Coffee
Aroma Coffee Bar
806 wacker dr; 563.582.9500
Java Dreams
1895 university ave; 563.582.2575
Jitterz Coffee & Cafe
1073 main street; 563.557.3838
One Mean Bean
2728 asbury rd; 563.585.1601
Bars/pubs
Galena Beer Company
227 n. main st, galena, il; 815.275.9469 brewery and pub opening june 2010. will be second area brewpub after potosi once opened. two beer styles already available at area vendors.
The Lift
180 main st, 563.584.1702 old main's newest nightlife hotspot, and an irish-themed bar. formerly known as the busted lift and 180 main. live music and gorgeous bar. 20 beers on tap, including every major irish import.
Riverboat Lounge
200 main st, 800.798.7098 (http://www.hoteljuliendub...) inside the restored hotel julien dubuque. newly opened.
Potosi Brewing Company
209 s. main st, potosi, wi, 608.763.4002 ext106 (http://www.potosibrewery.com/) home to the national brewery museum and brewing several of their own beers, the restored potosi brewery is a restaurant and pub with original sandstone walls and cypress wood tables made from old brewery beer vats. beer garden located outside open during warmer months. on-site brewed beers include good old potosi beer light ale, pure malt cave ale, snake hollow india pale ale, holiday lager bock, american porter, potosi czech style pilsner, and scotch ale.
The District
1700 central ave, 563.513.2587 (http://www.thedistrictbar.com/) recently remodeled upscale bar north of downtown. 36-foot main bar and dancefloor. dress code enforced on weekends, with dj thursday, friday, & saturday nights. regularly schedules organized bar crawls.
Mississippi Moon Bar
301 bell st, 563.690.4800 (http://www.diamondjo.com/...) located inside the diamond jo casino complex. hosts dueling pianos every thursday, djs on fridays, and live bands every saturday night. occasionally hosts big-name performers such as jordin sparks.
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill
9853 us hwy 20, galena, il, 866.284.7474 (http://www.theirishcottag...) just 15 minutes east of dubuque, in galena, is this authentic built in ireland, shipped to the u.s. pub. hosts irish dancers regularly. excellent irish whiskey over 50 types and beer selections. st. patrick's day celebrated every day!
The Bank Bar & Grille
342 main st, 563.584.1729 (http://www.bankdbq.com/) inside the german bank building. the renovated silver dollar cantina, the bank hosts live music on the weekends, and has themed international nights - tuesday is indian night and wednesday is german night.
Lot One
100 main st, 563.587.0200 (http://www.lotonedbq.com/) in an old converted warehouse space at 1st and main, lot one has a great selection of beers, including picks from capital, flying dog, rogue, and spanish peaks. also serves great hamburgers and has a large martini list. second floor can be rented out for private parties.
Europa Haus Restaurant and Bier Stube
1301 rhomberg ave, 563.588.0361 located in dubuque's old german ward on the northside. a german-themed bar and restaurant with beers such as spaten on tap.
Mojo's Sports Bar
301 bell st, 563.690.4815 sports bar in the diamond jo complex with 18 tvs, including two large screens and their own sports ticker.
Courtside Sports Bar and Grill
2095 holliday dr, 563.583.0574 (http://www.courtsidedbq.com/) large sports bar in western dubuque with 26 tvs, including 3 60" lcds above the bar as well as a 15 foot projection screen. hosts rec leagues on its courts, including basketball, volleyball, and dodgeball. also occasionally hosts live music.
Catfish Charlie's
1630 e. 16th st, 563.582.8600 (http://www.catfishcharlie...) bill themselves as "dubuque's #1 hotspot", owing to their bikini deck overlooking the mississippi and cheap happy hour specials. regularly host bands on the deck during the summer months.
Star Ultra Lounge
600 star brewery drive, 563.556.4800 (http://www.dbqstar.com/) located in the old dubuque star brewery building, next to the mississippi and in the port of dubuque. includes outdoor patio and great views. good selection of craft beers and martinis.
Stone Cliff Winery
600 star brewery drive, 563.583.6100 (http://www.stonecliffwine...) located in the same building as star ultra lounge. has a piano bar and outdoor patio. sells wines crafted at the stone cliff vineyards near dubuque. also has a tasting room and gift shop on site.