Due to the extreme darkness a good picture could not be obtained either outside or inside. It was…read morevery dark inside this really good dive bar. Friendly people, good music, cheap drinks. This bar's most prominent feature was a large Hamm's Bear inside the front window. Officially the bar's name is "Sidetracked Again". We asked the bartender why it was called "Sidetracked Again". "'Sidetracked' comes from being next to the railroad tracks," he said. "We used to be on the other side, but the city closed us down because they said they needed to build a store there. So then we moved over here and now we're 'Sidetracked Again'." This was my favorite bar in Creston.

A friendly dive bar. Cheap drinks and no attitude from staff or customers. Great music on the…read morejukebox. What's not to like ?

On the square in Newton...nice place for everyone. Friendly local place. Drink snacks beer rock…read moreand roll and country...630pm on a monday

Located right on the square, Bert's Pub & Grub occupies a former Gamble's department store. With…read morewood floors and high ceilings, Bert's showcases its ornate, leather-wrapped bar proudly. We had just settled in with our bottles of Bud Light and Miller Lite when the bartender offered to show us around the place. The most striking feature of the main bar area is its antique elevator. Originally used by the department store, it is still used today for bring in cases of beer and taking out the trash. This unique elevator is hand-operated, using an intricate system of pulleys to allow the operator to raise and lower themselves and a heavy load of merchandise with ease by simply pulling a rope. Our bartender demonstrated how simple it was to use. As we toured the bar we were surprised to find a dance room in back, complete with setups for pole dancing and cage dancing. (The camera we had with us on this visit had no flash, hence the "night vision" photo below.) The owner had the stage and dance area constructed in 2004 and had plans to bring in exotic dancers from time to time to "bring a little life" to town. But City Hall got wind of the idea and put a stop to it before it ever took off. Nonetheless is still makes a good stage for local and touring bands.

Nice place . Bartender was very nice. But they don't have a menu anymore. If you want a place to…read morehang out and have a drink and maybe play some pool . It's a nice place.

Food and service were very good. A bit pricey, but considering its location not a surprise.read more

Very nice bar with great bartenders! Great place to catch up with friends and hang out! There is a…read morenice bar and lots of tables to choose from. There is an area with a pool table. Very nice and updated look and they usually have complementary popcorn. They have a large area on the other side from the main bar area that can be rented for events, activities or any other sort of gatherings. There is a small separate bar on that side too. Sometimes they have live music, bands, DJ's and Karaoke.

Ordered from here a couple times and both times the chicken gizzards were raw and the fried pickles…read morewere barely fried

The food, the people, the comfort of small town USA...I love everything about this place! Hubby &…read moreI met my Sister & Brother In Law for "halfway fall lunch meetup". We will never do it at another restaurant again. It reminded us of being in our 20's and hanging out, eating & dancing at the places we used to frequent in SE Iowa. We had a great meal and a great time!

Service was outstanding. Ordered carryout food while attending the Leon Rodeo and the staff were so…read morefriendly and accommodating.

A pretty standard small-town dive with the typical games and amenities. It's very dark on the…read moreinside. Our bartender was a nice older lady who gave us good tips on other places to visit in the area. Though it's very dark on the inside, it looks nicer than you'd expect given the nondescript exterior. One humorous aspect of the bar is that a ceiling fan had been modified into a makeshift roulette wheel.

Visiting friends in the area. A small crowd outside on the porch made us think this must be the…read moreplace to be. If you enjoy a neighborhood dive bar this is as good as it gets. The bartender happened to be the granddaughter of the owner and great granddaughter of Patty her self. Everyone, staff and costumers were friendly and made us feel welcome. We didn't try the pizza but they looked pretty good. If you like a little bit of shit with your coffee it's one of their specialties. I highly recommend the Australian Rubber Nuts. They're not on the menu you have to ask for them. Enjoy

When you roam the road of Iowa, you encounter a lot of interesting sights and people. My wife and…read moreI always enjoy stopping by a local bar because you never know what to expect. Patty's Back Door in Grand River IA is one example of what I am talking about. The owners of Patty's are incredibly easy going and welcoming. This is a straight-forward, nothing fancy bar with a single pool table and standard American beers (Bud, Coors, Miller, etc.). They have an incredible jukebox with anything and everything on it (which I loved!!). I cannot speak to the food (we did not eat), just the cheap beers and down to earth conversations with other guests and staff. As a bar, this establishment (we were told) has been around since the 1940s and with hospitality and simple small town charm like this, it is no wonder. Patty's made Grand River IA a memorable place to stop.

I couldn't really begin to describe how awesome the owner is here. We showed up late just at…read moreclosing and she opened back up for us. Great drinks and great service. Serves your beers with a koozie. Very good bourbon selection as well.

Great tiny bar. And by tiny, I mean seats about 30 people. Tightly. But nice. The bartender is…read moreright in front of everyone so there is no bad service. Dirt even opened a bag of popcorn for us to snack on. There are a lot of cold beers to choose from and prices are reasonable. I plan on spending a lot of time at Dirt's Place.

Small town, as is one horse town, bar. How fun!…read moreEquipped with a pool table, music, tables and all the drinks you could desire. You can also buy some snacks behind the bar if you need. With some pre planning we meet up for a family get together. They allowed us to bring in food and home made shot skis. Ya..We party like that. The bartender was fantastic and very kind. We pretty much took over this bar with our big and boisterous family. Also appreciated a very clean women's restroom. I was grateful for the inexpensive drinks that kept my party going all night!

Classic small town bar. Cheap drinks & friendly people! Tell Teresa hi if you get a chance...read more