Fun Joint! And get an education while you get entertained. Doug would give you the shirt off his…read moreback.

COLD beer , great free locally grown popcorn, awesome pizza…read more also has outdoor area to enjoy your beer. If you can get by the guy near the door asking forty nunya questions , it will be worth your time to visit. and great bartenders !

I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

No food. Owner was polite on the phone, but sadly another victim of the "early to bed crowd." Nick…read morewas really nice though.

really glad this place opened back up. after weeks of pent up isolation, it was fantastic to get…read moreback breathing the same air as real american patriots. the crowd was so enthusiastic and loud, i had to yell all night long. i even have a soar throat today from all the yelling i had to do, but i'm not mad at it. i think i took all the shots the bar had last night. i must have been falling over a lot cuz my body is just aching like crazy today. i probably fell flat on my chest cuz it's a little hard to breathe this morning, but no worries. i'll be back at nick's tonight mingling with all my friends and spreading joy to everyone at the bar. i hear they're having a bobbing-for-apples tournament tonight! sign me up! i'll update my review tomorrow after tonight's soirée. now if you'll excuse me, i have to go bring my grandparents their groceries (those old libs are too afraid to leave their home ). P.S. dress light if you go to this bar. there were so many people crammed in last night, i was sweating profusely the whole time. i'm still flushed and sweating today! that's how epic this place is!

katie was THE BEST server ever! she was so kind, had get recommendations (tater tot nachos so…read moreyummy) and accommodating. the food was very delicious, always hot and a lot of the drinks and food recipes were homages to loved ones which really makes this place feel local and a real passion place. super awesome place! eclectic atmosphere like a place a buncha friends own and put up what makes them happy. wonderful experience and thanks katie!

It's often said we are way out in the boondocks and implies somewhere less than where the action is…read morebut not at Boondocks Emporium. Whether you're a local (especially a veteran for whom they encourage folks to buy them a drink), a fan of bison art or just passing through from Des Moines to Dubuque via the Amana Colonies as we were this is one Boondocks worth finding yourself. We had the soup of the day (corned beef and cabbage) can see why it's a favorite and an unbelievably delicious bison burger with sweet potato fries. Patrick was a great server keeping up with the bar and all of us in the restaurant with a great attitude and a big welcoming smile. The place feels just like where you want to be to get to know a bit more about the town. Lots to look at and enjoy.

Great food. Great atmosphere. And wonderful staff. Bears bar and Iowa State Cyclones bar. Good…read moretimes are had here.

Great small town restaurant! Sports memorabilia galore and TVs for easy viewing of sporting events!…read moreFood is always great and we never have any complaints! Service is quick and nice people! Family run joint in a small town... why more can you ask for!

This is one of my favorite places ... If you are in galena…read moreyou must come here . The place is really good and perfect to relax and listen to music .( junk box ). But it gives you variety. If you want to meet galenean this is the place. Cheap beer , great people , very fun place . And the bartenders are amazing and fun they make you feel welcoming ... No need to say more .... love it !!!

Super towny bar. It's the kind of bar where the regulars not only give you the long side eye, but…read morethe bartender won't directly address you until it's established that you "fit in." (In this case, have cash ready to go and don't order some ridiculous cocktail. Stick to beer and shots and you're golden). After that the bartender was pretty fantastic. Cash only. It was absolutely packed. a Completely SRO and it's not a small place. The bar is quite long and there are a few tables here and there. Prices were really cheap. They had Touchtunes but it was so hopping that after an hour, not one of our songs had played yet.

The foods always been good to us, hot n fresh even if it is to go when we don't want to cook…read moresupper.., we had an issue with some bad packages of apples when they first opened but totally understandable, as they were just starting out n probably didn't have very many kids coming threw right away. They took care of the issue asap.

The Burgers are Delicious!! They are reasonably priced!…read moreThe Drinks are priced too! The service is is good they are on top of everything!

Great place. Nice atmosphere. Cold beer. Nice pours. The taco pizza is good but the filet…read moresliders are unexpectedly awesome.

Great reinvention of The English Pub. Pizza was great and very reminiscent of how it was in the 90s.read more

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!