Suggestions for Bar near Des Moines

Chris L. • April 13, 2022GREAT beer selection, friendly knowledgeable staff and great food! Get the bacon wrapped tots and the fish tacos. Say hi to Nicole!

Trina B. • September 14, 2012Love their beer, Hannah. Ambience is great, food so far has been super. Get the salmon! The wine selection is very good and at a good price. Service so far has been premium!

Ben B. • October 9, 2017I wish I had a place like this at home. All Iowa brews, tasty appetizers, and knowledgeable bar staff.

Andrea B. • May 5, 2014the veggie burger and sauteed vegetables are fantastic!

Aaron P. • April 5, 2010Great place for Highlife beer... the champagne of beers!

Dick E. • June 11, 2019Great beer selection on tap. Food is always good. Cozy & friendly joint.

Larry R. • August 17, 2018Great craft beer! Buy the samplers so you can try more!

Dean G. • April 24, 2018Friendly bar staff. Pleasant atmosphere. Prices better than most in downtown Des Moines.

Judy L. • December 30, 2024Awesome staff. Amazing food. Hot beef is really good

Amy K. • February 15, 2011Sunday morning build your own bloody Mary bar. Get a bloody Mary and breakfast for $6.00!

Annie M. • August 6, 2011Best bar in town!!!! Wonderful random fun crowd. Jimmy, one of the owners, is awesome huggable Tigger:]

Theo P. • July 26, 2018The rooftop bar is a great place to take your loved one for a drink or to eat. Food is really nice and they have a small but tasty selection of beers. Cocktails are great too. All this with views.

Tony • September 30, 2016Solid sports bar located in the Court Ave. district. Great food and not a bad seat in the house for watching games.

Person • January 27, 2019Absolutely the best place in downtown DSM. The drinks are excellent, the food outstanding, the service second to none. Try the Twinkle-Tini! Or anything - they are all fantastic! 🙂🍸🥂🍾🍷🍺🥃

Zachary B. • April 1, 2012A great place for a nice beer. Away from all the craziness of court ave.

Heidi M. • December 27, 2019Inventive cocktails. Fun wines. The cold noodles are amazing. Be sure to dig to turn bottom of the bowl for your first bite so that you can enjoy the layers of flavor.

Marc • February 3, 2014Great place for beers

Judy L. • June 8, 2021Very friendly staff and awesome homemade tacos

Your Downtown Gal • September 23, 2011Love Friday Night Work Release Party here. For $4 Sump'n Doo plays great music, dinner is included and the crowd is fun and very diverse. Love it when they play Marvin Gay!

Laura S. • April 7, 2013The best campus bar! Don't forget: relays start at the end.

Zach H. • April 30, 2017Excellent selection of cocktails. Very unique and atmospheric setting.

Jillissa M. • June 6, 2013Great night at Zoo Brew! Get there early to enjoy the free samples and this little guy!

Beth P. • September 25, 2011Don't get a bloody Mary here; there pretty bad!

JD T. • May 14, 2011Everything on the menu is good, especially the burgers!

Bakari T. • April 6, 2012Come on Thursdays between 7 & 9 for live music. One of the managers has a band!