Best place to get a beer pre-game?

[razorbackinkc]

Is there a sports bar within walking distance of campus/Hilton Colliseum that would be good for dinner and a beer or three?

Also, we are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ames. That's not the same thing as the arena is it? (Kidding). What's the best way to get to the game from the hotel? Cab? Drive and park? Do you have uber in Ames?

Thanks!

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Buddy and I are going to Welch AVe Station before the game for some food and beer.

 

[alarson]

Dangerous curves.

 

[Jacktronic]

West Towne Pub is a decent sports bar near your hotel. Like a block away. The food is your typical American fare, it's not bad.

 

[WIB]

Driving to your hotel would be fine. They have lots of parking over there. As for a beer, Whisky River is a decent option not far from Hilton.

 

[WastedTalent]

Dangerous curves.

Lol. **** move.

 

[razorbackinkc]

Thanks for all of the suggestions (except dangerous curves). Are any of those places walkable to Hilton Colleseum?

 

[Cyclone07]

Thanks for all of the suggestions (except dangerous curves). Are any of those places walkable to Hilton Colleseum?

Welch Ave Station is about a mile and a half walk to Hilton.

 

[razorbackinkc]

Welch Ave Station is about a mile and a half walk to Hilton.

Is that likely the closest place to the arena?

Would you suggest driving and parking at the game or cabbing? It doesn't look like you guys have uber in Ames, unless my google searching ability is just crappy.

 

[Cyclonesince78]

Thanks for all of the suggestions (except dangerous curves). Are any of those places walkable to Hilton Colleseum?

Yeah go to Welch Ave Station. Closest to Hilton. Fun place to go and chill before a game. The crowd is a mix of college age/older. There is a pizza joint upstairs and you can order your food downstairs at the bar, and they'll bring it down to you. here is the menu: http://www.welchavestation.com/images/pizzapitmenu2012.pdf

Here is google maps, it shows both the bar and Hilton

https://www.google.com/maps/place/W...1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x79894277f934d163?hl=en-US

 

[Cyclonesince78]

Might be a 10 minute walk or maybe 15. If you're not hammered you can drive and park in the Hilton parking lot.

 

[cayin]

Es Tas is also a good place to go pregame. It is a mix of college age and older as well.

 

[CynceFox]

Tip Top Chili and beer pregame always works for me.

 

[Cpech56]

Your best bet is going to be to drive to the game from most places. It is going to be pretty darn nice weather wise today/tonight so walking is an option there just isn't much within about a mile from the stadium. We hit up Tip Top on Saturday before the football game and had a great time. It gets packed and there's very limited seating so you'll end up standing to eat your chili. I'd go to a place like Welch Ave Station if you want to do beer and food at the same time otherwise hit up Hickory Park early then go booze at Tip Top. Plenty of parking around Hilton and all ya need is one semi sober driver and you'll be fine.

 

[chuckd4735]

West Towne Pub is a decent sports bar near your hotel. Like a block away. The food is your typical American fare, it's not bad.

Don't forget that BK and Shelly LOVE the Cyclones.

 

[2020cy]

Head to the game fairly early. Traffic a half hour before tip might be bad. 8 pm game might help though.

 

[Al_4_State]

Go to either Campustown or Downtown and use the Cy-Ride to get to Hilton. The Red route runs along Lincoln Way, connecting the two districts and stopping at Hilton.

In Campustown I would suggest Welch Ave Station or Es Tas. Both are sports bars that have good beer selection and delicious food.

Downtown, I'd suggest Whiskey River, DG's Taphouse or Olde Main.

 

[razorbackinkc]

Might be a 10 minute walk or maybe 15. If you're not hammered you can drive and park in the Hilton parking lot.

Yeah we will have a DD. I would be looking at 2-3 beers over a couple of hours. I'm not 20 years old any more. I'd kill myself if I was getting hammered on Thursday afternoon. Haha

 

[Cyclonin]

Yeah we will have a DD. I would be looking at 2-3 beers over a couple of hours. I'm not 20 years old any more. I'd kill myself if I was getting hammered on Thursday afternoon. Haha

Sally.

Just kidding, have fun tonight! I miss Ames like crazy, jealous you get to go there. Echo others saying Welch Ave/Es Tas. Es Tas has better food, Welch Ave probably has better beer.

 

[Bret44]

Sally.

Just kidding, have fun tonight! I miss Ames like crazy, jealous you get to go there. Echo others saying Welch Ave/Es Tas. Es Tas has better food, Welch Ave probably has better beer.

Es Tas has a very fine beer selection. I would go with Es Tas. Grab a pink taco.