The High Life Lounge - Court Avenue District - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

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3 1/2 (+)

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The following scores represent the average rating submitted by 14 users:

Overall user rating:
3 1/2
Ambiance
3
Food
3 1/2
Service
1
Value
3 1/2
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3.3 from 14 ratings

Neighborhood: Court Avenue District
200 S.W. Second St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-280-1965
http://thehighlifelounge.com/
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The High Life Lounge
Tiffany Pastour, 36, Allison Rhymer, 33, Tiffany Goehry, 27, Rich Goehry, 28, Bruce Johnson, 32, and Chad Pastour, 33, hang out at the High Life Lounge. (Dan Hodges/Special to Juice)
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The High Life Lounge looks like the ultimate 1970s rec room. The wood-paneled walls are covered with old beer signs for brands such as Ballantine, Olympia and of course, Miller. The menu boasts that the High Life serves no beer that was created after 1979. During lunch, you will find a good mix of blue-collar workers and office types. Everyone loves coming back for the cheap food and beer.

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"Rude staff"

By cschaefer493, March 20, 2012

Never have I experienced such rudeness as I have from this place. Glad it's okay your staff is rude to clientele and they have time on St. Patty's...

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"Worst Service I have ever received in my life!"

By NicoleSchaefer, March 18, 2012

I would never return to this bar based on the service that my friends and I received on St Pats. The bartender was SO rude, and disrecpetful to my...

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"Good cheap food and cheap beer on 'crappy beer night' but the staff are worthless."

By averagezak, April 21, 2011

Service is a joke, waitresses and bartenders are basically worthless - even by 'drive-bar' standards. Bartenders will just stare into space while y...

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Smoking
No
Bar Style
Neighborhood
Atmosphere and Personality
Theme, Laid Back Casual, Trendy, Moderate, Offbeat, Area Classic, Bar Scene, Cozy, Dive, Fun And Flirty, and Singles
ATM
Yes
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: Monday:Tator tot Casserole
Tuesday: Hubba bubba's special
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak
Thursday:All you can eat spaghetti, salad and toast
Friday:All you can eat fish, tator tots and cole slaw
Televisions: 5
Payment Methods
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity
100
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Cross Streets
Southwest Second Avenue and Market Street
Parking
Free Lot
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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