Locust Tap
- Neighborhood: East Village
- 434 E. Locust St.
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- 515-243-9399
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
At 70 years old, the Locust Tap is one of the oldest bars in Des Moines, and it shows. The bar still has its original tin ceiling, heating system, tiles and plaster walls. The atmosphere at the bar has gone from an "old regular" vibe to "young and hip" in the past few years.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- East Fifth Street and Locust Street
- Parking:
- Metered
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Pub
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Bar Scene, Dive, Edgy, Offbeat, and Questionable
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pool Tables, Darts, and Video Games
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Food:
- Appetizers Snacks
- Internet Access:
- yes
- Features:
- Jukebox
- Average Drink Price:
- $4
- Worth Noting:
-
Food specialties: Orlando's Pizza by the slice
Televisions: 2
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards and Cash
- Capacity:
- 50
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"A Des Moines old-timer!"
By MegF from West Des Moines , June 28, 2009
Locust Tap has been around forever, and you can tell. It has that great, gritty, dive bar feeling. I love all the history that seeps through the ...
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"legendary"
By MegF from West Des Moines , April 9, 2009
I have to say Im a bit surprised at the low star rating for The Locust Tap. Its a bit rough around the edges, but has a feeling of revival by the y...
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"Give the tap some love "
By briannesanchez from Sherman Hill , September 29, 2008
A beloved spot amongst the Juice staff and other zany DM characters, I had to rescue this dive from its 1-star rating. The nights the tap has live ...
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