Ruby&#x27;s Pub

Cool place. Obviously British themed. Very chill when we went. Really neat bar - very historic…read morelooking. Mix of young and mature. Good specials and friendly bartenders. Good Mules and Pimm's Cup specials.

My wife and I came here on a pubpass and we parked in back. When we first arrived at this hidden…read moregem, I thought "am I at the right place?" Then I noticed the big flag and I decided that we were There was cool music playing at a reasonable volume, The bartender was very welcoming. They have a cute menu with a descent happy hour menu (pic attached) they had Paulener Hefeweizen on tap so I was happy. My wife ordered Slingshot from local Backpocket. Then she ordered a cucumber mint mule that was delicious. If you're looking for a nice,chill, dimly lit atmosphere, then London Underground is a great choice. I will definitely be back here again!

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Shooter's

5.0(1 review)

23.5 mi

Nice place to stop in for a drink. We were on a bike ride and stopped in for a couple of beers. The…read morebartender is friendly and the beer was cold. Get off the interstate and find some jewels of the beaten path.

The Cellar Peanut Pub

4.5(47 reviews)

72.9 mi

After dinner drink here to get the Pella vibe! Such a totally cool place. Service was excellent. We…read moresat out back after getting our drinks. It was picturesque and relaxing. They are known for their Mules and Bloody Mary's. My Bloody Mary (Original Classic) was another meal! And it was excellent. Definitely will return next time in Pella, IA!

Great bar spot in Pella! Let me tell you, they have an ABUNDANCE of peanuts here! It's great. They…read morehave a bunch of tvs with different sports games on. They also had board games and 2 arcade style game machines in the back! Their draft beer options are super expansive! I was here on a Tuesday and it was packed!! Only issue was because of this being a popular spot, the service was very slow so keep that in mind if you are in a rush to be somewhere after. Otherwise, I loved the vibe in here and there were a ton of 4 person high top tables you could seat yourself at that offered great views of the tvs. There were also a few larger tables for big groups, as well as ample bar seating.

Quiet afternoon

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Dexfield Diner & Pub

4.4(17 reviews)

8.7 mi

Great food with friendly small town vibe! Staff and owner are amazing. Other than drink specials…read morethe homemade breading for everything is the best I have ever had. Another bonus there is the occasional live music.

While still recovering, and rebuilding, from the fire the diner has moved from the trailer into a…read moretemporary space at 1119 Thomas St Redfield IA 50233. Dexfield Diner & Pub is still serving up the same great quality food the customers and staff can now enjoy the comfort of AC again too...! Tonight I took my son and his girlfriend on the short drive down Hickman through Waukee and Adel to Redfield. It's seat yourself. Seating is stools at the bar and a combination of low top and high top tables and chairs. Menus and napkins along with basic condiments are at the table. We were greeted right away when we walked in. Staff was friendly and personable. I've come to expect this from any of Steve Robert's teams. I don't think you'd last long with him if you weren't. Ordering and payment are done at the table. Cards and cash accepted. They have happy hour specials from 400 pm to 600 pm Tuesday to Friday. Half off appetizers and drink specials. We ordered: 1x cheeseburger basket with fries 1x 10 pc wings basket with fries 1x breaded tenderloin 1x appetizer of mammoth mozzarella sticks (and they are) 1x appetizer of cheese balls 1x appetizer of fried pickles 1x appetizer of fried mushrooms 3x fountain drinks (Coke products) Tiffany was making magic happen in the kitchen while two young ladies were taking care of business up front. Steve popped in to check on things and help prepare for Redfield's Settler Days. The breaded tenderloin is truly among the best in the state! Even better now that it's back to being served out of a basket and not out of not in a styrofoam to go box...! Owen and Vanessa enjoyed their burger and wings. All the appetizers are hand breaded.... Those mammoth mozzarella sticks...! Just massive! I hope the pic in my hand for scale does them justice! Everything was hot and fresh! Perfect right down to the house made ranch and marinara! Definitely worth the short trip West of the metro! https://www.facebook.com/DexfieldBlueDevils/

Seating and bar

Mammoth mozzarella sticks

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Mobile trailer being used while they rebuild.

Angry Goldfish Pub And Eatery

4.5(255 reviews)

36.1 mi

I went there hungry for some unhealthy food and thirsty for some Iowa beer. AG did its thang!…read more Loved the Poutine. Loved the PB&J Burger. Liked the beer. Liked our bartender/server and her friendliness . Loved the divey-but-not-too-divey atmosphere. Shout out to their kitchen being open on the later side during the week. It was very hard to find a good meal in this area at 10:00pm on a Monday, but AG came up clutch.

It's a nice kool spot to hang with family and friends. Tuesday they have a whole meal and a pint of…read morebeer

Angry Goldfish...friendly place.

The sign for the restaurant

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Feehan's Pub

4.2(5 reviews)

75.4 mi

This restaurant has great food and great employees. However, the biggest downfall of this location…read moreis that it's not dog friendly on the patio so don't think about bringing your furry best friend they are not welcome.

Went there on a recommendation. Small town, very good restaurant. Had the bacon cheeseburger with…read morehome made chips. The portions are quite grand. The bacon cheeseburger was very good. Thick and moist. I was surprised by the quality. The place itself is clean, friendly staff. A real gem in the middle of nowhere.

Moist and quite grand

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Bacon cheeseburger

The Mucky Duck Pub

4.6(268 reviews)

49.8 mi

The pub was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. They have an outdoor seating area. The…read morepub is decorated with British signs and posters. The service was very good for how busy it was inside and out. The food was delicious! We had the cod & chips (added coleslaw) and the German platter (a bratwurst, weisswurst, pork schnitzel, mashed potatoes & gravy, red cabbage and sauerkraut). There were various other items we'd like to try, so we will have to come back! It seemed a little high priced, but it is Ames.

I wanted to love this place. I really did. The atmosphere is a perfect combo of British style pub…read moreand Midwest bar and grill. The wide availability of British goods for purchase/take home (teas, sauces, biscuits etc) is adorable. The service was first class. The UK beer choices were wonderful despite not having Speckled hen available. I was torn between the fish and chips and the pork vindaloo having been a fan of across the pond fare for decades. I opted for the former. While the chips were perfect and the curry sauce second to none, midway through the meal I realized why I didn't love the fish. The batter. On advice of other reviewers I ordered the dish crispy and I think that helped but I finally realized not only did I not love the fish-the batter made me hate it. I finished the latter half inside out if you will and that made it acceptable. Maybe the vindaloo will turn my opinion but in inquiry I was told it was a medium hot-which in the Midwest typically means mild. Maybe next time.

Bar and mugs

Fish and chips

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Hot sauces!!!

Nite Hawk Bar & Grill

4.2(41 reviews)

41.7 mi

Another fantastic visit to Nite Hawk Bar & Grill! We pedaled up the High Trestle Trail and were…read morerewarded with delicious, reasonably priced cocktails on their inviting patio. Our server Sarah was attentive and friendly, making sure our drinks stayed cold and even refilling our bike water bottles before we headed back out. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, this place has great energy and makes for the perfect turnaround spot during our 32-mile ride. If you're cycling the trail or just looking for a welcoming spot with good drinks and service, Nite Hawk is definitely worth the stop!

Very fun place! A must-stop!…read more Cons: Soda is expensive. To the chef: On patty melts, the onions need to be plentiful and grilled, not raw and sparse. For $14.00 (no side,) it could use improvement. Overall a great place!

The back bar inside

Spicy southwest burger, nachos, mushroom Swiss burger

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Mules on the patio in March!

Mother's Pub

4.3(17 reviews)

49.5 mi

6/13/26 9:15 p.m…read more What a great little spot! When we arrived, it was almost completely empty except for 2 other customers, which we didn't mind lol. We were greeted by the bartenders with a smile and a "Welcome in!". The staff were really nice and even when the bar picked up a little later, they were attentive, efficient, and polite. They definitely didn't "crack under pressure" lol. Inside, the bar and tables were very clean and organized. There is a pool table, but only one :/ I do wish they had a few more because when the bar got busy, everyone wanted a turn. The prices are amazing and the specials are so fun! It's also nice that they're open during the summer, since most bars in Ames seem to close for summer vacation.

Gayle, Scott, Dad, and I had just experienced a forgettable meal experience at the nearby HyVee…read moreCafe. Instead of heading straight home, Scott suggested that we drive past our former Ames house and then stop for a drink at Mother's Pub, which was known as Dugan's Deli when he attended ISU. We had a nice time, as we ordered our drinks, took them to the patio outside, and let Scott reminisce about his college days. And even though I graduated as a Hawkeye, I could tell my own Ames stories, like the time Bob Merrill and I stormed onto the old Clyde Williams Field with others to cheer the ISU football team during coin toss. As ISU is not in session, Mother's Pub was a bit quiet, like we were almost the only ones there. I wouldn't mind coming back to hear some live music and hanging out with family again.

Outside

Inside

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Chey L.

4 years ago

Do not waste your money here. The servers, bartenders and cooks have their favorite customers and refuse to sever people they don't know. My family of 3 waited for over an hour for our food while all the people that came in after us got eat and enjoy their food and just kind of stared and snickered at us. We finally asked the server to box our food so we could leave and feed out starving 5 year old. An absolutely poor excuse for a business the owners should be embarrassed and ashamed of what an actual shitshow their gross small town bar is. I will never waste another cent in that place ever again. read more

Kristina A.

11 months ago

We stopped at Ruby's Pub in Stuart on a weeknight, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign, but we were seated quickly. The server was friendly and attentive, and the food was fresh and flavorful. The kids menu was excellent, and the bathrooms were clean -- always a plus when traveling. Just a 5-minute drive off I-80, and totally worth it. Would definitely stop here again! read more

Larry V.

109

7 months ago

Amazing food friendly service would recommend it to anyone looking to have a beer and a bite to eat

Becky B.

6 years ago

Good food! We love the take out service!

Nate W.

15 years ago

Love it

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