The best bars & nightlife in Iowa City
8 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Vine Tavern & Eatery - Downtown Iowa City nails the local hangout vibe with legendary wings, scratch-made pub grub, and those famous Apple…
Barrel House
NightlifeCoralville’s Barrel House keeps it simple in the best way... think juicy burgers, shareable pizzas, and a proper tap list for unwinding…
Barrel House
NightlifeThe Stuffed Olive - Iowa City
NightlifeThe Stuffed Olive is Iowa City’s sleek martini bar with 100+ martinis and thoughtful mocktails, plus chef-crafted small plates that…
The Stuffed Olive - Iowa City
NightlifeBrix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar
NightlifeBrix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar is that perfect Iowa City move when you want a standout cheese board, a comfy perch, and an ever-rotating glass…
Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar
NightlifeDouble Tap (Tap Tap) - Iowa City
NightlifeDouble Tap (Tap Tap) is your Iowa City beercade sweet spot, mixing cabinet classics, pinball and dangerously competitive skee-ball with…
Double Tap (Tap Tap) - Iowa City
NightlifePullman Bar & Diner
NightlifePullman Bar & Diner nails the refurbished-diner vibe with comfort classics that get a cheffy twist, plus proper craft cocktails and good…
Pullman Bar & Diner
NightlifeCamp
NightlifeWhether you're craving a Brandy Old Fashioned, curious about the S'mores Shot, or just want that cabins-and-campfires vibe without leaving…
Camp
NightlifeThe Green House
NightlifeThe Green House is a lush little escape where bar-tanists mix plant-infused cocktails with local tinctures and herbs, plus Iowa craft beer,…
The Green House
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