27 Best Bars in Iowa City

Roxxy - Iowa City Bar • $
127 E College St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Shrimp & Homemade Roxxy Chips
Substitute Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Homemade Chicken Strips
White Cheddar Nuggets
Fresh Fried Mushrooms
Substitute Fries
Nacho Platter
Cheese Onion
Street Tacos
Pickle

“I love dancing there with my friends!“

4.8 Superb175 Reviews
Hilltop Tavern Ltd. Bar • $
1100 N Dodge St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Pot Pie Soup Delish
Rachel with Coleslaw Delish
Philly on Grilled Sourdough
Bacon & Bleu Cheeseburger
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sloppy Joe and Chips
Deluxe Dinner Salad
Taco Salad
Patty Melt

“Hilltop is a local dive and neighborhood bar with a great menu. 3 pool tables in the back, several TV's with Iowa games featured. Great selection of canned and bottled beverages. They recently expanded their NA selection. This is a great spot for conversationalists, lunch specials, and the rural, urban crowd this spot draws in. Open Tuesday through Saturday“

4.8 Superb87 Reviews
The Green House Bar • $
505 E Washington St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Rose Bush

“Highly recommend for a relaxing night in Iowa City. Amazing cocktails and atmosphere!“

4.7 Superb78 Reviews
Double Tap (Tap Tap) Iowa City Bar • $
121 E College St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Side Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
8 Spinach Artichoke Pizz
14 Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Homemade Chicken Strips
8 Jalapeno Popper Pizza
8 Single Player Pizza
8 Crab Rangoon Pizza
Side French Fries
Philly Sandwich
Nachos Platter

“I came in today. I ordered a burger. it was the tap tap to be exact. I wanted to add bacon on it but there wasn't an option for the bartender to add that when she placed my order. Instead, she went back to the kitchen to check with the cooks to see if it could be an option and they made it happen. such a great way of going above and beyond.“

4.6 Superb116 Reviews
George's Buffet Bar • $
312 E Market St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Burger Everything Aka CBE
Cheeseburger Eveything
Hamburger

“the greatest bar! We highly recommend!“

4.7 Superb69 Reviews
Deadwood Tavern Bar • $
6 S Dubuque St, Iowa City

“A true classic bar. Incredible staff for 40 plus years“

4.7 Superb60 Reviews
Burger Haul Bar • $
112 E College St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Fiery Burger with Fries
Joe's Favorite Burger
Seasoned French Fries
Burger in a Haystack
Nacho Chips or Fries
Ice Cream Sandwich
Breakfast Burger
Bavarian Pretzel
Chicken Sandwich
Classic Burger

“Great service and our food was delicious! Highly recommend“

4.5 Superb112 Reviews
Jobsite Bar • $
928 Maiden Ln, Iowa City

“Fun laid-back bar with a feel of being at your neighbors house. You can walk in here and never feel out of place. You will always find someo e to chit chat with. The bartenders are awesome! Friendly service that makes you want to come back. Oh and did I mention they have CLEAN bathrooms...“

4.4 Superb45 Reviews
Morse Community Club Bar • $
2542 Putnam St NE, Iowa City

“It's great to meet people there“

5 Superb4 Reviews
Dublin Underground Bar • $
5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City

“Like Manna from heaven with PBR on tap, I discovered the Dublin on my first day of what would become a 3 week work trip in Iowa City and it became my favorite bar in the Midwest.
It’s the perfect combination of dive bar and the kind of Irish pub you’d see in Patriot Games.
Nodo’s up top has great sandwiches which they’ll run bring down to you with the urgency of an organ transplant. This is important to remember as you might require their Life Flight services as I did several times.

The staff is great. Mostly.
Mr. Seth, Jackie, Danny, Trent, Rory, and Robyn, you guys are awesome.
The regulars deserve their own shoutout as they are a bunch of rad, friendly people.
Hope to see y’all again.“

4.3 Superb40 Reviews
Club Car American • $
122 Wright St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Side of Fries or Tots
19oz Domestic Mugs
Basket of Wings
Basket of Fries
Free Pool
Sandwich

“Best bartenders and regulars in the business! Go Griff!“

4.3 Superb21 Reviews
Joe's Place Bar • $
115 Iowa Ave, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

1-Topping Pizza
Chicken Tenders
Cheese Pizza
Joe's Burger
Hamburger
Popcorn

“always great service n vibe“

4.2 Good54 Reviews
The Fox Head Tavern Bar • $
402 E Market St, Iowa City

“My Great Uncle Dave's place. It has one pool table, half a bathroom, and an old school jukebox with Portishead on it. Kurt Vonnegut loved it, and for a long time it was the Writer's Workshop designated hangout. One of the oldest gay-owned businesses in a town with deep LGBT roots“

4.1 Good14 Reviews
Vue Rooftop American • $$
328 S Clinton St Suite A, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Red Pepper and Pumpkin Bisque V
Chef's Choice Charcuterie Board
Salmon Couscous with Asparagus
Iowa Bone in Pork Chop GF
Towa Bone-In Pork Chop
Glazed Salmon GF TN SS
Smoked Salmon Tostadas
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cheesy Cauliflower
Cheddar Mash GF V

“Great view! Great food!!!“

4.5 Superb259 Reviews
DC's Sports Bar Bar • $
124 S Dubuque St, Iowa City

“Always a good time and they have a great selection of beer.“

3.9 Good27 Reviews
Quinton's Bar & Deli Bar • $
215 E Washington St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Quintons Chef Salad
Jalapeno Poppers
Cheese Curds
Jumbo Wings
Bread Bowl
Frickles

“food is always excellent and service is always great when I stop by.“

4 Good66 Reviews
Trumpet Blossom Cafe Vegan • $
310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Seitan Wings with Pickles & Herb Aioli
Full Order Sweet Potato Fries
Mango Habanero Seitan Wings
Hearts of Palm Crabcakes
Vegan Rueben Sandwich
Falafel with Hummus
Pickled Vegetables
Falafel Burger GF
Mushroom Burrito
Falafel Wrap GFO

“The tunes are fresh and wild.“

4.7 Superb114 Reviews
Sports Column Bar • $
12 S Dubuque St, Iowa City

“Always a good time. Snorting coke in the back alley behind here and some of the regulars kept me entertained sometimes too. Decent kind of typical bar food though and decent, very decent when it comes to drinks. Usually kind of a younger crowd but not too bad though.“

3.4 Good14 Reviews
Pullman Bar & Diner Bar & Grill • $
17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Biscuits and Gravy
Impossible Burger
French Onion Soup
Biscuits & Gravy
Steak and Eggs
Avocado Toast
Fried Chicken
Kitchen Fries
French Fries

“Unique menu, friendly staff, high quality food, reasonable price. Some of the best coffee I've ever had. 5 stars!“

4.6 Superb173 Reviews
The Black Angel American • $
630 Iowa Ave, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Pork Carnitas with Habanero Radish Salsa Cotija Cheese Cilantro Onion Citrus Slaw
Chips and Queso or Guacamole
Breakfast Tacos with Bacon
Blackened Chicken PO Boy
Blackened Shrimp PO Boy
Fakler Fried Mushrooms
Smoked Brisket PO Boy
Buttermilk Pancakes
Des Moines PO Boy
Side of Hashbrowns

“My wife and I went to the Black Angel for a late lunch about 4 pm today. We split a beef brisket sandwich with each us having a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The soup was lukewarm and had to be reheated which was promptly and courteously done, as was all service rendered. This was our only complaint. Everything was excellent. Best Chicken Tortilla soup (not too spicy) ever had, The sandwich was great too. Yum!“

4.6 Superb115 Reviews
Hudson's Southside Tap American • $
482 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Rib Sandwich Platter
Hudson Grilled Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Meatloaf Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich
Cheese Curds
Hudson Wings
Fancy Fries

“Love it would definitely come back and bring friends“

4.6 Superb114 Reviews
Coa Cantina Mexican • $
18 1/2 S Clinton St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Queso
Vegan Chorizo
Taco Combo
Burrito
Torta

“This place is lit! Super cool vibe and the best bartenders and staff! Keep it going 👍🔥“

3.7 Good54 Reviews
The Airliner Pizza • $
22 S Clinton St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Five Cheese Herb Pizza with Chicken Add-On
Chicken Breast Club with Guacamole
Airliner Taco Pizza
B2 Burger and Fries
Meat Cravers Pizza
Traditional Wings
Meat Lover's Pizza
Deep Dish Pizza
Half Price Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza

“we ate here for the first time on Tuesday and the service was phenomenal! your server, Kate, needs a raise or promotion because she was outstanding! very friendly and engaged. we will definitely be back!“

3.6 Good93 Reviews
Iowa City American Legion Post 17 Bars • $
3016 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City

“had a great time with KJ localee and karaoke people were inviting and friendly, looked clean and will kept“

4.4 Superb9 Reviews
Bistro Restaurant & Bar American • $
901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Brussels Sprouts
Ruben

“I'm consistently impressed by the exceptional service and food quality at The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott. Great Iowa City location just across from Kinnick Stadium in University Heights – the atmosphere is fantastic, the food is always fresh and top-notch, and the staff is outstanding. A consistently delightful experience, whether dining indoors or on the patio.“

4.2 Good41 Reviews
Red Ginger Sushi Bar • $
1301 S Gilbert St Ste. 6, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Roll Without the Peanut Sauce and Sexy Girl Roll Without the Roe
Sushi and Sashimi Combo with California Roll
Squid and Octopus Salad
Super Volcano Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Red Ginger Roll
Salad Dressing
Shrimp Tempura
Fried Rice
Onion Soup

“Tuve la oportunidad de tratar este lugar de Nails por primera vez.Y quede muy satisfecha por el trabajo realizado por Lili,tod@s dan buen trato,y sobre todo muy amables. Recomiendo el lugar 100% Hermosa experiencia!“

4.2 Good86 Reviews
Harry's Bar & Grill Bars • $
116 E Washington St, Iowa City

Customers` Favorites

Country and Western Omelet
Sauvignon Blanc 13 Celsius
Harry's Cheesesteak Hash
1 2 Order French Toast
Cheesesteak Omelet
Philly Cheesesteak
Breakfast Burrito
Bonterra Rose BTL
Born on the Bayou
Chicken & Waffles

“Since opening, Harry's has become a go-to brunch spot and anytime meal spot for myself and my friends. Their menu is extensive and breakfast is served all day -- always worth trying the Huevos Epsteinos, which is my personal favorite. Their staff has always been pleasant and attentive, even on busy days, and you can tell they struggle with retaining staff, which is not uncommon in a college town. Still something I hope they can resolve, since it can impact the experience. And don't leave without trying dessert -- their options might be few, at times, but they are DELICIOUS and worth taking home to snack on later. I almost never leave a meal at Harry's without getting dessert after a life-changing chocolate cake from my first visit. I look forward to seeing Harry's achieve recognition as a go-to brunch spot -- it is absolutely deserved!“

4.2 Good95 Reviews

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