Happy to support the voice of the Hawkeyes! They have several great TVs and make sure to check out Dolph's Den.
c anderson
Great staff and love the ambiance. Ordered food and it was quick and easy to get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gage Glynn
What a great, gem of a bar! Excellent drinks, excellent service, and the atmosphere is perfect for just about anyone. Whether you want to drink socially in the main bar area, sit outside and watch a football game in the outdoor patio/bar area with their MASSIVE screen, or chill out and play chess in Dolph’s lounge. They really have a vibe for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Erik Oleson
Any Hawkeye football fan NEEDS to visit Dolph's during a football game. The atmosphere is awesome! The beer was cold and reasonably priced. The outdoor courtyard provides such a neat experience for watching the game. Awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Rowley
Kinnick of the Northeast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JJ Novotny
This place rocks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brenden
We had an amazing time at Dolph's, to Christine, our wonderful bartender. She's not only awesome at her job but also fantastic at sparking engaging conversations. The outdoor area truly shines – it's so welcoming, with a great selection of activities and a genuinely authentic Irish atmosphere that enhances the entire experience. While there are other places to explore in the area, Dolph's is by far our favorite for its unbeatable environment. And even though they don't serve their own food, it's super convenient to grab a bite right next door in the same building
Lauren Minert
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!
Lauren Michelle Minert
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!
Cody Wagner
I recently went in and absolutely loved how the staff treated me, they were very helpful and knowledgeable. I know they just went over new ownership but this experience made this my number one bar!
I was looking forward to checking out this place. Instantly the bartender was rude when I asked for something she didn't know how to make and then said they didn't have sweet and sour. What kind of a bar doesn't have sweet and sour? Sorry, Dolph...you can do so much better
Nathan Tricky Allen
Good drinks, friendly service, and a fun & chill atmosphere! Recommended!
M Leeseberg
I had an absolutely abismal experience here, I waited over an hour for very simplistic food, but the root cause for the experience was the most maddening food order app ever! I was not only double charged but we recorded our food late and either whole dishes were incomplete or missing. Very poor experience. Also very agitating vocal talent.
Shalini Joiner
Came here after an event. Brought our driftless pizza along with us, and had beers while sitting in the big open area. Atmosphere here is fun, lively, and of course the big screen TV had everyone hyped up with sports. A fun place to hang out!
Happy to support the voice of the Hawkeyes! They have several great TVs and make sure to check out Dolph's Den.
Great staff and love the ambiance. Ordered food and it was quick and easy to get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great, gem of a bar! Excellent drinks, excellent service, and the atmosphere is perfect for just about anyone. Whether you want to drink socially in the main bar area, sit outside and watch a football game in the outdoor patio/bar area with their MASSIVE screen, or chill out and play chess in Dolph’s lounge. They really have a vibe for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Any Hawkeye football fan NEEDS to visit Dolph's during a football game. The atmosphere is awesome! The beer was cold and reasonably priced. The outdoor courtyard provides such a neat experience for watching the game. Awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kinnick of the Northeast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place rocks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing time at Dolph's, to Christine, our wonderful bartender. She's not only awesome at her job but also fantastic at sparking engaging conversations. The outdoor area truly shines – it's so welcoming, with a great selection of activities and a genuinely authentic Irish atmosphere that enhances the entire experience. While there are other places to explore in the area, Dolph's is by far our favorite for its unbeatable environment. And even though they don't serve their own food, it's super convenient to grab a bite right next door in the same building
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!
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!
I recently went in and absolutely loved how the staff treated me, they were very helpful and knowledgeable. I know they just went over new ownership but this experience made this my number one bar!
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I was looking forward to checking out this place. Instantly the bartender was rude when I asked for something she didn't know how to make and then said they didn't have sweet and sour. What kind of a bar doesn't have sweet and sour? Sorry, Dolph...you can do so much better
Good drinks, friendly service, and a fun & chill atmosphere! Recommended!
I had an absolutely abismal experience here, I waited over an hour for very simplistic food, but the root cause for the experience was the most maddening food order app ever! I was not only double charged but we recorded our food late and either whole dishes were incomplete or missing. Very poor experience. Also very agitating vocal talent.
Came here after an event. Brought our driftless pizza along with us, and had beers while sitting in the big open area. Atmosphere here is fun, lively, and of course the big screen TV had everyone hyped up with sports. A fun place to hang out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful time! Thanks ? Jean Pinney
Parking: Meter machine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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