Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Iowa

Not allowed in Bar?

My ex-boyfriend bartends at a popular bar in the town I live. I went to that bar tonite with a friend, didn't cause any trouble but my ex decided he doesn't want me in there. He and his boss pulled me aside and told me that if my ex at any time doesn't want me in the bar, even if I have done nothing, that he can kick me out. Simply for the fact that he doesn't want me in there. Can they do that? All I did was order a drink and go into another room of the bar to play a game with the freind, when my ex came in and told me I had to talk to his boss.


Asked on 2/18/08, 12:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Not allowed in Bar?

It is a public accomedation, but it is also privately owned. I would check state law, but it seems they have a right to serve who they please as long as they do not discriminate along the lines of race sex/gender or ethnicity.\

Good luck.

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Answered on 2/18/08, 12:49 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Not allowed in Bar?

The bar's management can exclude anyone it wants as long as it doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, etc. Excluding you because of the bartender's personal feelings is legal even if it is not fair.

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Answered on 2/18/08, 5:31 pm


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