Whiskey River
Ames
(16)
Ames
(16)
16 customer reviews
Matt D.
From out of town and was looking for somewhere to have dinner and a drink or 2 so I figured I'd give whiskey river a try. The young lady working was by herself and had a bunch of people come in at once but still was able to give me great service in a timely manner . Food was delicious and the beer was cold- Mallory recommended the pot roast sandwich and it was very tasty! She gave me a great experience, will have to come back next time I'm in town! More...
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Randy B.
Thank you to the girls behind the bar at Whiskey River. Their bartenders know the difference between a good drink and a piss poor drink. It was our first time at Whiskey River , and we were very very impressed -they treated us like we've been coming there for 20 years! So refreshing to see an "every day ordinary Joe bar" that gets it. Did not eat here but next time in Ames I would love to try it because if there foodI is  anything close to their bar service, I'm sure it's excellent . Thank you for making our experience in Ames a good one! More...
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Rebecca W.
Food is great! Staff are very friendly and checked on us frequently. I have been in on week days and weekends. The giant Moscow mule was great for a big group!
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Cody M.
Great place to stop and have a drink, bar tenders come around and make sure that you have cold drinks available. As with everyplace in Ames it can get busy during peak times and services and room to sit run low quickly. I wouldn't plan to eat here but some food is available if you need some quick bar food. More...
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Katie H.
I had such a great time here yesterday. I just moved to town and one of my coworkers suggested I try it out. My Server Christy really made the whole experience. I will definitely be coming back. Thanks Whiskey River!!! More...
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Chris R.
We were in Ames for the weekend for our son's hockey tournament and decided to do some exploring. Found this place using the Yelp app and am so happy I did! The atmosphere, the cold beer, the amazing food, and the wonderful staff make this place a must visit when you are in town! More...
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Kaitlin G.
Best bar on main street. My boyfriend and I often walk here to get a late snack of Reuben and pulled pork egg rolls. The Moscow mules are the best and they have a huge selection!
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Rachel Y.
Beer selection is better than most bars on Main Street. Servers are always on point. Absolutely love the staff here! Weekends do tend to get a little loud, so we typically frequent on weekdays. On nice days, they open the garage door. Be careful though, the a/c ducts DO LEAK. And they will leak on you (condensation from the humidity and the cold duct) so be mindful. If the upstairs bathroom is occupied, go down the stairs to the other bathrooms. And have an apple pie shot! They're the best! More...
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Patrick T.
Whiskey River has gone through a huge change back when I lived in Ames it was a dive bar to the max! Â With Vikings, and Twins memorabilia on the walls! Â Cranking out classic rock! Â It's was dirty, old, and they had a popcorn machine! Â I loved it! Â It was also just a few blocks away from my house! Now after a huge remodel the place is clean, cosy, and has a retro vibe too it! Â No more Twins or Vikings pennants, and no more classic rock blaring! Â No more Popcorn Machine!But they now have a full menu of food, lots of drink specials always, tv's playing sports and HGTV, boxing games, pool, and PEOPLE IN THE BAR.. Which sometimes was a problem at the old Whiskey River! Â I dig the improvements and the overall vibe! Â The bar tender messed up my beer order but I have never met a beer I didn't like so I sucked it down and didn't make a frown! More...
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Shelana L.
Neighborhood bar with friendly staff and good drinks. Mixture of high top bar tables and booth and decent bar food.
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Tarun M.
This is one bar to go if you like pool, cheap beer, live bands, fun conversation, spacious environment.I never same so many pool tables at the same place. Plus the beer is local and cheap based on the fact that you would have never heard of their names.Overall the place is great to chill with friends. More...
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Travis B.
When I was a student, this place was awesome. It reminded me of somewhere my dad would hang out. Beer, good burgers, and really grimy and smoky. We had stopped in for a beer a while back and were very impressed with the remodel. It's super clean and nice now, yet it still feels like the same old dive bar from 20 years ago.Yesterday we stopped in for lunch, since Wallaby's was closed. We're very glad Wallaby's was closed. Had a fantastic burger yesterday, I believe the Cowboy Burger. It was excellent. I miss the crinkle-cut fries, but the shoestrings were very good, too. My girlfriend had a pulled pork sandwich, which she also thoroughly enjoyed.So, a great atmosphere, good beer selection, and great food. Amen, go with peace and get a burger and a few beers at the new & improved Whiskey River. More...
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James W.
Very fun bar to be at for a football game, lots of BIG TV's. Food is no good but what do you expect, it's a bar.
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K.W. B.
The whiskey River was completely remodeled last year and it's a beautiful bar. The food is very good and the beer is cold. Â Stop by for a good lunch
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Matt E.
Whiskey River is back baby!After a hiatus of several years, Whiskey River has returned to downtown Ames. Â There's been a substantial renovation, but much of the character remains albeit new and different. Â Even though it's only been open a few weeks this place looks like it's been open for a long time. Fantastic neon sign.They've got an interesting menu with many bar-food staples with some interesting twists. Â You can get an Vienna beef hot dog topped with pulled pork ( the closest thing I've seen in comparison with the famous KC BBQ Dog at the Sprint Center) or Mac N' Cheese. The previous incarnation of Whiskey River was well known for their burgers so I opted to see if these burgers would inherit the legacy of its' predecessor. Â I had the Cowboy Burger: topped with onion rings, bacon and pepperjack cheese.These are very good burgers, with an expertly cooked patty. Â Very satisying but lacking some accoutrements. It would be launched in to the stratosphere with the addition of a buttered toasted bun, lettuce and tomato.Sure to be one of my favorite burger n' beer places for long time to come, this is the fulfillment of a well-thought, quirky plan for the return of an Ames classic! Â Big thumbs up. More...
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Jaclyn P.
Good dive bar on Main Street in Ames. There are not a lot of options for the 30 and over crowd to go drink and have a conversation in Ames. There are more bars now then there used to be for the 30 and over crowd so it's getting better but everyone who comes to Ames should have a drink at Whiskey. There's always an eclectic group of people at this bar. It's not totally preppy and it's not totally white trash but it's a mix of everyone. Always a good time is had at Whiskey. More...
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