This Edgar Allan Poe-Inspired Restaurant In Iowa Is Marvelously Moody

Iowa's craft beer scene is growing fast, and a pretty recent restaurant and bar in Peosta is joining the rush - with a theme that ensures you'll remember it. Darkbird Taphouse, an Edgar Allan Poe restaurant in Iowa, casts an imposing visage as you approach it thanks to the creepy black-feathered bird adorning the outside. Inside, you'll find a raucous and welcoming scene and some of the best food and drink in the small eastern Iowa city - but the signature bird on every cocktail glass reminds you of whose house you're in. No surprise, this is one craft beer bar that makes the most of Halloween, as its eerie theme kicks into overdrive. Come along as I show you why this place is an Iowa must!

The Darkbird Taproom casts an imposing shadow over eastern Iowa as you approach, promising a night of frightfully good food and drink.

Once you sample the food and drink at Darkbird Taphouse, you’ll be ready to say “nevermore” to inferior brewpubs!

It's easy to feel intimidated as that raven looms overhead.

You can almost hear it whispering "Nevermore." But persevere, and you'll be rewarded...

...because inside this new taproom and restaurant is a scene Edgar Allan Poe could only dream of!

You will find it in eastern Iowa.

The restaurant serves some of the best craft beers in Iowa...

...along with a host of house-made cocktails and spirits.

No matter what you drink - light or hard, classic or modern...

...the odds are your glass will be adorned with the signature bird.

Of course, it wouldn't be a brewpub without some grub...

... and the nachos are a very popular choice with a great Iowa beer.

If you want something a little heartier, the chef is always putting out top-notch grub.

Take, for example, sandwiches like this smoked pork loin.

For brunch every Sunday, you can dig into a breakfast pizza...

...alongside the taproom's powerful Bloody Marys.

Of course, a place like this isn't going to let Halloween pass by without marking the occasion.

During the Halloween season, you can enjoy a selection of downright ghoulish and delicious cocktails.

Have you been to Darkbird Taphouse in Peosta? Do you have any beautiful Darkbird Taphouse photos to share? Let us know what you thought of this Edgar Allan Poe-themed restaurant in Iowa in the comments section. If you're planning a visit, check out the Darkbird Taphouse website and Darkbird Taphouse Facebook page for all the details on their specials.

If you’d like to work off some of those delicious calories with a hike, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

For another unusual memorable drinking experience, check out this farm brewery.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/farm-brewery-ia/

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