Campustown bars with a beat

Olivia Maiers

Whether you want to do-si-do, show off your hip-hop talent, or just watch the show, Campustown has plenty of places for you to get your groove on. So no matter what your style or taste, you will be able to have a good time at any of these hotspots in Campustown.

n Sips

126 Welch Ave.

This basement bar is the perfect place to go if you are feeling unsure, ready to grab a cocktail, or go strut your stuff. With a bar on one side and a dance floor on the other, you are able to spend a little time loosening up at the bar before taking a step onto the dance floor lined with mirrors.

n Club Element

2401 Chamberlain St.

If dancing is your ultimate goal for the night, Club Element is the place to go. Club Element is a multilevel dance club with a bar on every floor. It features the largest laser light show in central Iowa, live DJs, and a large outdoor patio where you can rest your tired feet.

n Outlaws

2522 Chamberlain St.

If you think the West is still the best, then Outlaws is your answer. Whether you are looking for great drink prices or a place to two-step, this is the place to be. Complete with a great variety of country music, dance floors and three different levels to get drinks and enjoy, you’ll never want to call it a night here.

n Capone’s

2518 Lincoln Way

The new kid on the block. All that variety can be exciting. You never know if you’ll find yourself rocking out to ’80s mega-hits, doing the Superman dance, or chillin’ out to the sounds of live music. If variety is your spice to life, then Capone’s is the place for you.

n Bali Satay

2424 Lincoln Way

In its newly remodeled area, Bali has a great new sound system and live music selection, perfect for any type of dancing. Bali also provides a diverse amount of entertainment throughout the week with drag shows, karaoke, open mic nights, DJs and live bands. Best of all, Bali is ages 18+ after 9 p.m.