It was sad when Campbell Steele gallery announced their closing considering this venue was a unique…read moreplace to see a show. But, the vibe and scene of The Famous Mockingbird channels the ghost of Campbell Steele and does it well. If you have a chance to see a concert/show here - here is what you need to know: 1) you can buy your tickets in advance with no service fee 2) arrive early (at least 30 mins) to get your seat, for general admission on a sold out show, you might go earlier. 3) speaking of seating, the venue consists of a few high top tables and bistro tables. Arrive early to snag one of these. There is also a few high top to the side of the "stage" and behind the stage area by the bar. Otherwise you stand. 4) it's a small venue, but not too loud. Very cozy and intimate with a cool vibe. 5) they only serve beer (mostly local and some light beer standards) and wine 6) the front of house offers some fun retail opportunities such as beautiful local jewelry and prints. I appreciate the great new rotation of artists The Famous Mockingbird will bring to the area. Please support them and live music!

Great intimate place to see live music. We were pleased to find a reserved table waiting for us…read morewhen we arrived. There is a mix of regular and high top tables. When making the reservation, there is an option to put in comments so next time I will be sure to request my table preference. Reasonably priced beer, wine, sodas and coffee were available. We will be back to see more live music!

What an awesome, fun concert to go to! :-) I've been to this venue several times and it's always…read morebeen a blast! You park in a cow pasture/field where they have a tractor ride that takes you down to the Codfish Hollow venue. And the tractor runs all night, so you can always get a ride back to your car. Very fun!! There used to be so many trails to explore at Codfish Hollow but they blocked them off, which I was the only thing that I was disappointed about. There were excellent food trucks at this event and a long lawn of mowed grass to sit on with fold up chairs. And also inside the barn was good music and lights which was amazing and awesome! :-) Great place to go and listen to good music and to go and drink and enjoy yourself! I can't wait to go back!

This place has been on my list to visit for a long time. Loved that there were lots of firerings…read moredispersed around the pasture plus free, dry firewood. Not sure if it's typical but there was only 1 porto potty (it was October so most campers were in RVs so it didn't matter). My only complaint is I'm starting to turn into an old lady and don't want to stay up and party after the show so was annoyed by how loud it was and for how long after hours. The barn area was amazing and so pretty. Definitely a unique concert experience. Ticket prices are reasonable but can go quickly.

Amazing Venue with a great atmosphere and awesome talent that gets booked! Went to a few concerts…read moreand had a great time!

It's been a while, but Monday nights at Rascals used to be a solid time. The jukebox had a good…read moreselection, pool tables were open, and of course, dollar drafts. Including Guinness. Living in Chicago now, a Guinness runs me $4-6. Paying a buck for a Guinness is a treat; paying ten bucks for ten of them is sublime. The Russian judge deducted a star for the bartender's failing to remember us. Carding your regulars might explain why there's no one there to begin with, ma'am.

The bartender likes to make your drink then start a conversation with one of the regulars on the…read moreother side of the bar with your drink just fucking sitting there until their conversation is over.

We came here for the nightlife and watched two bands. A Green Day tribute band and a Ramones…read moretribute band. The drinks were cheap and they were cold. The setting was comfortable and they have a smoking patio for smokers. Being an ex smoker this is a great thing to have. The place does fill up quick and there wasn't much room To walk around but that's to be expected in a bar! Can't wait for the next time these bands put on a show we will return!

Iconic live music bar. Legends of all genres, near and far, have all played this unsuspecting dive…read moretucked into downtown Iowa City. Two levels and a courtyard. Come early and stake out a spot front and center for your favorite band. Cool, intimate experience buuut that means it also gets crowded quick. Haven't had a problem with sound or service. Great spot to catch a killer show at an affordable price.

Who doesn't love Gabe's?…read more Reasons to go to Gabe's: 1. Uh, live music. Duh. (Peep their website for an up to date calendar.) 2. Staff is pleasant. 3. Beer garden. 4. Multiple bars (upstairs & downstairs) with cheap drinks. 5. It's fun. (And they get some good bands to play there!) Reasons Gabe's probably isn't for everyone? It's dank and dirty. The bathrooms are kind of gross. They sell cheap beer (hi, Hamms and PBR)-- you're not getting a craft cocktail here. But like, when you're going to see Smile Empty Soul or a Lil Peep Cover Band-- do you want your music venue any other way? I came Saturday to a concert. I danced my butt off. No complaints or regrets here! Love that Gabe's lives in IC-- stop by for a Pabst or a show.

This place is hit an miss! I love going in to see the regulars! Mary is an awesome Bartender!…read moreWeekends get busy and packed especially with entertainment. Food options are frozen pizza, chips, or pickled eggs! Popcorn and peanuts are served on the bar and free! During the week the music is too loud depending on how much the owner has to drink. That's the downfall. Sometimes y can't even hear the person sitting next to you! Tons of liquor and beer options, so much that you need to check your dates before consuming!

What can you say besides this place is one of the best dives ever. Live music on weekends. The band…read moreI saw was pretty good and Crown Royal and a Sambuca are only $6, what!!!!

Very eclectic bar. Friendly staff. They had a jazz fusion like trio that had good vibes for live…read moremusic. Trumpet player, organist and base player (5 string base) and a couple synthesizers thrown in. There's a art gallery on the second floor with works for sale. The 3rd floor has a nice outdoor patio.

Food was spectacular. Very interesting place. I had no idea what was inside. Lots to see lots of…read morepeople there. The portions were very generous.

Enjoyed the band and atmosphere on New Year's Eve and the Great Gatsby theme. Band was great!…read more Place has a cool vibe and historic look. Resv. were required, but many guests were without a table (not a prob for us since we were early). Drinks were poor, quite weak. Biggest problem was service. No table service during the event so guys stood at bar for over 20 minutes waiting for drinks. Our table was sticky/dirty on arrival, but we couldn't find help for clean up. 20% gratuity automatically added to drinks, which is reasonable IF there's table service. Wouldn't visit here again, but glad we did it once.

Wow, what can I say? They had a wonderful young band in there. The musical was so relaxing and…read moreinvigorating at the same time shit man we were able to talk to each other but yet beating to the rhythm. It was so cool. This is one of the best young bands, I think I've ever listened to, I mean hell I'll walk a mile to come in there and listen to them again. They got a lot of road construction but you know what if I know they're playing there again. I'll find a way back thank you thank you Kenyan. What a marvelous group of people and you know what I've had people there And came back and said wow I wish she had a CD we could buy the music was great radio station listening. You need to go there and listen to the band and have a live radio station deal there. These guys are great the three young guys, they sound great, I came over next-door to listen to them and I loved it. What a great place wow, I'll be back.