Bars & Clubs in Des Moines
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Wooden Nickel Bar & Grill
Category: Bars & Clubs/American
The Wooden Nickel is a great place to bring a date for dinner or spend a night out with friends. Featuring great prices, delicious sandwiches, and a...
The Lagniappe
112 Fifth St., West Des Moines IA 50312
In 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...
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.
Splash Raw Oyster Bar and Fish Market
303 Locust St., Des Moines IA 50309
Oysters, raw and cooked, headline the menu, but diners can make a meal of soups, salads, smoked fish and seafood cocktails. Splash's full appetizer...
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...
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....
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...
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...
BOS, Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust St., Des Moines IA 50309
BOS serves hand-crafted comfort foods and contemporary Midwest twists on classic dishes. They pride themselves in providing top-notch cuisine...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Mickey's Irish Pub
206 Third St., Des Moines IA 50309
Mickey'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...
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...
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...
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.
The Red Monk
210 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309
Hidden 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...
Sbrocco Wine Bar and Wine Shop
208 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309
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...
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...
Heroes
216 Court Ave., Second Floor, Des Moines IA 50309
Owners Ted Hawley and Rodney Bell describe their bar as a "tasteful establishment" that will accommodate professionals for after-work happy hour. It...
Fong's Pizza
223 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309
Fong'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...
Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar
208 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309
The 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...
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...
Sinners & Saints
216 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309
Sinners & 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...
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...
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...
Cory's Irish Pub
Category: Bars & Clubs/Pub
Cory's Irish Pub is a nice, little neighborhood bar in Bondurant. The pub features Cory's Irish cream, a secret family recipe, plus a full bar and an...
Sinners and Saints
216 Court Ave., Des Moines IA 50309
Sinners 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...
Big Red's Irish Pub & Pong
207 Fourth St., 2, Des Moines IA 50309
Located 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...
4th Down Sports Bar
215 Fourth St., Des Moines IA 50309
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...
