The 'Mule' provides some levity to a camouflaged Bar in Clinton. I was looking to quench a thirst,…read moreonly to pass it up several times thinking this was a hardware store. A deceptively sterile storefront with a 'Stubborn Mule' logo that required binoculars to read. Might be some small town conservatism, but a place like this needs something more, like vintage Neon! Once inside, things come full circle. Somebody actually put on a 'Thinking Cap' and probably burned a few brain cells along the way figuring out an amusing 'Jack Ass Bar'. I could've easily driven right by, but I eventually enjoyed a 'cold one' in a place with an actual sense of humor.

Located in historical Lyons district in Clinton, this quaint little gem offers pleasant atmosphere,…read morefun people, and low prices. If ever up in the northend of Clinton, stop by.

Service was great!…read more Food was meh. The fries weren't salted and were dry. The entres were bland - 1/4lb hamburger was cooked well done without asking how we preferred it cooked. High price for quality and quantity. Entres were fine price but lacking on the pizazz. The appetizer was expensive - I got 8 cheese curd sized "Mac and cheese bites" for $9... 3 tables were sat, one didn't even order food and left, the other table had two people and ordered before we even got there... We waited almost an hour for our food.

Kitchen and bartenders rock! Thanks for a great visit…read more Now why do I need 85 characters? Google can piss off ya wankers!

Nice place with a bike trail across the street. We stopped in for a drink and a bite to eat. Clean…read moreand friendly service. The place was crowded on a Saturday night so the locals must know a good thing. The food was good and at a reasonable price. We will return!

Ate here for the first time. My coworkers told me about their Wednesday shrimp and fries special so…read morewe all went. I don't know what their menu looks like so I couldn't take a picture. If you come on Wednesday, I was told they only serve peel off shrimp, sloppy joe sandwiches, and fries along with their open bar. I'm not sure what the specials are for the other days. We'll definitely be back before returning back to Hawaii. These pretty large whole shrimps are decently seasoned and has a little bit of a Cajun-like kick. I think the price is pretty decent considering the amount of shrimp they give us. They don't really make all sorts of fancy drinks so come knowing that. Our waitress was super cool, friendly, and fast. They have a little jukebox to play music and they also have a few slot machines. Their parking lot is huge, but they can get packed real fast.

Food was very good, neighborhood bar vibe and everyone was friendly. Would def recommend in a town…read morewith not much going on

I work in the area and am always trying to find new places even though it's pretty limited. I did…read moreorder through Doordash so this was NOT at the restaurant. I got the chicken george which is classic for the area, and it was pretty on par for what you get anywhere else. I wonder if they all buy from the same supplier. Slighly soggy, but at least tender, chicken. Sides were good. What you would expect from a meal in the middle of Iowa.

The absolute definition of small town dive bar with locals only on a weeknight, but staff were very…read morekind to a thirsty out of towner looking for carry out.

Johnnie's Tap is a corner bar in the sleepy Mississippi River town of Fulton. Across the river is…read moreClinton Iowa, a metropolis by comparison. Johnnie's is a true dive bar, original wood plank floors, tin ceiling, ice house cooler, basically worn to hell but clean! The only thing dirty here was the price of "Dirt Cheap" drinks! Never asked the price and never cared. The currency exchange spoke for itself. The mixed drinks and shooters...a solid pour! The only food items served here are frozen pizza (but they will cook it for you if you ask) and assorted Potato Chips, Doritos & other "bagged stuff". Hard to tell because the spring loaded metal bag display was ceiling mounted! I got a neck cramp looking up and never asked the obvious question. Vintage place except for the recent footprint of the Illinois Gaming Commission. This is a small downtown area with a few bars, a Meat Market and your typical consumer support storefronts like "Ted The Barber" From what I can tell, Ted is busy supporting local business. If in the area and you need a haircut, the wait time should be minimal! Enjoy the River.

Best food ever in Clinton Iowa would highly recommend this place. Heather and Te'a are the best…read morebartenders.

Drinks are inexpensive and my dinner was GREAT! "Shingler" burger which has grilled pineapple ,…read morepepper Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers. I also got a garlic Parmesan fries. Definitely would eat this again. Service was fast, lots of hometown folks!

Nothing fancy, music way too loud, seat yourself in the bar area…read more BUT, sometimes it's just nice to go somewhere that is unpretentious, no frills, come as you are. And the food is great! Deep fried portobello mushrooms, Ruebens, burgers, cocktails/beer - served with a smile by personable waitstaff .

I came here for the first time. I'm not from this town or this state, but the pictures and the…read morelocation looks skeptical. Kinda made me second guess if I really wanna come here lol. Anyways, it was my coworkers birthday so some of the guys chose this place and on a Wednesday. I ordered fried catfish (pretty delicious), fried rangoons (it's ok, nothing special), and the the special of the night which was 14 boneless chicken wings and fries for $7.99 (pretty delicious). For the wings, I ordered 3 sets, flavors being garlic parmesan (the best of the three I ordered), sweet bourbon (delicious, but can get tired of it because it's really sweet), and the honey siracha (mildly spicy, but tastes decent). They have a huge varieties of alcohol. Don't expect fancy drinks here other than your normal bottles, cans, and tap drinks. The parking lot is huge and the 5 star rating really because of our waitress, Nicky. She was so cool and super friendly. She brought our drinks and food fast and gave good company. I don't really have much pool tables or billiards back in Hawaii anymore, so seeing a full bar with tables was really nice. They even host tournaments here.

Went in for dinner one evening. Found two open seats at the bar. Place was packed. Typical pub…read moreatmosphere. Service was sufficient. They were doing the best they could with the staff they had for the crowd they had. Ordered the beaded tenderloin. Holy smokes was it huge. Took half for leftovers. It was one of the better tenderloins I've had recently. Would definitely go back. Based on watching orders coming out of the kitchen, the tenderloin It's the thing everyone gets. Will definitely return.

A nice little local spot. Food was excellent. I had the Reuben. It was top notch. The…read morewaitress and all the staff were super friendly. Try it!

This place is the definition of "A-OK." There's like everything that your standard dive bar must…read morehave: beer, cluttered signage, gambling, beer garden, live music, juke box, darts.... BUT they don't have a lot of beer- this is a problem. This is why my husband and I go to bars. Beer. I feel they have identified this shortcoming and have installed a cooler with six-packs inside. Patrons are allowed to pick out a beer and be charged appropriately ... It would be cool if this was a cooler full of the most unique, hard-to-find beers ever but it's mostly full of bud light and Miller Lite. I would bump this up to a 3.5 even for the live music they had that night which played awesome covers but I don't think they are a nightly staple. If you like dive bars, stop on by!

First time there last night. Amazing place. LOVED the band (Second Chance) and the atmosphere was…read moreawesome. Great bartenders and friendly people. WILL definitely be back.