11 Best Pubs near Iowa City

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  • Jobsite 928 Maiden Lane, Iowa City Bar · $

    1 Jobsite

    4.4 Superb 98 Reviews

    928 Maiden Lane, Iowa City

    “Gracie M sets the standard of bartending like Alabama sets the standard of college football. Drinks are always on point, service is quick, and her energy makes the whole place better. She somehow manages to keep everyone happy even when it’s packed, and she does it with a smile. If Gracie’s working, you already know it’s going to be a good night.”

  • Hilltop Tavern Ltd. 1100 North Dodge Street, Iowa City Bar · $

    2 Hilltop Tavern Ltd.

    4.7 Superb 163 Reviews

    1100 North Dodge Street, Iowa City

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Pot Pie Soup Delish
    • Rachel with Coleslaw Delish
    • Philly on Grilled Sourdough
    • Bacon & Bleu Cheeseburger

    “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”

  • Dublin Underground 5 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City Bar · $

    3 Dublin Underground

    4.5 Superb 103 Reviews

    5 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City

    “Didn’t see the first shark for about half an hour – a tiger – thirteen footer. You know how you know that when you’re in the water, Chief? You tell by lookin’ from the dorsal to the tail. What we didn’t know was our bomb mission had been so secret, no distress signal had been sent. They didn’t even list us overdue for a week. Very first light, Chief, sharks come cruisin’. So we formed ourselves into tight groups…the idea was, the shark comes to the nearest man and he starts poundin’ and hollerin’ and screamin’. Sometimes the shark go away. Sometimes he wouldn’t go away. Sometimes that shark, he looks right into ya, right into your eyes. Y’know, the thing about a shark, he’s got lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll’s eyes. When he comes after ya, he doesn’t seem to be livin’ until he bites ya, and those black eyes roll over white, and then – aww, then you hear that terrible high-pitch screamin’, the ocean turns red, and in spite of all the poundin’ and the hollerin’, they all come in and rip ya to pieces…in that first dawn, we lost a hundred men. I don’t know how many sharks, maybe a thousand. I don’t know how many men. They averaged six an hour…Noon the fifth day, Mr. Hooper, a Lockheed Ventura saw us. He swung in low and he saw us…and he come in low and three hours later, a big fat PBY [seaplane] comes down and start to pick us up. You know, that was the time I was most frightened – waitin’ for my turn. I’ll never put on a life jacket again. So, eleven hundred men went in the water, three hundred and sixteen men come out, and the sharks took the rest, June the 29th, 1945. Anyway, we delivered the bomb”

  • Grizzly's South Side Pub & Grill 1210 Highland Court, Iowa City Bar & Grill · $

    4 Grizzly's South Side Pub & Grill

    4.5 Superb 85 Reviews

    1210 Highland Court, Iowa City

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Tender Basket
    • Cheese Balls
    • Onion Rings

    “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.”

  • Wig & Pen Pizza Pub - IOWA CITY 1220 US-6, Iowa City Pizza · $

    5 Wig & Pen Pizza Pub - IOWA CITY

    4.4 Superb 412 Reviews

    1220 US-6, Iowa City

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Canadian Bacon Thin Crust Cheese Pizza
    • Flying Tomato Pizza - Union Jack
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
    • Marinara Pizza Slices

    “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.”

  • 2 Dogs Pub 1705 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City Sports Bar · $

    6 2 Dogs Pub

    4.3 Superb 230 Reviews

    1705 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sweet Potato Fries with Marshmallow
    • Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
    • Grilled Shrimp Tacos
    • Great Beer Selection

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

  • The Fox Head Tavern 402 East Market Street, Iowa City Bar · $

    7 The Fox Head Tavern

    4.0 Good 52 Reviews

    402 East Market Street, 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”

  • Micky's Irish Pub North Liberty 720 Pacha Parkway Suite 8, North Liberty Pubs · $

    8 Micky's Irish Pub North Liberty

    4.4 Superb 80 Reviews

    720 Pacha Parkway Suite 8, North Liberty · 8.3 miles

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Funnel Cake Fries
    • The Pretzel Burger
    • Irish Egg Rolls

    “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!”

  • Club 76 The Lodge 2349 Mehaffey Bridge Rd NE A, North Liberty Bar · $

    9 Club 76 The Lodge

    4.5 Superb 104 Reviews

    2349 Mehaffey Bridge Rd NE A, North Liberty · 8.7 miles

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Wings with Fries
    • Chicken Sandwich

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

  • Watermill Kitchen + Bar 300 East 9th Street, Coralville American · $$

    10 Watermill Kitchen + Bar

    4.3 Superb 144 Reviews

    300 East 9th Street, Coralville · 3.08 miles

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Stripe Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus
    • Edgewater Burger and Onion Rings
    • Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

    “The food was just ok, it wasn't bad, but didn't justify the cost when compared to the menu. Staff was polite and kind. The service was not fast and they were not at all crazy busy so not sure what was going on there. Overall, just ok.”

  • Wig & Pen Pizza - North Liberty 201 Hwy 965 Northeast, North Liberty Pizza · $

    11 Wig & Pen Pizza - North Liberty

    4.2 Good 112 Reviews

    201 Hwy 965 Northeast, North Liberty · 7.96 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pizzas - Create Your Own
    • Stuffed Pizza
    • Union Jack

    “Taco pizza pleaseeeeeeeee”

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