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Super fun tiki-themed bar with a Miami Vice vibe. The cocktails are delicious, served in festive glassware, and were reasonably priced. My friends and I had a great time and loved listening to the DJ. The bartenders were super friendly. Can't wait to go back when I visit Des Moines again.
I always order the Pillowtalk, their pistachio drink. It's the best on the menu. I love the ambiance with their tiki vibe and island decor. The place is always happening and sometimes extra busy. We came in with a larger party and these drinks take a little more time to make, so didn't complain about the wait time, because the drinks were great! Definitely will be back!
Quick and friendly service by the bartender. He rung up the drinks immediately and quickly returned the card to us. The vibe was lively but not too loud. A great place to celebrate NYE. The drinks are well mixed and accurate to what is described in the menu.
I visited on NYE and enjoyed the steady stream of patrons as well as the music playing throughout. The drink menu had a wide variety for everyone to find something they will enjoy. My bartender was friendly and always made sure to check up on my group.
Bellhop has great tiki drinks, very good drinks- well presented and the folks making the drinks are awesome but it's not a tiki bar. Ambiance is more of a cool beach vibe with club music. The crowd is hip and trendy. It's a fun place to grab drinks with friends. Of the three places that brands itself as a tiki bar in Des Moines, Bellhop is the best overall.
The service was wonderful as long as you are kind and patient especially on a Friday night. Drinks are good and they have a little something for everyone including the non alcoholic drinks. The ambiance is tiki bar but with all kinds of music. There is a photo booth so make sure to capture the fun of the night. And get a burger at Ernie's for the walk home!
Always well crafted drinks, and great bartenders- they even have a mocktail menu worth mentioning. The scene feels tropical, and is definitely appreciated in the dead of winter in the Midwest. Ever since they added their late night food menu, and their Sunday brunch menu, it has become my go-to for a quick bite to eat. Highly recommended Musubi (seriously it's UNREAL) and the loaded tots if you're brunching. The Korean fluffy egg sandwich is real good too!! It's honestly hard to just pick one! Lol For the late night menu, do NOT sleep on the Mac daddy sliders..unreal, and covers all the bases for a comfort meal.
A fun and cozy bar that is unique to see at the east village location. My friend and I came in one weekend to try their drinks and were pleasantly surprised w their drink presentation. Not to mention they tasted fantastic. We also ordered from their holiday drink menu, I am definitely excited to try more of their drinks when visiting in the future. I ordered their cocoa Chanel which was a sweet chocolate drink. I'm normally skeptical on chocolate drinks but this one has a blend of orange which helped balance out the sweetness. Since we showed up in the afternoon, no one else was there except us so we found seating fine. They don't really have booths except one large booth area.
Worth the trip. Ask for Troy, bartender extraordinaire, who made us delicious 'Iron Mango' cocktails when we asked for a surprise. Don't forget to ask about the "Dan Attack". Thoroughly worth the $6. Atmosphere: cross between a Miami cocktail bar and the sweet island of Hawaii. Good music and 2 TVs. Food: none Drinks: I got the painkiller and loved it! My buddy got the zombie and ordered another one. Definitely recommend ordering the Iron Mango .
We stopped in for a drink, which quickly became two. The cocktails were so unique and delicious, made w. Quality ingredients not just sugary syrups. The Saturn is my favorite because I'm a passion fruit junkie but the cocoa Chanel was equally as tasty! So perfect for the cold snowy day we had. The bartender was super nice and helped recommended somewhere for us to eat dinner as well.
They don't have food yet, but their website says it's coming soon. The service and atmosphere is great - the colorful seats, floor tiles, and lighting combined with the wood and plants is a great vibe. Their drinks are also top notch and really well priced for the quality of the drinks and bartending.
Delightful downtown tiki bar. Interior was obviously designed with a lot of thought and evokes the notion of a hotel patio bar, so while you won't find tiki masks you will find a wall papered in gigantic jungle leaves. The menu is simple and includes tiki classics such as the mai tai, painkiller, zombie and Singapore sling. Iowa liquor distribution rules limit their rum selection a bit, but they've mitigated harm by curating their drink list to get around it as much as possible. Do not expect to have a quiet conversation here. Do expect delicious beverages in a tropical and welcoming environment. You should come visit.
2 months ago
Bellhop is so fun!! Pretty expensive (what can you expect with the novelty of the drinks) and not a ton of space to sit and chat if you've got a big group and aren't lucky enough to get the corner booth. Not an outside type of situation, but you'll get that at Ernie's right next door. Worth trying if you've only got a few days in town or have never been there. Bartenders are always super nice, and they serve regular drinks too if the fancy tiki cocktails aren't your thing. read more
This "tiki" bar is located downtown. There is metered street parking available to park. It is referred to a tiki bar because they serve tiki drinks. It does not look or feel like a tiki bar. It has a Miami bar kind of feel to it, with its bright lights. The bar is located in the center of the place and is in the shape of a square with seating on 3 of its 4 sides. They have a television and it was playing my favorite movie, the Last Dragon, while I was there. They have a decent selection of tropical tiki favorites including daiquiris and a full bar too. The bar tender was very nice, but he was kind of slow and not very attentive. After waiting about 10 minutes at a table I found him at the bar, placed my order and went back to my table where he brought me my drink that I ordered. I was chasing him down the entire night to get my drinks ordered. In learned that it was one of his first night alone, so I am sure that he will get better. I ordered a Pain Killer, a Funky Flamingo and a Pillow Talk. All the drinks were very good. They went down so smooth and were delicious. I will admit that the ice is a bit on the heavy side. Anyway, I believe this is the best option in the city for those searching for tiki drinks. I highly recommend checking this place out. Cheers. read more
Super fun tiki-themed bar with a Miami Vice vibe. The cocktails are delicious, served in festive glassware, and were reasonably priced. My friends and I had a great time and loved listening to the DJ. The bartenders were super friendly. Can't wait to go back when I visit Des Moines again. read more
I always order the Pillowtalk, their pistachio drink. It's the best on the menu. I love the ambiance with their tiki vibe and island decor. The place is always happening and sometimes extra busy. We came in with a larger party and these drinks take a little more time to make, so didn't complain about the wait time, because the drinks were great! Definitely will be back! read more
Quick and friendly service by the bartender. He rung up the drinks immediately and quickly returned the card to us. The vibe was lively but not too loud. A great place to celebrate NYE. The drinks are well mixed and accurate to what is described in the menu. read more
1 year ago
I visited on NYE and enjoyed the steady stream of patrons as well as the music playing throughout. The drink menu had a wide variety for everyone to find something they will enjoy. My bartender was friendly and always made sure to check up on my group. read more
Bellhop has great tiki drinks, very good drinks- well presented and the folks making the drinks are awesome but it's not a tiki bar. Ambiance is more of a cool beach vibe with club music. The crowd is hip and trendy. It's a fun place to grab drinks with friends. Of the three places that brands itself as a tiki bar in Des Moines, Bellhop is the best overall. read more
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The service was wonderful as long as you are kind and patient especially on a Friday night. Drinks are good and they have a little something for everyone including the non alcoholic drinks. The ambiance is tiki bar but with all kinds of music. There is a photo booth so make sure to capture the fun of the night. And get a burger at Ernie's for the walk home! read more
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Always well crafted drinks, and great bartenders- they even have a mocktail menu worth mentioning. The scene feels tropical, and is definitely appreciated in the dead of winter in the Midwest. Ever since they added their late night food menu, and their Sunday brunch menu, it has become my go-to for a quick bite to eat. Highly recommended Musubi (seriously it's UNREAL) and the loaded tots if you're brunching. The Korean fluffy egg sandwich is real good too!! It's honestly hard to just pick one! Lol For the late night menu, do NOT sleep on the Mac daddy sliders..unreal, and covers all the bases for a comfort meal. read more
6 years ago
A fun and cozy bar that is unique to see at the east village location. My friend and I came in one weekend to try their drinks and were pleasantly surprised w their drink presentation. Not to mention they tasted fantastic. We also ordered from their holiday drink menu, I am definitely excited to try more of their drinks when visiting in the future. I ordered their cocoa Chanel which was a sweet chocolate drink. I'm normally skeptical on chocolate drinks but this one has a blend of orange which helped balance out the sweetness. Since we showed up in the afternoon, no one else was there except us so we found seating fine. They don't really have booths except one large booth area. read more
4 years ago
Worth the trip. Ask for Troy, bartender extraordinaire, who made us delicious 'Iron Mango' cocktails when we asked for a surprise. Don't forget to ask about the "Dan Attack". Thoroughly worth the $6. Atmosphere: cross between a Miami cocktail bar and the sweet island of Hawaii. Good music and 2 TVs. Food: none Drinks: I got the painkiller and loved it! My buddy got the zombie and ordered another one. Definitely recommend ordering the Iron Mango . read more
We stopped in for a drink, which quickly became two. The cocktails were so unique and delicious, made w. Quality ingredients not just sugary syrups. The Saturn is my favorite because I'm a passion fruit junkie but the cocoa Chanel was equally as tasty! So perfect for the cold snowy day we had. The bartender was super nice and helped recommended somewhere for us to eat dinner as well. read more
3 years ago
They don't have food yet, but their website says it's coming soon. The service and atmosphere is great - the colorful seats, floor tiles, and lighting combined with the wood and plants is a great vibe. Their drinks are also top notch and really well priced for the quality of the drinks and bartending. read more
7 years ago
Delightful downtown tiki bar. Interior was obviously designed with a lot of thought and evokes the notion of a hotel patio bar, so while you won't find tiki masks you will find a wall papered in gigantic jungle leaves. The menu is simple and includes tiki classics such as the mai tai, painkiller, zombie and Singapore sling. Iowa liquor distribution rules limit their rum selection a bit, but they've mitigated harm by curating their drink list to get around it as much as possible. Do not expect to have a quiet conversation here. Do expect delicious beverages in a tropical and welcoming environment. You should come visit. read more
3 years ago
Very cute atmosphere and creative, tasty drinks. For $12, I expected a lot higher drink-to-ice ratio. My friend's drink had similar proportions (the Pillowtalk). We left feeling ripped off. read more
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5 years ago
Bellhop is a favorite of mine for happy hour or weekend outings for a tiki classic. Best piña colada I've ever had and the painkiller drink is phenomenal as well. The bartenders are extremely efficient, helpful, and fun! They put exceptional effort into each drink with fresh ingredients, fun adornments, and unique glassware. A spot I love visiting and recommend to all my friends! read more
Upon walking in you have traveled to an island paradise. Lots of plants around and tropical drinks. A dj plays island themed music. The bartenders are hussling away making delicious fruity cocktails. They were fun to watch them create these treats. These concoctions are served in fun cups from a flamingo to a unicorn.....complete with a hand twisted straw. read more
7 years ago
I got two tickets to paradise...pack your bags and will leave tonight! I have been to a few Tiki bars over the years, in San Fran, Denver, and Toronto so yep.. I'm definitely an expert! ... Not... But I do know there are things I like about these places and things I don't.. One of my main beefs with Tiki bar's is the lack of Beers on the Menu.. Well have no fear Bellhop has an amazing beer list both bottles/cans and drafts.. Full of local and regional good stuff from IPA to Sours.. Our hunky, bearded mixologist even gave us a few samples of things we had never tried! I also find most Tiki type places, it takes forever to get your drinks and they are usually a shark attack to your wallet, aka an arm and a leg! Not here. Everything is reasonably priced especially the beer! I also got a few of those island type drinks.. I got the Margarita and something I forgot with rum and pineapple! I probably forgot cause these drinks are stiff.. But our bartender kept are water full and I left happy! They even do a non alcoholic special drink every week! The layout is fantastic and looks very mid century modern which I dug, they stuck with class and not your typical tiki torches and hula gear! Our bartender was great! The staff was all dressed in Hawaiian shirts and the epic wall paper on the east wall is perfect for your Island selfie! This place is cool and I'm glad we went on a rainy Tuesday, to feel the sunshine of the Beach Boys music as we walked in to the fresh basil in the drinks.. This one is a good one! read more
7 years ago
I was super excited to try this. It is so close to home and I love tropical drinks. A group of us went there Sunday afternoon. It was not that busy. The bar was full and only a few tables taken. It was bar service only which is fine but it took us a long time to get our orders in and you had to wiggle in between people sitting at bar to order. I got the pina colada and it was very disappointing. It tasted okay but it was filled full with small cubed ice. I think it took me like 5 sips to drink it. That is a lot of money to spend on a very small amount of actual product. Nobody else seemed too enthusiastic about their drinks either. We all had one and were ready to go to a different bar. Menu didn't really have drinks I was expecting such as Purple Rain, Miami Vice, and Blue Hawaiian. I didn't notice any of the drinks were blended either. I think that this place could be very successful if some changes are made. It just opened a couple days ago so really hoping they improve. read more
I love Bellhop! The design, the staff, the drinks! You can't go wrong! There is a variety of cocktaisl for everyone, including mocktails. I love the Paloma, Mojito and #6 is my favorite. The staff is so friendly and inviting that I haven't once sat on one of the luxurious looking couches or high tops because the dudes behind the bar are so fun. I also love the variety of music that they play at Bellhop. It's conveniently located just up the street from so many other bars and restaurants too. This bar is a great before or after dinner drink place. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You will not be disappointed. read more
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The first thing I noticed walking in was the leaf wallpaper and live tropical plants. Bright vibrant color stools. It was a great environment to relax with friends and have an actual conversation! It was like being on vacation. Drinks were all hand made upon ordering with fresh ingredients. Drinks are $8 to $13. Staff all had fun upbeat attitudes. read more
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This is by far in my top 3 bars in Des Moines. Their drinks are fantastic and their service is great. Their in house special drinks that are just numbers are a great twist to tiki drinks. The environment makes me think of a modern Miami Vice. read more
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