Great selection of craft beers, enough to satisfy anyone's palate. Sometimes the service can be a…read morelittle iffy since there are two bars (and all the times I've been here there's only been one server). But, since there's no alcohol service at Rudy's next door, this is your only option.

Love. Love love…read morelove. They offer real beer, not "stupid beer," as I'm fond of saying. "Stupid beer" is the mass-marketed domestic, watery, flavorless crap most often offered at nearly every other blasted bar. Oh, no; If I want a super-hopped IPA, I can get it. An oatmeal stout? NO PROBLEM. Perhaps a porter, or maybe a craft brew? They have it. It is a beer oasis in a sea of swill.

It wouldn't be Ames without the Tip Top...my family gathered there following both my grandparents…read morefunerals to toss a few back in their honor since they should probably have had a couple stools named after them... and they passed in 95 and 97. Tip Top is iconic and has been a part of the landscape in Ames for as long as anyone can remember.

Fantastic place! Love it and never miss it when I head home…read more Best tailgating!! At the corner of duff & Lincoln we'll be drinkin' my favorite t shirt!

On the second Saturday of every month, this American Legion opens at 5 PM to sling most the most…read moreStory-Citian of foods: Kumla and Ham. While plum-sized potato dumplings cooked in ham broth doesn't really push my boundaries in the ethnic foods department, this Norwegian food is a large part of the persona of this little town. And the crowds here indicate that. The legion will serve between 200-250 in the two hours they are serving. Word is around town that this is the best example of this dish you are going to find and for $7 bucks I'd encourage anyone to put it to the test. You'll get all-you-can-eat kumla dumplings and shredded ham, canned green beans, roll and apple sauce. It's the hearty meal that built this town in central Iowa. Well worth a visit to try this Scandinavian oddity. As per my previous review, there's still a comfortable full-service bar in the basement of this place and it's open to the public. There's great help, and good people in here.

Where good friends meet for good conversation, cool drink & snacks, and a good fryer menu! Darts,…read morepool, slots to entertain. Happy hour is 4:30-5:30. Watch the Post 59 web page for food, drink, & entertainment specials. Meet Tom our new Manager along with great bar tenders. You do not have to be a member to have fun at our place!!!

I love this place the dancer that I usually talk to is very outgoing and is very professional. The…read morewhole staff is very kind. When my cab was running late they let me stay inside after they closed so I wouldn't be waiting out in the cold. I wish I could work for them!

Lively local spot. $.75 to shoot pool. Cozy leather lounge nook. Bottled and canned beers (no…read moredraught) and well drinks.

I'm from out of state and wandered in. As soon as we walked in we could here crickets. All eyes…read moreturned towards us like we were from Mars. Completely an uncomfortable experience. I'm sure the locals like it, but it's not for visitors. Go to Shooterz instead. They make you feel welcome.

Love getting a large Lighthouse special and having a few beers with our condo friends.read more

Fantastic, unassuming cocktail lounge with phenomenal pizza! The Saturday night we were there the…read moreplace was pretty full but were fortunate to score one of the 3 remaining empty tables. The music was great too, though this may be due to the regulars having good taste in music and dialing up the TouchTunes jukebox. The mural/signage that graces the front of the building is fantastic too. Before you go: Lighthouse Lounge is cash only. On the unlikely chance you don't fill up on pizza and beer, there's a Dairy Queen right across the street. Thank You for the terrific 'za Lighthouse Lounge!

If you are riding the High Trestle Trial and need another watering hole and maybe a place to fill…read morethe tank? Flat Tire Lounge is a solid stop and could not be more convenient. They have ample bike parking for the average biking crowd out back and plenty of parking for the trucks and hogs out front. It is not uncommon to see the mix of leather and spandex at this place! They also have a self supported bicycle repair station with a pump! The place itself is an old steel kwanza hut, but with some ingenuity and creative craftsman they have converted it into a fun and 'divey' spot. Indoors there is a large expansive bar, a walkup counter to order food and plenty of high-top tables to spread out the patrons. While outside they have a massive deck and an outdoor bar and smokehouse. It's a great place to sit an soak up some sun and watch he bike, runners and even horse riders go by. We love the Moscow mule selection they have here, and always seem to need more than one. While we didn't eat this trip the food is always a solid choice. The waitress on this last visit was running and taking care of an ever growing crowd. She is calm cool and collected and even made time to check on us folks on the deck. If you are out and about and find yourself near Madrid, Iowa - make sure to check out this fun stop. If you want to really experience it when it is hopping, pick a night when they have a live band! So much fun and it gets LOUD! Come check it out!

Great spot to stop before, after or during a ride. Or just because! Convenient location on the…read moretrail and parking nearby. The day we stopped in they had a bloody mary bar which put you in control as mixologist. They had all the ingredients you could want! Not being a fan of tomato like the people I was with, I opted for a can of beer, which was perfectly cold. Service was quick and friendly. We had a great time.

Dusty's Lounge is a vibe! I feel like I'm hanging out in my Midwestern grandpa's best friend's…read morebasement, but without the weird old man smell. The drinks are delish, regularly rotating taps, and while the food menu is limited, there are some all-stars that are sure to please! My food recommendations: Deviled eggs & pretzels The Grinder sandwich (ask for an extra side of the special sauce)

Classic lounge vibe. Deviled eggs and beer what more could…read moreyou ask for? A few good places to hop around in those few blocks.

Boone County's best dive bar by far. Pay cash please, keep your politics to yourself and you better…read moreget a pizza while you are there. It is a dive bar, so drop your desires for the trendiest microbrew beer.

Every time we come to town we get pizza to go from Adobe. The supreme and the Ham and Pineapple are…read morejust great. Tasty bar food made fresh. The lady ringing us up is super nice. On a busy Saturday or football Sunday, there'll be a little bit of a wait but it is worth it.