The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Des Moines, Iowa (IA)

November 5, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer.
Restaurants in Des Moines

1. Juniper Moon

2005 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3366 +1 515-369-7786 [email protected] http://www.junipermoondm.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Juniper Moon

2. Noce Jazz Club

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3416 +1 515-244-5399 http://nocedsm.com/
Excellent
88%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Noce Jazz Club

3. Up-Down

500 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1908 +1 515-243-4322 [email protected] http://updowndsm.com
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Up-Down

Reviewed By nhowe29

Always a great time. Their custom drinks are fun and tasty, even if they are mostly on the sweet side. The pizza is surprisingly some of my favorite in town -- don't leave without trying it! My only bad mark on the place is that some of the games need repairs or go out of order at times. But it's no worse than how it was at the arcades of old. The variety of games is superb and you can expect to find plenty of the great classics here.

4. El Bait Shop

200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4706 +1 515-284-1970 http://www.elbaitshop.com
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

El Bait Shop

Reviewed By KarenBettendorfIowa - Bettendorf, United States

This place located in the heart of downtown is one of 3 restaurants owned by the same group. The beer selection is amazing. My husband loves beer and enjoyed browsing the menu and finding a great beer to enjoy. I admittedly do not even like beer however I was convinced to try a Wyder cider aged in tequila barrels that I was told was not only delicious but did not taste like beer at all. I gave it a try and loved it. Very refreshing. The food was excellent. They offer a range of typical bar food-burgers, sandwiches etc. as well as broasted chicken and meatloaf. Something for everyone. I highly recommend the Graziano sausage sandwich. Graziano is a local sausage that is a real treat. Also this place is convenient to the bike path.

5. Sambetti's

1420 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3403 +1 515-245-9780 https://www.facebook.com/SambettisDSM/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Sambetti's

6. The Lift

222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2206 +1 515-288-3777 http://www.dmlift.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

The Lift

Reviewed By CarefreeMarco - Morristown, United States

Martini anyone? If the answer is yes then thi s establishment will satisfy you 100% I ordered their version of a dirty martini. Until now I thought I made the best dirty martini , but they humbled me. It was so good I ordered a second one to be sure it was not a fluke. It was great. Local beers too. Great barkeeps and Ambience. Strong local following too.

7. The Greenwood Lounge

3707 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-3410 +1 515-277-1219 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Lounge/The-Greenwood-Lounge-23458690199/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

The Greenwood Lounge

8. Mullets

1300 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315-1253 +1 515-244-1443 http://www.mulletsdm.com
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Mullets

Reviewed By samantha9397 - Enumclaw, United States

We stopped here after a disc golf tournament last night and had a wonderful time. So much delicious food to choose from and very fun, mullet pictures to look at everywhere! Can’t wait to come back here!

9. Beer Can Alley Des Moines

216 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2281 +1 515-875-4958 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/beercanalleydsm
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Beer Can Alley Des Moines

Reviewed By C5972SXstevea

Great atmosphere. Loved the drink specials and live music. Always a must stop downtown! We always stop here when we are in the downtown area!

10. Hessen Haus

101 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4741 +1 515-288-2520 http://www.hessenhaus.com
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Hessen Haus

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