Iowa State Cyclones bars in Washington DC 2025: Find a Cyclones bar near you
Cyclones watch parties in DC at The Ugly Mug and Valor Brewpub.
Cyclone fans in DC make Capitol Hill their home base with two neighboring venues on 8th Street SE. The Iowa State Alumni of DC host spirited watch parties at The Ugly Mug and Valor Brewpub, turning Barracks Row into a cardinal-and-gold corridor on Saturdays.
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The Ugly Mug
Address: 723 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 547-8459
Connect: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Meet up with members of Iowa State Alumni of DC at The Ugly Mug to cheer on the Iowa State Cyclones each gameday.
Join your local fan club here: Iowa State Alumni of DC | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Valor Brewpub
Address: 723 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Connect: —
Valor Brewpub in DC is also home to Iowa State Cyclones fans, with the local alumni chapter hosting spirited watch parties.
Join your local fan club here: Iowa State Alumni of DC | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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