Food is always great here, and I love the selection of beers on tap. Wish they had PBR on draft but…read moreit's more rare than you'd think. If you're coming I'd recommend the burgers, wings, curds, and pickles. Fun atmosphere too with very friendly staff.

While on business in the area, my travelling companion and I went for a beer and a burger at…read moreBoulder Tap House. This is a nice place with a good vibe. We each selected a beer and ordered the Western Burger, which is a six-ounce patty. He added fries and I had some good slaw. We agreed, the burgers were OK, not great. To start with they use beef that is too lean. The burgers were on the dry side. The main issue is that they are not seasoned and have no grill crust. You know they are beef because you can see it and the texture says beef, but beyond that they really have no flavor. This was a "just OK" experience for both of us. We will have to keep looking for a great burger in Ames. These were not remarkable.

Cool place. Obviously British themed. Very chill when we went. Really neat bar - very historic…read morelooking. Mix of young and mature. Good specials and friendly bartenders. Good Mules and Pimm's Cup specials.

My wife and I came here on a pubpass and we parked in back. When we first arrived at this hidden…read moregem, I thought "am I at the right place?" Then I noticed the big flag and I decided that we were There was cool music playing at a reasonable volume, The bartender was very welcoming. They have a cute menu with a descent happy hour menu (pic attached) they had Paulener Hefeweizen on tap so I was happy. My wife ordered Slingshot from local Backpocket. Then she ordered a cucumber mint mule that was delicious. If you're looking for a nice,chill, dimly lit atmosphere, then London Underground is a great choice. I will definitely be back here again!

Absolutely ridiculous experience. Waiting 2 1/2 hours for tacos is beyond unacceptable. What made…read moreit even worse was watching people who ordered after me get their food while I was completely ignored. No updates, no apology, no urgency whatsoever. If your kitchen is that backed up, stop taking orders or at least communicate with customers instead of wasting their entire night. I've honestly never experienced service this bad over something as simple as tacos. The food could be amazing and it still wouldn't justify the disaster of a wait time and complete lack of organization. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere that actually respects your time.

Went for food and got the worst hospitality from the bouncer. Literally got yelled at to show my ID…read morewhen I stated multiple times I'm underage, am not interested in alcohol, and just wanted a meal. I showed him my real ID and got laughed at. He leaves without saying anything and returns 3 minutes later with a rude look on his face treating me like I'm an idiot. Any other time I've been at a restaurant, the person that greets me leads me to a table. I've never experienced anything like this before fries were good but wouldn't recommend if you're not 21. Otherwise my actual server was kind but I won't be returning anytime soon. Think his name was Christopher btw.

7/9/26 6:45 p.m…read more Call-in/Take-out Food: Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The quantity for the price is awesome, and the quality of the food is great. All of our food had great flavor, and there was plenty to share. The brussel sprouts are definitely a newfound favorite. Service: When we called in, the person that answered the phone was very happy and polite. She was patient and quite informative as well. Our food was ready fairly quickly, and nothing was just thrown into the takeout boxes. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and did not have to wait for service. Ambiance: Inside is so fun! This is definitely a place to spend quite a bit of time at. Not only to eat, but to look around and enjoy all of the merchandise that they have. This is definitely a great spot to go with a group of people for a night out.

We were so excited to try this place for lunch- we'd heard good things. We were greeted and seated…read moreright away and it was very warm & friendly. Our drink order was taken immediately. We waited over 45 minutes for our food order to be taken. We were so annoyed and hungry! The point at which it was taken was only because I finally called out to our server and asked her if she could please take the order. Our party of four was on the verge of walking out. The food was brought quickly and was very good! The cessation salad was delicious and the BLT was loaded with bacon! They have an excellent bacon game! The shrimp po boy was executed very well! The bacon blu cheese burger was a bit of a miss- way too many raw onions and so much blu cheese sauce that it made picking it up to eat impossible and tasting anything but the dressing difficult. Once I used a fork and pulled out the hamburger patty, I can say it was cooked well. The winner was the sweet & sour bbq wings hands down!!! We needed a tub of that sauce! We had leftovers and were never offered a box. Some serious training and education in customer service is needed here for this place to see us stop in again. We may order the wings to go but that's about it. It's too bad.

Well I liked Whiskey River a lot more than some of the other reviewers here! Came here with a group…read moreafter a football game, and the place was packed, and every inch of every wall was covered with holiday lights. Where I'm from, they would call this a Christmas Bar and charge $50 just to get in! The service was amazing and the food was decent bar food. Great music, bartenders jump on the bar to dance, big screens with more football. What's not to love? Try the fried pickles!

8/17/26 11:30 p.m…read more Where to start? Well, when you walk in, you're greeted with a prominent musty smell and an incredibly sticky floor. The overall decor is very "college frat house," lol. Don't get me wrong, it's fun, but it's all over the place. Including the moose head full of bras, lol. The condensation from the AC ductwork is dripping all over the bar, including on the tables, chairs, and pool table. It wasn't too busy, but the bartender on shift didn't seem to want to acknowledge us while we waited at the bar to order. For the majority of the time we were there, she seemed as if she didn't want to be working and did not seem very happy. We did wind up getting a smile from her by the end of the night, though, and she seemed to cheer up a little. The bathrooms were an absolute disaster, and I would recommend risking a ticket going outside rather than using those bathrooms. They looked and smelled as if they hadn't been cleaned in months. Overall, the prices were not too bad. The specialty shots seemed a little steep for the small amount of alcohol that was actually in them, but they're "specialty," so...

6/13/26 9:15 p.m…read more What a great little spot! When we arrived, it was almost completely empty except for 2 other customers, which we didn't mind lol. We were greeted by the bartenders with a smile and a "Welcome in!". The staff were really nice and even when the bar picked up a little later, they were attentive, efficient, and polite. They definitely didn't "crack under pressure" lol. Inside, the bar and tables were very clean and organized. There is a pool table, but only one :/ I do wish they had a few more because when the bar got busy, everyone wanted a turn. The prices are amazing and the specials are so fun! It's also nice that they're open during the summer, since most bars in Ames seem to close for summer vacation.

Gayle, Scott, Dad, and I had just experienced a forgettable meal experience at the nearby HyVee…read moreCafe. Instead of heading straight home, Scott suggested that we drive past our former Ames house and then stop for a drink at Mother's Pub, which was known as Dugan's Deli when he attended ISU. We had a nice time, as we ordered our drinks, took them to the patio outside, and let Scott reminisce about his college days. And even though I graduated as a Hawkeye, I could tell my own Ames stories, like the time Bob Merrill and I stormed onto the old Clyde Williams Field with others to cheer the ISU football team during coin toss. As ISU is not in session, Mother's Pub was a bit quiet, like we were almost the only ones there. I wouldn't mind coming back to hear some live music and hanging out with family again.

Torrent Brewing Company is a local brewing favorite. I truly family bar that allows you to bring…read morein your own food though Torrent serves popcorn, pretzels, and pizza. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the product. I would recommend Torrent Brewing Company.

Excellent and great vibes. It took the bartender FOREVER to wait on us and hardly anyone was there…read more If service was better, it would be a 5 for sure. All the beer we tried was yum.

Great vibe, love the smell of bbq wafting all around. I placed an order to go with a helpful person…read morebehind the counter. I ordered a turkey melt with the addition of burnt ends. The Texas toast was perfectly buttery. The turkey was delicious with a nice que sauce. The burnt ends were done just right. But... where was the cheese?? The menu stated American and Swiss? Not a melt without the cheese. It'd be a 5-star otherwise.

80$ for some Dry reheated brisket and stale French fries tastes. I wouldn't recommend no one buy…read morefrom this nasty barbecue place ever.

Looking forward to another trip to Welch Ave on Saturday afternoon before students come back…read more Always good drinks and food from Pizza Pit. Only 2 people in the place sitting at bar eating and having drinks. Sat in normal "dining" area of the bar. Bartender watched us walk in and didn't even say "hello". Found a table easily but no waitress ever came. Finally went up to the bar to see what's up. "I'm the only one here". Oooookay? So the 2 people at the bar were going to ransack the place while you came over to our area to say "hey, sorry but I'm solo today. Would you mind coming to the bar to order?" Not too hard, but too difficult kind of multi-tasking for this guy. Decided to leave and walked down the street to have a sandwich and a drink. Lame! One of my favorite places to go but good help must be hard to come by on a slow Saturday. Maybe he didn't need the $10 tip he would have gotten for our drinks and meal??? You'd think on a slow day anything extra you could make would be a bonus. I know it's a college bar but it needs a cleaning. With it empty... the odor in the place was weird. So probably should have left for that reason. They need to get that addressed -HVAC or clean/replace carpets? Both?

Spotless, good selection of beers, nice personalized ambiance--not your tired, formulaic theme or…read moresports bar. Mixed crowd of locals, ISU students and profs. Bonus: you can order food from Pizza Pit upstairs. And spotless! Super clean!! Same can be said for Pizza Pit.