Dubuque · Dubuque County, IA
Live music in Dubuque
Scout analyzed 45 Dubuque places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
45
Matches
17
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Monks
Hip coffee shop featuring java & tap brews amid brick walled rooms, couches & eclectic art displays.
Nightlife
Catfish Charlie's
Laid-back seafood spot with Mississippi River views & live music on the patio in the summer.
Nightlife
Copper Kettle
Easygoing, lively bar & grill offering elevated pub fare & craft beers, plus TVs for sports fans.
Food & Drink
Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill
Vibrant hangout featuring pub fare, multiple bars & a deck with water views, plus live music.
Historic Old Main
L.May Eatery
Creative, market-driven plates served in upscale-casual environs with cocktails, wine or craft beer.
Lower Main
The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Lower Main
Caroline's Restaurant
American cuisine served all day in a stylish, simply appointed dining room inside Hotel Julien.
Millwork District
7 Hills Brewing Company
House-brewed beers & clever pub grub offered in a converted warehouse with a large u-shaped bar.
Port of Dubuque
Stone Cliff Winery
Set in a historic beer brewery, this winemaker offers a tasting room, lunch & live music.
Nightlife
Darkbird Taphouse
Nightlife
Dog House Lounge
Lower Main
The Lift
Downtown
Five Flags Center
A 1910 theater now houses the local symphony & theater company along with hosting sports & events.
Lower Main
Shot Tower Inn
This longtime pub with simple, old-school decor draws lively locals for pizza, beer & grinders.
Millwork District
Backpocket Dubuque
Nightlife
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Lower Main
Barrel House
No reservation needed
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