Since 1994, The First Avenue Club has been the Iowa City area’s choice for quality and value. The First Avenue Club, will provide you with the banquet and party planning experience and expertise to make your event (and you) an outstanding, memorable success.

We host concerts, comedians, and special guests from across the country or across the street. We currently host pool leagues on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. We also host weddings, company parties, business luncheons, family reunions, or any other group get-together.

The First Avenue Club currently offers the following products and services:

Full-Service Bar – The club features a classic bar offering seating at the bar. The bar features 12 different draft beers and over 20 different bottled beers. A large selection of liquor allows the service of most mixed drinks and shots. The club features our own “house wine.” Specialty wine & alcohol can be offered through advance special-ordering. A variety of soft drinks are available as well.

Full-Service Kitchen – The kitchen can produce a variety of appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups and pastas. The kitchen is also capable of creating an almost-unlimited number of menu options for full meals and buffet meals, from simple to elegant.

Catering Service – The club is able to utilize its kitchen and service supplies to cater a wide variety of functions either on-site or off-site. Almost any menu item is available for off-site catering. Catered food and beverage delivery can range from simply dropping off the items, setting up the food, or even serving the food and beverages. Catered food and beverages can be prepared delivery-style, in disposable packaging, or prepared full-service style, utilizing chafing dishes and regular service utensils. Catered food and beverages can also be picked up at the club.

Banquet Room – The banquet room can accommodate groups ranging in size from 40 to 400 people. Whether classroom or banquet style, we will set the room up to meet your needs.

Dance Floor and Multi Media – The club features a 2000 square foot dance floor allowing plenty of room for dancing. The club also features two projection screen televisions as well as several flatscreens for your use.

Professional Staff – Experienced and professional catering, beverage and banquet staff to take care of all your needs.

We have over 250 parking spaces onsite for your convenience. We are also ADA compliant.