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Posted in Iowa Bars & Nightlife, History July 23, 2019 by Kim Magaraci

This Prohibition-Style Social Club In Iowa Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Been Whisked Away To the 1930s

Iowa is full of secrets, including some hole-in-the-wall restaurants that are beyond magnificent. Check out one Iowa speakeasy that’s sure to capture your heart and make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the 1930s.

If you didn't know about the Clinton Street Social Club, it would be easy to walk right by.

This hidden speakeasy is more than just a restaurant and cocktail lounge — it's a jazz club with live music, too.

Step into the past at their old-fashioned downstairs bar...

...or head upstairs for a creative cocktail.

There's plenty of seating on both floors, and the rustic interior is comfortable and welcoming.

Upstairs, you'll find cozy couches and bigger tables for larger parties.

Wherever you choose to sit, rest assured you'll have access to some tasty appetizers and entrees.

Oysters pair perfectly with refreshing drinks, so they're one of the most popular bar bites here in this Iowa speakeasy.

Other features on the menu include jerk chicken, steak, seared salmon, and fish and chips.

Of course, the cocktails are the star of this retro Iowa speakeasy. Juices are hand-squeezed daily and tonics, bitters, syrups and tinctures are made in-house bi-weekly.

Hang out after your meal and play billiards or darts in this swanky lounge. You're sure to feel like you fit right in.

You’ll find this retro restaurant in the heart of Iowa City.

Address: 18 1/2 S Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For more unique dining in the Hawkeye State, read These 10 Amazing Restaurants In Iowa Are Loaded With Local History.

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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com