36 Best Bars in Dubuque

“Our front desk clerk at the Hotel Julien recommended this place upon our evening arrival in Dubuque. She said it was walking distance rom the hotel, had good burgers, and was filled with taxidermy. We couldn't resist that description--quirky is right up our alley. And we weren't disappointed.\n\nIt was really close to the hotel, the burgers were amazing (and inexpensive), but that taxidermy was off the charts! Animal heads lined the walls on both sides of the bar, and while that normally creeps me out, it seemed to work in this 77-year-old bar. Apparently the former owner (the actual "Paul" of Paul's Tavern) was a big game hunter on the side, and bagged these creatures in the 1950s and 60s.\n\nI'd definitely return to once again join this very eclectic crowd.“

“We came in town for a weekend getaway and found this place after being told a couple other restaurants were on a wait. And I am glad we did...Great food, great drinks, and the service was perfect! highly recommended!“

“Was just there for the first time with my husband this afternoon for lunch. The food was great,and the waitress was super friendly and considerate! Felt right at home eating here. Not only were the portions pretty generous,but the prices are so reasonable too! Will definitely be back again ☺️“

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

“Bartenders are amazing and love karaoke nights and bands nights“

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

“My mom and I had a really awkward time at a nearby establishment where we were completely ignored by three separate bartenders (the place was not busy at all). Turned out to be a blessing in disguise because we left and stopped in here instead and had a great drink in a fun atmosphere served by a super friendly bartender. She was so kind and took some extra time to explain a little bit about some of their different types of whiskey. Will definitely come back!“

“Place to have a good time“

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

“Nice gentlemen drinking beer at 8 in the morning oh and just don’t park in the front if you ain’t drinking there 😅“

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

“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.“

“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 !“

“I personally haven't been there in a long time but it's always a neighborhood bar and you go in there you treat people with respect you get respect that's all that place rolls and end in my book that's right up my alley girls boys PS always use your please use your blinkers“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Great atmosphere and loved the karaoke!“

“The Hub stands alone as Dubuques only establishment to offer triple bubble every week. Yup buy 1 and you get 3 anything behind the bar. Dollar tacos every Wednesday and every other night after 9. The boast the areas best night club beat master hands down. And with plenty of grade A bartenders to go around you'll never wait too long even on those nights the line is to the end of the block and their at 1 in 1 out. And always well staffed with capable door people and responsible bouncers. Anyone going out in Dubuque needs to hit up the Hub fun for all drinking ages and the best part is always having you there! Great Job Team Hub!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“★★★★★ Absolutely Fantastic – Don't Miss the Sunday Ribs!

It had been a little while since our last visit to Mason Dixon Saloon, and after this meal, I need to make sure my next trip back happens a lot sooner! Everything from the starters to the main course was simply outstanding.

If you are looking for the perfect way to kick off your meal, do yourself a favor and order the Dixon Dice, Cheese Curds, and the Portobello mushrooms. They make for an incredible appetizer lineup that sets the stage for the rest of the night.

But the real star of the show is the Sunday night ribs—they absolutely do not disappoint! A quick pro-tip: get there early! These are incredibly popular and have a tendency to sell out fast. What I love most is how the ribs are prepared. They don't come drowning in barbecue sauce; instead, they are seasoned to absolute perfection, letting the flavor of the meat really shine. If you are a sauce lover, you can request their BBQ sauce on the side. We heard it is homemade, and it is indeed really good!

Even if you aren't interested in ribs, they offer a full menu of other fantastic items to choose from. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order off the menu here.

Highly recommend Mason Dixon Saloon for a top-tier dinner. We will definitely be back sooner rather than later!“

“great place! Great bartenders!“

“so much fun singing karaoke after retro“

“HEAVY DEATH THRASH METAL!“

“Have eaten at the Yardarm Riverfront restaurant 3-4 times with my wife, son and his wife when we visit him in Dubuque. All of our meals have been great! Love the cheese curds, their fries, burgers and wraps. Like the outdoor seating next to the boat launching area and the Mississippi River. Very relaxing. Good service.“

“I was looking for a place to easily accommodate my group of 14 for lunch on a Saturday. With short notice they got us set up in the back room, Melissa delivered perfect service, all 14 meals came out at once, all the food was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I've driven past this place a thousand times and never gave it a thought. Now I will definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good meal and friendly staff. Thank you Rhody's. You were yet another part of a memorable weekend.“

“Outstanding quality, service, friendliness. A very cool hipster beverage establishment…!“

“Amazing food and amazing price! Great customer service! Great start to our spontaneous trip!“

“Rolled into the Whiskey… found it on google! Incredible service, Kayla was perfect! Food was outstanding, clientele was great! Great pool table, great jukebox, met some great people! I would give this bar 10 stars if I could! Definitely be back!!! Top shelf!!“

“Love love love the Broasted Chicken“

“We came here on a Saturday night. It was moderately busy. You could tell the Casino was focused on cleanliness/safety with staff wearing masks, wiping dice between players, spacing at machines/tables and availability of masks as you enter. Players had the option to wear masks or not (we kept ours on and would prefer them to be required). We drove from Wisconsin to play table games (craps, Texas hold’em and blackjack) since those games are not yet reopened in WI. The dealers were friendly and we really enjoyed our visit.“

“Awesome place 😎 to eat they take pride in the making of the food. 💯 was not feeling well and they made sure my husband had clean silverware, and as we ended up staying next door at Hilton Garden which is always an amazing time with staff 💯“