11 Best Pubs near 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...“

“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“

“Good food, bright and clean atmosphere and friendly people“

“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.“

“Ate here for the first time before attending an Iowa basketball game nearby. There were good choices on the menu. I had the spicey Italian meatball grinder with fries. It was good and very filling. Prices seemed reasonable. The place was noisy so it was hard to socialize with my friends. Otherwise, a good place to eat and would go there again if in town.“

“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“

“I only know the grill, not the bar as I do not drink. If you want a really good burger and fries (they beat the hell out of any fast food place, in quality, quantity and price), served by a wonderful young woman who radiates kindness and good will, Grizzly's should be your next stop.“

“We have been to Micky’s several times since they opened the NL location. We ordered takeout tonight and when we arrived, someone else had taken our food. They were very quick about remaking our order and correcting any issues. Adam (the bartender) was very kind! We will absolutely return!“

“First time dining here, sat outside on the patio for an afternoon lunch. Service was top notch (Kat, our server, was very attentive & knowledgeable of the menu items) and the food (I had a chicken sandwich & my husband had a tenderloin) was excellent!! We will recommend & definitely return to try other items!“

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

“Taco pizza pleaseeeeeeeee“