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,…

Cactus, Cactus Read all About it

I’ll have a Jumbo on the rocks, hold the salt, and the largest tub of queso you can find. You haven’t been to Iowa City if you haven’t heard of Cactus- well, at least one of them. This friendly watering-hole received campus-wide attention for their odd choice to open three separate locations within a half-mile…

Iowa City Bars and What to Order

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…