The University of Iowa

Pair Culinary With World Class Art

Take in world class performing art at Hancher Auditorium, while enjoying enticing drinks and snacks.

About Hancher

Hancher Auditorium is a multidisciplinary performing arts presenter committed to connecting artists and audiences with transformational artistic experiences. For more than 40 years, Hancher has been the cultural hub of the University of Iowa campus—presenting world-class dance, music, and theater, while earning an international reputation for excellence.

Enjoy dining at Hancher by ordering prior to the show.  Table service and plated entrees/shareables are available only via pre-order.  Include desserts and snacks in your pre-order or purchase on-site.

**UPDATE FOR 2024-25 SEASON:  Pre-orders close at 12pm 2 days prior to the show date.

Place a Pre-Order

Full Bar Menu

Join us at the Swanson Bar prior to Hancher performances and during intermission.  Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay & Google Pay may be used for purchases.  Cash is not accepted.

Maker's Mark, Kahlua, vanilla simple syrup, orange bitters.

1800 Silver tequila, pineapple jalapeno syrup, lime juice.

Titos Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, 1800 Silver Tequila, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Cedar Ridge Bourbon

Distilled,vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktail.

New Zealand, Marlborough

Aromas of passionfruit, lime zest and white nectarine. Fresh and intensely aromatic. The palate is lively and vibrant leading to a mouthwatering finish. Flavors of gooseberry, passionfruit, and classic citrus notes, with a long and succulent finish.

Veneto, Italy

Brilliant straw-yellow color with a green tint. Fine, fruity, forward varietal aromas. Fresh, lively, precise, medium-bodied with a fresh mouth-watering finish, dry and crisp.

Santa Barbara, California

 Flavors of ripe apple, butter, lemon, and melon are perfectly balanced with light toasty oak on the palate.

Italy

Bright straw-green with golden tinges. Peach, apricot and white flowers on the inviting nose. Then flavors similar to the aromas, offering very good ripeness and flesh. Closes long and rich, with repeating orchard fruit nuances.

Italy

Superbly balanced wine with rich and fruit driven aromas and flavors of apples, pears and citrus exploding from the glass and tantalizing the senses. It has a long and fruit filled finish emphasizing freshness and finesse.

Lodi, California

Aromas of Bright black cherry and raspberry form the bright red fruit profile on this classic 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and silky in texture, with a fruity mid - palate with hints of nutmeg and coffee and firm tannins.

Argentina

This Malbec displays a bright ruby red color, with lively violet hues. The nose displays characteristic notes of red fruits, raspberries and freshly picked plums with white pepper. This wine is all about freshness - the palate is supple and juicy, with soft but structured tannins and a long finish.

Mendoza, Argentina

Dark ruby color, with very typical grape aromas such as pepper notes, red fruits. On the palate it is fruity, smooth and with balanced acidity.

 

High Valley, California

Rich garnet color, and aromas of chocolate cherry, blackberry, and toasted oak. Cola and pomegranate meet in the midpalate to offer bright fruit and warm spicy tones. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth that fills the mouth and lingers nicely into the finish.

Rhone Valley, France

Ruby red in the glass with a pretty amethyst rim. The nose is redolent with smokey notes of cassis, blackberries, dried orange peel and sweet spice.

Stanley Cafe Menu

Join us at Hancher Stanley Cafe before the show. Stanley Cafe will open 90 minutes prior to the performance start time and during intermission. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay & Google Pay may be used for purchases.  Cash is not accepted.

Pre-order items have changed!  Entrees and shareables are available only via pre-order.  Desserts and snacks will be available on-site.

Pre-orders close at 12pm the day prior to the show date.

Place a Pre-Order

This menu is available only when Stanley Café concessions is open. Entrees & shareables will be plated and served to guests at their tables.

Assortment of cheese & accompaniments:  Moody blue mousse stuffed pear, young gouda, apple and poblano chutney over boursin cheese, local summer sausage, cornichons, pink peppercorn pepitas and seasonal fruit.  Served with pretzel crackers.

Recommended wine pairing: Riff Pinot Grigio

Brassica blend caesar salad with roasted chicken, acorn squash, and parmesan pecan croutons. Served with creamy parmesan dressing.
*Vegetarian salad available on request
Recommended wine pairing:  O:tu Sauvignon Blanc

Turkey, brie and apple sandwich on croissant with honey tarragon spread.

Choice of side:  Side salad or chips.

Recommended wine pairing:  Brassfield Pinot Noir

**available for select shows - see pre-order site for options

Sacchetti filled with truffle ricotta and pecorino cheese, sage & chevre cream, brown butter hazelnuts, braised fennel and butternut, and garlic crisp.

Recommended wine pairing:  Arreio Tinto Quinta De S. Sebastiao

This menu is available only when Stanley Café concessions is open. All items will be ready-made and packaged for quick dining.

Assortment of cheese & accompaniments:  Moody blue mousse stuffed pear, young gouda, apple and poblano chutney over boursin cheese, local summer sausage, cornichons, pink peppercorn pepitas and seasonal fruit.  Served with pretzel crackers.

Recommended wine pairing: Riff Pinot Grigio

Turkey, brie and apple sandwich on croissant with honey tarragon spread.

Recommended wine pairing:  Brassfield Pinot Noir

Butternut squash, apple, sage, goat cheese, pepitas and balsamic glaze. Served with crostinis.

Recommended wine pairing:  Fess Parker Chardonnay

Served with Mustard Dipping Sauce.

Butter.

White Cheddar.

Baked cheddar cheese sticks.

Cashew Butter & Jam:  Roasted salted cashews, butter toffee cashews, dried strawberries, cranberries and raisins.

Dark chocolate covered sea salt almonds.

Italian chocolate candy with a whole, toasted hazelnut surrounded by a creamy, chocolate filling encased in a crisp wafer.

Butter Pecan.

Gourmet Chocolate Chip.

Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Rice Crispy Bar.

This menu is available only when Stanley Café concessions is open.

Butter tart, pumpkin custard, homemade caramel, homemade whipped cream, walnut granola.

Recommended wine pairing:  Cult Cabernet

Dark chocolate honey cake, honey ganache, dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decor.

Recommended wine pairing:  Altos Las Hormigas Malbec

Smith Lobby & Strauss Hall Menu

Join us for an intimate experience in the Strauss Rehearsal Hall or on Hadley Stage.   The Smith Lobby and Strauss Hall bars will open an hour before the performance start time. 

Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay & Google Pay may be used for purchases.  Cash is not accepted.

Pre-order items have changed!  Cheese boards & sandwiches are available only via pre-order.  Beverages and snacks will be available on-site.

**UPDATE FOR 2024-25 SEASON: Pre-orders close at 12pm 2 days prior to the show date.

Place a Pre-Order