Bars & Clubs in Des Moines
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The Garage
8517 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA 50322The Garage is a friendly neighborhood bar in the 86th and Hickman area. Featuring tasty but cheap meals, stop on in for a quick lunch or dinner....
The Ducktail Lounge
1809 N.W. 86th St., Clive IA 50325Don't feel bad ordering a well drink at Ducktail. For instance, Absolut is their well vodka. The martini menu is also one of the largest in the city....
The Game
3719 86th St., Urbandale IA 50322The 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...
Groucho's Lounge
2761 86th St., Urbandale IA 50322Groucho's is a friendly neighborhood bar. Located in the 86th Street and Hickman Road neighborhood, people of all types are welcome to come enjoy...
Denny Arthur's
2400 86th St., Suite 7, Urbandale IA 50322The crowd here skews a little older than your average dance club, but for some interesting people-watching and some great '80s music (they only play...
Mickey's Irish Pub
1800 N.W. 86th St.,
Clive
IA
50325
Mickey's anchors a Clive strip mall, but inside the decor is warm with dark wood accents. Funny painted phrases form a cool ceiling border around the...
The Hangar
1871 N.W. 86th St., Clive IA 50325Grouna's is a little tough to characterize since there is such a wide variety of things to do. There is a large dance floor, complete with stripper...
Chapters Coffee Shop
3520 86th St., Urbandale IA 50322Don't blink or you'll miss it. Well, really, even if you don't blink you might miss it. Chapters is the trendy and cleverly-named coffee shop located...
Appare Japanese Steakhouse
3769 86th St., Urbandale IA 50322Appare Japanese Steakhouse features Teppanyaki-style grills. Opened in January 2007, the restaurant has a very contemporary, modern style with...
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
1975 N.W. 86th St., Clive IA 50325In business for more than 15 years, Cosi Cucina has been voted the Most Romantic in the area. They view their menu of homemade Italian cuisine as...
The Urban Grill
3651 86th St., Urbandale IA 50322The Urban Grill is a great local bar and grill in the 86th Street and Douglas Avenue strip mall area. Featuring a variety of delicious meals and an...
Taki Japanese Steakhouse
2677 86th St., Suite 2601,
Urbandale
IA
50322
Taki is a classy Japanese steakhouse in the 86th Street and Hickman Road neighborhood. A full bar means you can spend the night out here with...
Deja Vu Nightclub
2249 N.W. 86th St., Clive IA 50325Deja Vu is a large nightclub with live DJs playing hip hop and RB music. It has a large dance floor and a glowing bar, plus a swanky VIP area with...
101 Lounge
102 Third St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Stop by this downtown hot spot after an I-Cubs game and use your ticket stub to get a free domestic draft. At night, the club enforces a strict dress...
Liars Club
216 Court Ave., Suite 201,
Des Moines
IA
50309
This punk bar opened in March 2007 with a party atmosphere. Packed on the weekends, it's a place to see and be seen. Don't miss the funky bathrooms,...
People's Court
216 Court Ave., Third Floor,
Des Moines
IA
50309
People's is the place to go to relive the ISU days, catch a show in the "Backstage Bar" or hang out with your Des Moines friends. This 900-person...
The Lagniappe
112 Fifth St., West Des Moines IA 50312In Creole French, Lagniappe means "a little something extra" and this is what they provide. Take the path up to a charming two-level deck, then sit...
Sinners and Saints
216 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309Sinners and Saints has taken over the old A.K. OConnors location, but it has a pretty different feel. Dark walls and metallic tables give it an...
Sinners & Saints
216 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309Sinners & Saints took over the old A.K. OConnors location, but it has a pretty different feel. Dark walls and metallic tables give it an industrial...
Big Red's Irish Pub & Pong
207 Fourth St., 2, Des Moines IA 50309Located in the heart of downtown - below sidewalk level - is Big Red's. Ryan Smithson has turned the old bar and restaurant in the historic building...
Heroes
216 Court Ave., Second Floor, Des Moines IA 50309Owners Ted Hawley and Rodney Bell describe their bar as a "tasteful establishment" that will accommodate professionals for after-work happy hour. It...
The Lift
222 Fourth St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
The Lift is home to various theme nights and features rotating art shows on the walls. On Mondays, the bar features "Guitar Hero," "Rock Band" and...
4th Down Sports Bar
215 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309Over the past decade sports bars have become places where 30+ TVs offer every game you could possibly imagine. This feels like a throwback to sports...
Kamodo Klub
214 Third St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
The Kamodo Klub is a three-level bar with an Eastern theme. Mondays through Thursdays are a little more laid back, but Fridays and Saturdays are more...
Surf Shack
319 Court Ave.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Surf Shack has an open-air feel with a Jimmy Buffett look. The bar features a wide mix of music and has low-price drink specials.
Mickey's Irish Pub
206 Third St., Des Moines IA 50309Mickey's Irish Pub's newest location has taken over the corner of Third Street and Court Avenue downtown. The owners spent four months gutting and...
Court Avenue Brewing Company, Saddlery Building
309 Court Ave.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Company is the "original brew pub" of Des Moines. Located in the center of Des Moines nightlife, they focus on...
Legends American Grill
216 Court Ave.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Giant menu? Check. Bar-food appetizers, preferably fried and perfect for game-watching? Check. Copious amounts of beer and alcohol? Check. And a...
Hessen Haus
101 Fourth St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Styled like an authentic German beir hall, Hessen Haus features a large assortment of draft and bottled brews from Germany (along with a few...
Johnny's Hall of Fame
302 Court Ave.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
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...
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
303 Locust St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Elegant casual atmosphere serving the freshest seafood available as well as steaks and chops prepared and served by some of Des Moines' most...
The Red Monk
210 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309Hidden on the second floor of The Royal Mile is the Red Monk, a small Belgian bar. The bar offers more than 50 bottled beers - some with very high...
The Royal Mile
210 Fourth St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
You can take a round-the-world tour in the Court Avenue area, and The Royal Mile is an excellent place to start. The bar has two levels and a patio...
Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar
208 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309The basement bar has seen itself as several different bars over the years but has settled comfortable as Shorty's, with its blue-collar feel and...
Sbrocco Wine Bar and Wine Shop
208 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309This restaurant and wine bar features a wide variety of wines by the glass and bottle, as well as an attached wine shop. The menu makes a point of...
The High Life Lounge
200 S.W. Second St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
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,...
Kirkwood Lounge, Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut. St., Suite 101,
Des Moines
IA
50309
Located on the street level of the Kirkwood Civic Center Hotel, Kirkwood Lounge offers a casual and inviting atmosphere for drinks and food. Owners...
Coda Lounge, Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Fourth St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
At Coda bartenders prize ambiance as a good quality. Laid-back, modern, with a lounge feel, perfect for a strong cocktail after work.
BOS, Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust St., Des Moines IA 50309BOS serves hand-crafted comfort foods and contemporary Midwest twists on classic dishes. They pride themselves in providing top-notch cuisine...
Fong's Pizza
223 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309Fong's Pizza combines two cultures in one unique and entertaining restaurant and bar. The thin crust pizzas are all hand-tossed and come in white or...
Dos Rios Cantina and Tequila Lounge
316 Court Ave.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
With dozens of types of tequila and a rowdy-yet-classy atmosphere, Dos Rios is a good spot to share a pitcher of margaritas or enjoy a nice meal....
el Bait Shop
200 S.W. Second St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
El Bait Shop has 120 beers on tap and over 100 beers in bottles. Eclectic dcor, dozens of beer signs, a working shower, taxi-dermied animals, murals,...
Splash Raw Oyster Bar and Fish Market
303 Locust St., Des Moines IA 50309Oysters, raw and cooked, headline the menu, but diners can make a meal of soups, salads, smoked fish and seafood cocktails. Splash's full appetizer...
Vaudeville Mews
212 Fourth St.,
Des Moines
IA
50309
One of the city's most eclectic music venues, Vaudeville Mews hosts concerts by local acts and emerging and established regional and national...

