A friend and I stopped in to check out the newest addition to downtown Waterloo and we liked it…read more The decor is pretty impressive and detailed. The ceiling is corrugated tin and the floors and walls are reclaimed barn wood, according to the article in the Courier. You will step on peanuts, which I find mildly schticky, but okay. We bellied up to the bar and enjoyed the company of the barkeep, a friendly girl with an easy smile and a quick laugh. The beers and liquor are all the standards, nothing terribly out of the ordinary for the area. The place was not well-attended, but I don't think many people know about this place yet; anyone we talked to after our visit had no clue it was even there. Hopefully this place will draw some business to the area.

Western themed bar, the decor is nice, but still kind of dive-y. Not too wide a beer selection, but…read moredecent whiskey. Free peanuts, and a rather "interesting' clientele most nights.(you'll have that in downtown Waterloo).

We just moved to the area a year ago and stumbled upon Jameson's. I can't begin to tell you how…read morethrilled we were to find something that wasn't a cookie-cutter sports bar/grill!! The food menu is absolutely charming! And totally LOVE the bar and selections! We've brought several guests here this past year. The bar staff and wait staff are charming. We ate the cheese curds and were pleasantly impressed--coming from WI, that's a tall bar. My spouse had a burger and I had the fish. All were delightful! So glad we found this place! I hope it never changes!

What a great place to have fun and meet people.New owners a month ago. Old owner passed away .was a…read moregreat guy we probably went here 5 times in our 16 day stay. The servers were awesome. So friendly. Thanks Jamesens

Stopped while in town for RAGBRAI. Comfortable seating…read more Good selection of beverages. Really friendly staff. Had a delicious Carmel Apple sour!

A tap room in Oelwein - with a fantastic selection of brews and mixed drinks. They don't have a…read morekitchen - so you are welcome to bring in your own food. We usually stop in just to enjoy a beer - or two - and chat with the bartender and other customers. Lots of seating - multiple televisions. If I lived in the area - I would be there for Hawkeye games - both football and women's basketball. Most recently we grabbed a pizza from Leo's and dragged my 98 yr old mother along to have a beer with our supper. She and I both enjoyed the pistachio and another draft which sadly - I can't remember the name. Regardless - come in to Ampersand. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!

At least in Waterloo, if you're looking for a quality beer selection, I'm pretty sure this is as…read moregood as it gets. I stumbled across this place after making plans to have dinner with some friends at Rudy's Tacos, which is housed in the same corner building. This bar is located directly across the hall from the Lava Lounge and I believe has the same owners. Arriving early on a Tuesday evening there were a few people in the Lava Lounge but no one yet at the Beer Hall. While waiting for a third friend to arrive we bellied up to the bar and were attended to by a great bartender who knew his beer. The bartenders floated between the bars on an as needed basis and one could order something on tap from either bar. Very easy going, very friendly. Now about the beer. Between the two places there were approximately 10 taps including beers from Jolly Pumpkin, Tool and Brouwerij Bavik (Petrus Oud Bruin) and bottles and cans ranging from $2 Grain Belt Nordeast to Bourbon County Brand Stout to Duchesse de Bourgogne. Since I was just back in town visiting I can't speak to the prices very well but they seemed reasonable. On Thursdays they apparently offer beer from another neighbor in the same building, Guerrilla Brewing Company. I wasn't around long enough to give that a try but certainly hope to on the next visit.

Feels like a vintage basement. That's a good thing. Good spirits and a great selection of beersread more

We definitely were disappointed. Our server needed Hearing…read moreaids!!! She didn't understand anything we said without repeating it. Food was not very appealing, potato salad was warm, sandwich was bland and my salad did not have cucumbers and my chicken was overcooked. When I said something to our hearing impaired server she told me they haven't had cucumbers in over a month, yet didn't disclose anything when I ordered? Disregarded my burnt chicken when I barely ate it. Overpriced, place is dinghy and we don't plan to return.

My number 1 joint in CF. Creative pizza, calzones and oven baked sandwiches. I recommend the Big…read moreTone

Sports bar with really solid menu options and fantastic service…read more I really like the hot beef sandwich, pizzas, ribs and meatloaf.

Good service, good times. I had the Diablo wrap and it was fine. I was expecting more kick but it…read morehad less than your average hot sauce. Tater tots were fire though. Got to watch the Hawkeyes and Olympics with the abundance of TVs. Good eating spot not the best though

On the beautiful patio during the downtown celebration "Sturgis Falls' we had prompt seating, very…read moreattentive waiter, Spencer, - awesome food, Bloody Marys, & martinis. Highly recommend the Stuffed Olive, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Stopped in after dinner and was blown away. What a stylish…read more and chill place to relax. The staff was freidly and full of Iowa nice. (We are living in Minnesota.) The drinks were wonderful. Bonus: The bar is in half of what was my father-in-law's hardware store in the 60s and 70s. Great walk down memory lane for my husband and sister-in-law.

Awesomeness Great Food drinks…read more Atmosphere and the help is very courteous Even the Blonde behind the bar

Best bar in town!! So friendly and the food is amazing!! If you like thinner crust pizza it's by…read morefar the best!! Their weekly specials are all homemade!!! Love this pl