The Barrel Is A Tiny, Old-School Drive-In That Might Be One Of The Best Kept Secrets In Iowa
When people think about Iowa, they probably don’t think about food, but maybe it’s time they did. Iowa is a small state with a big heart, and with big hearts come big appetites. Enter The Barrel, a legitimately old-school drive-in diner that easily blows modern drive-ins out of the water (or should we say parking lot?). This adorable old-school drive-in in Iowa will take you back to the good ol’ days, even if you weren’t even alive for them.
And since one should never fix what isn't broken, the menu has remained relatively unchanged over the decades. Of course, you can't get a milkshake for .30 cents anymore, but much of the food selection is still the same.
It opened in 1966 and has been truckin' on ever since.
At the time of this writing, The Barrel is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. They don’t have an official website, but they do have a Facebook page, where you can check for the latest deals, events, and goings-on to your heart’s content.
If you’re looking for times as good as the food, you can’t miss The Barrel. It’s definitely the top-tier old-school drive-in in Iowa that your grandpappy told you all about. Need more delicious Iowan food ideas? Check out this list for some inspiration.
Address: 204 IA-150, West Union, IA 52175, USA
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