This is a Cedar Rapids classic! Not only do they pour some of the best beers in the Cedar Rapids area but this becomes the reunion hangout for out-of-towners who have moved away but come home over the holidays. I see a familiar face nearly every time I visit. Last time I was here they were serving Friends Forever, I am sure that beer is long gone but it was by far one of the best hazy beers I have had. Super smooth and delicious. A word of caution, you may run into old classmates and thus find yourself going down uncomfortable memory lanes. I ran into a guy, couldn't even remember his name but knew we went to school together back at Linn-Mar. He remembered me as, "The girl who used to call his house and pretend to be someone else to his parents." yikes - but embarrassing memories aside, it's nearly impossible to come here and not have a good time even if just with friendly strangers at the bar. Falls short of 5 stars because service can be hit or miss when ordering food. But if you come in for a night cap, definitely 5 stars. read more

One of the best craft beer breweries in the US. They offer a wide selection of beers from light to dark. Food is great and inexpensive. Would certainly recommend anyone In the area to visit for lunch/dinner and a beer. read more

In as much as I'd like to give this place higher marks, I can't. The service flat out sucks and has been on the decline for sometime now. Have actually walked out of this place more than once because of inattentive servers. So, why do I come back? Because it's within walking distance of my home and I'd just as soon walk rather than get a OWI. Food is marginal, assuming that you actually get someone to wait on you. Can't speak for the craft beers that they brew, I personally can't stand that shit. Pretty much a domestic light beer person. In a nutshell this is a hit or miss place, spin the wheel and see what happens. Or, just stay home, have sex then order pizza! read more

They make decent beer here, but the service is worthless. Ive been in several times over the past few months and I'm surprised if the bartender even acknowledges people who sit at the bar when they arrive. I have never been asked if I'd like to order food after waiting to be asked if I'd like something to drink....hey, guys, you run a freakin brewery. I'm not here to watch the 20+ tv's you see from any spot in the place... Speaking of overkill, there's a small tv at every table sitting where condiments and extra napkins go, so when your server inevitably forgets to bring you a silverware roll you'll have to wait until they poke out from the kitchen to clean up. Ive heard the wings are good but by the time I get a menu in my hands I'm usually too annoyed by the ambivalent servers - all of whom appear to be younger women - to want to spend any more time there eating. If you've read my other reviews you'll find a similar theme. IF YOU WORK THE BAR, ENGAGE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS. ASK THEM IF THEY'D LIKE A MENU. OFFER SPECIALS. it's not complicated, and biz owners should make sure to drive thus point home with their staff. You could have the best food and beer in the world but if your staff doesn't do their job - their very basic job - nobody will ever know. read more

Great spot to watch a game! I've enjoyed most of the beers brewed in house as well. Pubby/Bar food is better than a lot of the nearby sports bars in my opinion. read more

Great sports bar and good beer, too! ive enjoyed many games over the years at third base and always appreciate their attentive service. The owner is often on site and you can tell genuinely cares about his staff, guest, and business. As a cubs fan, this cubs bar is my go to spot for a baseball game. Food is of the pubby/bar type but i enjoy those things so it doesnt bother me like some have reviewed. read more

Being a craft beer fan, this was the first I tried in CR. Had a very nice seasonal IPA. All the others I tried were so-so. Tried it fours times before this review. Food is OK, nothing special, matched by nothing special service. Since they ran out of their seasonal beer I won't be back. Plenty of brewpubs in the city. read more

Was part of a fun, large party in the back room. Nice, attentive waitress and yummy food. We will be back

Slow service and ok food. The third base hefeweizen that I tried was a poor excuse for a hefeweizen. It tasted closer to a light lager and I was extremely disappointed. I then tried a Destihl sour ale which was very unique but tasty. When it came down to ordering food, I had to hail down the bartender (it wasn't very busy and I was visiting at 10:30pm). My bacon cheese fries were decent at best but I did receive a very large portion. Overall I would visit again just to try our their rotational brews. I may come during the day and see if I get better service. read more

A usual spot for the hard working to go and enjoy a well deserved drink after a long week. You can find me here on Fridays afternoons with said hard workers after the work hour! A solid bar with an impressive selection of beer and drinks. A usual bar like atmosphere with traditional bar-like decor. Their in-house brews are excellent, and it's a place known for their variety of original beers. The Bees Knees and the Golden Hawk are both recommendable. The only food I've tried are the loaded fries, and they were pretty good. Overall a nice cozy bar to enjoy with friends and co-workers with good friendly service and a great selection of beers! read more

Nice place. Lots of great craft beers they make here. Very friendly local people and bar tender. Only 4 star because its a CUBS bar. read more

Third Base Brewery - Sports Bars Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Good choice of house-beers. I enjoy the Oatmeal Stout and its smooth, creamy, chocolaty. Apps are great. Good piled on cheese fries, and the combo platter is the way to go. Wings and boneless nuggets are good with a good sauce variety. I once got an "off-menu" hot sauce. Nuff to grow hair on your knuckles. I like the Brewmaster burger and is usually what I get and add jalapenos too. Nice decor in main front bar area and lots of TVs and nice bar area. Party room on the left side with more TVs, pool, darts, etc. They accommodated a large Bday party we went to as well nicely. Staff is nice. read more

The food is good the staff is fun and good at what they do! There are plenty of Big flat screen tv's to watch what ever you want, plus they have tv's in your booths. Tv have pools tables and dart boards as well. If you like trying different kids of beer then you should check out some of there Brews. read more

This is a complicated review for me, and here's why: I like this place to meet up with old friends. I have liked it for a long time. I have good memories here and run into people I know. It's very convenient. However I have allergies and I had a very bad experience. I asked the waitress what I could have without gluten or dairy and she basically said nothing. I asked if she could turn the BLT into a lettuce wrap, and she wasn't sure. She didn't want to go ask. She offered to bring me a bucket of dressing to read the ingredients instead of ask the kitchen or investigate herself. I decided not to fuss about it, because I hate being that person, but my friends confirmed my suspicion and we're vocal that she was being very rude. At the waitress' suggestion, I ordered nothing while my friends had dinner. That's okay sometimes, better safe than sorry I thought. My friends pointed out that there's chips and salsa, something the waitress didn't care to even scan the menu for. She just wanted to leave. I ordered it, we closed our tabs with her at the end of her shift, put in an order of drinks. My new waiter set down my cider in front of somebody else and set down a coors lite in front of me. I took a sip of what I thought was my cider and realized the error immediately. The poor waiter had just served me what she had written down. He handled it perfectly, not his fault at all. But I still had a pretty severe reaction, and discovered that I now need an inhaler and epipen. I'm going to be sick for at least a week because of the waitress' lack of concern. This could have been much worse and the waitress may never know or care. read more

Supported a large group after baseball games at Prospect Meadows. Drinks and food timely. Great food too and ample types of beer and cocktails. Exceeded expectations! read more

So great to see Third Base reopen after the derecho and Covid. All the employees are great and provide good service and good food! Need some where new to go, try Third Base. More than a great sports bar! read more

I really like this place because it's nice without making anyone feel out of place. The food is delicious and their microbrews are always interesting. The only reason I'm not giving this place four stars is because their waitstaff is a bit slow most of the time and seems inexperienced. Don't get me wrong, they have some stellar bartenders but I have yet to go there to eat without wondering where our server is at some point during the meal. They also have a patio out back but it's just some tables inside a fenced off area in the back alley - nothing to write home about. They serve a full menu until 10 pm and appetizers til 12 am. read more

Have been there twice and really enjoy their beer! My fiance and I love the Black Cobra. I tried the wings and went with the waitress recommendation on the sauces. I think it was Red Rocket and Dixie Heat, but def ask them to go over all of them. Really exciting and different then most places. The wings were huge and not "bready" - i loved them. My fiance had the fish sandwich. Great in size and good in flavor. Lots of TVs and TVs at the table is a plus. We'll definitely come back to try some other stuff. read more

I love this local brewery. They have soups of the day and my two favorites are: lasagna soup and chicken enchilada so goodthis is one of my favorite places to have a few drinks and chill before going off to do other things. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. I had the Brewmaster burger and their Amber. Both were fabulous! (We hold our beer and food to a high standard in Seattle.) The service made it a 5 though. Finding a friendly face when on the road is worth its weight in gold. I'll be back when I'm in town next. read more

Yummy food and very good service. Beers are delicious and they always have a unique variety. The buzz trivia games are neat, too. read more

Third Base Brewery - Chicken strip basket - Sports Bars Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wow, RUDE waitress. Asked for channel change to ISU. Went by several times without response. Popped over to ask again. Finally changed, at the time, asked for beer. Waitress walked away without response. Waitress came by again and husband tapped her and asked for beer and waitress says"I heard her." Amazing rudeness. Not staying for dinner....or coming back read more

Great house made beers! This brewery is doing right! Taking great care in brewing their beer from start to finish and it shows. The "Bees Knees" is a personal favorite. Also be sure to check out their mug club if you like good beer as you get great discounts for a one time price. If you're up for a good time, be sure to check out their dangerous long islands. They can kick your butt! Recently updated menu has new offerings on it and food is always prepared fresh and delicious and have never had an issue with the service there. read more

This is one of my favorite places to be. Troy along with the third base family are always a delight to be around. Highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

Great place. TV on table was so much fun due to the fact I could play trivia right there. Beers were great and the wings were some of the best I have ever had. Wait staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable Cant wait to get back to CR so I can go again. . read more

They have excellent appetizers and drinks. The wings are my favorite. The service can be slightly slow at times but the food is too good to make it a bad place to eat and catch a game. read more

Third Base Brewery is keeping up the tradition of the old Cedar Brewing Company with a combination of good brews and good pub grub. I prefer it over the more crowded and pricier Granite City. This is not a chain and has a cozier, home grown feel. read more

The classic 'whatever' place. Sits in a strip mall and has average beers, average food and average feel. Service for me was better than others who have reviewed the place, but nothing special - again, whatever. Only place open? Go there. If there are other more interesting options, pursue them. read more

Service was pretty awful, food was actually pretty good, not a bad choice for a beer and some grub. Nothing special though, although the fried pickles are better than most places. read more

Third Base is cozy but not crowded and has the type of atmosphere I love: dimmer lighting with wood fixtures and booths, great food at the right price and friendly and attentive servers who don't smother you or try to rush you out. I have confirmation from my beer-loving bf that their in-house brews are very good. I don't like so many TVs in a bar and Third Base seems to have an appropriate number so that everyone gets to see what they want but it's not the typical "sports bar" atmosphere. Everything I've had here has been really good. Burgers, fish & chips, chicken sandwich (get it with the cajun seasonings and cajun mayo!) salads, appetizers and wings (sweet golden hawk and black cobra are my faves), their third base fries are those super awesome-can't-stop-eating-them-beer-battered perfection. Third Base is hands down my favorite bar in the Marion area. read more

Its like a proper pub version of Rock Bottom. Go here for raucous times.

3rd Base Brewery is a brewery first and a pub second. As the ONLY brewery in Cedar Rapids, this is a one-of-a-kind destination. Travis is the Brew Meister behind the 6-12 custom crafted ales, lagers, stouts and bocks on tap at any one time. Food is "pub-grub" quality (so-so), so you should come (and stay) for the beer. read more

Just moved the area. Great wings and yes Troy the bartender makes fantastic drinks! Will be coming back again.

The food is ok. Usually hard to get a drink. Just go up to the bar rather than waiting for a server to show up. Nothing great. Everything just ok. Bartender seemed surly. Wednesday night 9:30. read more

Don't order extra grilled onions! You don't get extra, but they will charge you $1.00 extra! So grilled cost so much more than fresh slice, which I got, but didn't ask for! Good food, but be careful what you ask for!! read more

I've been about four times in the last year. The food really isn't very good. Tried something different each time, and was disappointed each time. For example, the Taco Salad looked good when delivered, then I delved in and found it has some good looking stuff on top of a huge mound of questionable lettuce. The service is indifferent. I've experienced worse, but it could definitely be better. I doubt I will ever go back. read more

This place used to be a favorite of mine when I lived in the Rapids. The brews are great and inexpensive. The food isn't the best I've had- but the beer more than makes up for it. read more

This is our go-to sports bar in town. Great beer and tasty pub food, always good service!

I give this place 5 stars based on there beer. They have the staple beers always on tap such as the Black cobra stout and flying aces pale ale and they are all rock solid beers and then you have there seasonal and one off batches like the two dollar Jim barley wine and the Kurt Russell double ipa both are excellent. As for the food it's just plain good bar food. Great wings and burgers. So if you want great beer and some wings this is a great place to stop. read more

As a sports bar, love this place. I've only tried the wings which are good. I usually go for drinks with friends. Love the Bee's Knees.