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    River Ridge Brewing

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Kim M.

    Good service, really loud in the brewery, and funky burning smell from kitchen, and windy outside, BUT, go past the bathrooms and there is a lovely overflow area with river view and a couch. It was just great!

    Lower deck of Brewery.
    DL K.

    A great location. We walked here from Off Shore RV Park. The beer is very good. We had a flight then settled in the Oar What IPA for me and the Shorty's Cake IPA for my wife (she normally doesn't like IPA). Then, holy cow, we had a Bacon pretzel. Best pretzel we've ever had!

    Very dog friendly!
    Donna B.

    What a quaint brewery and right along the Mississippi River. They have a limited menu but the Hawaiian flatbread and the Garlic Parmesan pretzel were very tasty as was the Copper Can Moscow Mule. The service was very quick too. The patio offered plenty of shade and they are very dog friendly. Will visit again!

    Oudoor seating along the Mississippi River.
    Ed W.

    The brewery sits along the Mississippi River with a large outdoor seating area. There is also a large indoor seating area with a limited food menu. We did not order food but the pizza and flatbread looked good! There is a variety of draft draft beer. We were served quickly even though it was quite busy. The staff is very friendly and efficient. It you are looking for a place to grab a beer and light snack, highly recommend. We will be back.

    Brita R.

    I took a trip to the Quad Cities with my boyfriend and we stopped in Bellevue to visit River Ridge Brewing. It was right next to Mississippi River, which was very cool. They had a very nice parking area near but above the Mississippi. They had an awesome tap room, which had a rustic feel with a nice atmosphere. We talked to the owner while enjoying a flight of really good craft beer and found out that this is their new location and they've only been there 1 month, but have had great success at this location. We both loved the whole experience and can't wait to go back sometime in the future! A definite must stop!

    Went here for our anniversary. The view of the river was great. All of the beers we had were good and even with them being very busy I was still impressed with the service.

    Debbie K.

    Joined in the bicycle ride at this brewery tonight. Afterwards all riders got free pretzel bites with the purchase of a flatbread. Both were really good. The atmosphere sitting out by the river with a band playing... great place. I'll be back.

    Emma S.

    Awesome brewery with a great atmosphere, especially to sit outside on a nice day by the river! A food truck was parked outside with small bites, as the brewery does not offer food...Which I thought was excellent, as we enjoyed soft pretzels & beers! Our party was impressed with the beer selection, although if you don't like beer or wine it's probably not the place to go!

    Outside patio overlooking the Mississippi.

    What a great place. Right on the river. Outside patio. Great brews. Great food. This was my favorite spot on our last trip to the Dubuque area.

    The view was perfect!
    Andy-Lisa B.

    Staff was friendly. View fantastic with River front! Night lighting also is lovely! Ambience was exactly what we were looking for! Definitely a must in Bellevue!

    Outside

    What a lovely little gem! Beer was great, food and service was wonderful. Family and dog friendly. Highly recommend!

    On the patio at the edge of the Mississippi
    RC R.

    RRB is by far the best spot in Bellevue and one of the best breweries in the State. It is a must visit when you are in the area. The brewery space is great with awesome views of the Mississippi River, and a patio that sits right on the bank. They have a great selection of beers on tap, as well as a small bar snack menu. The staff is very friendly and provide a fantastic welcoming atmosphere. It is a great place to duck into for a quick beer at the bar or to sit on the patio and watch the river glide by for a long and relaxing afternoon.

    Lounge area toward the back

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    Great beer with a fabulous view of the Mississippi River. Wait staff are really great too.

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    They have a great selection of beers here. In addition to their regular pots they also have great special releases.

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    Nice new place in town. Noisy, kids running around and it takes awhile to get served.

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    The brewery space is great with awesome views of the Mississippi River, and a patio that sits right on the bank.

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    Gehlen Barn - Another room in barn

    Gehlen Barn

    4.8(12 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    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!

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    Gehlen Barn - The upper level

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    Gehlen Barn - Entryway all stine and beautifully restored

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    Entryway all stine and beautifully restored

    Jubeck New World Brewing - Back room

    Jubeck New World Brewing

    4.7(53 reviews)
    21.2 mi
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    From the moment I approached this place, I knew I had to try it. I was excited to see what they had…read morein store. I came here with my significant other. We were able to choose our table, so that was cool. The atmosphere was quiet and gentle. The Food & Drink Menu was at the table. It stated to Please Make Your Choice And Order At The Bar. We walked to the bar. I started off with the Jubeck Blonde. It was a Crisp, medium-bodied, golden, mild, easy-drinking American cream ale. It was $6. From the Classic Pizzas section, we ordered a Small 9" * $10 Pepperoni. It had tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan. From the Specialty Pizzas section, we ordered a Small 9" Carbonara. It had Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, grilled chicken, bacon, roasted mushrooms. It was S-$15. We gave a card to open a tab. I took the Jubeck Blonde back to our table and gave it a try. It sure was crispy and a good drink to steadily sip. Speaking of crispy, the pizzas came out fast. I started with the Pepperoni. It was so good I could hardly stop. The amount of meat on the pizza sure was generous. Well, that one was going to be hard to beat, or so I thought. The Carbonara had such a precise flavor from the ingredients all masterfully blending together. I knocked out most of that pizza. Well, I got thirsty, so I went up to order the Mango Sour Guava. It was a Sour ale brewed w/ mango & guava. Fruity w/ tart & crisp finish. It was $6. I enjoyed it highly and it paired nicely with the pizzas. I went back up to order the Barnstormin' Ale. It was a Hazy American pale ale w/ citra hops. It was $6. I thought it was smooth, especially with the citra hops flavor. The drink disappeared pretty fast. The last one I went up to order was the Lavender Honey Wheat. It was an Herbal, medium-bodied, sweet, easy drinking, aroma rich. It was $6. This one definitely had a different taste than the others. I liked it in a quirky way and it was the best one to finish off my session. The service was prompt and friendly. We were shown around in the back to see how things were done and where the front used to be. That was a cool bonus! I didn't have any service issues. Overall, I had a great experience here. It's a bummer this place was in Iowa, because I would probably go often. Date of visit: 08/23/2024

    Great atmosphere, solid beer. The food was great looking, but a bit of a miss. The pretzel sticks…read morewere cold inside, pizza was limp. I'd still go back for beer and another try at food.

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    Jubeck New World Brewing - 3 house made beers and 2 local ciders

    3 house made beers and 2 local ciders

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    The view

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    Blaum Bros Distilling - $10 glass. Really?

    Blaum Bros Distilling

    4.5(182 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    It's going to sound weird, but the star here is not the drinks (though those are good) or the…read moreambiance (super homy), but it's the staff and service. The folks here are incredibly helpful and super knowledgeable about their products and similar spirits out there. There is no food, but I think there might be some snacks. The drinks are quite excellent. Check out their menu, but if you want something more standard, they can make that as well. The quality is very good, though the prices are slightly on the higher side especially for being in a pretty rural area. The distillery is beautiful, with super comfy plush chairs, games, TVs and everything you could want while you sip your tasty cocktail. They also have a nice gift shop for you to check out. Swing by when you're in the area!!

    We stopped in on a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty. We did not do a tour and elected…read moreto sample a few of their drinks in the bar area. You can sit by the bar or in one of the many leather couches they have..we chose the latter. My wife had their Chocolate Martini and I had their Old Fashion along with a single shot of their bourbon. All drinks were very good. This is a family owned and operated craft distillery. They do not serve food at the distillery but they go at their other location in downtown Galena...Public House. They make their own Bourbon,Gin, Vodka,Rum and Rye Whiskey ..so something for everyone's palette.

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    Blaum Bros Distilling - Old Fashioned

    Old Fashioned

    Blaum Bros Distilling - Richard leading the distillery tour.

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    Richard leading the distillery tour.

    River Ridge Brewing - breweries - Updated May 2026

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