If you are a karaoke fan, look no further. We happen to be…read morestaying in the hotel that is attached to this lounge. The place it totally retro and screams awesome. Opens around 7:30 and we happen to make our way in there about 8:30. We were worried when the only people in the bar were is at first. I enjoyed chatting up the bartender. The lights of the 10 different colored strobe balls was going even before the fun began. People started to trickle in and before ya know it we had full on karaoke party. The drinks were priced well and the very vintage bathroom was fun. If your close and love to sing, stop on in and enjoy the atmosphere.

Long story short, if you come in for karaoke and you aren't a local you will never get the chance…read moreto sing. They literally skip over unfamiliar folks to accommodate the regulars. We saw this happen all night. That's unfair if you drop your song and wait hours to sing and have a good time and the host just skips over you.

Definitely check this place out! Max (owner) and Dan are great, and the craft cocktails are…read moreoutstanding. The vibe is super cool and jazzy...lady jazz. The food from Foundry is great. Good wine and local beers. It almost had a speak easy feel. The whole building and area is cool. Definitely stop by ASAP.

So ridiculous. Our server was very sweet, but charged us TWENTY TWO DOLLARS for one less than…read moremediocre drink: an old fashioned. We were amazed--or, rather, DISMAYED by this. We checked to be sure there wasn't an error, and nope. 22 bucks for a bad drink. So disappointing.

We met family here today for a Birthday lunch for my sister in law…read more I LOVE the interior here - high ceilings, all the polished wood- absolutely gorgeous. Now, my sister in law complained that it's very loud and echoey- but she had her earplugs and that helped. Service was attentive too. Most of us ordered salads- my husband and I had the chicken chipotle. It was creative and tasty. It's pricey here- $18 for a salad - ouch- but it was for a birthday and she was happy for the celebration.

While in town for a college visit with our son, we walked from our hotel down to The Vault for…read moredinner. We have a restaurant locally (in Southern Illinois) with the same concept and name. It's also located inside of an old bank, so we wanted to check this one out. We were seated immediately and received great service. The waitress was new, but already familiar with the menu. She made recommendations and was very attentive. We started with the pretzel and I can't wait for you to see the photo of how huge this thing is! We all three ate some of it, and there was enough for two people left once we were all done. It's massive! For the entree, I had the chicken quesadillas, my husband had the salmon bowl, and my son had the French dip. The food was all very good and if he chooses Dubuque for college, we will definitely be back!

Pauls has the best cheeseburger ever! Love the dive bar and all the taxidermy. If you want a…read morecheap burger that tastes like a million go to Pauls!

By far the best cheeseburger I have ever had in my life!!! we had so much fun in this bar prices…read moreare more than reasonable

Stopped by 1st & Main recently for lunch with a group of four…read more They're a seat yourself kinda spot and you walk into bar seating as well as bar height tables. If you're with folks who wouldn't be comfortable in seating that height (as we were), not to worry! They have additional traditional table seating through a doorway to the right of the bar. They have a large menu so there's definitely a little something for everyone. I ordered the brie grilled cheese with fries. It was good. I expected more flavor from the brie (it tasted very mild) but the jalapeno jelly added a nice sweetness and a bit of flavor. The atmosphere is your standard pub. It's in a historical building and they provide a bit of the history on their menu which was neat to read. The service was accommodating and efficient. Get to it!

A groups of us went here today for a work lunch. This was the first time all of us have been here…read moreand from the moment we walked in, greeted by the waitress and immediately felt welcomed. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and patient. She offered recommendations when I asked; the chef was accommodating when I asked about taking crème brûlée to go and provided some berries with the cheesecake when we asked. I can't express how much we all liked this place and can't wait to be back.

It's ok for what it is. The service was very good and every day features a special. It is a bar…read more With food. And very decent beers on tap. I give a 3 for atmosphere and having microbrews on tap. Awesome tv screens. The fries were good. The burger my husband ordered was overcooked. If they could think to ask how you want it, they would get a solid 3.

C'mon people it is a SPORTS BAR- you aren't going to be dining on caviar blinis and lobster with…read moreJames Bond. So please, settle down, deep breath, throw a dart or three and order a beer... The hair is big, the servings here bigger, also yes Big Daddy- everything (chicken, fish, potatoes) fried and topped with cheese. Jeffrey our server kindly accommodated the children (not drinking beer) and their various substitute requests- a champ. Best of all- made mine without cheese for which my dignity and that of the water park should be grateful enough to finagle a raise. Pardon my lack of punctuation as slightly buzzed. This is precisely the deep-fried point if you are over 21 in the vicinity.

Simple! Friendly! Delicious! Clean! I grew up in Dubuque…read more The Dog House Lounge was always there - midway on my walk home from Wahlert High School. My wife and I went there for the first time during a recent trip back to Dubuque. We saw the great ratings and read the reviews. So we gave it a try for lunch. We are glad we did. We ordered a couple burgers and fries. They were delicious and exactly what you're looking for when craving a good ol' pub burger. The atmosphere was inviting and featured billiards and darts. We were impressed by the cleanliness. Our bartender, who was also at the grill, was friendly and helpful. The patrons were noticeably friendly too. Many greeted each other with a hearty Hello and a first name. Some included a hug. The absence of "Hard Drinking" characters supported the friendly pub-like vibe. We will be back.

The Carmichael hamburgers were delicious. The service and ambience were consistent with dining in…read morea bar. A friendly atmosphere.

You know how sometimes you walk into a restaurant and you know, you know, that it feels right? I…read morehad that experience over the weekend on my first stop at Convivium. Located in a Dubuque neighborhood, this former greenhouse is a great venue with an even better mission. I had heard that owners and co-founders Leslie and Mike Shabali had positively impacted the community and found out first-hand on a holiday weekend Saturday morning. A rectangular footprint can be challenging for some businesses, but Convivium embraces it, and the venue's layout results in an open environment that checks every box. Casual attire, street parking. Greeted at the entry, everyone affiliated with the restaurant had a great way about them, unpretentious and kind. They had a live act, Rianna Marie, performing towards the back, and she was outstanding, a pleasant and unexpected element of our breakfast. The natural lighting is lovely, and the overall layout is inviting and warm. BTW, check out their community calendar near the restrooms! Server Jo was excellent, loving her job and environment, and she REALLY knew the menu. Jo elevated our experienced further and told us more about the restaurant's mission statement. I loved my Farm House Plate, a tasty plate that included scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and sensational rosemary-seasoned red potatoes. My better half thought her White Street Plate was great, especially the sweet potato pancakes! Their mission captivates me and makes me a Convivium supporter from this point, Their commitment is to instill food justice and a feeling of community in Dubuque, and they back up their words. They grow their own, teach people in the community how to cook, enjoy the food and make a difference for those not well off. I love their passion for helping others and will support them moving forward.

Recently, some close friends, my wife and I drove over to Dubuque for a weekend getaway. We love…read morefarm-to-table restaurant concepts and in-city dining, so we thought Convivium would be an ideal spot to have breakfast on our first day in town. As great as this place could (if not should) be, it will never reach it's potential with the lousy customer service that we experienced. Why do I say this? Read on Yelper. We arrive for breakfast around 9:45 am on Saturday. There was a little bit of a line, which is to be expected at any well known breakfast/brunch establishment, right? The young lady working the register asked if we wanted to pick a table outside, handed us four menus and told us that someone would be out there to help us shortly. We sat at an empty, yet still dirty with plates from the last customers, table that was in the shade. Annnnnd we waited. As staff came out to attend to other customers sitting in the same patio area, the four of us sat there waiting for water, coffee, a smile... heck even an acknowledgement that we were there would have been nice. Seriously, if the Invisible Man was real and sitting at the table, he probably would have had a better chance of being noticed by the servers working that morning. We ended up busing our own table because no staff would bother to do it - I'm very serious. Nearly 20 minutes pass. As another couple comes into the patio, sits down and gets near immediate service with their drink orders, we had it! We entered the restaurant to find out what the problem is for such terrible service?!? The tall, head service member (did not catch her name) had an attitude for sure with her question "Did one of us seat you?" and we answered that "No, your host teammate told us to grab the table." She damn near rolled her eyes. Finally, lightening struck... someone showed up to give us water, wipe the table, and take our order. But don't get your hopes up that this was the end of bad service. Regrettably, it was not. We waited nearly 25 more minutes to get our order of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Tough order for a breakfast place, don'tcha think? Out comes the food... without utensils to eat with. 4 mins of watching your food get cold motivated us to good inside and get our own utensils. As we did, the head member walks out with the items. Now - let's shift to the one positive part of the experience and that of course is the food. To show you that I am a reasonable reviewer, I will tell you that the meal was very tasty, cooked to order, and satisfying (especially when you're starving!). When I said at the beginning that this place can be great, the food is the reason why. After a Friday night of fun, a place like Convivium is just what you want for a Saturday breakfast before an afternoon of NCAA College Football - you know what I mean? But until management decides to hold the staff accountable for this terrible customer service, Convivium will be closed in less than 5 years (my prediction). Read some of the other reviews... we share the same general opinion. And this is coming from someone that values restaurant concepts like this one. Get it together before its too late, Convivium.

This is one of my favorite rock n roll clubs/bars in Iowa! Located right off the Mississippi where…read morethe boats are docked to shore, this is a great place to cast your anchor and hang out for a night and watch some music! When entering the bar you might think you are in a different land, and in a different time! It feels kinda like an Irish pub in a dungeon! But there's a pool table so you know your safe! There are two long bars one on the side room where the music is and one in the main room! I have been here numerous times of the past 10 years and the bar tenders always seem to be the same. And they are great! Prices are great too, you can get your fancy whisky or craft brews, but they also carry cans of PBR, and Old Mil for us on a budget! The music room is great, it has great sound, and Aaron H. who has booked here for years brings in great stuff, a totally curated room of music! The locals just come here cause there is live music and they usually leave satisfied in their choice cause Aaron has great taste! I have been lucky enough to play here a few times and every time I have had a great time! They have a great back patio as well, but like I said they are right off the Mississippi so it might get kinda buggy sometimes! This is a total gem if you find yourself in Dubuque!

Old school vibe here. We randomly came across this place after we went to Vinnys for supper. Then…read morewe randomly ran into out of town friends. We had a blast. Its not anything fancy here just a nice casual bar.