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The Busted Lift


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 12 attractions in Dubuque
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Address: 180 Main Street Dubuque, IA
Tel: 563-584-9712

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4 of 5 stars
sagejon   3 contributions
Grand Forks, ND
Jun 12, 2008

A fun bar to go to, but not my choice for regular hang out. The decor is very Irish pub, which is cool, and the bands are usually quite good. However, it tends to be one of the busier (hence louder) and pricier bars in Dubuque. If you want to hear a good band and visit a a displaced Irish... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Decatur, IL
Jun 16, 2003

My three visits to The Busted Lift last weekend made me wish I still lived in northern Iowa. I have already put the Oct. 13th Irish festival at Murphy's Park (sponsored by The Busted Lift) on my calendar. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Nov 26, 2002
7
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When I was growing up in Dubuque, the drinking nightlife didn't seem so appealing. From my perspective most people drank at home. When I left Dubuque and came back occasionally, it seemed like some nice places were opening up, and alas, I had a good time at a Dubuque bar. Two bars come to mind, Molly Malone's and more recently,... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 14, 2002
6
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When you enter "The Busted Lift" from the upstairs..it is impossible to imagine that just a staircase away....a wonderful/magical experince is waiting for you....the history is fascinating....one just falls in love with the place. The "Feather Room" is a story all in it self....The whole "PUB" offers paintings, faces in stone, handcarved doors...and secrets for you to uncover.When visiting ...one... more

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The Busted Lift Address

180 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Tel: 563-584-9712