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Suggestions for Bar near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

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    • 9.3
      Pub$$$$
      200 SW 2nd St (at Market St), Des Moines
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      • A

        A • May 1, 2016So many good beers- I loved their New Belgium and West O selections.

    • 8.8
      Brewery$$$$View Menu
      1514 Walnut St, Des Moines
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      • Tom H.

        Tom H. • August 24, 2012Super friendly staff, fantastic burgers, good beer, great building... The perfect night out. Will definitely be going back!

    • 8.6
      Pub$$$$
      210 4th St (btw Walnut & Court), Des Moines
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      • Andrea B.

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

    • 8.8
      Bar$$$$
      200 SW 2nd St (at Market St.), Des Moines
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      • Aaron P.

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

    • 8.5
      Brewery$$$$View Menu
      309 Court Ave, Des Moines
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    • 8.3
      Hotel Bar$$$$
      800 Locus (8th Street), Des Moines
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      • Dean G.

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

    • 8.2
      Cocktail$$$$
      717 Locust St (8th Street), Des Moines
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      • Zach H.

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

    • 8.0
      Sports Bar$$$$
      409 Court Ave, Des Moines
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      • Tony

        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.

    • 8.0
      Cocktail$$$$View Menu
      208 3rd St, Des Moines
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      • Shawn M.

        Shawn M. • October 8, 2016Amazing martini selection

    • 7.8
      Pub$$$$
      210 4th St (btw Court Ave & Walnut St), Des Moines
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      • Zachary B.

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

    • 7.7
      Lounge$$$$View Menu
      222 4th St, Des Moines
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    • 7.7
      Bar$$$$
      1501 Grand Ave (15th Street), Des Moines
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      • Bobby C.

        Bobby C. • October 27, 2013Order from the waitresses. They're friendly and faster than the bar.

    • 7.4
      Bar$$$$
      212 4th St, Des Moines
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      • Beth P.

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

    • 7.4
      Lounge$$$$
      700 Grand Ave (7th), Des Moines
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      • Bakari T.

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

    • 7.3
      Bar$$$$
      208 Court Ave, Des Moines
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      • Kevan M.

        Kevan M. • July 8, 2011The hidden gem of the Court Ave district. Great little basement snug with a friendly staff. Has all the Irish Whiskey you can drink! It's also the only place I've been where when I looked down the bar

    • 7.3
      Beer Garden$$$$
      101 SW 3rd St (Vine St), Des Moines
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      • John K.

        John K. • October 8, 2017Great bloody Mary bar on Saturdays.

    • 7.2
      Cocktail$$$$
      210 Court Ave, Des Moines
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      • Jeremy G.

        Jeremy G. • June 29, 2014Baby Gapp gives a mean old fashion...I mean makes*

    • 7.2
      Bar$$$$
      300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines
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    • 7.2
      Bar$$$$
      901 Cherry St, Des Moines
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      • Tony

        Tony • January 13, 2015The Basement bar has the vibe of The Lift but has live music. You're sure to meet some new people.

    • 6.9
      Lounge$$$$
      401 Locust St (4th & Locust), Des Moines
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      • Spencer S.

        Spencer S. • September 12, 2014One of the best kept secrets Downtown. The food is excellent, they have a great selection of local beer and wine and the atmosphere is upscale and modern.

    • 6.9
      Wine Bar$$$$
      1420 Locust St, Des Moines
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    • 6.9
      Sports Bar$$$$
      1303 Walnut St, Des Moines
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      • Lyle L.

        Lyle L. • August 3, 2018Happy hour prices are legit good. I dig the Grumpy Goat Light Lager 🍻

    • 6.8
      Sports Bar$$$$
      215 4th St, Des Moines
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      • Aaron B.

        Aaron B. • May 13, 2012Best bar and crew dt and loves Thursdays bacon

    • 6.8
      Bar$$$$
      207 4th St, Des Moines
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      • Adam P.

        Adam P. • December 15, 2012Great dive bar!

    • 6.5
      Pub$$$$
      206 3rd St, Des Moines
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      • Gach B.

        Gach B. • April 1, 2017Anything with Whiskey in it.

    • 6.5
      Bar$$$$
      216 Court Ave Fl 3, Des Moines
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    • 6.3
      Bar$$$$
      Des Moines
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      • Gach B.

        Gach B. • November 9, 2018Most of the bars here are fun and good place to meet new people.

    • 6.1
      Sports Bar$$$$View Menu
      302 Court Ave (3rd St.), Des Moines
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    • 8.6
      New American$$$$View Menu
      1312 Locust St, Des Moines
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    • 8.7
      German$$$$View Menu
      101 4th St (at Vine St.), Des Moines
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