Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Thumbs yet. Call (515) 268-1556 to check before you go.
Typical hours for bars in Iowa
Most bars in Iowa open around 2:00 PM and close around 2:00 AM on weekdays; 80% are open on Sundays and 94% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 49 similar places in our guide.
About Thumbs
Located at 2816 West Street in Ames, Iowa, Thumbs is a bar. Our Ames guide covers 154 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can reach the team at (515) 268-1556.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 2816 West Street, Ames, IA 50014
- Phone
- (515) 268-1556
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Popular times (typical for bars)
Bars are usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of bars in Iowa.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Thumbs’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Thumbs directly at (515) 268-1556 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Thumbs there are 43 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 53 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Bars & Pubs (9), Chinese (7), and Pizza (5).
Competition is healthy: 7 other bars are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Outlaws, 0.4 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chinese1+1 Restaurant & Tea< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisWest Street Deli< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMother's Pub And Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodClyde's Gastro Diner0.3 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Thumbs located?
Thumbs is located at 2816 West Street, Ames, IA 50014.
What is the phone number of Thumbs?
You can call Thumbs at (515) 268-1556.
What else is near Thumbs?
There are 53 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Thumbs. Nearby options include 1+1 Restaurant & Tea (< 0.1 mi), West Street Deli (< 0.1 mi), and Mother's Pub And Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Thumbs?
7 other bars within a mile. The closest is Outlaws, 0.4 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
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