Weekend guide

48 hours in Rock Island, Illinois

A two-day route built from 4 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Blue Cat Brew Pub →

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    Blue Cat Brew Pub

    Rock Island, Illinois

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Bent River Brewing Co Production & Tasting Room →

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    Bent River Brewing Co Production & Tasting Room

    Rock Island, Illinois

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Wake Brewing →

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    Wake Brewing

    Rock Island, Illinois

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Radicle Effect Brewerks →

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    Radicle Effect Brewerks

    Rock Island, Illinois

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Planning FAQs for Rock Island

How should I spend 48 hours in Rock Island taprooms?

Start at Blue Cat Brew Pub, then Bent River Brewing Co Production & Tasting Room, Wake Brewing, Radicle Effect Brewerks. The route uses 4 independent listings in Rock Island, Illinois.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Rock Island?

Bent River Brewing Co Production & Tasting Room is a top dog-friendly taproom in Rock Island, with Blue Cat Brew Pub also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Rock Island have outdoor patios?

Blue Cat Brew Pub, Wake Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Rock Island taprooms?

Bent River Brewing Co Production & Tasting Room, Blue Cat Brew Pub, Wake Brewing list food trucks in Rock Island. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 4 taprooms in Rock Island →