Time For A Night Out – A Guide To Local Bars
Waterloo offers a variety of options for those looking to unwind after dark.
From laid-back pubs with local brews to lively sports bars and even a touch of live music, Waterloo’s bar scene caters to a diverse crowd. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot to catch the game with friends or a place to dance the night away, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste in the Cedar Valley. Here’s list of what Waterloo has to offer when the sun goes down.Links to each for you to see locations, current specials and music for the type of place that strikes your mood!

- Anton’s Garden (seasonal)
- Ari’z Martini Bar
- Behar Bar
- Buzz’s Bar
- Casey’s 218 Pub
- Chaser’s Pub
- Dub’s
- Fester’s Pub
- Half Pint Saloon
- Iron Horse
- Jameson’s Public House
- Karma Bar – West 4th St Downton
- King Pin Social (with Maple Lanes Bowling)
- Lighthouse Lounge –
- Local Bar Hop
- Lava Lounge
- Narey’s 19th Hole –
- Next Level
- S.A.C’s
- Screaming Eagle
- Smitty’s Bar
- The Broken Record
- The Comfort Zone
- The Loft
- The Locker Room
- The Rail Station
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Anton's Garden518 Sycamore Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
United States
518 Sycamore Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319) 888-1788 Website
ARI'Z205 West 4th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
United States
205 West 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 232-1988 Website
Behar Bar312 West 4th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
United States
312 West 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 290-4363 Website
Casey's 218 Pub4014 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
United States
4014 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50311 (319) 234-0862 Website
Chaser's Pub3005 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
United States
3005 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50311 (319) 236-7770 Website
Half Pint Saloon1831 Independence Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50707
United States
1831 Independence Avenue Waterloo, Iowa 50707 (319) 232-2563 Website
Bootleggers Kitchen & Bar310 East Fourth Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
United States
310 East Fourth Street Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 (319) 233-0701 Website
Karma Bar309 West 4th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
United States
309 West 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 232-8000 Website
Lava Lounge2401 Falls Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
United States
2401 Falls Avenue Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 234-5686 Website
Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill228 East Fourth Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
United States
228 East Fourth Street Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 (319) 235-8865 Website
Smitty's Bar709 East Jefferson Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
United States
709 East Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 (319) 291-7144 Website
Broken Record315 West 4th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
United States
315 West 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 234-2254 Website
The Comfort Zone213 E 5th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
United States
213 E 5th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319) 215-7291 Website