40 Best Sports Bars near Clive

“This is now the craphole of bar & grille places in central Iowa. While we had a good server, Sam, the rest of the experience was well below expectations. The worst wings I've ever had. Fried nuggets with sauce just poured over. What used to be really good boneless wings are now awful. Two tables there the whole night. Heard they're charging for lemon/lime slices for drinks. Needless to say will not be back under current ownership. Shame on you.“

“It has to have the friendliest bar tenders, bar owners anywhere. Great place just to hang out with friends and family to have a few and relax or party. Love the staff.“

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

“We had our Holiday party there on Saturday January 20th. The food was good, and the staff was excellent.“

“I went here for the first time because I was given a coupon from my realtor (Brett Fine - best realtor ever) and little did I know it would quickly become my favorite local restaurant. I’ve tried several items from pickle fries to the gyro, Tito’s flatbread, Alfredo, etc and everything had tasted wonderful and always comes out hot. The service is always top tier - friendly, efficient. Can’t say enough good things about Tito’s.“

“Fantastic place for lunch or dinner. Great food at reasonable prices. Always good specials as well.“

“Love dining near the food was great! Great service server was Shannon and she was very attentive always came back and checked on us kept our drinks filled! Would definitely recommend this place food and service was great thanks Shannon“

“Had a pickup order, had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, food was ready very fast and was one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. One small gripe is I wish it had a little more of the hot oil.“

“Pin High Sports Bar delivers a strong balance between entertainment and legitimate golf simulation.

The facility blends a traditional sports bar atmosphere with high-quality simulator bays, creating an environment that works equally well for competitive practice sessions or casual nights out. The Aboutgolf simulator technology provides accurate ball flight data and immersive course play, while the open layout keeps the experience social rather than isolated. (curved screens in the back are a MUST try)

What stands out most is the versatility. You can grab drinks, watch live sports, and still get meaningful swings in, play some pool, shuffleboard, duckpin bowling and anything else. The space feels built for groups — leagues, corporate events, or winter golf nights — but it doesn’t sacrifice simulator quality in the process.

For golfers in Central Iowa looking to stay sharp during the off-season while still enjoying a relaxed, social setting, Pin High strikes that balance effectively. (Also, located right next to the sports complex makes it an easy visit when in the area)

Best For: Group outings, winter leagues, casual competitive play
Strength: Atmosphere + simulator experience combination + several gaming options“

“My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!“

“We had an amazing time at Francies. The food was amazing. I had the steak and peppers sandwich and fries. The fries were so good.“

“Went tonight for steak night! Best steak I've ever had! TJ on the grill was the absolute BEST! He definitely knows what he's doing! Will definitely be back! Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere!“

“I love this bar and I appreciate that they have gluten free options.“

“Yanci was excellent ! Drinks were awesome and food was delicious and came so fast!“

“I DO NOT RECOMMEND!! It appears they have their do no recommend set so that your post cannot publish. Called this morning to let the staff know we were going with a group of 12 and they said that would not be a problem. In an hour our group received water and a drink order placed but never got it. The same server continued to wait on other tables, make drinks for other tables and made no effort or hurry to make ours or come back to take our order. In addition, the bartender continued to walk around and socialize rather than makes drinks. We even wrote down our whole order and patiently waited for her to come back to make it easy for her. This is the second that we have attempted to come to your establishment with the same results.“

“Randomly stopped here. Amazing chicken Alfredo pizza and great mixed drinks!!! Oh ... And the bartender was amazingly fun!“

“You want a dive bar that is also clean? This is it. Damn friendly staff and patrons. I go there periodically for a beer. They had a birthday party for a regular. Tons of food. I knew no one but several people came up to me and told me to partake in the goods.“

“Olivia was great and deserves a pay raise“

“Love it here, everyone that works here is so nice!“

“Great little place. Definitely for the Cubs fans. Great variety of bomb drinks. I had the Capri sun and that's exactly what it tasted like. Black cherry rum with an orange monster Delicious. Bartender was great, friendly and helpful. Will be going back when we are in town again.“

“I would highly recommend Caffereys! It does not only have great service, but it is a neighborhood bar that you can meet so many wonderful people! The staff is wonderful especially Marcy, Taylor and Kristin! This is like a second home for me. Regards, Shane“

“Awesome place to have a birthday party, your weekly golf league or just to keep your swing in shape during the off season! Not to mention all the foods made in house! 🤌🏻“

“Very amazing family night tonight! We had a family of 9 and they got us in to eat right away, great food, great prices, fun for all! Bowling prices were also very reasonable! Will be back soon! Thank you to the amazing team!“

“Great place to grab a beer and food with friends and coworkers.“

“The owner is an absolute saint, he is so nice and a great human being! However, the bartender Megan Hampton is honestly the worst human being I’ve ever met in my life. She was rude to me the second I walked into the bar, then she screamed at me, I went to another bar, and the bartender said Megan did the exact same thing to her and her boyfriend. She openly talks about using cocaine and other inappropriate talk around the bar. She is single-handedly ruining the reputation and good name of Poncho. If you don’t believe me, sit at the bar when Megan is working and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.“

“They've really tried to change in the last 5 years or so. They offer daily special meals like steak night (mondays) and taco night (tuesdays). The steaks are legit some of the best I've ever had. Served with very well seasoned grilled onions and mushrooms.

Always great service. Small hometown feel. Love it!

They could improve the beer and liquor offerings. Very limited and no taps.“

“The staff & the regulars are super friendly. The bartenders remember my name & what I like to drink. Sometimes I don't even have to ask. 😁 This is a great place to go hang with friends or by yourself. If you do go in by yourself, it won't be long before someone strikes up a conversation.“

“😌It would be nice if they honored the Triv prizes.“

“Visited 1908 tonight to watch Monday night football and the food and service were amazing!!! Our server Meg was so personable and attentative! Love their menu and atmosphere. Great place to relax and watch the game.They really know how to take care of their customers here! Highly recommend this place!“

“Stopped in for the first time today. I’m happy to have a good breakfast place on Ingersoll. The food was good and staff was super nice. Will be back for sure.“

“Great service and the band was really good!“

“We frequent here a lot because of the diverse menu which has something to please everyone and the food is almost always perfect. However, we have come to understand that this location is lacking a permanent manager and it shows. This trip, the greeter was rather short when seating is and I noticed he had the same demeanor when waiting on tables (we had a different server whom was good). Food was good but the bathroom needed a little attention as the trash was overflowing. The previous time we ate here the server was running her but off trying to take care of everything and doing a great job. She was the one who informed us of the management situation and she apologized. I hope they can resolve the issue to bring some order to the restaurant.“

“Great place to go for any kind of night out. Good drinks and even better service.
However; I noticed the tablets you pay on only offer up to 5% suggested tip. I’m hoping this is a mistake overlooked by management bc their servers deserve those numbers to say 18%, 20%, and 22%“

“Great food and service! Great place to watch a game. Better than average food and TV’s everywhere“

“friendly CHEERS ATMOSPHERE.... jyst updated their food menu as well! great place to watch Football!!“

“Took my mom and brother here on Friday to try to cheer my brother up after a bad day and our waitress Dey did just that and more! She had an AMAZING attitude, was very attentive to our table, never did a drink go low and she just had the best vibe I’ve ever experienced while eating out. She even offered a drink to go, just going above and beyond with her service. If you go here make sure to ask for Dey, she’ll make your experience worth while!!“

“This is my third time coming to this location & the experience has always been good, the food taste fresh & always good perfect. The employees are super helpful & friendly. I never feel rushed to order or leave after eating. Having the option to sit outside or on the roof is a game changer if you are staying late for drinks. All around awesome place!“

“Heather was our server/waitress and she was outstanding. We had a group of about 50 people with about 15 different tabs to organize, and she was so efficient. I have never had such fast service at a sit down restaurant when visiting with a large group. This was a with basketball team and their families. The team all played games after eating, and it was a fun atmosphere. The food was amazing and at our table everyone raved about the boneless wings“