I've only been in Welch Ave. Station three times, and for some reason I didn't like it the first two times. Â I have no idea why. Â It's cozy, comfy, more grown up than the other Campustown bars. Â 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. Â
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. Â It's got a much more laid back feeling and really is more akin to a sports bar than a campus bar. Â They have quite a few TVs scattered around the place and is a good place to catch a game. Â 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. Â Also, you can order Pizza Pit food here and they will bring it down to you. Â Great place to catch a game, drink some beers, and cram down some inferno wings. Â They also have some pool tables in back.
Review Source:Enjoyed my couple hours here. Â Stopped in to watch the Cubs game and was pleased to see a $4.75 pitcher of Blue Moon Honey Wheat. Â At that price, I didn't feel bad ordering the second one. Â The bartenders were attentive and were great to chat with while sitting at the bar. Â If I'm ever in Ames again, I'd go back.
Review Source:All right, Ames. Here we go...
This review marks a couple of firsts for me. It's my first time reviewing an establishment in Iowa, and it's my first time reviewing a bar. Up until about four months ago I'd only been in a bar once and I very rarely drank. Well, alcohol. I was drinking plenty of water, I guess. Â In any case, I managed to make it here twice when in town, and I can barely remember one of those visits so... it must have been a good time.
What I can remember are two impressions the place made on me: It reminded me of a bar you'd see on TV where all the college students hang out between or after classes, and also they made what was most certainly the best mixed drink I've ever tasted. As for that first impression, I'm pretty sure it is more or less the case. As for the second? I can't quite recall the name of the drink, but I believe it had the words "traveling" and "berry" in it. I was drunk by the time it was ordered for me, so I could actually be completely mistaken. I do know that I was able to hear people when they were talking to me and there were plenty of places to sit. I'm told that this is a big deal.
Anyhow, from what I understand, the prices are not bad and the beer they brew is usually pretty good. My boyfriend didn't particularly like the batch on his first night back in town, but I will say this about his loyalty... He drank the whole thing with a smile on his face. He said it was his "town's beer" and he liked it even when he didn't.
Cheers and 4 stars!
On a recent visit from a 4 year absence from the campus of Iowa State University, I find Welch Ave Station the only bar on Welch Ave. in a similar state from when I left. Â It has always been the older crowd bar. Â I really appreciate this now because I really don't feel like yelling at my company over "The Gaga". Â Wait is that a waitress? Â You mean I get service! Â One complaint: cash only. Â Really a 3.5, but thats not posible.
Review Source:Stopped by the Welch Ave Station on a whim while in Ames on a business trip. Â Not a bad decision! Â A lot of street parking in the area, too, which is nice. Â
From the outside, the bar almost resembles a cross between a frat house and a ski lodge, not exactly appealing, but the inside is all dive bar. Â I was attended to promptly by a couple of very kind bartenders. Â It's been about a week since I went there, but the $1.25 pints and great beer and drinks selection still floor me. Â The clientele are mostly twentysomethings and older men, but everyone seems to keep to themselves and are very kind. Â A couple of TVs show sports or whatever else is on, and a few pool tables are free until about 7 or 8, I think. Â Definitely will be coming back if I'm ever in Ames again.
Great bar to get away from the ames standard. Most bars are all about expensive drinks, loud obnoxious music. I love that they play south park and have a DJ instead of jukebox playing the classics. Very laid back atmosphere. Have about 6 well-kept pool tables and old main pints ($1) on wednesdays. Me gusta
Review Source:Welch Ave was by far my favorite Campustown bar. As others have said it's not overrun by rowdy's, and enjoys a bit more of a 'mature' crowd. Â They used to have south park nights from what I remember. And, in addition to the minnow farmer, the best part is that you can order food from Pizza Pit upstairs! Â Many good times sipping minnow farmers while playing pinball and pool here...
Review Source:If you dare step foot in campus town and are older than 23, this bar is the only place to go. The prices are decent on Thursday night and the crowds don't get crazy. Everyone leaves you alone and you can actually hang out with your group. Oh the creature comforts of a bar with a lot of tables and chairs.
Enough said.
As an Iowa State alum, I have been in most of the bars in Campustown. Â As I've grown older I refuse to go to any taverns in this area except for W.A.S. Â Good service, and low drama. Â It's the best place to go to watch a game and have a few beers with very relaxed unpretentious crowd. Â Â You can get Pizza Pit delivery and never have to get up to get a fresh brew. Â Â Only draw back is that it smells; kinda a cross between an ash tray and Grandma's basement.
Review Source:About the only bar I frequented after I finally got to age 21 while in college. Great little bar. Good mix of young and old. Bunch of pool tables, foosball, arcade games. Good number of TV's, great place to watch an ISU game, though it could get packed. Yes, order some food from Pizza Pit upstairs, it's pretty good. I'm always shocked at how cheap the beer is when I go back. Love $5 for a pitcher.
Best bar in Ames. A classic.
Great Strawberry Daiquiris and Long Island Iced Teas! This was a great place to go in college and is a great place to go for drinks with old college friends. It's a bit smoky but they have good drink specials (or at least they did when I lived in Ames). If you get hungry you can order Pizza Pit and they will bring it down for you. Good place to watch a game.
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