The Lift
Lounge and Wine Bar$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
Ranked #2 for lounges in Des Moines
"Tuesday nights with the jazz quartet, Uplift, are the best."(3 Tips)
"Great Martinis, and the bartender looks like Orlando Bloom!!"(17 Tips)
"On Thursdays, the bar offers $2 pints."(3 Tips)
"The Best Bar in Des Moines!"(2 Tips)
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- Juice MagazineJuly 11, 2013The Lift represents the lifeblood of Des Moines’ downtown scene, and there’s always a reason to stop by for a drink. On Thursdays, the bar offers $2 pints. Read more
Morgan SAugust 12, 2016Wednesday 2 for 1's is a great deal! Their Tuesday jazz nights also bring in local musicians for a nice martini atmosphere
Wednesday nights with John and two for one martinis are possibly the best bad decision you can make midweek.
My favorite Des Moines bar! These martinis will kick your ass. Grab one of the couches with a date or group of friends.
G CocoFebruary 22, 20152 for 1 cocktails on Wednesday's are always a good start while you wait to get into Fong's!- Juice MagazineJune 12, 2012Wednesday: Two martinis for $8 or $5 a piece ($6 if it’s an all liquor martini) at The Lift, 222 Fourth St. Read more
Judy Blume is delicious. But if you like a little bubbly ask for a 2022. Stay years ahead.- Best place to hang out and grab a drink with friends. I love the Strawberry Shortcake martini.
Looking for a new martini to try? Order the S&M -- it's a refreshing choice in warm weather!- Great Martinis, and the bartender looks like Orlando Bloom!!
- Laura HassebrockSeptember 25, 2012$1 off any drinking if you show the check-in screen to the bartender.
Come to Get Lifted Tuesdays! The Uplift quartet plays every Tuesday! Great live jazz from 9:30-11:30pm.
I live for the Southern Cosmo. SoCo, Citron and Cran. #delish
- Tuesday nights with the jazz quartet, Uplift, are the best.
Isn't it obvious my friends? 2 for 1's on Wednesday nights.
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Evan[Bu]July 22, 2011Be like Samantha from "Sex and the City" and drink a martini. Follow that up by sleeping with anybody at this bar!
This is my home away from home. Wait, did I just call a bar "my home away from home?"
- Uplift jazz tuesdays and watermelon martinis. Nothing better
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- Mon
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Tue–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
(515) 288-3777
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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