Conversational bartender & friendly service! Love the music & open space around the bar.read more

Truly, the only thing that deserves this place more than one star is the karaoke guy Drew on…read moreTuesday or Sunday. First time here on a Saturday. Not impressed. It was fairly slow(compared to Tuesdays) and the bartenders were rude, slow, and continuously leaving the bar for 10s of minutes. Seems they serve their friends or whomever they're talking to at the bar before anyone else regardless of "first come first serve." Not so much "classic cocktails" as it is a dive bar.

This was the best bar in La Crosse! Rachel gave the best service and was the best bartender I think…read moreI have ever had. Will be recommending to friends!!!

I firmly believe this is one of the best spots to grab a drink and some appetizers in the area…read more Their happy hour is FANTASTIC. They have a wide variety of martinis, whether you like more of a fruity vibe, a dessert vibe, a chocolate vibe, they have it all! My go to is their namesake, the Starlite, though their seasonal drinks are not to be slept on!! My only gripe is that while I love live music, it is a smaller space so when there is live music, it is LOUD. Don't anticipate being able to hold a conversation during a band's set. The lounge is also on the second floor of a historic building... so be prepared for a rather steep set of stairs to take you there.

This has the potential to be a very nice cocktail spot. The space is lovely and was perfect on a…read morequiet Sunday night for catching up with friends. The cocktails we ordered from the menu were good and looked classy. I would urge bar staff to learn to make classic cocktails as well as their signature drinks. We were told they couldn't make a daiquiri because they didn't have a blender. I'm looking forward to going back again when we're in town visiting family and am looking forward to seeing it mature into a Cedar Falls staple for us.

Located in the historic Black Hawk Hotel in downtown Cedar Falls. Bar Winslow has a cozy atmosphere…read moreand excellent handcrafted cocktails. Jess made our old fashioneds just the way we like them. They also have craft beer and a limited selection of wine. Perfect for date night or girl's night out.

Wonderful Mexican restaurant in a very small town. Delightfully helpful staff and delicious food…read more Margaritas with salt, YUM! So very happy to have this business in our town! Cuautla Jalisco seems to always be open when other restaurants in town are closed for a myriad of reasons - just because it's a Monday. Need a gift certificate? Get one! Need some chips and salsa? Get some! Enjoy the smiling service and the good food. No regrets.

Food is good and service is good as well nice environment and good setting food is prepared well…read moreand serviced fast

A fun bar! It's the most popular bar on the hill, but it's very spacious & does not feel…read moreclaustrophobic. There is a big indoor area as well during the winter months. Only 4 stars because bartenders are not always consistently good

THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED AT A BAR. Sadly, I had high hopes for the…read moreestablishment. While it didn't work out that way, I was sadly extremely disappointed by this place. Many people in our group were mad and the owners treated us ridiculously. Please do not go here. Don't waste your time!!!!

Sat for over 20 min without a drink...lazy staff...over priced....hard pass....save your money.read more

I went here with my boyfriend for a date night and we were not let down. It was my first time…read morevisiting so I wasn't sure what to expect and as soon as you come in to this speakeasy, you are immediately brought back in time to the prohibition time period with the decorating, the dim lights, and even the leather aprons that the bartenders wear. Besides aesthetic perfection, our bartender was really nice and he was very knowledgeable about every single bottle on the shelf and he very kindly answer all one hundred of my questions to help me pick a drink. I ended up picking the white linen cocktail that had cucumber in it and it was amazing. Next I tried one of their home made seltzers, and it tasted like a chocolate covered cherry, but in a seltzer, which was a very unique flavor that was pretty good. I would definitely recommend coming to here for a high quality cocktail spot. I also learned that they have seasonal menus so I will definitely make a flight back to Mason city to try their Christmas menu items!

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!

Stopped out during RAGBRAI to check this place out. They were very organized having a line for beer…read moreand a separate area for mixed drinks. They had drink specials and even provided a few snacks free of charge. The mule was incredible and the vodka lemonade had a special twist I enjoyed. There was plenty of comfortable seating both indoor and out. The decor was inviting but not overwhelming. Friendly service with a smile, we will be back.

They are mixed drink location. The main issue is the seating is not structured. The issue with that…read moreis intoxicated people just being rude. Parking is limited and is most side street parking. Overall a nice place but depending on the time of year it might be a bit much to sit and sip and hold a conversation.

Once again I made the annual trip to the Mapleview to get a bloody mary and it was as good as it is…read moreevery time. The place has not changed at all since the first time I was here years ago. Not a lot to say about this place other than it's a great place to get a bloody mary on a cold winter day.

Locals call this place "the Rock", as in "What rock did these people crawl out from under?!"…read more Just kidding, the Rock is the best bar in Mapleview. Okay, fine, it's the ONLY bar in Mapleview. But in all seriousness, it's my favorite bar in the Austin/Mapleview area. This bar is everything you could ever want in a small town dive. It's delightfully unpretentious, they have cheap strong drinks, welcoming folks, Heggies pizza and free popcorn and peanuts. Sometimes there's a crockpot full of mystery food and you're welcome to help yourself. Buy a handful of pull tabs, belly up and down a few cold ones. You can day-drink here with abandon and without shame, and I guarantee you won't be the drunkest person in the joint. There's a great old Grain Belt mural out back and a vintage neon sign in front, very Instagrammable.

A fun place to have a meal or appetizer after visiting the Surf Ballroom and museum. Our server…read morewas awesome. Food was tasty. A bit pricey but can understand considering it's' location. Drink special was a Yellow Fever. I'm a Sidecar drinker but the Yellow Fever was tasty. You have to go to at least once but go when there isn't an event happening at the Surf Ballroom.

It was very busy because of an event at the surf. There was a bit of a wait, but you need to…read moreexpect that with a concert next door.