This has to be one of the best places to drink craft beer in Iowa. There is alot of great beer in…read morethe area but it is also the owners that makes this place wonderful. I have been known to make the hour long drive for a couple beers here then head home. I think it is the setting of an old barn that makes it unique and a joy to sit, drink, and talk to the owners and patrons.

Oh man, where to start on this place! I came over Memorial Day with some friends for a girls trip…read more We stayed at the Gehlen House Inn which is owned by the same couple as the barn brewery. I can't rate that in Yelp but just know it was a great stay, we met so many cool people staying there too, and you should stay there if you come up to check out the barn. Onto the barn! This place has a rich history and I'm so impressed with the way they've maintained the original charm of the barn and grounds while also renovating with modern conveniences. There was a lot of time and effort put into this place! They have a substantial craft beer list, the top ones for me were the pina colada and the deeamsicle, but my friends had many others they enjoyed too. There are beers for sale to take home, and lots of merch and swag. They serve pizza if you want to nosh on something with your beer. We got a Reuben pizza to split and it was great! The owners and employees were caring, kind, and took time to explain the beers and make sure we were well taken care of. Our group couldn't say enough good things about this place!

This is one of my favorite places ... If you are in galena…read moreyou must come here . The place is really good and perfect to relax and listen to music .( junk box ). But it gives you variety. If you want to meet galenean this is the place. Cheap beer , great people , very fun place . And the bartenders are amazing and fun they make you feel welcoming ... No need to say more .... love it !!!

Found this basic looking bar in Galena. Gold Room is a small place with a bar and a few tables and…read morenot much else to be honest. They have a couple TVs so you can watch games or whatever. A lot of the basic beverages. There's beers on tap as well as mixers. Chill place when nothing is going on around. It's also not that crowded when other places are full. The only thing on the menu here is alcoholic beverages which is a good thing. All one needs to have fun. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail like whiskey mixed with Coke or whatever. Can also bring things in. There's a lot of close by restaurants. Got the basic drinks like beer and cheap cocktails. It's open later than most places around here. They have grill in the name but no food so eat before or bring in something from wherever.

Fun Joint! And get an education while you get entertained. Doug would give you the shirt off his…read moreback.

COLD beer , great free locally grown popcorn, awesome pizza…read more also has outdoor area to enjoy your beer. If you can get by the guy near the door asking forty nunya questions , it will be worth your time to visit. and great bartenders !

I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

Amazing in every way!!! Located right in downtown with plenty of parking in front of the…read morerestaurant. Walking in the front door, we were greeted with smiles and seated right away on the outdoor patio. It was beautifully decorated with a modern rustic appeal. The Thai ribs were spectacular. Very flavorful and a good serving size. The pasta of the day was delicious as well and very filling. Took leftovers home and could easily have 2 more meals! A definite must-visit!!

The food was outstanding. The bread and butter was very tasty. The steak was cooked perfectly. The…read morefish was wonderful and flaky. Service was quick and very friendly.

Our valentines dinner was a huge success. Servers were busy but they did a great job managing…read moretables needs and exceeding expectations. A community senior quartette was allowed to sing from management and it added to our romantic ambiance. Drinks and entrees were delicious, loved the innovative mango hot honey margarita. Perfect spot for a date night!

While in town for a college visit with our son, we walked from our hotel down to The Vault for…read moredinner. We have a restaurant locally (in Southern Illinois) with the same concept and name. It's also located inside of an old bank, so we wanted to check this one out. We were seated immediately and received great service. The waitress was new, but already familiar with the menu. She made recommendations and was very attentive. We started with the pretzel and I can't wait for you to see the photo of how huge this thing is! We all three ate some of it, and there was enough for two people left once we were all done. It's massive! For the entree, I had the chicken quesadillas, my husband had the salmon bowl, and my son had the French dip. The food was all very good and if he chooses Dubuque for college, we will definitely be back!

Laid back place to get a unique cocktail and enjoy some music. Bartenders are friendly and have…read moregreat suggestions. Huge drink menu. Don't expect a quick (or common) drink here, plan on relaxing and enjoyable experience.

We had a blast at the Bloody Mary bar and listening to live music on St. Patty's day weekend! This…read moreWisco couple loves Galena!

DOES NOT TAKE CASH BUT DOES HAVE AN ATM!…read more Stopped in here before tubing at S&B and had drinks as well as food! My friends and I all shared fried mushrooms, mini corn dogs, chicken wings, a chicken wrap, and broccoli cheese bites. Lots of fried food on their menu, obviously, but everything was so so delicious and fairly priced in my opinion. I would recommend the route of getting a few things to share as all the fried foods come in "side" portions (not full appetizer).

A good Friday night fish fry in downtown Albany. Good service. It's worth a stop at this dam.read more

No food. Owner was polite on the phone, but sadly another victim of the "early to bed crowd." Nick…read morewas really nice though.

really glad this place opened back up. after weeks of pent up isolation, it was fantastic to get…read moreback breathing the same air as real american patriots. the crowd was so enthusiastic and loud, i had to yell all night long. i even have a soar throat today from all the yelling i had to do, but i'm not mad at it. i think i took all the shots the bar had last night. i must have been falling over a lot cuz my body is just aching like crazy today. i probably fell flat on my chest cuz it's a little hard to breathe this morning, but no worries. i'll be back at nick's tonight mingling with all my friends and spreading joy to everyone at the bar. i hear they're having a bobbing-for-apples tournament tonight! sign me up! i'll update my review tomorrow after tonight's soirée. now if you'll excuse me, i have to go bring my grandparents their groceries (those old libs are too afraid to leave their home ). P.S. dress light if you go to this bar. there were so many people crammed in last night, i was sweating profusely the whole time. i'm still flushed and sweating today! that's how epic this place is!

It's often said we are way out in the boondocks and implies somewhere less than where the action is…read morebut not at Boondocks Emporium. Whether you're a local (especially a veteran for whom they encourage folks to buy them a drink), a fan of bison art or just passing through from Des Moines to Dubuque via the Amana Colonies as we were this is one Boondocks worth finding yourself. We had the soup of the day (corned beef and cabbage) can see why it's a favorite and an unbelievably delicious bison burger with sweet potato fries. Patrick was a great server keeping up with the bar and all of us in the restaurant with a great attitude and a big welcoming smile. The place feels just like where you want to be to get to know a bit more about the town. Lots to look at and enjoy.

katie was THE BEST server ever! she was so kind, had get recommendations (tater tot nachos so…read moreyummy) and accommodating. the food was very delicious, always hot and a lot of the drinks and food recipes were homages to loved ones which really makes this place feel local and a real passion place. super awesome place! eclectic atmosphere like a place a buncha friends own and put up what makes them happy. wonderful experience and thanks katie!