Posted in Iowa July 23, 2019 by

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.

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If you didn't know about the Clinton Street Social Club, it would be easy to walk right by.
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This hidden speakeasy is more than just a restaurant and cocktail lounge — it's a jazz club with live music, too.
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Step into the past at their old-fashioned downstairs bar...
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...or head upstairs for a creative cocktail.
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There's plenty of seating on both floors, and the rustic interior is comfortable and welcoming.
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Upstairs, you'll find cozy couches and bigger tables for larger parties.
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Wherever you choose to sit, rest assured you'll have access to some tasty appetizers and entrees.
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Oysters pair perfectly with refreshing drinks, so they're one of the most popular bar bites here in this Iowa speakeasy.
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Other features on the menu include jerk chicken, steak, seared salmon, and fish and chips.
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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.
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Hang out after your meal and play billiards or darts in this swanky lounge. You're sure to feel like you fit right in.
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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.