The High Life Lounge
- Neighborhood: Court Avenue District
- 200 S.W. Second St.
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- 515-280-1965
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Southwest Second Avenue and Market Street
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Kitchen: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; Bar: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Sandwiches and American
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Goth, Preppie, Hip Hop, Business Casual, Anything Goes, Jeans and T-shirt, Clubwear, and Formal
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme, Laid Back Casual, Trendy, Moderate, Offbeat, Romantic, Area Classic, Bar Scene, Cozy, Dive, Fun And Flirty, and Singles
- Live Music:
- No
- Games:
- Video Games
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Internet Access:
- yes
- Features:
- Jukebox, Late Night, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $3.50
- Worth Noting:
-
Food specialties: Cheap comfort food, including broasted chicken.
Televisions: 6
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards and Cash
- Capacity:
- 100
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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Rate The High Life Lounge
"Tanger bombs, tater tots, pizza burgers-intrigued yet? "
By MegF from West Des Moines , July 29, 2009
The High Life Lounge is a truly unique spot and a great place to bring out of town visitors. The throwback, retro feel is really fun and its a grea...
Report This Review"High Life - Low quality service"
By JWKC from Court Ave, May 9, 2009
I recently visited what I had hoped would be a regular hangout in my new neighborhood. I arrived with two friends, ordered our Old Mil's, started a...
Report This Review"High Times at the High Life"
By Claudia from West Des Moines, October 17, 2008
Always in search of that rare gem, we wandered in off the street. What a discovery! I love the food in this restaurant and love the atmosphere ev...
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