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    Black Squirrel Tap

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Order a Bloody Jack Hammer. It is the finest take on a bloody mary that I've had. Great fun atmosphere.

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    Bloody Mary was a little sweeter and less acidic than I'm used to.

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    The Webster - Tuna and sausage pasta

    The Webster

    4.3(94 reviews)
    15.1 mi

    Miss Sharon was a great waitress and we loved her thank for having her ,she greatread more

    To be honest I feel bad leaving such a low review for a fine dining staple, but came today for my…read moreDad's 75th birthday and quite possibly has the worst $200 meal on my life. The $50 sirloin steak was served cold. Because our waitress, Grace H, failed to even ask how our food was the entire time until after we had eaten everything I couldn't even send it back. I spent the entire time trying to make eye contact with her but she was busy taking new tables. When she finally came to ask how our food was and was told, her response was I will let the kitchen know. Not "I will bring you another plate" or even discount or comp the entree. Not what you'd expect from Iowa city's fine dining flagship. The prices were not just expensive, but over the top expensive. $50 for an 8 ounce sirloin. $56 for 12 average oysters. To be honest it's below average in value to a nice restaurant in LA, NY or Chicago. They may thrive because the IC elite doesn't have many options for upscale dining. But for someone who has lived in those cities and eaten at Michelin star culinary venues this place is lacking in both food and service for the prices they charge. It was enough of a bad experience that I will never be back. There's Chez Grace, Joseph's and 126 which offer quality food, much better value and food service. Posting my food pics and the receipt to see what $200 gets you here.

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    The Webster - Open kitchen and floor plan

    Open kitchen and floor plan

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    Lemon Curd

    The Webster - Pasta  dish. $24.

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    Pasta dish. $24.

    The Hip-Stir - Fish & Chips

    The Hip-Stir

    4.2(83 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    First time and probably our last time. Decided to try some place new for my birthday dinner. We…read morewere a family of 6 with two children 5 and under. The food was pretty good, the waitress was kind, but also very busy. When we told the waitress about my birthday I received a free dessert, so that was nice. The big bummer was when we paid the credit card was ran and I handed the waitress a cash tip. After she got her tip we noticed that gratuity was added already and the waitress hadn't mentioned the gratuity. I was surprised that she didn't say anything and that there was no clear notice that a party of 6 would automatically have gratuity added to the bill. We did talk with the waitress and she returned the cash tip, but just want others to be aware of their gratuity policy.

    I was back at The Hip-Stir last night to celebrate a family event. We made a reservation for 6 and…read moresat at a table near the front. The vibe of Hip-Stir ha always been cool and kinda niche and this was no exception. If you don't know that they changed up their menu.. they did. It's not bad by any means, but I am pretty heartbroken about them removing the Spinach Artichoke dip. It was the best around and I'll be overjoyed when it returns. The new menu still features ramen, sandwiches and other yummy dishes. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese with my entree and the food was out in about 20 minutes which is great! Unfortunately my Mac and cheese was forgotten- our server apologized and went to "get that started", no worries. The next time our server was at our table I inquired about it again since it had been about 10 minutes, but she had forgotten yet again. She rushed back to "get it started", ok. At this point everyone was getting full and I didn't even want it anymore, but she returned a few minutes later with it. A little frustrating. The ramen has changed, unfortunately. My sister ordered the spicy pork (which has historically been amazing) and didn't even finish it, which is pretty weird for her lol. I tasted nothing but soy sauce and spice. I'm not sure where the aromatics went, but they need to bring them back asap. Don't order the carrot cake. It was served over coffee (yes, hot coffee) which ruined it. The cake was overly soggy and tasted of nothing but the coffee flavor. I'm sure it would have been great without it, the frosting looked great. I'll probably be back and love supporting the Fun not Fancy group in CR, but last night was a miss.

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    The Hip-Stir - The vintage stained glass hanging light fixtures at The Hip-Stir.

    The vintage stained glass hanging light fixtures at The Hip-Stir.

    The Hip-Stir - 1lb bone-in wings | honey buffalo sauce | togarashi | tajin | cucumber | ranch

    1lb bone-in wings | honey buffalo sauce | togarashi | tajin | cucumber | ranch

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    The Sanity Room - I love the funny signs!

    The Sanity Room

    5.0(5 reviews)
    44.3 mi
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    This is the coolest bar I've ever been to in Iowa, if not one of the coolest bars I've ever been…read moreto- PERIOD! The Sanity Room takes "theme" bar to a whole new level. There is a state mental facility outside of Independence, Iowa, and hence the theme of the Sanity Room. But don't think it's cold and creepy. No. The owners have gone to great lengths to make this an inviting place complete with the unique chairs, private small booths, and kitschy motto signs surrounding the place (one of my faves: "I can only please one person per day. Today I choose me."). They serve shots in pill bottles and syringes, and the staff will even make you don a patient gown, sit in the old hospital bed (vintage and they claim it came from the state hospital), and then administer the shots while wearing a doctor's coat. Genius! After you are vaccinated, you get a sticker. As if the booze wasn't awesome enough! And let's talk about the booze. This is a full bar that also features some great craft and local beers, as well as a local wine. Iowa wine, you ask? It was by far the best I sampled and I bought a bottle. Yeah, you can buy their stock too, if they have enough. As for specialty cocktails? Look no further than the bloody mary made with Chardonnay. That's right, I said the bloody mary is made with wine. And it's delicious. Since wine doesn't have as much alcohol as vodka, you might have to drink a lot to get the same effect, but with a taste like this you won't mind. The Sanity Room does seem to be a work in progress as they only have one unisex bathroom but they are working on more accommodations. Still, it's small so you can't imagine there would ever be a long line. It also sits in the back of an antique store, so blink and you might miss it. I know we did the first time we walked by, but the second time we took a chance and walked in and I am so glad we did! There's even a back patio area that overlooks the Wapsipinican River. The only bad thing would be that there are no TVs in the Sanity Room. I question if this would change the integrity of the bar, as it might compromise the theme and inviting nature. But I am a sports nut and there would be nothing better than belly up at the bar, drinking a glass of La T Da & watching the game! Seriously, if you're ever in Independence and you don't stop in here, you're missing out. I can't wait to get back and get my dose of Sanity!

    Such a great name for the town that includes the mental hospital. Eclectic, fun decor and the…read moreowner/managers obviously love their work! A deck in the back gives a nice view of the Wapsie River, and an antique shop with all sorts of fun things, from tools to quilts. Thanks for the hospitality!

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    The Sanity Room - View of bar with a delicious IPA

    View of bar with a delicious IPA

    The Sanity Room - Old post office boxes does great as a wine holder!

    Old post office boxes does great as a wine holder!

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    Black Sheep Social Club - Smoked Blueberry Burger - amazing

    Black Sheep Social Club

    4.0(469 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    I'd just like to say this place has a special spot in my heart after what they did for me today, my…read moreole lady had our baby today and she was craving black sheep (it is one of our go to spots for dates) we called to order they asked how the day was which was amazing I answered saying we just had a baby so fantastic, they congratulated me also when I showed up card out to pay the boss lady of some kind walked up said they gave us a stuffed animal black sheep that's hospital grade so it is 100% safe for our newborn to snuggle, I had so much gratitude for a small gesture and when I pulled my card out to pay she said "absolutely not your lunch is on us today congratulations on the new baby" and this really showed their true colors we are extremely grateful for the amazing lunch they so generously offered to pay for simply because we had a newborn and they wanted to show some kindness I felt I should share the positivity and kindness this business showed a young man and his family thank you guys so much I pray for many many long years of success and we will most definitely be back!

    We were in Cedar Rapids for a concert at the Paramount Theater and discovered this treasure…read more Though I didn't snap many pics photos, the interior was classy, yet casual. Our dinner was wonderful and two weeks later my husband still raved about the fried chicken sandwich! Service was good, considering how busy they were but we had a little frustration taking care of our tab when we mentioned we were headed to a show and needed to be headed there,

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    Black Sheep Social Club - Lots of on tap beers

    Lots of on tap beers

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    Black Sheep Social Club - Looking to the street entrance.

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    Looking to the street entrance.

    Black Squirrel Tap - beergardens - Updated May 2026

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