The best bars & nightlife in Dubuque

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Barrel House

Nightlife

Barrel House keeps weeknights easy with stacked burgers, loaded tacos, and crispy pizzas, plus plenty of beers on tap to back it up. When…

299 Main St

“Barrel House keeps weeknights easy with stacked burgers, loaded tacos, and crispy pizzas, plus plenty of beers on tap to back it up. When you want a low-fuss spot to meet up or grab comfort food that just hits, put Barrel House on your list this week.”

From the Dubuque newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Wicked Dame

Nightlife

Welcoming bar, serving wine and beer alongside cocktails.

214 W 1st St

“Welcoming bar, serving wine and beer alongside cocktails.”

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Stone Cliff Winery

Nightlife

Set in a historic beer brewery, this winemaker offers a tasting room, lunch & live music.

600 Star Brewery Drive #200

“Set in a historic beer brewery, this winemaker offers a tasting room, lunch & live music.”

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Darkbird Taphouse

Nightlife

Casual beer hall offering burgers, pretzels, and other comfort foods, plus live music.

7305 Thunder Vly Dr (Peosta)

“Casual beer hall offering burgers, pretzels, and other comfort foods, plus live music.”

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