Came in for a quick bite to eat but slow service prevented the quick part. However, the food was pretty good. I had the French dip and there was plenty of beef. The fries were plain if you don't like seasoned. All other sides is extra $. Someone at the table ordered the plain cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. They said it was ok, nothing special. We both received plenty of fries which was nice. The place was loud but we were still able to hear each other at the table with no difficulty. There are several TVs if you are interested in seeing a game, it looked like every seat had a good view. read more

1908 Draught House - Lots of TV - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Disappointed. I really like the atmosphere here and the food has always been pretty good, and I'm really wanting to make this a more regular place, however this visit takes it down a notch. Smash burgers are a big deal right now, so a smash burger taco had great appeal. This was a burger patty cut in half and served on a tortilla. NOT appealing and disappointing to say the least. The server didn't follow up and ask how things were and the only time she asked to refill water was when we were done and she didn't ask if I wanted a 2nd beer so I didn't bother to order one. read more

1908 Draught House - NOT a smash burger taco- its a burger patty cut in half - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Real nice place to go for lunch or late dinners. Have yet to have a bad experience with the servers or food! Really enjoy there specials with my favorite dish so far being their burger tacos. read more

The food is decent. Atmosphere is good for a sports bar. The location is a little lackluster. I live in Johnston and sometimes forget about this place. Services is always fine for me. read more

A couple of us went in for a quick dinner and sat at the bar. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was great! We had hamburgers and fries. Well worth the visit! read more

On a personal note, this is my 500th review on Yelp... A Google search and confirmatory phone call revealed they have the NFL Sunday Ticket. The TVs are set up very nicely here and all games were available. They made sure to flip games in a timely manner. Space is at a premium here, large groups may not be the best... We had two different servers helping us through the entirety of our visit. Checked in regularly and made sure we had drinks at all times. Bloody Mary was tasty and loaded; seemed to get spicier as you went. Breakfast was good and they accommodated my request for onions with my hashbrowns. The cook didn't know how to make basted eggs, so I settled for overeasy. No complaints here. read more

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First time I've ever been served FRESH handmade jalapeño poppers! Yes, handmade! I was a bit dumbfounded that they weren't the typical "boxed" poppers, and they were good. We'll go back just for those the next time we're in that area! Fast service - although it was 30 min before closing time, and I'm sure they wanted us to be done earlier rather than later. Still, she was pleasant and attentive. Highly recommended. read more

1908 Draught House - FRESH Jalapeño poppers. (We ate a few before pic was taken). - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

When I'm in town, every couple months or so, I come for dinner and beers. This place has gone downhill in a big hurry, over the past year or so. The sweet and good bartender on weeknights is gone. The gal now isn't friendly and doesn't appear to care one bit about being there. Tonight, busy talking to her boyfriend and doing shots with him and another coworker while "working." No, it's not busy (for a reason), but the attitude is horrendous. Quite a change from a year or less ago.---- update: doors were locked prior to 8:45pm. A dozen people here. A man wanted to come in to patronize. Another customer opened the side door for him. read more

We decided to come here when our plans for Texas roadhouse got soiled because they had a line out the door. It is your typical sports bar. There were decent amount of different seat options. It wasn't super bright in there but also wasn't super dark either. In general it seemed clean and they had really cool decorations hung up. The service was really good. Our waitress was very attentive even when the bar was decently packed as there was a very large group in there when we were there. I got cheese curds for an appetizer and I really liked them! They aren't like the typical frozen bar cheese curds that you usually get. They were very stringy and crunchy. I do wish their ranch portions were a little bit larger though as it's just a tiny plastic cup that's only halfway full so it didn't last me for the whole appetizer. I also got the knock-you-out chicken sandwich. It was very good. I do wish that the chicken was more of a flaky batter instead of the light batter that it had. The chicken was also a little tough but in general the sandwich tasted really good. I also got it with fries which was just the usual crinkle cut fries. In general I really liked the restaurant I just think that some of the food could be improved in quality but it all tasted really good so I would definitely get it again. read more

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Usually have a good experience but today on 8/2 at 12pm was the worst service I've ever had here! The two women working were far too busy having a conversation and being on their phones to actually accommodate guests! We will be back due to loving the food and usually loving the staff but today sucked! read more

I had low expectations based on some reviews and personal experience MANY years ago. I was pleasantly surprised...our food and overall experience was good. We met friends to watch football on a Saturday, and they were packed when we arrived a bit after 11. The servers were doing a good job keeping up with food and drink orders, and it was very lively! I got mixed drinks, and they were plenty strong, so no complaints there. Everyone else was drinking beer. We all got food. I got the Turkey Melt, and it was tasty and fresh tasting. My wife got the Chicken Wrap - also good, and fresh tasting. They do charge a 4% credit card fee, and since we were there all afternoon, we paid that vs. carrying a pocketfull of cash. Not sure it'd be a regular stop for me for dining, but it was a solid option for watching games and grabbing lunch. read more

The name and location attracted us here. It is basically a sports bar with a number of TVs around the room. We had about 8 people in our party, and we were going to push a few tables together. Sadly we were told we couldn't do that which was a little offputting. We were put on a long hightop that was really cramped for our dining party and certainly dampened our fun to a fair degree. I was looking forward to the opportunity to try some local beers considering the name of the establishment, but there really was not a lot to choose from, so I was a little disappointed. I have to say the same thing about the food. It was OK. It was a basic bar food menu ala foodservice distribution. I had the Elvis burger (peanut butter, bacon, and cheese), and it didn't really do much for me, and the tots were a bit on the overdone side. I try not to give out less than three stars reviews, but this place just didn't do it for me. read more

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Great sports bar. Fast service. Great food. Hamburger was amazing!!! Best I have had in years. Tender bun freshly toasted. Can't describe adequately just how good this burger was lots of cheese and so delicious. Side salad was huge. Wife had the mushroom burger. Amazing. Can't wait to try more items. read more

Beware of hours at this location. Just tried to go in on a Wednesday night before 9, after seeing they were open until midnight (according to Apple maps/google my business). Their doors were locked even though there were still bartenders and a large table eating/drinking. No sign or anything communicating why. read more

Decided to check this place out. Typical bar food. Service and food were both good. Good place if you want a casual place to eat.

So today was a difficult one. We had to euthanize our beloved lab. We wanted an easy, casual supper. A burger and fries. 1908 fit the bill. My Cali Burger was great. A nice smearing of guacamole and big slice of onion on top of bacon and Swiss cheese with a 6 ounce patty of beef underneath. We sat outside, which is highly unusual for us. The weather was perfect. Our server was delightful. Her smile and attentiveness was just what we needed. Another score. Not just for the Blackhawks who were leading Detroit 2-0 when we left, but also for 1908 Draught House. read more

Definitely the last time we dine here. We've had dinner here numerous times but our last experience soured us forever. There was a large party of 20-25 people in the middle of the restaurant who were so loud and obnoxious that it made conversation between me and my husband impossible. We complained to the waitress who did nothing. We then asked for the name and phone number of the manager and were told to leave our name and number and the manager would call us. Needless to say, we never got a call. A totally ruined dining experience. read more

Small restaurant with an outside seating area, @ 14 tv's with plenty of sports. Service quick and food is your standard abit above bar food. Chicken fingers were crunchy and tasteful, side salad was fresh and chilled, vegetables crunchy. The Honey Mustard dressing is thick for a salad, but perfect for dipping sauce. My waitress was quick and busy, and unfortunately she never checked on me eating, but again she was busy and can slightly forgive for not checking on me. Drinks are mixed well and taste just right, not weak but also not kick your butt strong. The Chocolate Lava Cake was very good. I would recommend this place to everyone. Several families with kids were also here and no one would ever know if the kids were noisy! There was a service charge added to my bill, I suspect a credit card charge, not cool. read more

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1908 Draught House was a decent place to catch some sports games and chow down on bar food in Johnston, even al fresco! A group of ten of us grabbed a spot on their covered patio which had a handful of TVs showing football. We cozied up around one of the corner booths and another table nearby. To drink, I started with a mimosa that was made with what tasted like freshly squeezed OJ. Super pulpy and I liked it. To eat, I couldn't resist trying the Cowboy Bites: Midwest sweet corn, cheese, jalapeño and bacon, all fried to perfection and served with ranch. Others at my table ordered the cheese curds which I couldn't resist. These were both perfect snacks! From there, I got chicken strips (also on the apps menu) served with a side of buffalo sauce. I wasn't super hungry and this came with about eight strips, so I got to take some home! The menu offers everything from salads and sandwiches, to burgers and pizzas. It's quite extensive and I'm certain there's something for everyone. Our waitress was attentive and checked on us throughout for drink refills and what not. All in all, it was a pretty decent choice for what we were looking for. I would return! read more

Good mix of transients and locals. Food was good and drinks weren't outrageously priced. If you're staying in one do the hotels across the street, it's definitely worth a check out . read more

Food and Drinks was great! They have great customer service and the atmosphere is fun and positive!

Quiet little bar with a country sports theme. Stopped for a quick lunch after work. Service was excellent. Our server recommended the daily special meatloaf with mashed potatoes and onion rings. I opted for healthier taco salad. My meal came quickly. Salad was a typical taco salad in a shell bowl. The beef was very good. Little packets of salsa, taco sauce, guac and sour cream were provided as accompaniments. The salad was just ok nothing special. read more

1908 Draught House - Taco salad. - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Stopped here on our way to Davenport for dinner. Wasn't crazy busy but there were quite a few full tables. We opted to sit outside. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Decided to try the Cowboy Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and the BBQ Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Fries. Both were good as were the fries. read more

Unlike the name they only serve IPA's. Food was typical bar food. Had the patty melt and cheese curds. Pretty good food quality

Perfect after work spot. A bar with a bar menu that over delivers. The pizzas are my choice and can be a meal or shared. They have a great craft beer menu. You can enjoy specialty beers from Bells and Toppling Goliat read more

1908 Draught House - Chicken wrap - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

The only time I've been to 1908 Draught House was for my going away party for work and for my former co-worker's going away party. So if I ever get an invitation to this place, I'm going to wonder who got a new job! The inside is your typical sports bar, kind of dark and divey looking. Me describing this place as "divey" isn't a bad thing, it just doesn't have an upscale contemporary ambiance to it. Both times being here I've sat outside in their semi enclosed patio. I would say that sitting outside during a nice day is the way to go. I've never eaten any food here, so I'm basing this on drinks and the service. I got my order taken right away by the waitress and the beer was brought out to me in a timely manner. When I got my bill I noticed that my first Blue Moon was $4.50 and then my 2nd one was $4.00. Maybe it was the smile I flashed at the waitress that got me a .50 discount? :) Overall, this is a nice place to gather with friends/co-workers and enjoy the weather on the patio. My only complaint thus far is that if you have a large group, it may be hard to find seating together on the patio and the patio isn't very large, so plan accordingly. read more

1908 Draught House - Blue Moon - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

I struggled with marking just one star, but that seems to be more for a place that HORRIBLE. I guess this place is horrible, but why anyone would choose to go here, unless out of ignorance (our case) is beyond me. We walked from our nearby hotel, saw an open booth, so sat down. Server came pretty promptly - and she was busy (they should have had one more wait person) and I ordered an Old Fashioned. She told me they couldn't make that because they didn't have any bitters. WHAT? So I asked, "Oh, is this not a full bar; are you beer/wine only or something?" And she said "no, full bar". I did not say, but wanted to, that the Old Fashioned is currently the most popular cocktail in America, and I enjoy one so much that I truly would not go to a place if I knew they couldn't make one. So I thought about it and decided to try something new: "well, may I have a Manhattan?" She left and came back two minutes later saying "we can't make that; we don't have any vermouth". WHAT?? This is a BAR, right (I thought). I ordered the only other thing I could think of which was a Gin & Tonic. It was "meh" - but in their defense, how good can a gin & t be? So my boyfriends says "what the hell - it's a bar that can't make three of the very most classic drinks there are! (He was including the fact that they also can't make a Martini w/out vermouth) I was disappointed in the lack of apology from the server, her bland, "yeah, we can't make that" and while the burger was good and the fries were fine, my mouth is still hanging open about the drink thing. read more

Went in after my sons bball game, didn't realize I was going to end up spending $100 for 3 of us between food and drinks. Girlfriend said womens bathroom was disgusting. She ordered a water, got to the bottom of the glass to find something pink? Couldn't tell what it was came up through the straw. Service wasn't great. Food wasn't great. Wings were high priced for what we got. Wont be going back. read more

The food is good. The service is good. But the bar stools are ratty, torn vinyl and disgusting. The place needs to upgrade its interior. read more

This food is bad..I ordered the hot wings and poppers..both are horrible I ordered bloody Mary they didn't even mix it..Had to ask bartender to mix it... read more

1908 Draught House - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

This is my local neighborhood sports pub. The food is great, but the service is even better. The staff is professional and friendly. Good to watch a game with friends or bring the family. The patio is great in the summer. Highly recommend. read more

Great place for food, friends and football! Friendly staff good food! We had burgers and beer! If you're passing though like we were, STOP HERE!! You won't regret it!! Enjoy! read more

Nice beer menu - lots of seating, solid food choices, good number of TVs - excellent location.

One of my favorite lunch spots. Great sandwiches, good service, fair prices. It's a fantastic little sports bar with tvs all over the place. Great menu overall. I've eaten here maybe 15-20 times and it's alway very good. Highly recommended from a local regular read more

Stopped on our way through town and wanted a quick dinner. Taylor, our server, was great. This was one of our first outings since restaurants reopened and we chose a booth away from other parties. Food was great - had the turkey melt which could have used a little sauce, but the sweet potato fries made up for it. The burger menu looked great and will come back to try a burger! read more

Stopped by and had a burger for lunch the other day. It was damn good! Our waitress was super friendly too. I'll be back for sure.

I called ahead of time to see what the wait time was for 2. They answered pleasantly and said that the rush had left and we would be seated right away. Went in and seated ourselves. A waitress came to clean the table and about 15min later of waiting, no one had waited on us. I would've understood if they were busy, but at least 3 waitresses had passed our table and waited on other tables, skipping ours. We decided to leave and walked to Pancheros and enjoyed our dinner there that night. I would give 1908 another chance though because the food did look delicious. read more

Excellent burger! Had the Cali Love. Fries also perfect great beer too. The server was very nice and attentative. Passing through on our way to South Dakota so sadly probably won't be bsck. read more

1908 Draught House - a man sitting at a table with a glass of beer - Sports Bars Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Decent place for drinks, watching some games, and food. What really stands out is their bartender Allie! If it was based on her, she'd get 5 stars. We were there today, on a NFL Sunday, and she was the ONLY bartender for a packed house. (I know everyone is having a tough time finding staff now, so I'm not blaming the mgmt for that.) Allie was hustling and kept a positive attitude and smile with everyone. Your staff is what makes you successful! read more

Good beer selection. Great food. Hot bartender! Will definitely return the next time I am here. read more