Had a great time searching the store for hard to find beers and liquors. Found the Buffalo Trace…read moreBourbon Cream ive been searching for for months! Definitely worth stopping by and grabbing some drinks at reasonable prices!

If you're in the area, this is THE place to get the craft beers that don't make it to your town (or…read moreare sold out when they arrive in your area and you're at work). It isn't cheap, but I'm not aware of another place in Dubuque that has as good of a selection of craft beers (especially Toppling Goliath)! Quite a few good international selections as well, definitely worth a stop!

Stopped in to see this historic place!! There is a lot to see. The gift shop attendant was full of…read moreknowledge and the bartender was super friendly!! We had a drink out on their patio. It was so peaceful. We enjoyed the Potosi Golden Ale so we bought some to take home along with a couple other souvenirs.

I love the ambiance and decor at this place. It is definitely a destination worth checking out. Be…read moresure to ask about the history of the bar. Unfortunately the food was just average - it wasn't bad it just wasn't memorable. I'd still recommend everyone try it once. Maybe it was an off night for the kitchen.

This is a fantastic little stop to make when driving the Great River Road. The ambience on the…read moreoutdoor patio is serene and peaceful; watching the traffic on the river literally feet away was an awesome experience. The bartender behind the bar was very helpful and welcoming--far better than this brewery's sister property in Dyersville. I strongly recommend the beers as seen on my flight card--all were very tasty, yet had distinct flavor profiles. Do yourself a favor and get a scoop of the flavored peanuts they have behind the bar--they serve as a nice compliment to your beer.

Amazing place, and yes, it is dog friendly!…read more I did send a message to them about the dog. They quickly make me feel comfortable by allowing me to come in with a dog to order beers and food before going outside. I was by myself with a dog. I was so relieved because some ace would not allow. It was difficult for me when I was alone. The bartenders did the excellent job too! Their beers are amazing. I love their Rhubarb Dew and Rural Route Stout. I do enjoy their pretzel. I saw the menu of pretzel. That's the sign that I would love to come back for another visit when I am back in town to visit my family.

A touch of Galena in downtown Dubuque. I'm giving the Grape Harbor four stars for their smoke-free…read moreatmosphere and friendly and knowledgable staff. At first glance the place looks like an upscale gift shop, except most knick-knack shacks don't set aside an entire wall for wine! There's a small bar and a few tables at the back, and live music on the weekends. If you're looking for somewhere to unwind at the end of a long day and you're sick of the bar scene, this is the place for you. Overall, another great addition for the revitalized Main Street district.

Had to check out this bar in Galena. It actually was an old veteran's outpost that's now open to…read morethe public. VFW Grant's Bivouac looks pretty much like it should have been back when it was a private club or whatever. A lot of old wood paneling and dingy atmosphere. The entire week has specials going on so you can always get cheap stuff. Coming in here it looks like going back to the 1950s in a Midwest bar. It's got lots of wood and we're talking about a lot. The walls are filled with community information and old war stuff. Kind of like a museum. There's a large drink menu featuring every special. A lot of these are for Bud Light. It's $2.50 wells on Wednesdays. Also you can get 6 packs to go. They also sell cigarettes if you're out of those. Got to check it out if you like old bars. It's open to the public. This is like a time warp or whatever.

Cheap drinks, good service, and a few machines if you want to try your luck gambling!read more

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.

Great Pisco Sour and the green beer for St. Patty's was a great touch! We stopped in when we…read morearrived in downtown Galena and had a blast. Very cool spot!

Finally made it to the Brass Monkey! We just haven't been around to see the upstairs, and we were…read moreglad we got to this time! They have a great view of Galena from upstairs while you're enjoying their cocktails and/or food. I love the consistency and all the fun drinks to try while you're hanging out. They definitely have drinks made by people you aren't going to find elsewhere. And when you want another one, it's going to taste the same. This is huge, and I'm not sure people appreciate the amount of credit it deserves. We sampled the pork belly and the duck fries, and they were both quite excellent; we would have tried more, but we didn't bring our appetites with us. The food came out faster than I expected and it was delicious. It's rich, packed with flavor, and goes great with the drinks they serve! This is a great venue to bring friends and family to enjoy the ambiance. The Blaum Bros Public House is a place where you want to sit back and relax; enjoy your time here, and be sure to tour the place to appreciate the decor. We always plan on spending a bit of time here since it's a great place to relax. Why stay at your hotel while you're staying in Galena when you've got places like this to hang out!?

It's the only place to get ribeye in Dubuque. The brats are super. They have a great selection…read more Jeff and the staff are friendly and helpful. They make you feel more like your visiting friends than shopping. If you're looking for awesome meat and a great experience, this is the place to go!

Best little grocery store you will ever find. 1940s established and still mostly original in is…read moreservices. You want a steak they bring out a side of beef and cut a slice for you in plain sight. From behind the counter the butcher will say how thick would you like your steak cut. Let me tell you. You cook it right at home and it's so fresh and delicious. You will never get a steak that good in a restaurant. So many other fresh made things there I don't have time to list it all. Do your self a favor and try Cremers then you can tell your own story on this wonderful place.