Date night in Ames

Nightlife

Whiskey River Ames

Upbeat haunt featuring American pub grub & lots of beers on tap, plus pool tables & drink specials.

Cocktails

Nightlife

London Underground

Cocktails

Nightlife

Time Out

Cocktails

Food & Drink

Alluvial Brewing Company

Nightlife

Della Viti

Food & Drink

The Mucky Duck Pub

Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.

Food & Drink

Roni's Mac Bar - Ames

Food & Drink

Cabin Coffee Co.

Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.

Food & Drink

Aunt Maude's

Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.

Food & Drink

El Azteca

Modest restaurant offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos & chili rellenos, plus a bar area.

Food & Drink

Boulder Tap House

Food & Drink

Clayton Farms Salads

Campustown

Tosca

Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.

Food & Drink

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.

Food & Drink

Hickory Park

Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.

Food & Drink

Cafe Diem

Campustown

Cafe Beaudelaire

Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.

Food & Drink

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

Somerset

The Cafe

Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.

Food & Drink

Cornbred Barbecue

Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.

Food & Drink

Provisions Lot F

Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.

Somerset

Wallaby's Bar and Grille

Contemporary game-day hangout with a deck serving American eats, draft beer & cocktails.

Food & Drink

Burgie's Coffee | South Ames