Iowa City · Johnson County, IA
Live music in Iowa City
Scout analyzed 47 Iowa City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
47
Matches
17
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Twain
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
House-brewed beers & pub plates in a cool, industrial-style space with a patio & backyard cornhole.
Longfellow
The Englert Theatre
100-year-old theater hosting musicians, writers & comedians while staging plays & art exhibits.
Iowa River Landing
Tribute Eatery & Bar
Arts & Culture
Tavern Blue
Miller-Orchard
Hudson's Southside Tap
Longfellow
Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge
Seasonal American dishes with Mediterranean influences in a sleek, dark-wood dining room.
Longfellow
The Stuffed Olive - Iowa City
Longfellow
Pullman Bar & Diner
Refurbished diner offering traditional comfort fare with a twist, plus craft cocktails & beers.
Lemme
BlackStone
Spacious, contemporary spot serving playful twists on American comfort food plus Sunday brunch.
Longfellow
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
Neapolitan pies & housemade pasta served with cocktails in polished, contemporary surrounds.
Food & Drink
Wildwood Iowa City
High-energy restaurant & watering hole offering BBQ grub, booze & dancing in casual, bi-level digs.
Longfellow
One Twenty Six & Moonrakers
Bistro serving organic, locally sourced French-American fare in a candlelit brick-walled setting.
Mann
St. Burch Tavern
Steaks, seafood & other American plates, plus cocktails & brews served in a sophisticated setting.
Longfellow
Deadwood Tavern
Longfellow
Trumpet Blossom Cafe
Cozy place for vegan dishes made with carefully sourced ingredients, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Longfellow
Joe's Place
Mellow neighborhood watering hole with a smoker-friendly beer garden, plus TVs, pool tables & darts.
Lincoln
Hancher Auditorium
University of Iowa performance hall hosting Broadway musicals, contemporary dance & classical music.
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