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.

Stopped in for a coffee before heading out for the day. Service was good and the latte was tasty…read more The building is WONDERFUL, only wish some of the employees had known some of the history of it. Not sure why this is listed as a Wine & Spirits place, because I saw no wine or spirits in the place.

Great small coffee shop. Very friendly warm environment. Great customer service. The drinks are…read moreamazing.

Loved visiting Bob & Lou's coffee truck! They have lots of seasonal flavors, and I'd definitely…read morerecommend the Iced Banana Bread Latte. The baristas were super nice as well!

Variety of flavors, quick service and friendly staff! Good start to morning!…read more Nicely set up old building.

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.

We came here for some food and to try some new beers, and it turned out to be trivia night as well…read more We were late for the trivia so didn't formally play, but we did have fun answering questions anyway. We got the big flight of beers to share, which has all of their beers and seltzers - like 19 different kinds. Yeah, that was a lot, but we didn't finish them all. But we did enjoy them! The place is beautiful with a very industrial brewery look to it. The staff could not have been nicer. Seriously, awesome folks. We did get one of their pizzas, which was very good. Even the leftovers the next day were great. I'm glad I don't live here as I would likely be at this brewery a lot!

Really cute game area setting. Craft beers are amazing. Highly recommend the apple pie! quick…read moreservice

On "Family Vacation," in Galena Illinois, took the gents out for a distillery tour to Blaum Bros…read more Distilling Company. Our tour guide David was a knowledgeable and entertaining host. He smoothly covered the history of the business, including location, and resources, while emphasizing the chemistry, mechanics and tools of the craft, as we walked through "where the magic happens." I personally enjoyed the mid 80's movie memorabilia sprinkled throughout the facility from Ghost Busters, Goonies, and Back to the Future. We culminated the tour with samples of whiskey, vodka, & gin, including the Fire Blaum Bloody Mary, made with Blaum's own Hellfyre vodka. I don't normally order a Bloody Mary, yet the habanero, roasted jalapeños & black peppercorn build up to an explosion of spice & heat tempered with pineapple & mango juice, hold the celery. I highly recommend scheduling a tour or stopping by when near the North West corner of Illinois or staying in Galena.

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!

Wow! We were blown away! Best brisket burger ever! Enjoyed atmosphere - casual, fun vibe.read more

Popped in here for lunch upon arriving in Galena. Left extremely full and satisfied! I started with…read morethe beer cheese soup, followed by a patty melt & fries. Everything was delicious and hearty, so much so that I didn't have much room for dinner! Great beer lineup - we particularly liked the nut brown ale. Really friendly service as well. Only bummer was that their canning operation for to-go beer was down so we couldn't take anything with us.

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