Marion restaurateur plans Victory Social Club in former Bandana’s space
John Lillibridge targets a mid-August opening at 3707 First Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids.
Marion restaurateur John Lillibridge plans to open the Victory Social Club in the former Bandana’s Bar-B-Q building at 3707 First Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids.
The 4,000-square-foot space is scheduled to open in mid-August 2026, according to The Gazette.
Bandana’s closed its only Iowa location on Jan. 12, 2026.
Lillibridge, who took over Goldfinch Tap + Eatery in Marion in 2020, described the concept as a return to restaurants as social hubs.
“It’s a concept I’ve been wanting to do for a little while, especially after COVID,” Lillibridge said. “The premise is to bring back the social environment that restaurants used to have.”
The new spot will offer reimagined sports-bar fare with tableside service, he said.
Cedar Rapids residents will gain another dining option once the Victory Social Club opens.
Sources
- 1.Marion restaurateur plans Victory Social Club opening at former barbecue restaurant in Cedar Rapids — The Gazette
- 2.Victory Social Club coming to Cedar Rapids, IA — Facebook group post
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