Locust Tap - East Village - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

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4.1 from 8 ratings

Neighborhood: East Village
434 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-9399 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Th...
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Locust Tap
(Credit: Dan Hodges/special to Metromix)
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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.
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"A Des Moines old-timer!"

By MegF, 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, 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, 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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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
Cross Streets
East Fifth Street and Locust Street
Parking
Metered
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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