I came here one evening with my girls and it was such a fun place! Staff is very friendly and the…read morebar is well decorated. There's a shot wheel, I spun and got the pickle shot. Strong! It was well-decorated too- Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year, and the Haunt is decorated spooky year-round! Parking was also easy, as there was plenty of street parking.

Took a friend here as she requested a spooky bar. Had a truly deranged time, bar tan was $12. Will…read morebe back.

Great dive bar! They've got an interesting cocktail menu and LOTS of pinball machines in the back…read moreroom. An awesome place to hang out.

I've been here at least a dozen times. A bunch of us come…read morehere for the pinball, I come for the food and drinks.... And a little pinball. They have a fully stocked bar and always have a great pinball lineup. The food (Tiny Chef) inside the bar is hands down a hidden gem in St. Louis. The food is on another level.

Fun place! It's been a while since I have been in a divey bar. Nice selection of local beers and…read moresome featured cocktails. We just stopped in for a drink, but the booths were cozy (lamps and chargers included) and you could easily stay a while. It wasn't very busy on a Thursday, and we got our drinks and closed our tab quickly. I hear they do trivia and concerts and I'm sure that's a good time. Loved the festive 12-foot skeleton dressed for the season (like a pilgrim). The quirky decor makes it a fun place to start or end a night out in South City.

When your friend is in a band and they have a gig- you go. When that gig is at the heavy anchor-…read moreyou know it will be an intimate gig! The bar in the front has great options and cute snacks - think bar pizza and chips. The service is great and I love the space. Live music venues are always a good time!

The food was very good. All the people r so sweet.I was going there for a long time. Very good…read moreplace to go

Iowa Buffet has been on my Yelp Bookmarks, for many years and I've finally visited. Let me begin by…read moretelling you it is definitely not in Iowa. It's not even on Iowa Avenue, it's at the corner of Iowa and Winnebago. Also, it's not a buffet. Its name is all a lie. What it truly is, is a diehard dive bar. If Bette Davis walked in she'd say, "What a dump." The decor is totally tacky and that is part of its charm. Another part of its charm is the welcoming atmosphere. When we entered not only did the bartender say, but so did a couple of the guest already seated at the bar. When reading the menu for your first time, you'll be shocked at low-low prices. Our plan was to have cheeseburgers and fries, but once we saw the pricing, we added wings as an appetizer. We had our wings, plain with Bleu Cheese for dipping. We received 6 pieces, 3 flats and 3 drums. I like it when the chicken pieces are the same quantity. They were super crispy and seasoned with only pepper and salt. I built my own cheeseburger. As my cheese, I chose Pepper Jack and added raw onion and jalapeños as garnishes. To make it perfect, all I had to add was ketchup and mustard. My dining partner enjoyed a Hank Burger, but changed the cheese from American to Pepper Jack. We both gave our burgers a thumbs up. Our adult beverage was Vodka and Club Soda. When the bartender brought us our drinks, at first we thought they were glasses of water. Yep, the cocktails were made in huge water glasses and they were strong. It's exactly what I'd expect from a dive bar. If you're on a tight budget and want to out, head over to Iowa Buffet for a budget friendly fun time. Good food and strong cocktails on the cheap.

If you want to rewind time and get a sneak peek into the '60s and '70s, Tim's Chrome Bar is your…read morespot. With tasty cocktails, bendy straws, and a full menu of great eats, you won't go wrong for a friends' night out. We came in and stumbled upon Drag Bingo night, the performances and fun did not disappoint! We tried the single smash burger, which was great and served on a plate that reminded us of grandma's kitchen. The fries were perfectly shareable, and the crispy Brussels sprouts were an absolute chef's kiss. They also have NA options for those who don't partake. Highly recommend!

Came here because we wanted to play bingo. The bingo was really fun although we didn't win. I like…read morethat it's free to play and all the supplies are provided. The inside is super cute and the drinks are cute too. They have a good looking food menu but we didn't get anything. It was pretty busy for bingo but we were able to find a seat for three. When we did get drinks they all came out quick and were delicious and cute but they are a bit pricey.

Cheap booze, friendly staff, local bands. It's a great place to check out when you're in the area…read more Stop by for a pregame drink.

Great ambience, a very diverse crowd I really love the…read moreplace. I can't wait to go back extremely friendly bartenders, and the crowd was amazing.

Another fun party at Small Change!…read more Happy Tiki Birthday to Jamie and Bill! I love the cocktail creations that include the Big O Liquor, this year I enjoyed the Back Breaker and the Big O-Spresso Martini. The Back Breaker was refreshing with the different fruit flavors and had a cute pineapple swizzle stick. The Big O-Spresso was very rich with lots of cream, yum Good Strangers was there proving Tiki inspired tacos, I tried both the chicken and the brisket and both were great but the chicken was the winner for me, that slaw was such a great addition! Order at the bar or with a waitress, everyone is having a great time decked out in Tiki gear and the bar full of lots of props. Always a good time!

What a sweet spot to grab a drink and enjoy some good company…read more Stopped in for a night cap with a friend. The place is steeped in pride for both STL and LGBTQ+ community. The bartenders were awesome. We walked up to the bar and both bartenders got things rolling for us quickly. They have a really solid menu as well. They have some wildly unique cocktail options that blend dive bar ingredients with a craft cocktail approach. The vibes were great. The back patio was super nice and a great spot to just relax. I got a gimlet which was beautiful. Slightly tart, with just enough sweetness to balance it all out. There are not many things on this planet better than getting a damn good cocktail at a dive bar.

Came back here. Been so long. Lovely bourbon selection and…read moreprices are very reasonable. Wished lived in this area for this to be a good regular bar to go.

Amazing place!!! great vibes, everyone was extremely nice and friendly. Came from out of town and…read morereally glad we stopped in.

Update: Tick Tock Tavern is better than ever! Still cash only, still laid-back and welcoming. Draft…read morebeers are around $3-$7 and cocktail specials are $6-$7. (Recommended: the gin rickey, generously loaded with lime.) Steve's Hot Dogs is no longer next door; instead enjoy Buzz's Hawaiian Grill Wednesday-Monday.

This is a small and very charming bar on Magnolia. I guess some would call this a dive bar. I…read morethink it's a gem. It's a bar that I'm sure neighbors frequent. The decor is great and I wished I had taken more pictures but they were busy. Drinks are not expensive at all. Lots of classic cocktails, good selection of beer. Want something to eat? There is a place right next door! All cash so bring money. Not sure if the food place is all cash. They have an ATM inside if you come without. Cheers P.S. the bartenders are so funny and nice. Tip them well!!

Let's get the covid stuff out of the way first: no one wears masks, staff or customers. I'm…read morevaccinated fully so I'm not as worried but just a heads up. Now onto the other stuff: this is the definition of a dive bar. But it's not bad at all, has a good neighborhood feel. Drinks are priced well ($4 for an Incarnation for example) so it's definitely cheaper than say, CWE. PEOPLE DO SMOKE INSIDE, you have been warned. The only cons are the Covid protocols & smoking inside. They have the doors open to outside though on nice days so it's not too bad. They also have a pretty dope patio. I think I'm the youngest in here at 37 TBH.

Went in early evening. First thing i noticed was the small space of the place. There were no tables…read moreonly bar seating. When i arrived there were three peaple at the bar farly spread out. As the night progressed More people arrived and when i left there was 5 patrons. There was no distancing guides/sighns in place on the bar abouve the bar, on the floor. The sighn above the bar clearly reads NO SMOKING however there was a woman at the end of the bar smoking, I realized later that she worked there or maybe she was one of the employees friends she knew where the storeroom was.... Anyway not a whole lot of cdc guidlines being adhered too as far as i could see and if i end up getting covid i will tell the hotline exactly where i got it.