“Party” listings
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City Limits Saloon and Grill
This place, which is the area’s oldest family-owned bar and grill is as popular for its booze as it is for its food. If daily drink specials don’t hook you, like $2 domestic beers on Mondays and $2.75 Captain Morgan Drinks on Wednesdays, the Limit Loin will. A specialty, this grilled tenderloin is topped with crispy bacon and melted Swiss cheese. (09/2011)
4514 Ninth St, Rock Island, IL
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Kelly’s Irish Pub and Eatery
Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at this neighborhood bar, which beckons customers with a giant green shamrock painted on the street out front. On days when it’s really not, though, you can still settle in with a Guinness and watch your favorite sporting event on the flatscreen TVs. (08/2011)
2222 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA
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Mac’s Tavern
This Davenport icon has been around since 1934, and not a whole lot has changed since then. The dedication to the old-fashioned, unpretentious ethos here is such that the present owner bought the bar when another potential buyer wanted to modernize it. Take part in tradition when you sip a drink at the mahogany bar. (06/2011)
316 W 3rd St, Davenport
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Governor’s Pub & Grill
People munch on peanuts and popcorn between cold beers at this family-friendly place, a Quad-Cities tradition since 1974. Governor’s also has great bar food, like nachos and "monster" chicken wings. (03/2011)
2180 53rd St, Moline, IL
309-797- 8384
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Bent River Brewing Co.
Since 1997, Bent River has been serving up awardwinning, handcrafted brews in its turn-of-the-century Italian Renaissance building. Sip on a pale ale or the spicy jalapeño pepper ale while you munch on an appetizer or two. Come on Saturdays for live music by local acts. (02/2011)
1413 Fifth Ave, Moline, IL
309-797-2722
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BLUEPORT JUNCTION
Eat indoors or out at this laidback bar and grill known for its homemade meals, drink specials and live music. Billiards and arcade games round out the fun, and big groups and kids are all welcome. Closed Mondays. (11/2010)
6605 W River Dr, Davenport, IA
563-326-3251
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BREWER’S LOUNGE
Great microbrews including Roller Dam Red Ale and Far Out Espresso Stout await at the Quad Cities’ newest brewery, open seven days a week. Try out the newly crafted beers right where they were born. Check the website for special events. (09/2010)
332 E Second St, Davenport, IA
563-529-6464
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CABANA’S GRILL & BAR
With tropical gardens, water features and a half-acre beer garden and pavilion, this bar is paradise. Outdoor games and umbrella drinks add to the tropical feel. (07/2010)
2120 Fourth Ave, Rock Island, IL
309-786-1450
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ROOKIES SPORTS BAR
Many of the taverns along busy Brady Street come and go, but Rookies has been serving visitors (and nearby St. Ambrose University students) beer and wings for decades. (05/2010)
2818 Brady St, Davenport, IA
563-324-2434
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BIER STUBE BAR & GRILL
With locations in Davenport, Moline and LeClaire, this German beer house has an extensive bottle and draft list that includes everything from stout to lambic. In case you get hungry mid-draft, there are all manner of sausages, as well. (03/2010)
Multiple locations
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DAM VIEW INN
At the foot of the Rock Island Arsenal Bridge, this nightspot almost single-handedly supports Quad Cities’ up-and-coming music scene by hosting an open-mic night every Thursday. (01/2010)
410 E Second St, Davenport
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DAVENPORTONE STREET FEST
This event, part of the big Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, features food vendors, live music, kids' activities and crafts. There's even a Guitar Hero tournament. July 24-25. (07/2009)
Second St in downtown Davenport, IA
www.downtowndavenport.com
