A familiar restaurant and bar on downtown Dubuque’s Main Street is preparing to shut its doors. 1st & Main, a bar and restaurant that once described itself as the “hippest, hottest spot in town,” has announced it will permanently close effective Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Located at 101 Main Street, 1st & Main has been part of Dubuque’s historic downtown district, operating out of a building with deep roots in the city’s commercial past. -Sara Oglesby, 1st & Main OwnerOver the years, 1st & Main became known for its wide-ranging American-style menu with a wide range of delicious flavor options. Before closing for good, 1st & Main is inviting the public to stop in one last time over this final weekend.