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“Voted "one of the best bars in Iowa"”
Voted "one of the best bars in Iowa" by Esquire Magazine. Welch Ave. Station is located at 207 Welch Ave., Ames, IA -- in the heart of Campustown. Serving the people of Ames and Iowa State University for over 29 years (owned longer than any other bar in Campustown) we provide an excellent atmosphere for enjoying the nightlife of Campustown. Our bar can hold nearly 200 people, and that's all we allow, for your safety and comfort. Our big screen TV's give everyone in the bar a great view of a variety of sporting events.
Spotless, good selection of beers, nice personalized ambiance--not your tired, formulaic theme or sports bar. Mixed crowd of locals, ISU students and profs. Bonus: you can order food from Pizza... Read more
Very much a local bar setting. It's gets really busy here on the weekend. Their daiquiri was quite good. Not overtly sweet. Read more
Bethany was awesome!! As well as the rest of the staff! Great environment to watch a game and order the barnyard slaughter pizza!! Read more
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Welch Ave Station
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- Sun, Sat: 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Mon - Thu: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Fri: 1:00 pm - 2:00 am
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