25 Best Bars in Dubuque

“I’m not so sure about “the best burger in town” claim, but it was pretty good for a burger made behind the bar. This is a great little watering hole with a lot of history and some impressive taxidermy to look at while you guzzle down Busch light from an ice cream sunday glass. Exactly the kind of place I like to drink some beers with friends.

Vegetarian options: ?nope“

“Michael is outstanding! He managed to tend to all the tables in practically a full house and bartend, all while keeping a smile and joking around with customers as he went. I’ve never had a server provide such amazing service. We didn’t have to wait long for food, or drinks. I highly recommend Baraboo’s for good food and GREAT service!“

“Fun place to have a party. Privet room in the back, staff are the greatest. Ech time I came up to the bar to order drinks, I was greeted right away and had my order instantly,I will definitely be going there more often instead of having to wait the entire night to be served, as most everyone experiences on main St.“

“The best bar I've ever been to...! Three stories, each with different vibes, so it's like three bars in one. Fun hang out and music venue on the bottom, art gallery and outdoor chill spot in the middle, and rooftop offers a great breeze and view. The staff is friendly, fun, and professional. This is the place to be, every night out!!“

“Great service great owner and a welcoming crowd“

“Chill place without the college crowd. If you can grab a couch, the beer tastes even better!“

“Friendly service, a lively atmosphere and quality drinks make this a great place to check out if you’re in the area. Darts, pool and other table games abound at this establishment. The outside decor doesn’t match the inside, but don’t be deterred. Check this place out if you’re in the area.“

“Fat Tuesdays is little New Orleans ,but alot better you have all your family and friends with the best Cajun food just like the bayou so you need some great company or maybe just a Hurricane, you will leave with a smile.“

“This is one of the best kept secrets in Iowa. The people at Graceland are great. We started stopping here after a golf outing in Galena and only wish we had more time to spend there. They are welcoming and jump in on fun. Can’t wait to visit again this year…“

“My adult children and I met at Lina’s for food and drinks and it was fantastic. The food from Lina’s lounge and Thai Bistro was delicious, and we were able to sit outside with the kids and dogs. We highly recommend!!“

“I would say that yes ,they have a great selection. I would also say prices are inconsistent. 50 🦌for a pour of colonel Taylor small batch is borderline criminal. It's a 40ish dollar bottle. Now with that said, it can be tough to get. They did have over offerings that had value for the price. Old elk cigar cut being one of them“

“Craig is awesome! everybody knows your name! Cheers!!!!“

“Awesome neighborhood bar vibe, great staff, lots of fun there!“

“Can’t just walk in…you have to Tour the whole place…“

“Found this place today. Great little clean neighborhood corner bar. Friendly clientele and bartender. I'll be back!“

“so much fun singing karaoke after retro“

“Being the number one restaurant in all of Dubuque carries some weight, however only part of our meal was exceptional or at that level. The butter nut squash. With pear pizza. was extremely interesting and tasty the spinach Caesar salad extremely good the pepper steak soup depth with flavor and nicely done however, the Mediterranean pasta is extremely lacking flavor, taste, etc. this is why the rating is lower than we expected. The entree did not meet a level of number one. The white staff was extremely friendly, but kept forgetting to replace silverware. Hence a number one rating just cannot be excepted.“

“Always very friendly atmosphere and the bartenders are efficient. I was here for a group riding event and the staff was extremely friendly and there was no long wait times. It had a very small town feel and the regulars had lots of fun stories.“

“Here for the 1st time for my dinner and checking this place out ! The employees are awesome and serve my dinner in the timely manner ! Will definitely come to this place for more enjoyment !“

“Great atmosphere and loved the karaoke!“

“5 stars – The PERFECT event space! I hosted my 30th birthday party at Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar, and I truly can’t say enough good things. The space itself is incredible—versatile for any weather (which is huge in Iowa), cozy yet open, and full of charm with string lights and exposed brick. The staff went above and beyond—from the band to the caricature artist to the bartenders, every single detail was thoughtfully handled and perfectly executed. I felt so taken care of, and so did all of my guests. It was more amazing than I ever imagined, and I’ll be recommending this venue to everyone. Whether you’re hosting a celebration, a casual get-together, or a private event, this is the spot in Dubuque. Thank you again to the team at Gary Dolphin’s for making it unforgettable!“

“The atmosphere was nice, like a sports bar, service was great. I had ordered a pesto chicken sandwich. Ended up with a pulled pork and pickle sandwich, first pic with fries....then they remade it but not sure about the pesto, unless Q pesto is white idk, it was ok but nothing to write home about. The waitress did comp my meal, but still not sure about the chicken pesto, 2nd set of pics.“

“Had a few minutes waiting on some freight to be loaded on my trailer from across the dike. Had a French dip. It was messy delicious. Sorry no photos. If you all want to sell or rent out the apartment above, it would be hard for me to say no“

“Highly recommended. Great service and more importantly great food.“