Iowa City Pubs & Sports Bars
Looking for a place to wet your whistle? Drop in for a cold one at a local Iowa City pub or sports bar. Saddle up to the bar or pull up a chair and nosh on nibblies while watching the game. Pubs and sports bars usually feature a full menu and TVs for watching major sports events. Be sure to read all about Iowa City's pubs and sports bars in the descriptions below along with maps and reviews.
Since 1944 the Airliner has been a tradition at the University of Iowa. Students and local residents gather there to enjoy a good pizza and a cold beer while watching the game on television. Stop by for cocktails during the Friday-after-class specials.
Micky's Irish Pub is a local neighborhood favorite for pastas, sandwiches, burgers, and beer. Daily special include $4.00 wings and late-night drink specials for domestic pitchers and well drinks.
Donnelly's is an Irish pub located in the heart of downtown. They serve great reuben sandwiches, burgers, hot wings and plenty of cold pints of beer. They have extensive Scottish and Irish whiskey selections and imported bottles of beer.
Joe's Place is a premiere sports bar with 20 televisions, dart boards, pool tables and foos ball. Stop by their friendly beer garden for drinks during happy hour or stay for dinner. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Charlie's is a neighborhood bar and grill where friends gather to watch the game, sing some karaoke and take a break from work during happy hour. They have daily food and drink specials as well as big, juicy burgers and hot wings.
This public house and brewery is where beer enthusiasts enjoy all kinds of ales, stout, lagers and even fresh cask conditioned beer. Menu highlights include half-pound angus burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and salads.





