Laid back bar with fantastic specials! Locals and ISU'ers drink together as friends with good drinks and great service! This place has been an ISU tradition and should not be missed. Wonderful smiles from the bartenders and they know how to pour! Grab a drink after class and unwind or shoot a game of pool. One of Ames hidden jewels. Patio outside for the nicer months. Always remember it's Thumbs up!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Karthika Suresh Kumar
I had a really bad experience at this bar last month. One of the female bartenders did something really unfair, racist and mean. She took my ID and didn't give it back until I left. But here's the worst part: she didn't ask for IDs from any other white people at the bar. It was clear she was treating me differently because of my race.
When I tried to order some drinks, she acted like she couldn't hear me or understand me. But she had no problem serving white customers who came in later than me while i was talking. It felt really unfair and hurtful.
It's not right to be treated like this because of your race, and I hope the bar does something about it. Discrimination is never okay, and it ruined what should have been a fun night out. I won't be going back to this bar, and I hope others think twice about going there too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Karthika s
I had a really bad experience at this bar last month. One of the female bartenders did something really unfair, racist and mean. She took my ID and didn't give it back until I left. But here's the worst part: she didn't ask for IDs from any other white people at the bar. It was clear she was treating me differently because of my race.When I tried to order some drinks, she acted like she couldn't hear me or understand me. But she had no problem serving white customers who came in later than me while i was talking. It felt really unfair and hurtful.It's not right to be treated like this because of your race, and I hope the bar does something about it. Discrimination is never okay, and it ruined what should have been a fun night out. I won't be going back to this bar, and I hope others think twice about going there too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kylee Versluis
New dude working. Sucks. Bully. 0/5 if i could.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Samantha
Yummy LIITs! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jason Scala
Cool little campustown bar.
Tiffanie Fix
The bartenders are the coolest and the free pool on sundays is a plus
Tiffanie F
The bartenders are the coolest and the free pool on sundays is a plus
Kylus Pettit-Ehler
Smaller bar. Has not been terribly busy the times I have went. Usually don't stay there too long but still a good stop
I’m convinced Thumbs is one of the 7 wonders of the world. The atmosphere is tops, the people are incredible, and the drinks are delicious. There’s no shot they can’t make. The prices are more than fair. Not to mention the bartenders enhance your experience that much more. If you’re looking for a quaint dive, this is the spot! Some of my favorite memories were made in these walls<3
Kay
My favorite place in Ames! Key is awesome and always has a good time with us!
Kent Savely
I need a ride now I want to go there now and I am NOT driveing
Zach Davies
Good bar decent environment. Good place to get a drink
Tanya Cue Lund
What a fab place! New management has really freshened up the place!
Laid back bar with fantastic specials! Locals and ISU'ers drink together as friends with good drinks and great service! This place has been an ISU tradition and should not be missed. Wonderful smiles from the bartenders and they know how to pour! Grab a drink after class and unwind or shoot a game of pool. One of Ames hidden jewels. Patio outside for the nicer months. Always remember it's Thumbs up!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had a really bad experience at this bar last month. One of the female bartenders did something really unfair, racist and mean. She took my ID and didn't give it back until I left. But here's the worst part: she didn't ask for IDs from any other white people at the bar. It was clear she was treating me differently because of my race.
When I tried to order some drinks, she acted like she couldn't hear me or understand me. But she had no problem serving white customers who came in later than me while i was talking. It felt really unfair and hurtful.
It's not right to be treated like this because of your race, and I hope the bar does something about it. Discrimination is never okay, and it ruined what should have been a fun night out. I won't be going back to this bar, and I hope others think twice about going there too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had a really bad experience at this bar last month. One of the female bartenders did something really unfair, racist and mean. She took my ID and didn't give it back until I left. But here's the worst part: she didn't ask for IDs from any other white people at the bar. It was clear she was treating me differently because of my race.When I tried to order some drinks, she acted like she couldn't hear me or understand me. But she had no problem serving white customers who came in later than me while i was talking. It felt really unfair and hurtful.It's not right to be treated like this because of your race, and I hope the bar does something about it. Discrimination is never okay, and it ruined what should have been a fun night out. I won't be going back to this bar, and I hope others think twice about going there too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
New dude working. Sucks. Bully. 0/5 if i could.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Yummy LIITs! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool little campustown bar.
The bartenders are the coolest and the free pool on sundays is a plus
The bartenders are the coolest and the free pool on sundays is a plus
Smaller bar. Has not been terribly busy the times I have went. Usually don't stay there too long but still a good stop
This place is a vintage ISU five bar. Love it.
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I’m convinced Thumbs is one of the 7 wonders of the world. The atmosphere is tops, the people are incredible, and the drinks are delicious. There’s no shot they can’t make. The prices are more than fair. Not to mention the bartenders enhance your experience that much more. If you’re looking for a quaint dive, this is the spot! Some of my favorite memories were made in these walls<3
My favorite place in Ames! Key is awesome and always has a good time with us!
I need a ride now I want to go there now and I am NOT driveing
Good bar decent environment. Good place to get a drink
What a fab place! New management has really freshened up the place!
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