14 Best Bars in Ames

“The only place to get Tennents lager in The Midwest! Cool bar, great atmosphere, and on the day we went it was insanely hot out, and their air conditioning was running like a boss and it felt great inside. Great time!“

“great place! Been years since I've been here!“

“Really delicious geeky cocktails, amazing atmosphere and lots of classic arcade games!“

“An excellent place for a few high end drinks. Excellent liquor selection with a few beers, so something for everyone. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and are will to be creative should you see a spirit you like on the shelf that isn't on the menu.“

“Great customer service, amazing cocktails. This is a little hidden gem perfect for a fancy girls night or a romantic date.“

“Food was excellent! Waitress needed to be more attentive. We ordered appetizers and she brought 4 plates—there were 5 of us. Asked twice for another plate. Two in our group ordered burgers. Asked for ketchup when food came. She brought it after the burgers were eaten. Guess she wasn’t focused on serving!“

“What can I say about Cafe Beaudelaire? I love it! It's been my favorite spot in Ames since 2006. My favorite dishes are the Feijoada, the Original Bauru, and the Yuca Fries. It's a great place to have a Guinness and celebrate life with friends.“

“Whiskey River: lots of bombs & shots. I wish they had a Vicks Formula 44! Went for appetizers only: GF crinkle-cut sweet potato fries were really good--substantial serving size and hefty planks. (I've never had issue with fryer cross contamination). So many menus--look at these b4 heading in. We scored a high top table by the open air side.“

“Best bartenders in town, awesome service and a fun upbeat environment to spend your nights at!!“

“I purchased your hot pub mustard when I went to the Erie street market. It is excellent! I will be a steady customer“

“We had our Christmas party there today and everything was perfect! The staff did an exceptional job of making sure our needs were met. And the breakfast entrees were Delicious!! Thank you to all of you!“

“Best bar in Ames hands down. Tequila bar is unique to the area. Bouncers are very kind and thorough with their ID checks to ensure no underage people enter. Bartenders created a drink catered to my preferences. Will definitely be returning every weekend!“

“Very friendly for 1st timers traveling through! Couldn’t be nicer! It’s like going back to an old time bar- not modern just clean , nest & well preserved! We enjoyed watching the Cubs game, cheap drinks !“

“I need a ride now I want to go there now and I am NOT driveing“