Waterloo, Iowa · Est. 1984-ish

GOOD NIGHTS. GREAT TRACKS.

The neighborhood bar where the playlist has opinions, the pours are honest, and quitting time is only the opening act.

Retro-inspired bar interior with vinyl records and red lighting
NOW SPINNING

Now spinning: after-work anthems, cold pours & questionable dance moves.

Sample lineup

THE WEEK’S B-SIDES

Sample event listings for the homepage preview. The live calendar is coming next.

Vinyl record on a DJ turntable
THU 6

Cassette Night

Bring a tape. Pick a side. Own the room.

8 PM · Sample event

FRI 7

The Big Rewind

A full-volume 80s dance floor, no skips.

9 PM · Sample event

SAT 8

Karaoke with maddogg entertainment

Take the mic, pick your anthem, and own the room.

DJ 9PM Karaoke 9:30

The practical stuff

HOURS & HAPPY HOUR

Hours are being tuned up. Check back soon for the official weekly schedule.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 3P-2A Sat & Sun: 11A-2A

DROP THE NEEDLE

$4 White Claws $4 Menthol shots NEW items:  Peach Carbliss, Pink Lemonade Sun Cruiser, and 3 new flavors of Good Boy Vodka drinks

WATERLOO, IOWAPLAY LOUD

Your next stop

CLOCK OUT. TURN UP.

When the workday fades out, The Broken Record is ready with a booth, a barstool, and a chorus you already know.

The Broken Record

Have a good time all the time.

THE DETAILS

315 W. 4th Street, Waterloo, IAMon-Fri 3P-2A Sat & Sun 11A - 2A

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