New Entertainment Complex Coming To Lake Ozark Strip! Pool, Games, Rooftop Bar Planned

LAKE OZARK, Mo. — A new lakefront development is coming to the Bagnell Dam Strip, with pools, games, and a rooftop bar, under development by Lake of the Ozarks restauranteur George Tucker.

Tucker is adding the new concept to his successful portfolio of Lake businesses — Neon Taco, Malted Monkey, Tucker's Shuckers Oyster & Tap, Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar, and Franky & Louie's Beachfront Bar & Grill. The new venture will be a five-level entertainment complex that's open year-round.

"I think it adds something that the Strip doesn't offer at this point, it kind of elevates the Strip experience," said Tucker, who added that crews are currently rock-hammering at the property, located between Neon Taco and Bagnell Dam.

In an interview with LakeExpo, Tucker revealed the 18,000-square-foot project is on track to open in May of 2025. The space is professionally designed, down to the paint colors.

Tucker also laid out the plans for each tier of the five-level venue...

Lower Levels: The Pool

On the two lower, lakeside levels there will be two pools, three bars, and a range of seating areas. Although not technically connected to Neon Taco, patrons will be able to use the boardwalk to easily access both places.

Middle Levels: Happies Social Club

For the two middle indoor levels, Tucker has dubbed the space "Happies Social Club: Premium Dive Bar." More than a typical bar experience, the club will have servers providing food and drinks around the lounge and gaming areas.

"When it's cold and rainy and you want to go do something, there's really not a lot do at the Lake right now," Tucker said. "There's a lot of bars that are fun places, but they don't have interactive activities. You just sit around with the boys, drinking beers."

Customers will have plenty of options at Happies, whether they want to lounge and watch TV or play nostalgic games. Some activities include pin ball, old Pac Man machines, duckpin bowling, a mechanical bull, and shuffleboard.

"The spaces are unique and we feel that it's going to be a fun place for people to go," Tucker said.

Top Level: The Rooftop

Then there's the rooftop. The cocktail and appetizer bar is unnamed for now, but it will offer great views of the Lake and Bagnell Dam.

The pools and rooftop bar will be open seasonally, while Happies Social Club will be open year-round.

Visitors will be able to access the complex by water at the 0 Mile Marker or by land at the dam end of the Strip. Tucker plans to add docks to this location, so boaters will be able to park there or at Neon Taco.

The venue is meant to be enjoyable for all ages, though Tucker says there will likely be some age restrictions, whether that's 21+ on the rooftop bar, or adults-only weekend nights at Happies Social Club. Those details are still being ironed-out.

"As people head out this way for stuff other than bars, maybe they park there, enjoy the pool, and then walk up the Strip," Tucker said. "I think that this will help the area grow."