Want to cap off a night of entertainment or meet up with friends for some light-hearted conversation? Our real estate agents frequent these atmospheric restaurants and lounges around the Quad Cities.

• Edison's Gastropub - 3579 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  Edison's Gastropub bills itself as a "modern speakeasy," providing the perfect ambiance for late-night drinks near Bettendorf homes for sale. In addition to classic speakeasy cocktails such as Moscow Mule, Old Fashioned, and Side Car, the menu includes contemporary drinks like Spicy Martinez, a creative take on a Bloody Mary, made with tequila, elderflower, lime juice, lemon juice, Tajin, and club soda. Edison's Gastropub is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
• The Gatsby - 702 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52802
  When you want to relax over a cocktail or two, how could you go wrong at a place called The Gatsby? Located in a beautifully restored 1901 building not far from Davenport homes for sale, The Gatsby offers a menu of classic and specialty drinks organized by the base liquor. Try the Bee's Knees, made with gin, lime juice, and honey, or an Iowa Mule with a splash of fruit flavor. Hours are 5 p.m. - midnight Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. - midnight Sunday.
• The Green House - 505 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
  

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  While many restaurants are incorporating eco-friendly methods in their operations, The Green House takes it one step further. Their inventive "bar-tanists" use local tinctures, herbs, and bitters to concoct botanical-themed drinks. The secluded location, only minutes from Iowa City homes for sale, features two outdoor patios, an edible garden, an Area 51-inspired gathering space, and a multitude of plants to create a "multi-sensory cocktail experience." Hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily except Friday and Saturday, when doors are open until 11 p.m.
• The Old Library - 822 6th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742
  Reading is optional, but great food and drinks can always be found at The Old Library. The beautiful 1907 building was actually once home to an Andrew Carnegie library near DeWitt homes for sale. Along with hand-crafted cocktails, the family-owned restaurant serves wood-fired pizza, boiled shrimp by the half- or full pound,  and other delicious appetizers and entrees. Hours are 5 - 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
• Take Cover Tiki Club - 1401 5th Ave., Moline, IL 61265
  When entrepreneurs Matt Lang and Dan Bush wanted to join the resurgence of a mid-century trend, they opened Take Cover Tiki Club right down the street from Moline homes for sale. Exotic fruit-flavored drinks such as Singapore Sling, Mai Tai, and Rum Punch have been described as "vacation in a glass." Take Cover adds some modern zip to their cocktail menu with monthly and seasonal specials like the appropriately-named Out of Office, made with tequila, Grand Marnier, coconut, lime, vanilla, and coconut milk. Doors open daily at 3:30 p.m.
• The Rusty Barrel - 224 5th Ave. S, Clinton, IA 52732
  

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  When Lindsay Mussmann Morhardt and husband Justin wanted to contribute to downtown Clinton's growth, the idea for The Rusty Barrel was born. The couple chose a whiskey lounge theme to provide the classy, upscale ambiance they were aiming for.  Stop in after a day of viewing Clinton homes for sale to relax over craft cocktails and enjoy live acoustic music. Hours are 4 - 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. - midnight Friday and Saturday.
• The Vault - 342 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001
  In January 2025, content distribution crunched the numbers and found that The Vault ranks among the top 15 restaurants near Dubuque homes for sale based on Yelp reviews. Housed in the former German Bank building, features an upscale yet casual menu of favorites such as French onion New York strip, Buffalo mac and cheese, and bourbon-glazed salmon. Whet your appetite or add the perfect finishing touch with a Mary Pickford, Southside Fizz, or other whimsically-named cocktails. The Vault is open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 
• Night Cap - 211 N. 3rd St., Burlington, IA 52601
  Could there be a more fitting place for evening cocktails than a lounge called Night Cap? Located in the historic Capitol Theater, not far from Burlington homes for sale, Night Cap is more accurately described as a "listening lounge." Events include live music, comedy, open mic and speakeasy nights, and spoken word/poetry. Night Cap is open 6 - 10 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. - midnight Friday and Saturday.
• Sacred Cow Tavern - 1000 7th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
  

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  Over the years, a variety of businesses have paved the way for Sacred Cow Tavern to take up residence in their Oak Hill Jackson building near Cedar Rapids homes for sale. At various times, the space has held a grocery store, church, disco, and nightclub. These days, Sacred Cow Tavern offers a menu of elevated bar food, headed up by their signature dill pickle soup. The drink menu includes classic cocktails such as Bloody Mary, daiquiri, whiskey sour, and Manhattan. Sacred Cow Tavern is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• The Pearl - 101 W. Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761
  If the martini is the high priest of cocktails, then The Pearl, conveniently close to Muscatine homes for sale, is their temple. The drink menu includes nearly 20 variations, from classics such as Grasshoppers and Cosmopolitans to modern versions such as Salted Caramel and Strawberry Lemontini. Treat your sweet tooth to a signature Iced Pearl, a heady mixture of Irish cream, white chocolate liqueur, vodka, cream, raspberry, chocolate, and vanilla sauce. Hours are 2 - 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday.

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