Entry No. 13 — the St. Louis file — filed under: hidden bar

Clements Bar

Operating as a fully functioning locksmith shop by day, this Cherokee Street staple transforms into a cozy, idiosyncratic neighborhood bar only on Thursday nights. Under the glow of a neon 'BAR' sign, patrons drink craft beers and cocktails surrounded by vintage lockboxes and a mesmerizing wall of thousands of keys.

The move: Plan a Thursday night date to get 'keys made by humans' while sipping a cold beer. Admire the glowing key wall and strike up a conversation with the neighborhood regulars in one of the city's smallest, most unique watering holes.

📍 Gravois Park
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 2626 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · saucemagazine.com

last checked: 2026-07-21