Bars with shuffleboard

This is where we got a lesson from a 62-year old shuffleboard shark.

Zimm's is known for attracting lots of Des Moines Roosevelt graduates. Its patio overlooks Ingersoll Avenue and is popular on Sunday nights in the summer. Zimm's has has one of just a handful of shuffleboard tables in Des Moines. Go there on Monday nights for the many game-night drink specials, including free beer at halftime.

One of Des Moines' classic sports bars, Johnny's recently got a facelift. The bar is packed with TVs, giving you a choice of just about any televised game.

The Game was the first nonsmoking sports bar in the Des Moines area and upholds that reputation with a clean and friendly atmosphere. Come any time of the year to enjoy the best games on TV and the perfect drink to accompany it. Located in the strip mall on 86th Street across the street from the Library, The Game is a great place to catch the game, and be sure to grab a quick meal while you are there, too.

Sinners & Saints took over the old A.K. O’Connors location, but it has a pretty different feel. Dark walls and metallic tables give it an industrial look. One wall sports the complete hood of a Trans Am, and autographed guitars, posters and albums line the other walls. The items are from co-owner Bill Mahon’s private collection and includes pieces from The Black Crowes, Hinder and Bruce Springsteen. There is also a wall of unsigned guitars for future autographs, which should come in handy with People’s Court upstairs. Unlike A.K.s, Sinners & Saints has a door that opens out on to Third St., meaning you don’t have to enter the building anymore to find the bar.