Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch the Hawks Saturday in Iowa City

Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City will once again be rocking on Saturday. Hawkeye football is finally here! While over 70,000 Iowa Hawkeye fans will crowd into Kinnick to watch their beloved Hawkeyes, thousands more will visit Iowa City on game day. Some will tailgate and hang outside the stadium. Others will visit bars and restaurants to enjoy a Saturday in Iowa City. The Iowa City Press-Citizen looked at some of the best spots for Hawkeye fans to visit on an Iowa game day.

Where to Watch Hawkeye Games in Iowa City

Can't make it to Kinnick? Then head to one of these great bars and restaurants and settle in and watch the Hawkeyes!

• 2 Dog's Pub - 1705 S.First Ave, Iowa City - TVs on every wall. 20 beers on tap. Food including wings and burgers. What more do you need?
• Big Grove Brewery - 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City - Grab an Easy Eddy IPA and watch the game indoors or outdoors. Watch parties are frequent including a DJ.
• 30 Hop - 900 E. Second Ave., Coralville - Located in the Iowa River Landing development, this restaurant offers plenty of food and beverage choices plus a viewing area on the rooftop!
• Coach's Corner - 749 Mormon Trek Blvd., Iowa City - Billed as the #1 place to catch a game in Iowa City. A quintessential sports bar with everything you need to enjoy an Iowa win.

Great Food For Early Birds Before the Hawkeye Game

Getting to Iowa City early? Before you head to the stadium or your tailgate party you can hit up one of these classic Iowa City restaurants for food you'll never forget!

• Bluebird Diner - 330 E. Market St., Iowa City - Open a 7 a.m. daily, this is the perfect spot to grab a quick breakfast before kickoff. Diner, lunch, and breakfast are all served until close.
• Hamburg Inn No. 2 - 214 N. Linn St., Iowa City - A legend in Iowa City for 90 years, new ownership has Hamburg thriving again! Enjoy breakfast, burgers, and legendary pie shakes. You won't leave hungry!

Get Your Hawkeye Party or Tailgate Catered

Finally, if you're looking to step up your tailgater or Hawkeye party why not have it catered by the same restaurant that collaborates with the University of Iowa?

• Graze Gourmet to Go - 345 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City - Cater your game day party or simply order in for the Iowa game. Their menu includes items like pizza, chicken lips, tacos, Mexican fried rice, and more!

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