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Monday - Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM (Kitchen closes at 10 PM)
Sunday:11 AM - 11 PM (Kitchen closes at 9 PM)
Brwery Tours Fridays at 5:30 PM

We now accept online reservation. Follow the link to see availability. 

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1225 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

319-354-2687
ContactIC@biggrovebrewery.com

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Hours

Monday - Saturday:
11 AM - 11 PM
Kitchen closes at 10 PM

Sunday:
11 AM - 11 PM
Kitchen closes at 9 PM

Tours:
Friday at 5:30 PM

Contact

1225 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

319-354-2687

ContactIC@biggrovebrewery.com

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College Football Watch Parties

Looking for the best spot in Iowa City to catch college football this season? Big Grove Brewery Iowa City is your official Game Day destination!

Whether you bleed Black and Gold or you're visiting IC for the game, we’re bringing the ultimate tailgate energy to every kickoff.

As the official craft brewery of the Iowa Hawkeyes, we proudly showcase every Hawkeye game, and we never miss a chance to host watch parties all season long.

Seating is first come first serve. 

We now accept online reservation. Follow the link to see availability. 

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Reservations & Wait List

Reservations are available Monday - Thursday by calling us at 319-354-2687.
Reservations are not available Friday - Sunday. However, we invite guests to call ahead for seating parties of 12 or more.

We now accept online reservation. Follow the link to see availability. 

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Direct Booking

Have you booked an event with us before or do you know exactly what you're looking for? Try Direct Book. Please note, 100% of event details must be ready. This new feature is on a request-to-book basis.

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For more information and availability, please submit your event details and our team will follow-up with you shortly. We are available for private events 7 days a week through all service windows.

Looking for information on booking an event at our Iowa City location? 

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Ready to feed your crew? Send us your event details below, and our catering team will get back to you within 24 business hours!

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Directions and Parking 

Customer parking can be found in our parking lot and the lot adjacent to Riverfront Crossings Apartments. Additional parking is available along the street and at Riverfront Crossings Park.

For a full parking map, click here. 

Brewery Tours

Join us every Friday at 5:30pm for a FREE behind-the-scenes brewery tour!

Meet at the host stand and follow our brewer, Ophelia, as she walks you through the ins and outs of Big Grove’s award-winning beer. 🍻

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Michael Brack
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Ophelia Flores
Head Brewer
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James DeMaio
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