15 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!“

“The Owner is Very nice and the Games they have bring me back to My ChildHood Days.“

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

“food was great. the bar tender was great too fun to talk too“

“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 a great place to shoot some pool and have a beer! Great staff, great ownership. Let’s play some pool!“

“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.“

“This was a great spot. The food and service were excellent. The reason for the loss of one star was I was charged .95 for some (9 tiny) pickled hot peppers (expected). When I looked at the bill, I noticed an additional $1.90 charge for bottled hot sauce. This charge was not listed anywhere (and therefore not expected). I don't mind expected upcharges. However, I do not appreciate surprises on my bill. This was a nice little place, but tbh there are a lot of cool places in Ames. Next time, I'll likely go elsewhere. 😒“

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

“Beth the bartender is super fun and very attentive! Love her!“

“friday night is trivia night“

“Well this is a surprise: I had the best buffalo chicken wrap of my life. Fresh, crisp lettuce, perfectly sauced chicken, the right amount of shredded cheddar cheese, and I exchanged ranch for Bleu cheese dressing, which was on the side. If unwrapping it wouldn't have been unseemly, I'd have shown you inside. I opted for sweet potato fries, but took most of them home because I enjoyed the wrap so much! My other party had the whisky burger and regular fries, and he was happy too. Our server was attentive and quite friendly, and that's awesome because she had the bar and other tables to help. I've been to Whiskey River before, but this visit was a standout. Thank you for making my day!“

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

“We had our first experience here on Valentines Day and tried their special menu with wine pairings. The food was absolutely amazing and the wine pairings were perfect! Plus our service was outstanding! Not at all what one would think they would find in the middle of a college campus. It was a great experience and we will certainly be back!“

“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!“