34 Best Bars near Waterloo

“We stopped in here with a party bus and they did and amazing job serving us all! The two guys they had play outside on the patio was seriously awesome! Their food looks so yummy and they are served out of cute "dog bowls" but didn't get the chance to eat there but we will be returning!“

“Thanks for a great lunch!! I look forward to seeing y’all again.“

“We live close to Omaha tap house pepperwood and love love love their food and their service is top notch!!! As with any restaurant sometimes you’ll get something that isn’t quite right and they always seem to take care of their customers 5/5 stars! One of my favorite places in town to eat and the best burgers and wings around! Thank you again for being part of our community!!!“

“Extensive whiskey and scotch menu.“

“Great hangout! Friendly staff, quiet clean atmosphere!“

“owners jim and melissa are fantastic ppl... love them end their establishment.. highly recommend“

“Top notch drinks and staff. Highly recommend the espresso martinis and excellent selection of whiskeys and bourbons. Order a pizza!“

“The Q is the best bar in town! Great bartenders! Awesome people! So much fun!����“

“Stopped into Eclipse on a Saturday. Friendly staff - Ashley & Britney were great, hard working & definitely entertaining! A cozy spot to relax for drinks with friends & had good music variety playing. Also a small patio seating area & plenty of TVs for sports. Will be back!“

“Great prime rib and excellent service“

“Good food , cold beer and friendly staff Recommended to us by Hitched Up Trailers“

“This place was the best! Patience is a virtue with this place! They have such incredible drinks! When I walked in I felt like it was a place in which these bartenders cared about the drinks they put out. They might take more time, but they sure as hell make the drink accordingly. They have games above the photobooth. Uno, scategories (idk how to spell it), incoherent, phase 10, cards, and etc. If you want this place to be Parliment, it will never be. This place is classy, girlie, and exactly the place I would like to debrief and gossip with the girls weekly. Also, prosecco on tap...how convientnet hehe“

“Stopped in for a drink on the way back from Lincoln, suggested by a friend. Nice little place, good friendly service. Local patrons were friendly as well actually. I think they have a limited menu, I gave five stars but didn't actually have any food.

Have a pool table, darts. Playing Sunday football games. If in the area will go back.“

“Friendly staff, fun environment.“

“I have a severe food allergy and they did an amazing job of looking at the menu and letting me Know what was safe to eat.

It was a great taste, full of flavor and our service was personalized and did not make me feel like I was a bother.

We will be back. 😊“

“This is a great bar. The TVs are huge and the huskers were on. That’s always a win. Liked the friendly bartender and the fast service and good drink prices. But what I especially liked was that the whole bar - including the bathroom- smelled nice. Like, not cheap air freshener, but actually nice fragrance. It did not smell like a typical dive bar. It’s the little things.“

“Started coming here about 6mo ago after moving to the area. It has quickly become our regular spot. The team running the place is great, making everyone feel welcome.

They have a broad selection of liquors, beers, and seltzer to choose from. Drinks are made well and priced right.

Multiple dart boards and pool tables to choose from along with beer pong and bar games as well.

Always a good time here at Obar.“

“Love this place. Great atmosphere, wonderful people. Our bartender Heather is awsome. Definitely a place to try. Glad I did....“

“Great place to hang out good food, and great bartenders!“

“Our waitress was very attentive! Vodka basil gimlet for the win 🌿“

“I had an event hosted there and the service was incredible, the owner took care of everything I needed and went above and beyond. There were many people coming and going all night and the staff was extremely tentative to our needs. Not to mention they were extremely easy to work with on the setup or the event. Thank you so much for making my night stress free and easy!!“

“Sooooo goood!!! Always delicious 😋“

“James looked after us and was very courteous, professional and a delight to deal with. Excellent venue with a good mix of clientele, without having to go into city centre. Good background music. Food was served very quickly and was absolutely delicious. Great portion sizes. Can't recommend enough.“

“Always prompt and friendly service. Nice menu variety. Good food! Comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Nightly specials are great. A++++“

“Excellent service, great food! Would 100% recommend.“

“Hosted a bridal shower there. Natalie was wonderful to work with. The food was very good, and the event room was the perfect size. An overall great experience!“

“Kim, or "momma Kim" as she is affectionately known by fellow workers and long-time patrons, was our server tonight and could not have been more amazing. She was so kind, patient, and remembered every little request we had -- from how we were splitting the bill to the sides of sauce we ordered. Honestly, she made our night! My extended family is in town because my grandmother is in hospice so we are all sad and overwhelmed, and we also had two rowdy kids we were trying to contain, and she made us feel so at home and was so warm to us. We loved our food, and would come back for that in itself, but because of Kim and the friendly ambiance (all the other patrons were awesome too!) -- we will come back even sooner!“

“Thr service was so amazing, I loved our bartender so much! Although they were down a cook, she still did a great job making sure our food was out in a timely manner, refilling our drinks, and having good conversation. She deserves to get paid double! Nothing better than comfort bar food and a warm smile in a small town!“

“Wonderful prime rib special on Thursday night. Very delicious; melt in your mouth. The desserts are also amazing.“

“We reserved Jack’s party room for an after-work office social. Great room, food selections were wonderful and server was GREAT!! (Paige). Would absolutely recommend for any party/social for a group!!“

“5 stars for no other reason than they don’t “surcharge” their customers for paying via CC. They have transparent menu pricing, and if you want to pay with cash they will give you a 4% discount. This is how it should be done. Kudos to you, Hectors!“

“First time attending. Cassie was great! Ordered drinks, and they were perfect! Exactly what we ordered. They tasted fantastic! Mandy is a great bartender! The food was almost exactly what we ordered and served very efficiently. The burger was a little overcooked. Great music, and not too loud. The atmosphere was great! The chairs were comfortable as well. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back!“

“They are highly organized and efficient at seating and serving all the guests. The seating is packed near others, like a typical movie theater or theatric performance, but not uncomfortably close. If you order a meal, the food and drink bill will cost more than the show tickets, especially with the mandatory 18% service fee/tip. I would tip that amount typically though, so it wasn't a problem for me. They do offer free refills of soda if you purchase a novelty glass. The glass is a real glass tumbler with tasteful screen printing. If you want soda, it is worth $8 (in 2025). They do not serve free water. A 30¢ bottle of water costs $3 but does count as one of the 2 drink (or food/merchandise) minimum. They highlight these policies and remind you of them frequently, so it shouldn't be a surprise. Their transparency makes the costs easy to understand and prepare for.
There were 2 opening acts before the headliner, though the website and tickets didn't indicate that there would be opening acts. It would be nice to know who is going to open.
We will go again!“

“Delicious food from a local bar. Didn’t have the best staffing, only 1 waitress servicing the entire spot, but she was working hard and the food was worth the wait. The cauliflower and wings were our favorites. The chicken strips were huge! The chicken sandwich was also huge!“