The best bars & nightlife in Quad Cities
24 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Pop the Cork
NightlifePop the Cork is a locally owned wine lounge in Downtown Moline pouring rotating wines by the glass, pairing them with curated charcuterie,…
Pop the Cork
NightlifeSUZI'S Pub and Slots
NightlifeIf you like a quiet spin and a sip, Suzi's Pub and Slots keeps it simple with six machines in a comfy lounge and beer or wine when you want…
SUZI'S Pub and Slots
NightlifeThe 11th Street Precinct Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe 11th Street Precinct Bar & Grill nails the Quad Cities trifecta with an award-winning pork tenderloin, legit Black Angus burgers, and…
The 11th Street Precinct Bar & Grill
NightlifePour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline
NightlifePour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline lets you pour your own from 28 rotating taps, grab a craft cocktail or zero-proof drink, play real games,…
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline
NightlifeHarold's Chicken Sports Bar
NightlifeHarold's Chicken Sports Bar brings fried chicken and saucy wings to the Quad Cities with a lively, game-first vibe that makes even midweek…
Harold's Chicken Sports Bar
NightlifeRiver House Bar & Grill
NightlifeRiver House Bar & Grill nails the sweet spot between neighborhood hangout and legit eats, with an eclectic menu that swings from River…
River House Bar & Grill
NightlifeBent River Brewing Co
NightlifeBent River Brewing Co keeps things cozy in the taproom and roomy on the patio, pouring house-crafted beers that hit the spot and pairing…
Bent River Brewing Co
NightlifeRiverside Grille
NightlifeLocally owned by a Bettendorf native, Riverside Grille nails the casual, family-friendly vibe with a full lunch and dinner menu plus a bar…
Riverside Grille
NightlifeAdventurous Brewing
NightlifeAdventurous Brewing keeps it simple and local with fresh beer brewed in downtown Bettendorf, the kind of spot where you run into neighbors…
Adventurous Brewing
NightlifeRascals Music Pub
NightlifeRascals Music Pub brings live music that actually shakes the room, casual bar games for bragging rights, and walls packed with rock…
Rascals Music Pub
NightlifeTake Cover Tiki Club
NightlifeTake Cover Tiki Club serves playful, tiki-inspired cocktails that let you forget the to-do list for an hour. It’s first come, first served,…
Take Cover Tiki Club
NightlifeGunchies
NightlifeGunchies keeps it classic with cold drinks, crowd-pleasing grub, and all the game-day energy you want, plus a lively volleyball scene and…
Gunchies
NightlifeThe Ridge Social Drinkery
NightlifeThe Ridge Social Drinkery nails the laid-back local hangout with 20 rotating taps, a cocktail list that swings from timeless classics to…
The Ridge Social Drinkery
NightlifeCasual, historic tasting room featuring a deck, wine slushies and live music.
Settle into the comfy space at The Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar for an easy pour of great wine, craft beer or premier spirits, then…
Gypsy Highway
NightlifeGypsy Highway is where Chef Puey’s Thai favorites meet steaks, burgers, the Gypsy Crab boil, and craft cocktails, with a dozen taps to keep…
Gypsy Highway
NightlifeJersey Grille
NightlifeJersey Grille nails the basics and the weird-in-a-good-way, from hand-tossed pizzas and build-your-own calzones to Famous Rookie's Wings,…
Jersey Grille
NightlifeFrackie's Bourbons Bites & Brews
NightlifeWhen you just want a solid burger, a cold beer, and zero pretense, Frackie's Burgers Bites & Brews delivers. Think whiskey BBQ burgers,…
Frackie's Bourbons Bites & Brews
NightlifeKelso's Corner
NightlifeKelso's Corner keeps the vibes high with beer, wine, cocktails, and zero-proof mocktails in the Village of East Davenport. Grab a table on…
Kelso's Corner
NightlifeRhythm Room
NightlifeRhythm Room brings live rock, oldies, country and pop to the gaming floor, with local favorites, guest DJs and the occasional national act.…
Rhythm Room
NightlifeComedySportz Quad Cities
NightlifeInteractive improv comedy show with audience participation, beer, and snacks.
ComedySportz Quad Cities
NightlifeBoozie's Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhether you're craving a stacked burger, Sunday Funday wings, or those Monday tacos, Boozie's Bar & Grill keeps the comfort-food hits…
Boozie's Bar & Grill
NightlifeUP Skybar & Lounge
NightlifeRooftop bar with views of the river, offering cocktails and tapas, plus live entertainment.
UP Skybar & Lounge
NightlifeBrew
NightlifeBrew is the easygoing mom-and-pop spot for coffee to start your day, sandwiches and bar bites when hunger hits, and a wine and beer list…
Brew
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