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.

1800 Silver Tequila, lime juice, watermelon jice, pineapple juice, habanero agave syrup, and tajin rim.

Absolut pear vodka, St. Germain, pineapple juice, pear puree, and cinnamon simple syrup.

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

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is green and tropical, loaded with passion fruit and honeydew melon.

Veneto, Italy

Pale yellow color with golden reflections. An aromatic bouquet, with notes of ripe peach, apple, and fresh florals with a hint of flint stone. 

California

Bold peach, vanilla and toasted oak aromas show on the nose of this bottling.

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.

Washington

A little bit of cassis, fig, black pepper and cinnamon bark add to this exotic and interesting wine. 

Mendoza, Argentina

Ripe fruits on the nose with aromas of plums and quince and a touch of elegant oak. Blackberry and licorice fruit on the palate lead toonto a rich and lon finish with smoky accents of vanilla and lingering oak.

Dao, Portugal

Lightly oaked and perfectly balanced, with a silky texture and crisp edge. The nose is cram-packed with plums, mulberries, blackberries, and anise. On the palate, black cherry and raspberry fruit tones with creamy and chocolatey oak flavors.

Oregon

Bursting with vibrant raspberry, cherry, and strawberry aromas. 

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: Prairie Breeze, goat cheese, Amana sausage, candied nuts and fruit. Served with pickled beet and blue cheese relish. Served with crostinis

Recommended wine pairing: Dalia Pinot Grigio

Grilled beef tenderloin, pickled cherry peppers, tomato, green onion, fried prosciutto, and balsamic glaze over romaine. Served with smokey blue cheese dressing.
*Vegetarian salad available on request
 
Recommended wine pairing:  Pascual Toso Malbec

Turkey, Ham, Bacon, & Swiss Panini on sourdough bread

Choice of side:  Side salad or chips.

Recommended wine pairing:  C.M.S. Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Recommended wine pairing:  Cloudline Pinto Noir

Lamb and Beef Meatball over Polenta

Recommended wine pairing:  Prunus (red blend)

served with crostinis

Recommended wine pairing: Fossil Point Chardonnay

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: Prairie Breeze, goat cheese, Amana sausage, candied nuts and fruit. Served with pickled beet and blue cheese relish. Served with crostinis

Recommended wine pairing: Dalia Pinot Grigio

Turkey, Ham, Bacon, & Swiss on Croissant

Recommended wine pairing:  C.M.S. Cabernet Sauvignon

Gourmet Chocolate Chip

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie

Ferrero Rocher Chocolates

Cheese Crackers

Gummy Bears

Almost Famous Popcorn

Broadway Snack Mix

Milk Chocolate Toffee Almonds

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

Recommended wine pairing: Tiamo Prosecco

Recommended wine pairing: Prunus Red Blend

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.