11 Best Sports Bars in Ames

“Great atmosphere! Great fans! Great team!!! My only complaints are related to the steps going up into the upper deck, Clone Cone, and hockey siren/music. The steps, walkway, and space in between seats are extremely narrow and not safe for people not having great mobility. This building is obviously dated and would not pass codes in the 21st century. The Clone Cone may have been my biggest disappointment since learning Santa wasn't real. I imagined it would be flavored, rather than dyed, bland vanilla. I can't believe I waited in line nearly 20 min and paid $8+ for vanilla soft serve. I was in Hawaii in December and had Dole Whip, which is pineapple ice cream and absolutely delicious. Maybe take the Clone Cone into the 21st century with 1/2 Dole Whip and the other 1/2, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, or something of that nature. The hockey siren and music may have been cool in the 80's, but it may be time to bring some younger people into the fold when it comes to music and sounds.“

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

“I went to BNC for first time today and was very impressed with the service. Every employee I encountered was polite and eager to assist.“

“Dave Slade Trio were great!“

“Checks all the boxes. Best place in town.“

“If you ever need to plan an event, I 110% recommend having at Sweet Carolines. From the first email I sent to Chelsey (Event Coordinator) until the end of our event, we had top tier service. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was FUN, our bartender was phenomenal.“

“friday night is trivia night“

“Best Sports Bar and Grill in Ames!“

“I was surprised the food was as good as it was being a chain. I had the brisket chopped and burnt ends. Really good. Waitress was nice and effective. The only thing I can really say is that the dining area is uncomfortable to me. It’s one large room wide open with only tables. I prefer a booth and more intimate setting. Kinda feels like you’re at an event in a school gymnasium.“

“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!“

“We had to stand for our wait even while there were a lot of empty seats available. There were also a lot of other people standing waiting to be seated and the entrance is very small for that many people. But beyond that, it was a good experience.“