Thumbs

I remember going into Thumbs once about ten years ago and for some reason thinking it was scary.  I recently visited again and felt right at home.  It's a dive bar, sure, but I love a good dive bar.  The clientele is eclectic and the conversations you'll overhear are priceless.  Plus, the drinks are cheap and the beer is served in refrigerated mugs!

Thumbs has been many names over the years, some may remember when it was called Torks back in the hippie days.  Different name but same bar.  It's a favorite with the locals due to great price on booze.  It has a side patio which is favored by those liking to smoke while they drink. Stop in to a snort and enjoy the company.

Yes, this bar is small, dive-y, and full of hipsters and old dudes..but that is what makes it so awesome. I lived right down the street from it and my friends and I were frequent Thursday night G&T drinkers. My favorite bar in Ames, I'm going to miss it now that I don't live there!