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Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill: Waterloo's Rockin' Hotspot
Downtown Waterloo's premier destination for American cuisine, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. Home to Iowa's only true Minnesota Vikings bar!
Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill is a lively bar and grill in downtown Waterloo, Iowa, known for its great food, drinks, and live music. It's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a fun atmosphere and a wide selection of American cuisine.
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Monday
11 am-10 pm
Wednesday
11 am-10 pm
Thursday
11 am-10 pm
Friday
11 am-2 am
Saturday
11 am-2 am
Sunday
11 am-10 pm
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Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill is a downtown Waterloo hotspot that offers a fun and vibrant atmosphere, drawing in both locals and visitors. Known for its American cuisine, the bar and grill features a menu brimming with flavorful dishes, including Angus burgers, handmade pizzas, and wings. The bar prides itself on its friendly staff and aims to treat every customer like family.The Screaming Eagle is also known as Iowa's only true Minnesota Vikings bar, hosting weekly game-day events. During the spring and summer, the bar hosts the Cedar Valley's largest bike and classic car night on Thursdays. Live music is a staple, with rock, classic rock, blues, and country bands frequently taking the stage. Wednesday nights feature an open jam session hosted by the house band, Deja Blue.The bar's interior features state-of-the-art TVs, including a giant projection screen, making it a great place to catch a game. There's also a downstairs area with a pool table. Happy hour is weekdays from 3-6 pm.
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Getting There
Walking
Screaming Eagle is located downtown at 228 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA. From the MET Transit Central Transfer hub at 416 Sycamore St, head east on E 4th St. The bar is a short walk down the street. Sidewalks are available.
Public Transport
MET Transit, the local bus service, has multiple routes that stop near Screaming Eagle. The Central Transfer Station is located a few blocks away at 416 Sycamore St. From there, it's a short walk. A single ride fare is $1.50.
Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxi and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Waterloo. A ride from the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) to Screaming Eagle is approximately 10 miles and costs around $20-$30. Taxi services like Yellow Cab and First Call Taxi & Courier Service are also options.
Parking
Street parking is available near Screaming Eagle. The first hour is free, then $1 per hour for hours 2-4, and $2 per hour starting at hour 5. There are also nearby parking ramps. Use the PassportParking app for convenient payment. Metered parking is enforced Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
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