Colorado Bob's Ship of Fools

Major dive bar, but cool décor.  I don't think they serve food, and I wouldn't want to eat in such a smoky place, but this place is a good watering hole.  Cheap, cheap, cheap happy hour and just in general. Also, I love this area of Tower Grove South.  We are a big fan of getting a few drinks here and then hopping around to a few local places such as Amsterdam, Stella Blues, etc.  Three monkeys is usually where we end up though because they have such good happy hour drink and food specials.

OMG THIS BAR.

I would probably come here literally once a week if only:

(1) It was non-smoking.
and
(2) they actually had a menu....even if it was just appetizers...

Other than that, it's a really cool little place. The bartenders were super nice and made conversation. It was kind of dead the night me and my girl-friend went, so I'd like to go back on a Fri or Sat when it is busier. But it's a pretty long haul. I'd be more willing to come back and make the crazy drive if the two aforementioned conditions were met but I doubt it'll ever happen. I heard the owner likes to smoke so I doubt it will ever be non-smoking. But even if they just met condition (1), I would still probably come back, just make sure to eat beforehand.... alas! No one was even smoking when I went and yet when I got home I still reeked like an ashtray. :(

You have to come here knowing what to expect: a no frills dive bar with good cheap drinks and a laid back atmosphere.  We had a fun time here just chatting and having drinks.  The place is super smoky, so if that bothers you I would skip this place.  There were a few people here on a Thursday night enjoying drinks and no one bothered us at all, it's not that type of place where guys come just to hit on girls, which is a refreshing change from other places.  The bartender was nice and even took a free shot with us in honor of my birthday, now that's my idea of a laid back fun place.  They have a digital jukebox type of player with tons of music so you can pay to listen to just about anything you want.  This place is smaller than I expected and it reminds me of red lobster on the inside.  You can't miss this place, just look for the large sailboat in the front yard and you'll know you've found it.  Just a good time where you'll probably meet some new friends after a few hours of drinks.