia, served multiple purposes, including time as a second-​hand shop, a restaurant and a confectionary. Today, it’s home to Steve’s Hot Dogs, a business that shares a hallway with the Tick Tock Tavern, allowing our customers a shared experience.

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20 reviews of Tick Tock Tavern

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Clean divey bar. Lots of beers on draft. Killer bloody Mary’s too! I once saw my bartender put some stout beer in mine. Good music, chill people, no fuss.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Cool divey bar with good selection of beers and spirits. Cheap prices and cash only. Perfect place to have a drink and hang out.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
CASH ONLY! An ATM is located in the back, left of the steps. Great rotation of Local Craft beer. The mixed drinks are amazing and served up by some of the best bartenders in STL.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
Friendly. Small place with owl décor. Nice bartender. Just stopped in for a quick beer and sat on the patio.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Nice little hipster dive bar only a block away from my friends house. Really cool vibe, cash only bar with some good olé cheap happy hours. They have a great beer selection with a variety of cans and taps. Very laid back and everyone is really friendly. It’s really cool they share a hallway with Steve’s hotdogs.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Had a great experience at this pub. They’ve got a couple arcade games (pac man and a centipede, millipede, and missile command combo machine) and the bartender there was amazing. She was very friendly and quick to take my order. Nice chill atmosphere. Good way to escape the hustle and bustle of south grand on a weekend.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
Tick tick is a nice local gem. I am so glad they opened up down the street from where I live. A chill neighborhood bar with owl décor attached to Steve ’ s Hot Dogs. Get a beer and pair it with a delicious hot dog for a treat. The only annoying thing about this places is that they do not accept credit cards. They do have an ATM and Steve ’ s does accept credit.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
I feel like I shouldn’t review this place, because I really want it to stay exactly as it is… but, I truly love everything about it. Go!
Place rating: 5
Kansas City, MO
I wish I lived in St. Louis just so I could frequent Tick Tock all the time. In a 3 day trip here recently, my husband and I made it here twice. Let that be a testament for what a fun plae this is.
Tick Tock definitely has a divey vibe, but the staff is laid back and down to earth and the ambiance makes you feel like you are right at home. My personal favorite touches are the big bulb Christmas lights and the Ms Pac-​Man machine.
They also have local craft beers on tap, which i can always get behind. Decent outdoor seating area as well.
Definitely hit this place up ASAP!
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Bomb service. So chillax. You can bring Steve’s Hotdogs into the bar. So accommodating. They have a great beer can selection and rotations taps. Fun events. Polite to neighbors. CASH ONLY.
Every time I go, I have a blast. And when I being friends, they say they will return there.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Great neighborhood bar that’s tucked away from South Grand. Heady local craft brews if you want that, ice cold Schlitz if you want that too. Best of both worlds. If it’s nice out, which is never, you can sit outside on their patio. Lots of smokers though, so bring the Axe.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
Cool bar, cool bartender, cool prices IMO. I would come here more if I lived closer. Cash-​only is a thing, so $ 2 ATM fee if you dont come prepared. Throwback music always playing! I felt at home.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
I wouldn’t say it’s much to look at — kind of like the bars you’d see in an 80s/​early 90s TV show — but it has that classic tavern feel that can’t be denied. Solid drinks and service but this bar IS cash only. Not a huge deal but something you’ll want to keep in mind before ordering a round.
The place is also right next door to Steve’s Hot Dogs, with a door joining them, so if you get hungry you know where to go. They’ll even deliver your dog straight to your table! A pretty nice perk, if you ask me.
Place rating: 4
Berger, MO
Craft beers on tap, always rotating. Local brews at fair prices. (Cash only!)
Try the Schlafly Pale Ale for a tried and true brew that pleases most palates.
Creative décor: owls, clocks, vintage items, quirky touches. A bar at home in Tower Grove neighborhood.
Plentiful picnic table seating outside. People flock here in nice weather to drink on the patio amongst their neighbors. Packed on a Thursday night, but so much seating both outdoors and inside, the big crowd was still well accommodated.
Dogs are welcome and even families come for the delicious, craft hot dogs sold next door.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Tick Tock is my new favorite neighborhood bar. It embodies everything you need in a local joint: laid back atmosphere, tons of character, cheap drinks, patio, and friendly staff. Tick Tock walks that fine line of dive bar but ACTUALLY nice. It’s lined with dated décor, old beer signage, weird pictures, even a wall of clocks all cleverly set to 4:20.
They have a good section of spirits and a fine line up of local brews on tap. I could seriously go here for all my boozing needs. Yes, it’s inconvenient they don’t take cards but it’s cheap and they have an ATM machine inside for you. They don’t serve food but they’re joined next door with Steve’s Hot Dogs. You can order food from them and they’ll bring it right on over!
If you’re looking for somewhere fun to have a drink and talk with friends (or even alone!) Tick Tok is the perfect spot for you.
Place rating: 3
Everett, WA
Beer selection is good as are prices. It gets a 3 star for only accepting cash. Huge upside for it– it shares space with Steve’s hot dogs. So you can order your hot dog, walk into tic toc to get your beer or reverse order. They also have a nice outdoor space you can sit when the weather cooperates.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
It’s a clean divey hole in the wall that happens to be connected to an excellent place for hot dogs. This place is decorated in owls and the early 90s. They have all local beers on tap and prices range from $ 4.50 to $ 6.00. They always have good music playing and the service has always been great. I have a feeling this place is going to get more and more popular.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
This new neighborhood bar has kept its old school charm. Full bar with Steve’s hot dogs next door, can’t beat that! Cash only joint but don’t fear there is a ATM machine in back… Great local vibe in here. Try a manhattan the are quite good!
Place rating: 4
St Louis, MO
If I could turn back time, if I could turn back time
If I could turn back time, oh baby —
I’d be setting at the bar at Tick Tock Tavern, having a drink with you
And munching on a Hot Dog from Steve’s next door
TTT is a dive bar that is stuck in a time warp, with class. The drinks are good, strong and cheap. Not only is the staff friendly, they’re eager to know your name and make you feel like a regular. Each of the bartenders introduced themselves to us and asked us our names. I found that to be a real nice personalized touch.
A bonus to TTT, is the fact that a side door inside connects the dive bar to Steve’s Hot Dogs new location. This is a perfect set up. You can slam down a couple of beers, order hot dogs from Steve and watch your favorite home town sports team on TV. What really kicks ass is the staff from Steve’s will bring it over to you when its ready.
Tick Tock Tavern, you’re my new favorite dive bar.
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
Located on Magnolia, just east of Grand in the Tower Grove neighborhood, The Tick Tock is a renovated historic tavern that is revisiting Tower Grove East after years of being a closed down corner in this historic neighborhood. It is a true neighborhood bar with a rustic feel. Very casual. Slightly hipster.
Steve’s Hotdogs is located next door and actually opens up into the bar. So, if you are into hotdogs, sausage and brats, you have many options. There is some outdoor seating out front, free WiFi, a loft area with sofas and a good sized bar. They have a full bar and the drink prices are slightly higher than your average South City neighborhood bar, but not bad. Cash only.