Dublin City Pub

My opinion of this place has dropped like the IQ of their "security" staff. I was rudely escorted out while helping with a fundraiser for Habitat. It didn't matter that the bartender told them he gave me permission and none of the customers (who were quite generous) had an issue it. We were pretty regular until then. Never again.

We stopped in on a trip to Michigan over Labor Day weekend for a break from the road and a lunch that did not involve a value meal.  This is the first time we've ever been through Cedar Rapids and picked this spot based on the reviews and the central location close to the highway.

Over all we were so very pleased!  The place is in a section of downtown that was hit  hard by the flood from 2008 but has been restored to perfection.  It has every classic touch of a ware-house-Irish-local pub; big double doors, exposed brick, dark carpet, and a long bar.  They have a respectable selection of beers on tap and stupidly cheap happy hours.  2$ pints, if I remember correctly.

We split the Ruben sandwich and a salad.  The Ruben was cooked to perfection.  Meat piled high on crispy grilled rye bread slices.  The salad was basic but satisfying.  Our server was attentive, polite and timely.  She did a good job sensing we did not intend to linger.  We made it in and out in about 30 minutes.

The only thing that was a let down was that they don't offer entrees during the lunch hour.  I suppose it was my fault for not reading into this more before stopping.  However, we plan on trying Dublin City again for dinner on our next trip.

Great atmosphere, Great food and Great service!