40 Best Bars near Ely

“Great service, food, and spirts. Funny thing after getting my bill for three well drinks and three IPA’s and splitting a tenderlion for 65.00 All I can seem to remember is the .95 up charge for a side of mayo. Makes me not want to come back and I really like the place.“

“I told my 11 year old son to pick a place to eat for our guys day out. He was in the mood for wings and found this place online. We were not disappointed! Both of us loved our wings and onion rings. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our server, Chelsea, did a great job. We will definitely be back next time we are in CR.“

“Thursday nights are LIVE music nights, so if you want to see the place come alive, music playing, dancing bodies swaying to the beat of the music, don't be late.“

“Always a good time, great food and fun drinks!“

“On behalf of the Washington High School Class of 1995, I would like to thank Kevin and his staff for their wonderful service and hospitality. The laid back atmosphere, in and outdoor seating, live music, food, and fresh squeezed vodka lemonades, made the evening enjoyable for all! Thank you again!“

“Great atmosphere, food, and Jen is the best waitress! Can’t wait to go back!“

“an amazing place to visit! Great food, great atmosphere, great staff and patrons.“

“I've lived a few blocks from here for 3 years, and I regret not stopping here sooner. MacKenzie is a very friendly bartender and the amount of food I got for the price made me think it was 2005 all over again. Thanks neighbors! 😊“

“If you are looking for great food and friendly service- this is your place! I have tried many of their dishes and loved everything I have eaten. Word of advice: save room for dessert!!!“

“Love this place! Awesome drink prices, great crowd and Michaela is the BEST bartender in town!“

“Five star dive bar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ love this place“

“Awesome place to hang out!!!!“

“Excellent food. Been there many times. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hidden treasure is the tuna sandwich, amazing!“

“We were going to a concert Sunday night and found Cliffs as we were walking down the street . We got our food quickly, the sandwiches were delicious as well as the broccoli cheese soup 😁 will definitely be back 😁“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Huge thanks to The Kickstand and your amazing staff for hosting an unforgettable night for my husband’s 50th! The space, the team, and the vibes were absolutely perfect—we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. Appreciate you all! 🍻🎉“

“Girls day out met here for lunch and cards. Good was good and Denise our go to gal was great!!! Thanks for the hospitality!“

“Fantastic food and great service!Our waitress was kind, prompt, informative, funny, and personable. Everything you could ask for and more from the staff there.And the food was fantastic! We will most certainly be back.Plus they have a plethora of TV screens so if there's a game on, you can watch the game as well!“

“Great little dive bar, owners are friend and interactive, food is good, beer is always cold, always a welcoming atmosphere, kareoke is on point and always provides a wide variety of talent!! I will continue to show support for this local business.“

“I went here with some friends for a puzzle night and we had a blast. The food was great, the drinks were even better, and the bar owner was a hoot. It may be a limited menu but just get the smash burger and I promise you'll be happy. Yum.

The bar was pretty packed most of the night and there was only one bartender working for a few hours so be realistic about how long it's going to take to get your orders if that's the case. One person can only do so much! Service picked up significantly when the second bartender arrived, too.

The facilities were clean, the acoustics weren't too loud like some dive bars can get, and did I mention the smash burgers? I will definitely be going here again.“

“The BEST tenderloin I've ever had is served here. Good price on food items and drinks. Good service. Pool table is usually free to use, and they have fun events like painting classes or a dj sometimes. Small bar with a good vibe - definitely recommend!“

“Sag wagon is close where I live.also is my second home.it is more convenient for when I'm not doing anything to do at home.thank you sagwagon keep up the good work.“

“I really like this place. Of course it has a pinball but everything else was wonderful too. I like the horseshoe bar. Very clean and friendly customers. Stop by and see for yourself self, who knows what type of conversation you will fall into.“

“So fun! Pretty laid back during the week, then gets busy at the weekend. The owner Kurt, is a long-time bar owner (since '82 I believe), is a very personable guy who knows his industry! He can give tons of historical info on establishments in Cedar Rapids downtown area.“

“this is my Cheers and I'm Norm 5/5 ⭐“

“Great food, service, and the restaurant is gorgeously redone!“

“Friendly staff. A awesome tenderloin basket.“

“Help is poor excuse for a Bar always on his phone Bartender more interested in talking to friends than waiting on customers.“

“Hannah bear rocks at rock bar! We love the drinks and atmosphere! ♥️♥️👏“

“Good service... The atmosphere or vibes in there feels a bit ghetto, but I personally dig a more low-key casually dressed place after work on a Friday night. And, obviously, if you like to play pool, this is your spot. They've got several pool tables. Fried bar food will run you roughly $9 regular price before tax. A double shot of Jose Blanco cigar me $6 I believe and a shot of Patron runs $10. I think my margarita cost about $5 or $6 as well. The two lady bartenders were easy to conversate with.. not over the top hyper or snooty. They handled that bar crowd Friday night with ease - just cool, calm, and collected ..no sweat! Pretty good bar tenders, those two knew their stuff & were attentive for the most part. So I personally like their service and staff members are clearly trained well. I prefer the dark sweat your tail off grinding with hot guys all night or a group of your gal pals sort of bar scene, but that's probably because I would choose dressed up over casual and I don't play pool. 🫶“

“Great Food,Service,Cleanliness and Outdoor Seating,FirePlace,and Decorative Huts!“

“Stopped tonight, got a salad and tenderloin, both were amazing and as always Anna was the best. Great neighborhood spot!“

“$1.50 Old School beers and Bar Bingo on Mondays. Karaoke on Tuesdays. Free pool on Wednesdays. Tricia on Thursdays.“

“The campechano burrito (steak and chorizo is AMAZING! Ask them to add onion and cilantro! A game changer!!! Angel is a great server! Thank you! So delicious!!“

“Simplemente me encantó!!! Es como si hubiera comido tacos realmente de México... Y eso es muy difícil de encontrar en USA! Todo muy bien... 100% recomendado! Seguro en mis próximas vacaciones regresaré sin dudarlo.“

“Good just some of the bartenders seem only interested in helping guys other than that free water and good prices plus great music love coming here when u have a chance

Parking: Parking is a b**** but get there before 10 and almost all the spots are open“

“yes I have eaten there and yes the food is great .“

“The employees here are always super nice and the food is awesome! Super cool that they’re featuring some old classics from the establishment before them “Cork n Fork”! I think people from the area probably really appreciate how special that is! I had the chili dog and fries with dill spread….. SO DANG GOOD! 😇“

“Awesome food great timeless appeal! Cedar Rapids oldest bar and a great place to eat. Jeff is a wonderful owner/host and Amy is a delight. The tenderloin is classic, smash burgers are amazing. Beverage selection is wide without the high prices! A must visit place in CR and kid friendly.“

“Italian beef was superb! Next time I would try stuffed pizza, just didn't have time. Stopped thru quick on a road trip and glad we took a chance on this place not knowing anything about it. Great staff, chef came up to us to ask how it was. Melody was our bartender/server and she was amazing!“