Your friendly neighborhood bar. Good music. Great rotating beer choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Hansen
I'm a huge fan of the Octopus. Phenomenal atmosphere, drinks, and music. Definitely a more mature crowd - be on the lookout for your professors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Birdnow
Thank you for being open!
Robert mac
Nice place
Raychel R
Great service, vibe, and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Hundley
Octopus is a bit of an institution: following in the footsteps of places like Steb's and Pour Richards. Dave is a huge supporter of local and regional musical artists of all shapes and sizes. There's always a cheap beer for those with just a few bucks in their pocket; and plenty of crafts for a few bucks more. They recently expanded their space adding some food items in the process. Popcorn is always available for those with munchies. Lots of regulars for sure. Guests should feel welcome. If you don't bump into a friend...you can quickly make one at the bar. Thank you Octopus for your continued commitment to The Hill and the local/regional music scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
teacherscott
I had a good time there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Kalkbrenner
I drive an hour from Cedar Rapids just to come here for shows. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
cloudfar
i liked the beer i had and it wasn’t too expensive crowd was supportive of the live artist which was cute to see. they also didn’t play weird country music while i was there which i appreciated. felt like family somehow??? idk but just very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Chad Johnson
Great venue to see a show, friendly and attentive bartenders! Cool place
I can say with confidence that this place is always a vibe. For college hill it’s nice, especially if you like the more indie/alternative scene. With live music and events, partnerships with local artists/food trucks (la Calle), there’s always something interesting happening down here. Admittedly the regular crowd on slower nights can feel a bit odd, but overall this is a good place to relax and enjoy a cheap Hamm’s.
Parking: Parking can be tight on a busy night, but the hill is pretty walkable.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Martha Torvik
Quaint little establishment that reminds you of an old timey pub. Also, has a stage for live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 4
Cristina Rottinghaus
I have never been to a bar with such an upbeat, very welcoming atmosphere. The live music was amazing to listen to and the bands got 100 percent of the door charge. The bartenders were walking around making sure everyone had what they needed with nothing but a smile on their face.They have an amazing sounds system so the three bands I listened to was easy to hear in the back of the room. There sound guy is awesome and so fun to work with.The bathroom was so surprising and fun to walk into. It's plastered with lots of notes on the wall from previous customers leaving their mark, fun stickers, and very cheerful.I will definitely make this my hang out. They have a variety of different entertainment and owned by a professional singer who knows how to entertain and have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Hoffman
Really neat spot for a college bar, love this spot!
Your friendly neighborhood bar. Good music. Great rotating beer choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I'm a huge fan of the Octopus. Phenomenal atmosphere, drinks, and music. Definitely a more mature crowd - be on the lookout for your professors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you for being open!
Nice place
Great service, vibe, and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Octopus is a bit of an institution: following in the footsteps of places like Steb's and Pour Richards. Dave is a huge supporter of local and regional musical artists of all shapes and sizes. There's always a cheap beer for those with just a few bucks in their pocket; and plenty of crafts for a few bucks more. They recently expanded their space adding some food items in the process. Popcorn is always available for those with munchies. Lots of regulars for sure. Guests should feel welcome. If you don't bump into a friend...you can quickly make one at the bar. Thank you Octopus for your continued commitment to The Hill and the local/regional music scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had a good time there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I drive an hour from Cedar Rapids just to come here for shows. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
i liked the beer i had and it wasn’t too expensive
crowd was supportive of the live artist which was cute to see. they also didn’t play weird country music while i was there which i appreciated. felt like family somehow??? idk but just very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Great venue to see a show, friendly and attentive bartenders! Cool place
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I can say with confidence that this place is always a vibe. For college hill it’s nice, especially if you like the more indie/alternative scene. With live music and events, partnerships with local artists/food trucks (la Calle), there’s always something interesting happening down here. Admittedly the regular crowd on slower nights can feel a bit odd, but overall this is a good place to relax and enjoy a cheap Hamm’s.
Parking: Parking can be tight on a busy night, but the hill is pretty walkable.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Quaint little establishment that reminds you of an old timey pub. Also, has a stage for live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 4
I have never been to a bar with such an upbeat, very welcoming atmosphere. The live music was amazing to listen to and the bands got 100 percent of the door charge. The bartenders were walking around making sure everyone had what they needed with nothing but a smile on their face.They have an amazing sounds system so the three bands I listened to was easy to hear in the back of the room. There sound guy is awesome and so fun to work with.The bathroom was so surprising and fun to walk into. It's plastered with lots of notes on the wall from previous customers leaving their mark, fun stickers, and very cheerful.I will definitely make this my hang out. They have a variety of different entertainment and owned by a professional singer who knows how to entertain and have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really neat spot for a college bar, love this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Just a cool vibe!
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