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    4.0 (23 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    This is a comment that the bartender/manager left on my last review for her establishment.

    This is a follow up after the manager/bartender responded to me. How "we've never met", that's quite true, and you were rude to me instantly. Not even knowing what my affiliation was to anyone else around me, and it sure wasn't who you're thinking about. If you think I'm a keyboard warrior, I will gladly come say it to your face. I had an opinion on disliking the atmosphere of the bar, and your "husband" already heard me say it. He followed me outside, trying to start a confrontation when I was getting into my car. I will say it again so you can get the right idea, I don't think this bar is run properly, and you were part of that reason. I don't care who you're trying to have intercourse with, that's completely besides the point and not my problem. I'm unsure where you heard these rumors/"crazy lies" to begin with. We don't know you personally, but you sure took it pretty personal that you were unliked. Maybe try being professional and do your job, instead of trying to involve your own drama into your work life. Then maybe I'll consider giving Thumbs a 2 star.

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    Really fun place to stop in for a drink and play some pool. Staff is always a joy to be around, 5 out of 5.

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    Bought a beer from them. Their bartender shouted at me and was an undue jerk. So if you want to be belittled, try here.

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    When I die my ashes will be placed in a $2 tall PBR can near/on the Golden Tee Golf game at Thumbs.

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    Always a good mixture of regulars and college newbies that also help keep the vibe alive!

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    One Night Stand

    One Night Stand

    3.3(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    It's well known this is the worst bar in Ames. The last time I was here, the bartenders decided to…read morestart a little "ice fight" with their bouncer Adam by throwing ice at him. Most of their ice throws missed and hit us, paying customers. I threw some ice back and then the bartenders started whining and said they'd kick us out. Jokes on them; we just left and took our business elsewhere. Short answer here: go to Paddies next door. You will have a better experience, better booze, definitely better bartenders. the bartenders here seem frankly incompetent.

    I have drove by this place a hundred times when it's been different bars over the years!…read more Recently it turned into a Country Rock Bar, and since I love the Flying Burrito Brother I thought I should probably stop in there and see if it was Sin City, or the Dark End of the Street type vibes! Naturally this isn't a Flying Burrito Bar, it's more of a modern country (songs I don't know bar) but they have a big Johny Cash wall mural by the pool table! The bartender was nice, and filled me in on their other locations in Ames, IA and in St. Petersburg, FL. So this is the 3rd One Night Stand... :) I think if you dig Country tunes, and Cheap beer you will dig this place! They also do Karaoke on Wednesday night! It's a step above Dive bar and I bet Gram Parsons would have no problem drinking some whiskey here!

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    AJ'S ULTRA LOUNGE

    1.3(3 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    The owner (Ben I think) is a scammer. They advertise $21 for 21 mugs everywhere. Went for a…read morefriend's birthday and was going to buy their mugs for the night. Get to the counter and Ben tells me it's $25. It's a $4 difference I know, but don't try to make a quick buck on unsuspecting college kids. Also incredibly dirty and grungy. They let in a ton of minors. Bouncers are overly aggressive. I'm honestly surprised they don't have any assault charges yet, or maybe they do, which is completely understandable.

    The bouncers are definitely bad... good if you are underage I guess (haha) . But I came in with a…read morereal ID card at 22 almost 23 years of age. I'm also married and have a wedding ring and husband with me. They said my ID was a fake without even scanning. My husband had to convince them to let me in. We walk in and we are like the oldest people there. But don't get me wrong, we are 22 and 23 (not that old) and the legal drinking age is 21 so idk how we could be that old compared to everyone else. The ambiance is fun and lively, but def too loud to hold a conversation. Good if you are drunk and cannot hold one. In my opinion it does kinda seem like they lowkey want to gatekeep the bar and not have married couples there or something. Could've been a genuine misunderstanding but the situation was not handled well on the bouncer's end for sure. We have a good story to tell but would not go back though!

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