Weekend guide

48 hours in Dubuque, Iowa

A two-day route built from 5 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 7 Hills Brewing →

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    7 Hills Brewing

    Dubuque, Iowa

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub →

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    Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub

    Dubuque, Iowa

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Dimensional Brewing →

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    Dimensional Brewing

    Dubuque, Iowa

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Jubeck New World Brewing →

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    Jubeck New World Brewing

    Dubuque, Iowa

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Planning FAQs for Dubuque

How should I spend 48 hours in Dubuque taprooms?

Start at 7 Hills Brewing, then Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub, Dimensional Brewing, Jubeck New World Brewing. The route uses 5 independent listings in Dubuque, Iowa.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Dubuque?

7 Hills Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Dubuque, with Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Dubuque have outdoor patios?

7 Hills Brewing, Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Dubuque taprooms?

7 Hills Brewing, Catfish Charlies / Catfish Creek Brew Pub, Dimensional Brewing list food trucks in Dubuque. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

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