Chad Brown
Best place in Ankeny for live music. I even had the opportunity to see the Sugar Hill Gang (the first commercially successful hip hop band) here for free. They have had some epic concerts at Good Times, and the acoustics are first rate. If you have not been here and enjoy live music, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for because it’s a fun place. Good Times gets 5 stars for being the best place in town for live music and bonus points for two darts games. This place is fun. They don’t call it Good Times for nothing.
… moreJim Schmidt
Great atmosphere and people were very friendly. We had a party of 6 and showed up for food, but they no longer serve food. They do accept door dash type of deliveries, so we had some food delivered.
We played pool on one of their 2 tables. We were there at 5:30 on a Saturday evening and it wasn’t busy. By 9pm, the place had a live band, and it was buzzing with activity.
You were still able to get drinks in a short amount of time with the 2 bartenders. Seating was no longer available. If you are looking for a seat, I suggest showing up early before 9pm.
We had a lot of fun. Highly recommend for an evening out with friends.
… moreMrtrickydick
Cindy is a legend. She’s worked there for 15+ years. One of my favorite deliveries stops because of her.
… moreAmanda Kramer
Although i have not been there in over 10 years. I used to be a regular in my 20’s ..the place still looks the same , except now it looks and smells clean. I came out for a friends show. Not 5 stars due to the bartenders being more focused on taking shots then serving patrons. Girl with glasses was the only sober one and working her butt off behind the bar so i waited for her to cash me out, because the other one could barely keep her eyes open
… moreEdwin “E-money808” Moore
Good small town bar that has great deals on beer liquor and food Fridays its either band or karaoke but if your here near Ankeny stop by check it out… Omw there mostly every weekend
… moreSteve Bossenberger
It’s a dive bar. They have great drink prices and usually have a band on the weekend
… moreKwasi G
It’s a solid place to go have a few drinks and play pool. A friend of mine from New Mexico wasn’t allowed because the bartender thought he had a fake I.D., the owner was cool with but she wasn’t, I respect her taking her job serious tho. He had no other form of ID. So we had to leave. I didn’t rate the food cause I didn’t order any. Honestly I didn’t have time to see if the had food because my friend had to leave so I left with him. Wish a had a better review. I’ll try this place again because at least they were nice.
… moreDylan Cooper
I’ve been here a good amount of times and have always had a great experience. Tonight was the first time I’ve ever done something for myself and hosted a party bus with friends for my birthday. We started at good times and ended at good times. At 1:25am they called last call and they would only sell us shots. I ended up buying a round of shots for our group and asked for one Tito’s and red bull and they wouldn’t give me one as they were only selling shots? I asked the one of the bartender’s boyfriends if they could get me one drink and I slipped him a $20 bill and the other bartender threw a fit for “bribing” them for a drink and screamed and hollered throw me out. Even though I didn’t even say anything at all to them or made a big deal about it after they denied me a mixed drink a 1:25am. I could see if I was out of control and they cut me off but only selling shots and wouldn’t make a drink at 1:25am is alittle silly. But yet to treat someone like that over something stupid is absurd.
… moreValerie Kane
Service???? There is none here! I’ve worked in every position of this industry for 40+ years, & I have to say, this is not just the worst service I’ve ever experienced, because there was NO service at all! Three bartenders whom all three waited on obvious regulars only & acted as if especially female customers such as myself, were completely invisible! Even after attempting to get their attention, completely ignored me, as well as two other female customers, also attempting to get attention, as if we weren’t standing right in front of them! This is not the first or only time I’ve experienced this same problem at this location. The ONLY reason I even come back is to support & freely promote our local musicians, which I’ve done for the past twelve years. I prefer to NOT come here for the simple fact, there is no service at the bar, unless of course your a regular customer, or someone the bartenders know, or want to know! There are never so much as even one server, the entire bar, especially restrooms, is always in overdue need of some cleaning attention. Sad to say, because this bar actually has the potential to be a very nice live music venue/bar, if it had even one person who even cared! The worst parking lot, that only has larger & more pot holes everywhere, every time I come here. If your wanting absolutely nothing more than to check out some live music, this may be ok to waste time & gas to come for. If your wanting anything else other than live music & are not a friend of the staff or owner, this is most likely not going to be a pleasant experience for you!
… moreMark Watson
Great place with great people. I made many long term friends here. One of the friendliest bar owners you will ever meet. Live music every Saturday and most Fridays. Relaxed come as you are vibes. No cover charges ever anymore!
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