Welch Ave. Station — Restaurant in Ames

Welch Ave has a different vibe than the other bars in Campus town and that's what keeps me and my friends coming back. They have a long list of specialty cocktails, that lets me try something new everytime I go. There's a daily happy hour and daily specials, and a rotating special 2.50 craft beer that I always that advantage of. The beer list is one of the largest in town, something for everyone. The pool tables are nice, and are free on certain days. The music ranges from Fleetwood Mac to Shinedown to Black Sabbath to Lizzo, always changing it up. It's great to go to a bar and be able to have a conversation. They take food orders for pizza pit(located upstairs) and deliver them right to your table, no need to worry where to get dinner before going out. The waitress has difficulty remembering to bring waters when...

Great place to go for drinks. On Thursdays when people are out for mug night, it's nice to go to Welch. It isn't as crowded, and they have cheaper top shelf. Multiple pool tables for people to use, Foosball tables, plenty of seating, and later at night they bring pizza from upstairs for dollar slices. You can also order from pizza pit for full pizzas or bread sticks if you want to.

Be warned that they don't do cards here. But there is an ATM at the back, and if you have US Bank, there is an ATM for them not too far away.

There isn't a live dj either, but the music that is played is usually pretty good.

This isn't a party bar, but it's a good place to go if you're wanting to hang out with friends and actually hear what each...

The Pissed Off Japanese Minnow Farmer is an essential experience of Campustown. You can order off the Pizza Pit (upstairs in the same building) menu which is delicious, when you are in the mood for a classic greasy pizza or wings. A local friend once referred to it as "the townie bar in Campustown" and it's true - other Campustown drinking establishments cater strictly to the undergraduate student population and even as a grad student, I no longer felt as comfortable at them as I did - and still do as a permanent Ames resident - at WAS. The music is never so loud you can't have a conversation. Tables are arranged so you can sit and talk, or watch...