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Iowa City Barmaster

1. Airliner Bar & Restaurant

7.5
22 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 27 tips and reviews

Jocelyn B.Jocelyn Band: A staple of downtown Iowa City, definitely try the pizza!

2. Blue Moose Tap House

211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 27 tips and reviews

Live WeekendLive Weekend: You can always catch a good band rolling though this place at least twice a week. After the show try your look at a boot of beer! Read more.

Bo James is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

3. Bo James

6.3
118 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Beer Garden · 22 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Flynn: The absolute best burger baskets in town regardless of price, and bo james is very inexpensive. Older crowd during bar hours but still a great place to hang out and watch the game.

Brothers Bar & Grill is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

4. Brothers Bar & Grill

6.8
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Molly B.Molly Burke: Thursday nights are mug nights, obviously. But utilize it. And utilize it well.

DC's is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

5. DC's

7.0
124 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Sports Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J.: The steins are awesome. Usually a lot of beer for a really cheap price. Great place to watch sports or go to F.A.C. (try the fish bowl).

Deadwood Tavern is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

6. Deadwood Tavern

7.7
6 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 24 tips and reviews
Dublin Underground is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

7. Dublin Underground

7.1
5 S Dubuque St (off Iowa Ave), Iowa City, IA
Pub · 16 tips and reviews

Off The QuadOff The Quad: Don’t be shy to ask for a shamrock in the head of your Guinness. This place is a real taste of Ireland.

Joe's Place is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

8. Joe's Place

7.5
115 Iowa Ave (at Clinton St), Iowa City, IA
Pub · 18 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron S: This is the bar I spent most of college at. Tuesdays were $2 you call it but this was a solid hang-out any night of the week. Sit down with friends and close the place out.

Martini's is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

9. Martini's

6.3
127 E College St, Iowa City, IA
Beer Garden · 11 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Gallagher: Nothing beats drinking in the biggest beer garden in Iowa City!

Micky's Irish Pub is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

10. Micky's Irish Pub

7.6
11 S Dubuque St (at Iowa Ave), Iowa City, IA
Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Weser: Whatever I didn't spend on tuition back in college, I spent here. Unmissable.

Mondo's Saloon is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

11. Mondo's Saloon

7.9
112 E College St (Btwn Clinton & Dubuque), Iowa City, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Sean W.Sean Webber: Grab a teq flight to sample a few at a time. The fish tacos and slaw are freakin' awesome. Chips/Salsa/Queso is a good portion and nummy.

Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

12. Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House

525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
Brewery · 12 tips and reviews

Adam E.Adam Erickson: Get a 1/2 gallon growler and take some great beer home

Quinton's Bar & Deli is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

13. Quinton's Bar & Deli

7.0
215 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Sarah J.Sarah Janille: Sit up top so you can creep on people ! ;)

Sam's Pizza is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

14. Sam's Pizza

6.3
441 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
Pizzeria · 12 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Brade: Calzones are the only thing you should be ordering.

Sports Column is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

15. Sports Column

6.5
12 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Sports Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Phillips: 3$ big beers is key

Summit Restaurant & Bar is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

16. Summit Restaurant & Bar

5.9
10 S Clinton St (at Iowa Ave), Iowa City, IA
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Sir JackSir Jack: Prepare to sweat when you go upstairs.

Vine Tavern & Eatery is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

17. Vine Tavern & Eatery

7.7
330 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Lauer: VINE STEINS! NOM!!

Yacht Club is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

18. Yacht Club

6.3
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J.: Great place to see live shows. A lot of great bands and DJ's. Open mic night on Wednesdays a lot of fun if you or your friends play an instrument.

Gilbert Street Piano Lounge is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

19. Gilbert Street Piano Lounge

Iowa City, IA
Lounge · 6 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Gallagher: Great venue for groups of friends, especially great deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Martinis. Fun place to be, tip the pianist - and don't be the 100th person to request "Piano Man" that night :)

The Union Bar is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

20. The Union Bar

121 E College St, Iowa City, IA
Night Club · 18 tips and reviews

Kari C.Kari Crawford: This bar can be fun but it's kinda disgusting.

The Club Car is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

21. The Club Car

6.8
122 Wright St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 4 tips and reviews

WBVWBV: Great hole in the wall bar. Excellent if you want to avoid the crazy downtown scene.

Shakespeare's Pub & Grill is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

22. Shakespeare's Pub & Grill

8.2
819 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA
Pub · 17 tips and reviews

Adam E.Adam Erickson: $1 Tacos Tuesday nights from 5-9pm

The Sanctuary Pub is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

23. The Sanctuary Pub

7.9
405 S Gilbert St (at Court Street), Iowa City, IA
Gastropub · 29 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron S: Get the Bufala Negra cocktail. No really. Do it.This bar has a fantastic beer selection and great atmosphere just off the beaten path. Don't miss it.

Studio 13 is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

24. Studio 13

8.3
13 S Linn St (In the Alley), Iowa City, IA
Gay Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Childers: The bar is better than ever!!! Get on down here for fabulous drinks, bartenders, and the best drag shows in the state! :)

Donnelly's Pub is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

25. Donnelly's Pub

8.0
110 E College St, Iowa City, IA
Irish Pub · 19 tips and reviews

Ben V.Ben Van Dokkumburg: Probably the best overall quality v quantity v value restaurant in iowa city. Order anything and you'll be happy with the taste and price!

Short's Burger & Shine is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

26. Short's Burger & Shine

8.7
18 S Clinton St (btwn Washington St & Iowa Ave), Iowa City, IA
Burger Joint · 61 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Gallagher: Local Iowa Beers, and all the beef comes from local Iowa Farms! The hand cut fries are delicious, esp with the "Short's Sauce"! Get the "Dundee" it's amazing!

The Mill is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

27. The Mill

120 E Burlington St (Clinton and Burlington), Iowa City, IA
Music Venue · 33 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron S: Great staff, good food, and AWESOME shows of all kinds. It's just off the Ped Mall and the people are cool even if a few too many of them are sipping PBRs.

I.C. Ugly's Saloon is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

28. I.C. Ugly's Saloon

210 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Dive Bar · 8 tips and reviews

AlanAlan: It's a dive bar with style....definitely check it out

Dave's Foxhead Tavern is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

29. Dave's Foxhead Tavern

6.1
402 E Market St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Luca D.Luca Di Palo: ... jack&coke and find someone inside for an interesting conversation about literature and philosophy!

Pints is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

30. Pints

7.0
118 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Flynn: A fun bar to be at but can be over crowded at times. Other than that this bar is great after a hawkeye football victory. Younger crowd at bar hours here.

George's is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

31. George's

7.4
312 E Market St (Linn st), Iowa City, IA
Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Cabel G.Cabel Gray: You come here, you're here for the cheeseburgers.

Hilltop Tavern Ltd. is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

32. Hilltop Tavern Ltd.

6.7
1100 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA
Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Robert B.Robert Buckman: Talk to Kenny about politics.

Grizzly's South Side is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

33. Grizzly's South Side

6.8
1210 Highland Ct, Iowa City, IA
Dive Bar · 4 tips and reviews
Gabe's is one of Iowa City Barmaster.

34. Gabe's

7.2
330 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Music Venue · 10 tips and reviews

Digital Tour BusDigital Tour Bus: Live music located upstairs with a nice high stage in a large room, BUT it still has a small venue feel. Be prepared to get hot and sweaty during the summertime!