Open 7 Days · 11am–Close 4301 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee (414) 744-2383

Est. 1903 · Milwaukee's South Side

On The Clock
Bar & Grill

It's always the perfect time.

A century-old tavern where carved gum-wood, leaded glass, and half-pound Angus burgers keep good company. Pull up a stool — you're right on time.

Find Us

4301 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Hours

Open 7 Days a Week
11:00 AM – Close

Call Ahead

(414) 744-2383
Carry-out welcome

The historic carved gum-wood bar at On The Clock Bar & Grill
120+ Years of
Good Times

Our Story

Step in for a meal —
step back into 1903.

When you walk through our doors you also step into the past. Built in 1903 by the Huelsbeck family as an elegant cocktail lounge, On The Clock still wears the glory of an earlier era: original leaded glass, a stained-glass "H" on the door, and a magnificent South American gumwood bar — untouched to this day.

Owner Robert Krause has kept the bar running since 1978, blending that old-world warmth with modern comforts. Every sauce and soup is made from scratch with Mama Krause's recipes, alongside half-pound burgers, hand-built pizzas, and a deep bench of craft beers and martinis.

  • Original 1903 gumwood bar & leaded glass
  • Built by the Huelsbeck family as a lounge
  • Scratch-made food, Mama Krause's recipes
  • Craft beer, cocktails & classic martinis

On The House Favorites

Specials Worth Clocking In For

Every Sunday

12 Wings
Boneless or Bone-In

$15

A dozen wings tossed in your choice of sauce — boneless or bone-in. Dine-in only — bring your appetite.

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Friday Tradition

Wisconsin
Fish Fry

Fresh

Hand-breaded and golden, served with coleslaw, fries and rye. The Milwaukee Friday night ritual, done right.

Daily

Happy Hour
& Cold Pints

Cheers

Great craft beers on tap, a full bar, and martinis poured the classic way. Settle in — the clock's on your side.

Seven Days A Week

Daily Specials

A fresh reason to clock in every day — all made in-house and served dine-in. Find your favorite and pull up a stool.

Monday $5 Off

Any two-topping pizza

Tuesday $3 Off

Any mac & cheese

Wednesday $3 Off

A dozen wings

Thursday $2 Off

Any Reuben

Friday Fish Fry

Hand-breaded cod with hand-cut fries or homemade potato pancakes

Saturday $2 Off

Prime rib French dip, made in-house

Sunday $3 Off

Any hamburger

Every Day The Full Menu

Burgers, pizza, fish fry & more.

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No other coupons or discounts valid with these offers. Specials are in-house only — not to-go.

Plan Your Visit

Right on the corner
of good times.

Find us at 4301 S Howell Avenue on Milwaukee's south side, just minutes from Mitchell Airport. Walk-ins welcome, carry-out ready.

Address 4301 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Hours Open 7 Days a Week
11:00 AM – Close

It's always the perfect time.

Good food, cold drinks and 120 years of stories are waiting. Come see why the south side keeps coming back.

(414) 744-2383