Cute spot! LOVED the photobooth. Great service and fun drinks. Paloma - yum! Funky Flamingo - good but a little too funky for the large drink portion Banana daiquiri - holy moly delicious. Intense for a full drink. read more

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

Bellhop - Birthday January 2025, they had tropical themed drinks for winter which was fun!! Unicorn and blowfish cup were adorable :) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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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

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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. read more

Bellhop - Narcoma Paloma, Naughty Nun, and Funky Flamingo (left to right) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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

Bellhop - Pillowtalk - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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

Bellhop - Fire Hawk - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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 - Pillow Talk - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

ALWAYS impressed. Firstly, their servers are impeccable and so fast at drink delivery and consistency. We also love their large range of drink choices and options - it can appeal to anyone and everyone. As a foofier drinker myself, I LOVED being able to have so many options and their blended drinks and cups are wonderful. The music is LOUD, the photobooth is delightful and you're still able to hold a conversation. Truly love every part of this bar. 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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Nice atmosphere Troy is very attentive and nice Nice plants Kinda empty Nicely garnished drinks and delicious a bit pricey unless you get the ones on special. Parking sucks but that is how downtown is. read more

Beautifully done with drinks all the way to service, extravagant drinks and tasty to boot! Definitely would recommend on your east village night! read more

No where else my friends and I would rather be on a weekend night in DSM! We always have so much fun, and all services are top notch, from the drinks, to the music, to the company.. especially bartenders Katie & Trent! Also, how can you not love the Photo Booth! read more

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

Bellhop - Sparkling wine cuvée, can't remember the name of the drink but it was non-alcoholic. The menu and our view from our seats at the bar. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Tropical cocktails served in fancy themed mugs and fun music. I would recommend for couples or small groups, but it seems difficult to accommodate a large group here. read more

The vibes are great. I love the thc cocktails, the neon, and the fun drink containers. read more

Bellhop - Spacemilk - Fruit Loop Infused Coconut Milk, Lemon, Fruit Loops, Delta 9 THC Simple Syrup. Delicious - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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

Bellhop - Musubi- seriously the best ones in Des Moines - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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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

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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

Bellhop - Zombie Painkiller - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

One of my fav bars in Des Moines! Wide variety of drinks with a fully stocked bar and garnishes. You can order a regular mixed drink, beer, or seltzer here just like at any other bar, or you can have something more unique and try one of their thc infused drinks and/or tiki cocktails. I have a lot of drink recommendations. For the thc infused drinks my favorites are: Snozzberries Taste Like Snozzberries and The Passion Palace. For cocktails, I go absolutely FERAL for the mojitos here, best mojitos around. I'm in love! And can you ever go wrong ordering a margarita? Exactly, so order a margarita. The Funky Flamingo is great and comes in a flamingo cup too, so cute. If you're craving a frozen drink get the Miami Vice, it is very popular. And if your group is feeling adventurous and wants to share, order one of their bowls. If you're looking for a more chill and intimate vibe, come here Sunday-Thursday. If you're looking for a more big crowd, night out type vibe, come here Friday-Saturday, typically in the evenings on weekends they have a dj come in and it's a lot louder. Love the ambiance and decor here, fun neon lights and tropical themed, definitely can tell it's a tiki bar upon entry. They recently added a Photo Booth, so make sure to check that out too. It takes 3 pictures, and prints out 2 copies. Never once have had a bad experience with the staff. The staff here is absolutely amazing! Such a wonderful, gorgeous, talented, friendly, kind-hearted, group of individuals work here! I greatly appreciate y'all, thank you! :) 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

Bellhop - Saturn - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Felt very isolated when walking in. Not very friendly staff, everyone pushing +30. Right when I finished my drink they came up and wiped the table making it wet while my partner was still drinking their drink. Not very pleased with the service, also seemed like a lot of "regulars" there. read more

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

Bellhop - Painkiller on the right, Fire Hawk on the left - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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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

Bellhop - Beautiful sunny bar - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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

Bellhop - Saturn drink - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Amazing place to enjoy a few drinks and some good vibes. I had a great time and my bartender, Laura, was super friendly and helpful. Definitely making this a norm hangout spot. read more

Bellhop - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My husband and I decided to hit up Bellhop during the holiday season to check out their "secret menu." I was so glad we did! The atmosphere is very insta friendly. They had some great art and photo spots; it is definitely unique in Des Moines. I would highly suggest trying one of their pretty and weird drinks! read more

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

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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

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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

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Fun tiki bar with unique drinks! It can be hard to find a table later in the evening so we like to go a little earlier when it's less busy. I have not been disappointed in any of the drinks I've ordered and I switch it up most times I go! I haven't tried their food yet but I'm looking forward to it the next time I go! read more

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

Bellhop - Tiki Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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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Fun drink options. Great service. Unique atmosphere. What else could you be looking for in a bar? You need to check this place out! Highly recommend! read more

I freaking love Bellhop! This is a cool Tiki bar located in East Village. I came here last week with my coworkers. I wish I had known about this place much sooner! Four of us shared a scorpion bowl and although it's small in size, it's big in flavor and very strong! I asked for my own individual scorpion after having the bowl, and our waitress graciously accommodated my request. I loved it! The ambiance, decor, and artwork of Bellhop will take you away to a cool beatnik spot in Hawaii in a heartbeat! Delicious drinks and good atmosphere make this bar and win win! read more

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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I love this place. Ingredients are fresh, staff drops whatever they are doing to ask customers if they need anything, drinks are made swiftly and with high fidelity. Their fall cocktail specials, the "Bellhop Bombs" sold in the summer, the MUSIC IS ALWAYS FANTASTIC. I love the vibes here. I moved to Wes Des Moines in June 2023, and by early August I knew this was going to THE bar. I love the bartenders, the clientele, the lighting, I love whatever is on the TV from movies to football. Great location, great pricing, great vibes, great staff. No complaints. read more

The drinks and atmosphere were great at Bellhop! It is an instant crowd pleaser with elaborate décor and drinks. I was pleasantly surprised by the drink menu as they offered many options outside of the regular tiki bar. A MUST in the East Village! read more

East Village is smoking hot right now. But you already knew that! Bellhop adds a little Hawaiian vibe to the hood. Look for the Tiki neon sign in the window! The atmosphere is really nice and cozy. Big fan of the leaf wallpaper and beautiful glassware the drinks are presented in. I had a paloma and it was delightful. I thought the price was fair ($8). Some drinks were a little more, but everything is so fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and lets be honest, a tropical vacation is going to set you back a lot more than eight bucks! Well worth it. Can't wait to go back! :-) read more

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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The new ownership has brought down the quality of drinks. Can't understand if it's a tiki bar or a club. Will be checking out Revival House for the better tiki atmosphere. read more