Mulgrew's Tavern and Restaurant — Restaurant in Dunleith Township

I stopped by to visit a friend who lives above the bar and works there—she rents from the same owners. I wasn’t drinking, wasn’t loitering, just there for a few hours. My truck was the only vehicle in the lot, and I parked directly in front of the sign that says “Bar and Tenant Parking.” Still, they had my truck towed.

I was inside for less than three hours, and the lot was completely empty. There was no reason to tow me except to make a few bucks. That’s dirty as hell.

When I asked the staff to get in touch with the owner, they refused to give me a number or even take my info. Total lack of accountability and maturity. I had to go out of my way to find the owner’s contact myself. Called—no answer. Texted—no reply. And get this—my friend who lives there and works at the damn bar? The owners won’t even respond to her either.

This isn’t just poor communication—it’s straight disrespectful. Towing someone who’s visiting your own tenant and parking where the sign literally says it’s okay? That’s shady business and spineless ownership.

If you value your car, your time, or even just basic decency—stay far away...

If you’re skulking around Dubuque looking for a late night foodery, Mulgrew’s certainly will turn the trick.

The staff is surprising peppy at 2:00A. Low frills service on wax paper presents you with a classic, foot-long chili dog. The chili is better than expected and the shun the plastic pump cheese in favor of cheddar shreds. Step up to the counter and your late night gluttony will begin in mere minutes.

Stay out late and find a face full of bad decisions for only $7. Cheese and jalapeños are $0.50 extra. Self-loathing is free.

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Came here for the famous chili cheese dogs and was not thoroughly impressed. The hot dog itself was like a boiled foot long turkey frank. If it was beef… it certainly wasn’t a 100% beef. The chili tasted canned and we each got a pinch of shredded cheese per dog even though that costed extra. The fries were dry and tasteless. The only saving grace was the cheese curds. Make sure you bring cash as they are a cash only establishment. ATM on site with a $2.50 charge per...