About Backpocket Dubuque
Backpocket Dubuque is a brewery, restaurant and arcade in Dubuque. Google also lists it as a bowling alley and an event venue. Its website sums up the idea as beers, bytes, pins and pixels.
The games are a big part of the draw. The site lists an arcade, duckpin bowling, table games and a puzzle league. The arcade is open to the public, and children can play there until 9 p.m.
The kitchen is called Backpocket Bytes. Its menu has smash burgers, fried pickles, cheese curds and sandwiches. There is also housemade root beer on tap.
Groups can book private rooms, including a North Ballroom with its own bar. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Dubuque on this site.
From Backpocket Dubuque's own website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring kids to Backpocket Dubuque?
Children can use the arcade until 9 p.m., according to the website. The arcade is always open to the public.
Does Backpocket Dubuque serve food?
Yes. The Backpocket Bytes menu includes smash burgers, sandwiches, salads and shareable plates like fried pickles. The kitchen closes one hour before the taproom.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website lists several rooms for parties, including an event room, an arcade room and a North Ballroom with its own bar. Booking and availability are handled through the site.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
7 Hills Brewing Company is 0.1 miles away. Gnome Beard Brewing is 0.2 miles away, Jubeck New World Brewing is 0.3 miles away, and Dubuque Star Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away.
Answers come from Backpocket Dubuque's website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
Before you visit Backpocket Dubuque
Expect more of a game room than a quiet taproom. Come ready to bowl, play arcade games or order a burger. The kitchen closes an hour before the taproom, so eat first if you are coming late.
Check backpocketdubuque.com before you go. It has the beer list, the events calendar and the food menu. You can also check room availability and book a party there.
7 Hills Brewing Company is 0.1 miles away, and Gnome Beard Brewing is 0.2 miles away. Jubeck New World Brewing is 0.3 miles away. That makes it easy to visit more than one.