Council Bluffs
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Tonight in Council Bluffs: events & happy hours →Council Bluffs, just across the Missouri River from Omaha, has built part of its nightlife around Iowa's riverboat-gambling industry since the state legalized it in the late 1980s - BarFinder lists 53 venues here, led by sports bars and classic bars, with casino-adjacent spots like Ameristar Star Elite Lounge reflecting that history. Local names like Oskies, The Porch, and Bertha's Bar & Grill round out a more traditional neighborhood-bar scene beyond the casino floor. It's a mix of casino lounges and classic Iowa taverns rather than one defined nightlife district.