There’s no getting around the fact that Iowa is a farmer’s state. While recent years have led to more and more Iowans leaving the country and landing in the city, we’ve all got those gravel roads in our roots. A visit to this no-frills pole barn restaurant in rural Iowa will make you feel like you’re back on the farm.

Deese’s Thirsty Camel is a rustic, family-owned restaurant and bar in rural Conesville, Iowa.

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Their pole-barn exterior is hiding a rowdy little restaurant that’s sure to capture your heart and introduce you to some new friends.

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The bar is from the old Hill’s Grill in Hill, Iowa. When you visit, ask about the history of the bar. It’s quite a story as to how it ended up here!

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The rustic, country interior will remind you of the barns from your childhood, except the seating here is more comfortable than a hay bale!

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The kitchen at the Thirsty Camel is always whipping up new dishes, like these stuffed peppers that were on special recently.

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Of course, the true merit of a bar in Iowa is their breaded pork tenderloin. I’m happy to report that the Camel’s BPT is absolutely delicious.

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The menu also features an assortment of other dishes, from pasta, to seafood (try the catfish) and big, juicy wings.

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As the weather warms up, head outside to hang at the Grain Bin bar! This might be the most Iowa thing you’ve ever done.

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Whether you order a fancy pasta dish or just a big messy plate of wings, you’ll feel welcome at the Thirsty Camel and you’ll want to return again and again.

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The Thirsty Camel is located at 18747 IA-70, Conesville, IA 52739, and open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. In the summertime, they host local live entertainment on weekends.

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