Welch Ave Station

Only place in campus downtown that can be OK for non-undergraduate students.

I've only been in Welch Ave. Station three times, and for some reason I didn't like it the first two times.  I have no idea why.  It's cozy, comfy, more grown up than the other Campustown bars.  The beer list is surprisingly good and they're also now carrying Stone Brewing Co. beers, which were only recently released in Iowa.

I can definitely see myself going here for NFL games on Sundays.

Perhaps the best thing about Welch Ave. Station is the Tales from the Crypt pinball machine.  

Good beer + good vibe + Pizza Pit = how can you go wrong?

Welch Ave Station isn't like it's counterparts to the north on Welch.  It's got a much more laid back feeling and really is more akin to a sports bar than a campus bar.  They have quite a few TVs scattered around the place and is a good place to catch a game.  NFL Sundays tend to be a good time as most of the college kids there are sitting back sipping bloody mary's to make the pain of the night before go away.  Also, you can order Pizza Pit food here and they will bring it down to you.  Great place to catch a game, drink some beers, and cram down some inferno wings.  They also have some pool tables in back.