Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Ankeny: 3:56 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 289-0051 to confirm.
Location & directions
1631 Southwest Main Street #105Ankeny, IA 50023
About Operating Room
Operating Room is a bar located at 1631 Southwest Main Street #105 in Ankeny, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 123 restaurants, cafes and bars in Ankeny.
Operating Room is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. For questions or orders, call (515) 289-0051.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 1631 Southwest Main Street #105, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Phone
- (515) 289-0051
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Operating Room’s weekday schedule with 47 other bars in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 68% of them (the typical opening time is 2:00 PM) and closes at 1:00 AM, in line with the typical 2:00 AM.
In total it is open about 97 hours a week, 22 hours more than the local median of 75. 79% of bars in Iowa open on Sundays, and Operating Room is one of them.
Compared with 47 other bars in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Operating Room’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Operating Room there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Bars & Pubs (3), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
Operating Room is the only bar within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Trailside Tap, 1.3 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiWasabi< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternFlavory Bistro< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCold Stone Creamery< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexHidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill< 0.1 mi
- PizzaGrimaldi's Pizzeria< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Operating Room's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Operating Room open on Sunday?
Yes, Operating Room is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Operating Room located?
Operating Room is located at 1631 Southwest Main Street #105, Ankeny, IA 50023.
What is the phone number of Operating Room?
You can call Operating Room at (515) 289-0051.
Is Operating Room open late?
Yes – Operating Room is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Operating Room?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Operating Room. Nearby options include Wasabi (< 0.1 mi), Flavory Bistro (< 0.1 mi), and Cold Stone Creamery (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Operating Room?
None within a mile. The closest is Trailside Tap, 1.3 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
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