The Man Cave

Amana's only bar. :) Yes, it is a converted garage and a pretty deep "dive-y" feel.

"Full" bar; no tap beer; OK selection of bottled/canned beer in a single cooler. I wish they had more micros; I wish they had more choices.

One major gripe: IMO there is NO EXCUSE to be missing the local brews as a choice in the cooler. Come on -- the brewery is two blocks away; stock it already.

We visited on a weeknight and the two of us represented 66% of the customer base. :)

TVs for your sports coverage; Internet-based music jukebox allowing lots of choice.

Two picnic tables out front for nice weather relaxing.

I need to come back to this place.  What a concept: a place for the guys to hang out when the wives are shopping for some "adorable" nick-knacky stuff in the shops.  It looks like a garage, tucked behind some shops near the Amana Bakery, this little bar features La-Z-Boy recliners and sports on TV.  I hope it makes it. Amana needs to get with the times and this is a good start.

Some of my friends and I were in Amana today for the Festival of Beers when we noticed a new sign proclaiming "THE MAN CAVE".  We didn't really know quite what this meant, but as men we were intrigued.  While taking a break from the Festival, the gals wanted to check out the bakery but the MEN went to the MAN CAVE.

Turns out the Man Cave is just a little sports bar.  They just opened and so far stick to bottled brews and spirits as well as serving some dinners at night.  I cleansed my palate with a cold High Life and kicked back in one of the big comfy recliners they had.  The flat screen TVs were a nice touch too.

I feel compelled to give them a shout-out on Yelp as the local laws don't allow them to include "bar" in their signage, so many are confused about what the Man Cave actually is.  I'm here to tell you that if you get roped into a day of 'fun' in Amana, man or woman, head to the Man Cave to kick back and grab a brew.  It's not the Four Seasons, but it's sure as hell better than a gift shop.