Neighborhood first
A familiar barstool, a friendly pour, and a room that remembers your favorite song.
Waterloo, Iowa
THE STORY BEHIND THE SKIP
The Broken Record is a neighborhood bar built for the people who still turn the volume up when the good part comes on.
SIDE A: WATERLOO
THE BACKSTORY
NO PERFECT PLAYLISTS. JUST GREAT NIGHTS.
We started with a simple belief: the best bars have a little character, a little history, and a soundtrack that knows exactly when to hit the chorus.
The Broken Record brings the loud colors, deep cuts, and playful spirit of the 70s and 80s into a place made for Waterloo regulars. Come in after work, settle into a booth, and let the night find its groove.
What we’re about
THE HOUSE RULES
The good kind of throwback
Vinyl, cassette labels, arcade glow, and original retro energy without the museum ropes.
Always worth another spin
Theme nights, deep cuts, and the kind of stories that get better every time you tell them.
COME AS YOU ARE. STAY FOR THE ENCORE.
Whether you are here for a cold one, a familiar chorus, or a new favorite night out, there is a place for you at The Broken Record.