Double Tap (Tap Tap) Iowa City

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.

Water damage has not been fixed for several weeks. The carpet surrounding the skeeball machines is soaked. I’ve went on two separate occasions several weeks apart and both times soaked my shoes and socks because of the water. Otherwise very nice place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Spot for Food, Drinks, and Games!

Had to leave a review after a quick stop in for a casual night out—and I was pleasantly surprised. The drinks were well-made, crafted with great flavor. We had the chicken strips, which were not your typical bar chicken strips. They were clearly fresh, served hot and flavorful, with some seriously good ranch on the side.

Liz was extremely helpful and attentive while serving both us and others at the bar. I couldn’t tell if she actually knew everyone personally or if she’s just that good at making people feel welcome. Most bars make you feel like a number—like they don't expect you back. But here, the vibe was different. The staff, especially Liz, genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do, and it showed in the service and attention to detail.

As for the games—the card system was easy to use and way more convenient than dealing with tokens. Great mix of classics and newer games. We’ll definitely be back! But honestly, even if you don’t play the games, it’s still a great bar with a fun atmosphere and friendly staff—worth hanging out with friends for drinks alone.

Planned on a one-time stop, but it turned into a new favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Because one tap isn't enough!

Food: 4

Me and my family went here and played bingo, they were curtious and helpful! Even let the youngest play bingo and win prizes, great spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went for a birthday celebration, and the food was inedible. The crab Rangoon pizza was not how it used to be, nad was drenched in a spicy sauce that has no business being with a crab rangoon pizza. We also had to wait over an hour on our pizza, so it was a huge let down. Worst experience I have had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Not a great pinball place. It's one of those arcades that makes you buy a card. $24 for 700 credits (after tax and new card fee). 55 credits per game of pinball. No 3 credits for $2 like most places. Comes out to 12 games pf pinball for $24. What a rip-off. Staff was good

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

5 Stars – Perfect Date Night Spot with Great Drinks, Food & Games!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We came to Double Tap for a date night full of food, drinks, and games—and it absolutely delivered. We had so much fun and left already talking about when we’ll be back.

The drinks were spot-on every time—balanced, flavorful, and consistent. Not overly sweet or heavy-handed with the alcohol -A great drink isn’t about dumping half a bottle in; it’s about craft, and they nailed it. It's clear the bartenders here know what they're doing.

Food-wise, we ordered the crab rangoon pizza, chicken strips, and a half order of nachos—yes, that photo you see is a HALF order! Everything was super tasty and such a great value. The chicken strips were definitely not from a bag—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired with what tasted like a delicious homemade ranch. The pizza was something you'd expect from a high-end place, with a light, crispy crust and bold flavor.

PRO TIP: Take advantage of their daily deals to save even more on already reasonable prices—total win-win. (We included a picture of the current specials.)

After a few drinks and great food, we moved on to the games. The tap card system was super convenient—no need to carry cash or coins around, and it tracked our points as we played (we even redeemed some for a free drink!). I saw a review complaining about the switch from coins to cards, but honestly? Carrying around coins sounds super awkward. I'd much rather have a drink in hand than a bucket of tokens. 🍸 We spent hours gaming and didn’t feel overcharged at all. One golf game had us going for at least half an hour without reloading.

We did have one game glitch, but the manager, Liz, handled it right away with a friendly attitude. She was great—constantly helping customers and clearly keeping the place running smoothly with a smile. Pro Tip: In any business, if something's off, just speak up. They can’t fix what they don’t know about.

The mix of retro and modern games made it even better. Whether you’re local or just visiting Iowa City, Double Tap is the perfect place for a fun and affordable night out. We’ll definitely be back!
607GuestHouse.com Recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very cool little arcade! Pizza was delicious. Game cards are very reasonable

Games are fine. Real attraction is the very, very handsome bartender from Ottumwa.

They went from a coin system to play the arcade games to an annoying card tap system to play games. My group had a whole cup full of coins that they wouldn’t convert into taps. Also prices for drinks at the bar aren’t shown very well

Used to be a lot better. A lot of the games are broken. Have not tried their food. Kids are allowed

Iife is so hard so I just wanted a job that I can use it to pay for my Bell

Tap Tap can be a fun night out. The arcade turns to a “beercade” in the evening, and becomes 21+. I used to love coming here more often, but many of the games have increased in price, and the arcade portion is just not worth it to me anymore.

The cocktail menu is fun, and the bartenders are always incredible.

Wheelchair accessibility: This venue is not wheelchair accessible. The arcade is down a flight of stairs, with no other public entrance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Fav bar in IC. Cheap games, good drinks, good service. What more could you ask for?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5