How have I not written a review for this IC staple?!…read more It's dank, in the raddest way. It's a dive, in the most sublime way. The ambiance is not trying hard, but nailing it. Most importantly, the scotch is prevalent and the Guinness pours are perfection. Oh, and there's pool (and a jukebox). This spot has a special place in my heart. Appropriately priced libations, no food, and a friendly enough staff, with a bunch of regulars always in attendance. If you love an Irish pub... The Dublin Underground is your spot in IC.

A nice little dive bar. The bartender was really nice and welcoming. Nice spot to stop in for a…read moredrink or two.

My kind of place a dive. There is nothing like a good divey place great food. The bartender is…read moreheavy handed. The Chicken livers or gizzard are incredibly good

A great local place to have drinks and do trivia with friends. The food and service are great as…read morewell.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)

Last night, I went to Pub 217 on a Tuesday evening. The place was lively, with groups of people on…read moreone side and the bar area a bit more relaxed, which is where I sat with my sister. We came for happy hour and ordered an appetizer of wings. The wings were fantastic, and the cocktails were enjoyable, but it did take a while for someone to take our order, which was a little frustrating as I was trying to catch the happy hour specials. Eventually, the bartender came over, apologized for the wait, and was super friendly with a great personality. I've also ordered lunch from here several times, and my favorite dish is the Bruschetta Salad, which I get every time. It's a perfect option when dining with a group. Another thing I love about Pub 217 is the seasonal décor - they always do a great job switching it up throughout the year!

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

Really enjoyed this place. If I lived here I'd hang here a lot…read more Turkey burger was excellent! Hubs liked the wings, he had the lemon pepper dry rub--excellent--and some with a chili bbq type sauce. Also good. Tots were weak--will try fries next time.

One of my favorite local places. The food is always good, they have great deals on drinks, and the…read moreservice is always amazing.

Great experience and good food. I liked that everything was handmade. We split the tenderloin which…read morewas very good and as big as a pizza pan. The pickled pasta was odd. Not my favorite but I don't love pasta salads. Onion rings were great and were almost burnt but still great. Spinach dip was homemade and we enjoyed it. Not the best spinach dip I have ever had but good. Ranch was good too. Service was good. Ambiance is a nice clean small town bar.

Great place for food & drink! We're from Florida and enjoyed a Tenderloin sandwich! Salad bar is…read moreAwesome too!

Bartenders were super cool and fun the minute we walked in. Thought I'd have a chance to…read moreparticipate in karaoke but everything got shut down due to the owner throwing a fit. Seemed unprofessional, rude, and 100% will not be coming back. Unbelievable behavior from a grown woman. Screaming in everyone's face and a very nasty attitude. Visiting from out of town and will avoid this place at all costs next time. Really awful first impression and seems to be for locals only. Really still hoping that wasn't the owner behaving so belligerently. Yikes.

Great spot. Great staff. Karaoke is lit. You can find a decent game of pool or play some songs on…read morethe jukebox.

Great prices The…read moreatmosphere feels very flannel-and-old-converse There's a pool table too :)

Very fun dive bar! Atmosphere is very unique and bartenders are very friendly! Nice spot to relaxe…read morewith a beer or have a quiet conversation with some friends. Sometimes theres live music too!

Great food and great service. The best wings in Cedar…read moreRapids. They have great moisture and are a perfect level of crispy. Always a great experience to eat here. Only complaint is to make those Aperol Spritz a little more Aperol!

I chose this restaurant to dine at with my family on the way back from a vacation, and I'm happy…read morethat I did! The chicken sandwich I had was, and I seldom use this word, 'LITERALLY', the BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. The breading was flavorful and the recipe was superb. There was home made Cole slaw on one side, and fresh cucumber cubes on the other side of the sandwich. I cannot stress how amazing this sandwich was! It has ruined all other chicken sandwiches for me, quite possibly forever. The French fries were also home made, and were curled in such a way I've never seen. These were not spiral cut. I cannot even describe them, other than to say they were prepared to perfection. Others had burgers and enjoyed them. Service from the male server was friendly and attentive. You couldn't ask for more--he was great! If you're in the neighborhood of this local Cedar Rapids favorite, take the opportunity to sample some out-of-this-world food!

Great fun and tasty food. I tried the goulash, the bratwurst and a salami sandwich. The salami was…read morereally tasty. Everyone else seemed to like their food as well. Then we took home some apple pie that looked amazing.

We saw this place while on tour with our trolley ride so went back for lunch on Saturday. Only…read moreserving basically sandwiches, yuck but she did offer goulash or sauerbraten so that's what we picked. Rye bread served was delicious and both entrees also tasty. This place is tired and needs a housekeeper but concept snd decor adorable. Service was good too!