My Uncle & Aunt who live in North Liberty, IA treated myself and other family members to brunch & a…read moretour of the distillery. The seating area outside is very nice and the view is beautiful. The $23.99 brunch really could step up the food items. I personally did not eat brunch after seeing what was offered and it just didn't look appealing. I'm from California and the brunch menus at the wineries I go to the food is top tier. But you do pay $80.00+ and up. After brunch my uncle treated us all to the tour. Our tour guide Kelly was absolutely amazing. She was very informative and answered any questions we asked. Kelly truly dies deserves the 5 star review. After our distillery tour we all sat back out at the patio area and listens to live music. We ordered some wine and I ordered their wood fire cheese pizza which was very delicious. Today was a very nice outing for the family. If I ever come back I would just order pizza or something off the menu and NOT the brunch.

I don't care what anybody says, this is one of my favorite spot in the area! As always the service…read morewas excellent and the food was on point. But what really blow my mind was setting outside drinking an old fashioned well watching the sunset. Pretty freaking cool!!!!

I'm so proud that this is from Bettendorf. What they did with "Obtainium" is impressive. 120 proof…read moreand still light as a feather. Nice work!

From the owner: For centuries, whiskey has been many men and women's choice of drink. Through extensive research…read moreand training, Cat's Eye Distillery has perfected the science behind this age-old potion and created two nearly flawless elixirs: Essence of Iowa and Krupnik. Our team is devoted to producing high-quality alcohol and understanding every aspect of the distilling process, so we never cut corners and always use the best local ingredients in Bettendorf. We're passionate about helping our community have good times with good whiskey, and that's why we're committed to making a drink that's truly out of this world.

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!!

Another wonderful visit to Blaum Bros. Distilling! We had…read morevarious drinks, as you do... But this time, we took home some of their Bourbon Apple Pie cocktail-to-go options for ourselves and friends. And... the BYOB - check the photo. We grabbed a couple of the premium bottles, and it was definitely a cool experience. We had a guide the entire time assisting with the labeling, where you put them, how to line them up, and how it's poured from the barrels. This was something I've never done before, and I appreciated the guidance and the fun time I had going through the process of a bottling experience. We need to make it back - this stuff is liquid gold, and it tastes even better than it reads. So dark on the pour... you know it has spent its time in the barrel getting all that flavor. I tasted it with friends and family, and it is beyond what I expected for the complex flavor profile and how it hits you at different times. Without water, with water, different amounts. It has been so fun unlocking the different tastes this bottle has to offer. We have all enjoyed every sip - I'm so glad we were around for this release!

We have gone to the LeClaire location for years but tonight we stopped at the Lounge location in…read moredowntown Davenport. It's probably my new favorite place. Such a cool relaxing vibe in an area of downtown that is a happening place. The drinks are great. Service is fantastic and they really have some fun events on their calendar that I'm excited to attend! No food available but there are restaurants in the area.

Went to a beautiful wedding reception. The place had upstairs cocktail hour, mid floor dinner and…read moredancing and downstairs picture opportunities. Food was buffet style and tasty enough. Deck view of Mississippi River. Great wedding venue.

Hello! Let me tell you the story of how our mother-daughter haunted tour date almost got ruined…read more My grandma bought my mom, my aunt, and me tickets for Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours at 6 p.m. There was nothing anywhere saying we needed to arrive early. We got there right at 6, parking directly behind the DeSoto house where the website said we would be meeting -- but there was no bus in sight. We started running around trying to find it, even went to their store, only to find the door locked and no one around. About 20 minutes later, my mom called to explain that we had arrived on time but no one was there. The lady on the phone said they had waited 20 minutes for us, looked for us, and then left. But if she had really been waiting, we would have seen her -- and definitely would have seen the bus! When my mom asked if we could move to the 7 p.m. tour instead, the lady said no because she "can't just give up the empty seats," and she wasn't very kind about it either. Eventually, she texted us later saying we could join the 7:30 p.m. tour for free. We decided to wait at a nearby restaurant and have a drink before the tour. We left around 7:12 to find the bus, got on, and they departed at 7:20. (10 minutes early) Our tour guide, Emily, was great -- she was super sweet and friendly. The driver (maybe the boss?) didn't seem as welcoming; she never spoke to us once and only talked during the investigation at the haunted house they own.

My family recently experienced the Amelia Ghost Tour (on the van) through Galena Illinois…read more Unfortunately, I did not read any reviews before the tour. If I had been more proactive, I would have avoided spending time and money on this tour. My family of 6 was over $200... definitely not worth the money. After the tour, I sat down to write/read the reviews. Each negative review repeatedly said the same thing, so I decided not to repeat what has already been said. Apparently, these negative reviews have not made any difference because nothing has changed. I guess I just don't understand how a company can be satisfied knowing so many customers are dissatisfied.

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!?

Very nice cocktail lounge. The whiskey and rye both taste beautiful as they are both barrel aged…read more Adds a very bold and smooth flavor. Duck fat fries are outstanding and the house made dips pair perfectly. Who would've thought that fries work so well with curry! This is a must stop spot when visiting the Galena strip.

This is a must tour when visiting Galena! They took us to 3 different wineries in the area that…read morelasted 3 hours. The tour guide, Randy, was very informative and friendly. The people on the tour were very nice too! I will definitely go back for another wine tour next time I visit Galena!

Take this tour especially with your girlfriends!! we had a group of 20 women for a bachelorette…read moreparty and it was perfect for our bride! so unique and just too much fun! great drinks, dancing on tables, and lots of laughs. Our bus drives were incredible and so thoughtful the whole day. Absolutely would do this tour again!