Bars & Clubs in Des Moines

A very hip and trendy spot that's always bustling with people looking for a good time. Known as an "upscale sports bar," Tonic stands out because of...

If you couldn't tell by the name, Ladder 13 is themed around firefighters, but otherwise it's your typical neighborhood bar populated by regulars....

If the bars are closed but you aren't quite ready to stop partying, Boom Boom Room has your after hours needs covered. The venue doesn't serve...

The West Port Lounge is a hidden strip-mall bar perfect for watching a NASCAR race. There's even a loveseat and easy chair for complete relaxation.

Cattoor's is a neighborhood bar that has branched out into a raging karaoke bar Wednesday through Saturday.

The Stadium Grill's menu has an assortment of game-time goodies, including six varieties of stadium buffalo wings, three kinds of boneless wings and...

The bar has an actual beer truck inside serving as the bar. Other attractions include a mechanical bull and the Templeton Rye Moonshine Bar,...

The mission of WineStyles of West Glen is to bring world-class wines to customers at an affordable price. They provide a relaxing environment for...

Limey's has gone to great lengths to create an English pub-like atmosphere and have mostly succeeded. It's not the flashiest or hippest bar, but it's...

The Blue Moon opens Aug. 16 and will feature regular music, including dueling black grand pianos. The West Glen Town Center-area establishment...

The Coop has several delicious flavors of wings and is packed for Iowa, Iowa State and Nebraska games. Enjoy several games at once on their huge wall...

The restaurant isn't the type of place for a quiet, intimate dining experience. It's quite the opposite - a fun place to throw a little crude...

Rock Bottom is a typical brewpub - dark inside with huge tanks of beers brewing within view of the dining areas. Grab a beer at the bar during happy...

While Friday's isn't unique to Des Moines, it still serves up some good food and drinks. You're more likely to find your mom's friends here than you...

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...

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...

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...

Owners Ted Hawley and Rodney Bell describe their bar as a "tasteful establishment" that will accommodate professionals for after-work happy hour. It...

Over 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...

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.

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...

Styled like an authentic German beir hall, Hessen Haus features a large assortment of draft and bottled brews from Germany (along with a few...

Elegant casual atmosphere serving the freshest seafood available as well as steaks and chops prepared and served by some of Des Moines' most...

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...

This 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...