8 Best Cocktail Bars near East Dubuque

“We asked some locals & Uber drivers for recommendations while we were in town and a few suggested this bar. So happy we drove over because the drinks were delicious, staff was awesome and the atmosphere was very cool. It was fun to watch the river from our table, play card games and hang out!“

“They still have the fine dining ambience I remember from 45 years ago. Great staff, great food, clean, well maintained facility, nice lighting. I only wish they had some piano jazz playing, or what they do have playing louder. I also would have preferred to have been escorted to our table, then just pointed to where our table was. But it was nearby. We'll definitely go back.“

“Good food and I have had mostly fast service there. I like that it is a peaceful sports atmosphere. Lots of nice tvs and good clientele. They have great wings that are very meaty, top notch french fries, Chicken sandwiches ate are good as is their taco salad.“

“Went here for our anniversary/new years last night! First time being here, and had Mary as our server. She was one of the best servers we’ve EVER had! Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu! Definitely our new favorite place! Service, food, atmosphere! 🥂🙌🏻“

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

“Love the atmosphere, food was excellent and so were the drinks and the service!“

“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!“

“This was our first dinner at Woodfire Grill and it was outstanding!! Such a pretty restaurant with cozy fireplaces surrounding the perimeter. Our dinner was delicious and portions more than generous. I ordered the crab cake appetizer as my entree and it was a great choice! Two good sized crab cakes...handmade not frozen. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and wine selections. All in all, we had a very nice experience and the next time we're in Dubuque, we will return!!“