Iowa City is home to over 30 bars and taverns. While this number can be overwhelming, we’re here to hold your hair back through it all! Here is our quick guide to help you tackle downtown, one bar at a time. The Airliner- The Hammer What do you need to know about this joint? That…
Melk- The Iowa City Bar with no Liquor License
Melk is no regular bar; it’s a cereal bar. Uncharacteristic to Iowa City norms, this local restaurant manages to appeal to nightlife with one contradictory catch; no liquor license. With unique marketing and creative angles, Melk Diner and Cereal Bar is making strides in nightlife on campus. Owner, Jacob Pajunen, opened the diner in December,…
MEET BIG GROVE BREWERY’S STARTING LINEUP
Although Iowa City has many Brewery’s to decipher from, Big Grove stands tall above the rest. Whether it’s the food, the atmosphere, or the award winning tap room, there’s no going wrong with Big Grove! The Brewery offers 5 showcased brews, year round. These ranging classics offer the perfect something for every beer drinker out…
Bread Garden Cheesemonger Board of the Month
Bread Garden strikes again. If you know me, you know cheese is my absolute guilty pleasure-especially when drinking wine. Naturally, while waiting for my usual glass of Rosé, I noticed a poster advertising a Cheesemonger Board of the Month. Pinch me? For just $12, I could not pass this up. I am wholeheartedly convinced that…
DRINKS IN THE CITY
Drinks in the City is the ultimate handbook to tackling Iowa City nightlife. Click to see what we’re all about!
BREAD GARDEN FREE WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS
LOVE AT FIRST SIP Upon my usual grocery trip to Bread Garden, I found my preexisting love for this euro-styled structure fortified after my bar-side bistro experience. Facetiously, it was a total accident that I stumbled upon the little bar tucked away in the corner. But hey- the best things in life are unexpected, right?…
TOUR AROUND MOSLEY’S IOWA CITY
Mosley’s Barbecue and Provisions opened the Iowa City location in 2015. This trendy spot appeals to anyone looking for a cheap beer, good food, and even better aesthetics. Here with us is General Manager, Lucas Adolphson, to tell us just about everything this bar has to offer. Click below to watch!
Whiskey Bankshaft Performs Hat Trick Show in Iowa City
Who is Whisky Bankshaft? Whisky Bankshaft, a local two-man country band, visited Iowa City on Saturday, March 30th at The Airliner Bar. Adam Kapsch, the lead singer, covered a variety of popular country songs while also playing a game of announcer for the NCAA tournament (woohoo Virginia). Kapsch and Guitarist, Adam Doud, have been singing…
The Inside Scoop on One of the Oldest Bars on Campus- The Airliner
Whether you’re a local, a student, or a visitor, chances are that this won’t be your first time hearing of the beloved Airliner. Current General Manager, Pat McBreen, gave me a brief summary of all this bar has to offer. Starting in 1944, this former military hotspot become a campus signature for over seven decades….
DIY Airliner Bloody Mary Recipe
Not in IC? No Problem, I’ll bring Iowa City to you with this famous Airliner Bloody Mary recipe. While on spring break, my friends and I experienced our usual Iowa City-sickness. To combat our longing for our college town favorites, we opted to create a DIY bar to replicate our favorite Airliner recipe- The Bloody…
Iowa City’s Beer Burger- Yea or Nay
While my friends and I love the usual “app party” at liner, this Saturday’s Drinking excursion called for a new scene. After hearing students rave about the new Beer Burger, downtown, I decided it was time we put it to the test. Beer Burger is located on Burlington Street, replacing the late Zombie Burger. What…
DRINKS IN THE CITY 