Blue Moose Tap House

Address:	211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Phone:	+1 319-358-9206
Site:	bluemooseic.com
Rating:	4.3

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Patriot Nations

Bathroom completely backed up and was wafting the stench into the rest of the bar. Ordered a mix drink from the bar tend (who happened to be the owner a friend told me). After I tasted my drink if felt a bit light on the booze and I asked if I could get a splash more vodka. The owner said it would cost more for a double. I understand that perspective but I was not trying to scam free booze. Just wanted a taste adjustmemt as the drink was too sweet not enough bite. At the end of the day I just didnt enjoy being at this bar. Music was loud to the point of risking hearing loss, completely unsanitary bathrooms, and zero time to treat customers as people rather than cash cows. Not saying they should run the place differently but I personally hated it and thus the review. Ye be warned.

Brett Sobaski

They have a fairly good sized (a few hundred) place for shows here. They have some fairly popular acts come through here. Atmosphere, Aaron Carter for example were recently there in separate shows. I have had drinks before with friends here. It was a very loud place on a night with no live music which was not appealing to me. They have some great musical acts though

Taylor Hamilton

This place was great for the two shows I saw. It was easy to get in and staff was friendly (with the exception of security, tough guy bullies) and the crowd was more than understanding of the small size. Get ready to be squished and sweat. Upstairs is a bit smaller, but still nice. Water was free this night, but I was told that they charge some nights.

A Private User

The Blue Moose is a decent place to see a show.. yea the temperature control leaves something to be desired but ive only been to one show where it became a problem and they were throwing water bottles into the crowd.. which just sort of added to the whole experience :)

Daniel Ryan

I must say I have been to many bars all over the world, and the service at the blue moose is phenomenal. From the bartnders to the servers the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Its a lower key bar, so if you want to hold a conversation come here.

Keenan McLaughlin

Very good atmosphere for people that want to dance as well as for people that just want to chat and have a drink. Having the dance floor on a different level is a great feature as well as having a bar on each floor. Havent had a bad experience yet.

Mitchell Kesterson

Always a blast! Main stage or upstairs its always a good time. Staff is polite and attentive. Bathrooms arent the greatest but its a live event bar, kind of expected. All in all a great place to have fun!

Jack Stagna

While the live shows maybe excellent, the bar side also typically sees a fun alternative crowd. Someone just needs to convince the dj to stop skipping songs 15 seconds in...

Charles C

Awesome bar for drinks with friends or to see a small show. Used to come here all the time when I was in school. Also a decent place for darts if youre into that.

Daniel L

I always seem to go with friends when it is empty and it has always been a quiet and pleasant experience. I imagine it is a different scene later in the evening.

Traci Walden

Affordable drinks for a night out and great bands. Bathrooms could use some attention but that was the only thing I found. All in all a great night!

Josh Hammel

Fun bar that can accomodate multiple different acts at once. Has a standard bar up front and dance/performance venues in back and upstairs.

Maria Jacobsen

The Blue Moose brings some good shows around but it needs to be bigger! Always crowded and hot whenever I go.

Brady Andros

Good venue for music, its a bit small and cramped when it gets full but they get good acts for sure

Joshua Eimer-Sewell

Great college bar. They have some stellar drink specials and host some amazing bands and DJs.

Ricardo Lopez

Great spot but often too busy to get on the jukebox queue. Spend your money on a boot. Cheers