The Lift

The Lift Hidden on lower Main Street, The Lift is a 200 capacity music venue open since 1999. TV FREE basement Live music venue and bar since 1999. Stop down for a pint.
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Slightly hidden away on Lower Main Street, The Lift is a TV free basement pub built for social interaction. We keep a rotating selection of 24 craft and domestic tap beers on at all times. The Lift as a venue has hosted some of the finest live music available.200 capacity room with full PA and lights.

Summer keeps moving on…
07/10/2026

Summer keeps moving on…

07/01/2026

Looking for large dehumidifier to borrow or rent. 2 if possible.

Refresher. See a show.
06/26/2026

Refresher. See a show.

Cool things in your future.
06/18/2026

Cool things in your future.

Saturday June 20! Killer rockabilly from Nashville!
06/17/2026

Saturday June 20! Killer rockabilly from Nashville!

Killer little show on a Monday. is on a never ending world tour and he stopped by quick. We made toast.
06/16/2026

Killer little show on a Monday. is on a never ending world tour and he stopped by quick. We made toast.

Just @ us, Wheeler Walker, Jr.
06/11/2026

Just @ us, Wheeler Walker, Jr.

"F**k This Bar" is the first single from Wheeler Walker Jr.'s newly...

Happy Pride month! Let’s show Ramona and the girls some fu**in love! Gonna be a sweaty mess, in a good way!
06/06/2026

Happy Pride month! Let’s show Ramona and the girls some fu**in love! Gonna be a sweaty mess, in a good way!

Friday night rock show! Punk noise from Michigan and the Quad Cities! Be there!
06/02/2026

Friday night rock show! Punk noise from Michigan and the Quad Cities! Be there!

Address

180 Main Street
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 12am
Wednesday 7pm - 1am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am
Sunday 7pm - 2am

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