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    Shorty’s Saloon

    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:30 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Backpocket Dubuque - House made root beer on tap

    Backpocket Dubuque

    3.9(51 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    What a fantastic concept! We came in early on a Sunday for lunch and to enjoy the arcade and were…read morepleasantly surprised by the food/beverage offerings. The girls got a root beer float and the toffee butterscotch beer and both were yummy! We got some loaded fries, peach bourbon wings and fish tacos and everything was delicious. Friendly and fast service from the bar and they were very helpful in explaining where we needed to go to pick-up the food (at the back of the facility). The arcade has new and old games (pac man and donkey kong, but also a claw machine and shooting/driving games). I would definitely check this out no matter your age or interests because there is something for everyone.

    Stopped in last night for a beer and a snack. It was my first time in town. I had the Bubba IPA…read morewhich I really enjoyed. I also got the fried pickles. I am sure it is for efficiency when they get busy but I found the food system slightly weird. You order with the bartender who gives you a buzzer and then you have to walk out of the restaurant (still indoors) and down the hall to pick up your food. Not far but the concept is odd considing you are tipping the bartender for the total bill but they don't even bring your food. Additionally, because I was dining solo I carried my beer and belongings with me to pick up food because I did not want to leave my drink unattended. I mean it works but I still think it's weird.

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    Chicken sandwich

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    Prairie Fun Land

    Prairie Fun Land

    2.8(5 reviews)
    44.8 mi

    I lived here my whole life and i have been here once and then brought my nephews and my two kids…read morehere and i was very disappointed in this place! Prices could be a little cheaper. Go on the go karts for 5 mins and its $7 a ride. Two people wanted sno cones they go theres and i said i would like four please and the kid said are you kidding me??? I said yep. The kids are always on there phones. Wont be coming here ever again

    This was the final surprise for my friend's nephew's 5th birthday party and all in all it was a…read morepretty standard amusement experience. The highlights: First off, ya gotta get on those Go-Karts. You can't tip 'em over and you can drive like the jerk you always wanted to be, but were too nice to go there. Take those corners at full speed and race your friends. I do have a nagging suspicion some were faster than the others, but nonetheless a fun experience. The arcade was kind of hit and miss. Some games were a lot of fun, then broke mid-play, some games just didn't work, and then there was this strange situation with the free throw game--all but two basketballs were put into one of the games, leaving my game almost too full with basketballs, and my friends sister wondering when the next one would come through (she only had 2). I fixed it after I noticed, but I thought that should be caught by the staff, which leads me to my next point. The staff was kinda apathetic. One of their overpriced sodas was shooting out carbonated water. I alerted the staff to this and she didn't seem to want to do anything, but I ended up with a Gatorade instead of a Diet Coke (I guess it's close enough?). Then when the arcade games started going crazy I also alerted her and again, nothing. She was going to get us some tickets jammed in the machine but went MIA to the counter to discuss more pressing teenaged issues with the Go Kart operator. All that really mattered was that the little guy had fun on his big day and after we pooled our tickets, he walked out with a bunch of arcade-y style prizes--Chinese finger trap anyone?

    Gold Room Bar & Grill - Whiskey

    Gold Room Bar & Grill

    4.3(23 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $

    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.

    Super towny bar. It's the kind of bar where the regulars not only give you the long side eye, but…read morethe bartender won't directly address you until it's established that you "fit in." (In this case, have cash ready to go and don't order some ridiculous cocktail. Stick to beer and shots and you're golden). After that the bartender was pretty fantastic. Cash only. It was absolutely packed. a Completely SRO and it's not a small place. The bar is quite long and there are a few tables here and there. Prices were really cheap. They had Touchtunes but it was so hopping that after an hour, not one of our songs had played yet.

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    Great Atari arcade table in the back.

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    Gold Room Bar & Grill

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    Round Two

    Round Two

    4.2(15 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    Planned 2 hours at Round Two Bowling Alley (Peosta, IA) for my twins' 7th birthday...ended up 5…read morehours of bowling, food & arcade madness . First time bowling with my boys -- heavy balls, gutter bumpers & a dino ramp to guide the rolls. Giovanni wandered into other lanes , Sebastian tried speed-bowling like it was the Olympics, and Benjamin just wanted snacks . Hit their restaurant/sports bar (bright & loud but my kids handled it like champs): Shot Tower Pasta Kids cheeseburger + chicken strips w/ shoestring fries Fried ice cream Sopapilla dessert (fried dough with cinnamon & honey heaven) Shoutout to Ablyn, our rockstar server, for smiling through our chaos . Finished off with 2 hours in the arcade -- more money than I planned, but worth every giggle. Came for bowling, stayed for memories

    A few things to consider before you dine here…read more - Extremely loud, its a bowling alley, and the night I was there, they had Trivia going on at the same time. You could barely hear yourself think. - Service was s l o w. More attention to patrons at the bar. Guess that is where the money is made. - Food. Had pizza and it was disappointing. Two pieces and then boxed up the rest and threw it away on the way home. Crust was awful...the toppings tasted like they had lived past their expiration date. Upset stomach confirms this. Absolutely no flavor. Will not be back, thank goodness just passing through town. Another note, just in case the owner(s) read this. The building has no architectural appeal. Did they have a sale on the ugliest color of paint? Looks like the other businesses got the memo, nice brick buildings. Would not recommend the pizza, and by the look of the dirty tables, I would say that there appeared to be many menu items that were equally LESS desirable. Its always good to end on a positive note, so kudos to the city as you have a cute town that appears to be growing!!!

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    Round Two
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    Geeks Mania

    Geeks Mania

    4.3(91 reviews)
    70.2 mi

    This is an arcade with a set price admission and everything is free once you get in…read more Goods $15 for unlimited play is a fraction of the cost of spare time or Dave and Busters. You don't need to reload cards. Kids can use any machine as quick as they can. Just using a few continues on arcade games alone gets there very quickly. They have a bunch of the good Star Wars arcade games that are slightly older yet still tons of fun. I love the 4 player X-men arcade game room along with all the marvel comics variants as four player games. That is awesome to play through and beat them all with friends. Needs improvement They desperately need better HVAC. Having teenage boys and gamer kids inevitably means fewer showers. It's noticeable as you walk in and hits you like a truck. While we have been here before and it didn't have an odor then, this is a hurdle you need to cross if not remedied immediately. A surprisingly low amount of pinball cabinets and of the ones they have, half of them work. A bunch of the seats have ripped edges, duct tape and broken plastic. Overall It's a B sort of place that older teenagers will not be thrilled with but middle school kids will love it

    Date of visit: January 24, 2026…read more What else is there to do on a ridiculously cold day in Madison before a show that evening besides hanging out at an arcade? For just $15, you can play as much as you'd like, with a wide variety of games from classics that are even older than me (if you can believe that) to things that are quite a bit newer. Games are mostly organized by type, so all of your racing games are together, shooters, etc., which is nice for the most part, but can make mounting and dismounting some of the racers a bit tricky or have you slightly closer to a stranger than you would prefer. Most games were in good repair, though a few were not so good, such as House of the Dead 4. Would have preferred a bit more in terms of snacks and beverages to allow me to stay longer and play a bit more, but I'll just prepare better next time!

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