After dinner drink here to get the Pella vibe! Such a totally cool place. Service was excellent. We…read moresat out back after getting our drinks. It was picturesque and relaxing. They are known for their Mules and Bloody Mary's. My Bloody Mary (Original Classic) was another meal! And it was excellent. Definitely will return next time in Pella, IA!

Great bar spot in Pella! Let me tell you, they have an ABUNDANCE of peanuts here! It's great. They…read morehave a bunch of tvs with different sports games on. They also had board games and 2 arcade style game machines in the back! Their draft beer options are super expansive! I was here on a Tuesday and it was packed!! Only issue was because of this being a popular spot, the service was very slow so keep that in mind if you are in a rush to be somewhere after. Otherwise, I loved the vibe in here and there were a ton of 4 person high top tables you could seat yourself at that offered great views of the tvs. There were also a few larger tables for big groups, as well as ample bar seating.

The town of Allerton had only one bar that we knew of, and since the town was quite a detour from…read moreour planned route, we had called ahead to make sure it would be open. "We open at 1:00 on Saturday," we were told. So you can only imagine our irritation when we arrived in town at 1:40 and it was closed. THANKFULLY we discovered a nearby American Legion that we did not know about, and it WAS open. This was one of the least bar-like bars I have visited... it felt like drinking at the kitchen counter in a community center. In fact, the bar IS pretty much in the kitchen... with a tile floor and white walls and the stove and all. I was going to give this place 2 stars for the ambiance, but I decided to give it one more star for (a) being open and (b) a really gracious and pleasant bartender who was so kind that we tipped her more than twice what our drinks actually cost.

Ordered from here a couple times and both times the chicken gizzards were raw and the fried pickles…read morewere barely fried

The food, the people, the comfort of small town USA...I love everything about this place! Hubby &…read moreI met my Sister & Brother In Law for "halfway fall lunch meetup". We will never do it at another restaurant again. It reminded us of being in our 20's and hanging out, eating & dancing at the places we used to frequent in SE Iowa. We had a great meal and a great time!

Over priced, the taco meat was canned chili and the burgers don't come with fries. We came in and…read morethe lights were very dim. The owner is a nice man but other positive reviews seem to be very misleading.

Great place in a small community. Reasonably-priced. Owner is eager to please. Try the steak salad…read more on mixed greens. Yummy

Service was outstanding. Ordered carryout food while attending the Leon Rodeo and the staff were so…read morefriendly and accommodating.

A pretty standard small-town dive with the typical games and amenities. It's very dark on the…read moreinside. Our bartender was a nice older lady who gave us good tips on other places to visit in the area. Though it's very dark on the inside, it looks nicer than you'd expect given the nondescript exterior. One humorous aspect of the bar is that a ceiling fan had been modified into a makeshift roulette wheel.

Small town and good food. There is nothing better! Pizza was great with ham chunks and graziano…read moresausage. I would like the cheese a little more bubbly but I still thought it was a great pizza. The burger was nominated in 2024 for one of the best burgers in Iowa. I have had the 2024 best burger a week ago and this burger is better by far. This burger has great flavor, thick and cooked perfectly. The bun had a crisp to it and didn't get too mushy. Onions rings were good but not the best I have ever had. I would still order them again because they were crispy and not overly greasy. The ranch wasn't Hidden Valley. Service was great. Ambience is a nice, clean, small town bar.

If you find yourself in this very small Iowa town, you won't go hungry! Houston's is a quaint…read morediner/pool hall/ bar that serves it up right. Very casual, come as you are. They have boothes, multiple pool tables several tv screens , sit down bar. Service is great and cheerful. The menu is extensive with tons of varied options! All our meals were well presented and enjoyed. Nothing fancy, just real good! Recommend.

Visiting friends in the area. A small crowd outside on the porch made us think this must be the…read moreplace to be. If you enjoy a neighborhood dive bar this is as good as it gets. The bartender happened to be the granddaughter of the owner and great granddaughter of Patty her self. Everyone, staff and costumers were friendly and made us feel welcome. We didn't try the pizza but they looked pretty good. If you like a little bit of shit with your coffee it's one of their specialties. I highly recommend the Australian Rubber Nuts. They're not on the menu you have to ask for them. Enjoy

When you roam the road of Iowa, you encounter a lot of interesting sights and people. My wife and…read moreI always enjoy stopping by a local bar because you never know what to expect. Patty's Back Door in Grand River IA is one example of what I am talking about. The owners of Patty's are incredibly easy going and welcoming. This is a straight-forward, nothing fancy bar with a single pool table and standard American beers (Bud, Coors, Miller, etc.). They have an incredible jukebox with anything and everything on it (which I loved!!). I cannot speak to the food (we did not eat), just the cheap beers and down to earth conversations with other guests and staff. As a bar, this establishment (we were told) has been around since the 1940s and with hospitality and simple small town charm like this, it is no wonder. Patty's made Grand River IA a memorable place to stop.

Cold beer. Great bartender. Fantastic prices. Clean. Hit it up. Wish they had food but meh. Can't…read morehave it all. Good vibe. Good music.

From the owner: Products Beer, Liquor, Tequila, Cocktails…read more Services Bar, DJ on Weekends, Lounge Brands Busch Lite, Crown Apple, Michelob ULTRA, Peach Crown, Tito’s Location Facts Located off the square, look for the blue building