Armored Gardens

Bar, Eatery

315 Pershing Ave
Davenport, Iowa, 52801
United States

(563) 345-1000 | map
armoredgardens.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.19
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
5
pDev:
10.98%
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by emerge077:
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

3.59/5  rDev -14.3%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
Went on a Saturday evening, and it was predictably packed. Luckily a couple seats opened at the bar. Lighting was dim, it had the appearance of an old country club outside, and modern bar inside. White bar top and white picnic tables on slab concrete floors. Astroturf walls with vintage horse and golf paintings. Unique concept, though it wasn't really a relaxing place to hang out.

Service at the bar was ok, it was packed so it took a little longer to get a beer, NBD. With 100 taps on small digital screens, you literally have to walk the length of the bar to read them all. Some highlights were KBS and some local IPA's. TG, Lionstone, Big Grove, Green Tree.

Burnt ends and fries were ok, though the burnt ends were over-salted. The kitchen seemed strained by the large crowd. They claimed to be out of brisket, then someone next to us ordered some and got their order. The staff apologized but it was kind of odd. We later had some great BBQ at Big Mouthz, definitely get the ribs. Edit: Big Mouthz is now closed.

Overall it was an ok experience, but honestly not sure what anyone is impressed by here. Mediocre food and quantity over quality taps. I had a better time next door at the Raccoon Motel whiskey bar. Edit: Now “Devon’s Complaint Dept.”
Apr 09, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.17 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Jul 12, 2023
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

4.35/5  rDev +3.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
Larger place, with an extra large and very inviting outdoor patio area with multiple picnic tables under umbrellas.

Popular spot so watch out for crowds at peak times...we visited on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed their special on burgers and beers....Friendly service, over 100(!) mostly quality craft taps...I enjoyed a very fresh and tasty No Coast Crazy Beaches Hazy coconut IPA....loads of other quality options were enjoyed by others in our group....Well worth a visit, and a fine place for a group ( we had about 10 in our crew). Order your food at the counter near the front door and they will bring it out to your table.

Well worth checking out if in the area and looking for a few quality pints or a lunch/dinner meal.
Jan 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.95 by Chilmer from Iowa

Jun 06, 2022
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

3.91/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Visited on early evening just before dinner in the middle of the week.

V - Davenport is not a beer Mecca and though this bar has many many taps the vibe is still BMC and let’s get drunk.
Q - Glass was not completely clean - bubbles on the side of the glass
Ser - Friendly and helpful.
Sel - Mainly local and Midwest beers, but still might be the best selection in town.
May 23, 2022
Armored Gardens in Davenport, IA
Place rating: 4.19 out of 5 with 5 ratings