Amazing bar. Shannon is the greatest bar manager. Bruce is the most down to earth bar owner. Debbie…read moreis an AMAZING bartender. Pool table. Juke box. Best happy hour from 4-6. They show all the games.

While the bartenders were kind, the manager was ridiculously rude. Being a CNA, I kindly…read morevolunteered to clean up a patron's vomit. Unfortunately, after doing all of that, one of the managers was very unwelcoming. She was rude to my friends who were quietly playing pool, and when addressed about her attitude, she did not apologize. It is upsetting to have such a good time ruined by an immature manager!

I love this elegant bar in Valley Junction (West Des Moines, Iowa) I seem to end up here when I'm…read morein Valley Junction. They are true to form and mix excellent drinks! I had a Dirty Martini. It was so good! They make their own bitters blend. I recommend this place!

Had an opportunity to venture in on a Sunday (No Food Service) to review the minimalist bar food…read moremenu should I return since I do not partake in libations. The food choices were very limited $$, but there was an array of beers, wines, cocktails, and an assortment of other mixed libations. The decor is like a bar dive if liquor is your main thing. As a non drinker -- nothing stiffer than a Dr. Pepper-- this would not be my vibe, but may be yours if all you want is a solid selection of creative and mainstay libations from a very friendly bartender whose primary purpose was to please all who entered -- this tipsy topsy environment ( Like TV Cheers) -- then this may be the place for you.

2 times here and both the same.. Divey bar with good drink…read morespecials every day! I have only been here a couple times. Both times it just happened to be Karaoke going on. The bar staff was nice and they had some sports trivia rolling on the tv. I was a little bummed out that the Karaoke list is by song, not by artist but sometimes you find a gem you never would think should or would be in a Karaoke book. AKA I did, "Sodomy," from the Broadway Musical Hair. The song is under a minute long and with lyrics like it has, that's about all the time it needs to pack a punch, probably from the guy your singing it too in his face! I did get to see a beautiful rendition of, Paul McCartney's "Let Me Roll It." All and all, this is probably actually a 3.. But the sound system and wireless mics, cheap drinks put it over the edge... Let's say 3 1/2 rounding up to 4 here!

Got punched in the face and spat on but the brunette old lady bartender was more determined to make…read moreme leave for asking why the woman wasn't removed. Great karaoke and then all hell broke loose. 50% of staff were wonderful and the other half lost their tempers big time. Pressed charges, so let's see if the regular they were protecting continues to be supported by staff.

Charlie's is the most delightful neighborhood drinking hole. There is a regular crowd that wanders…read morein and out all day and night. The place is far from fancy but the drinks are generous and the people are friendly. It is truly a neighborhood bar that is popular with both kinds of bikers (Pedal and motorcycle) too! The very best part of the bar is that they squeeze fresh oranges and grapefruits right in front of you for your drink. If you are looking for a chill place to hang out this is it! It is cash only so come prepared... if not they do have an ATM in the bar...

Great place for a beer and to watch the game. Locals kinda place with a decent beer selection and…read morea comfortable feel to the place.

Stopped by the Work in Progress Bar last night for a VERY late lunch/early dinner... Work in…read moreProgress is located in the basement of the Val Air Ballroom. Work in Progress has two entrances (door 8 and door 9). They can be a little challenging to spot... Door 8 is handicapped accessible and winds you down a ramp past the kitchen and the bathrooms into the bar. Door 9 is a short flight of stairs. Being in Val Air there's a large lot with plenty of parking. Jake (the afternoon/evening bartender) and Kelso (the lunch/day bartender) greeted me as I walked in. Seating is a combination of standard bar seating, some high top tables and chairs, and a few low top wooden spools and chairs... I'd browsed the menu online and decided to stick with what I know and ordered the tenderloin. Their Heavy Liftin (sandwich) menu comes with a choice of fries or a salad with blue cheese dressing. Jake doubled up as both my server and bartender. Then they introduced me to their $3 mystery beer machine (pick a letter for a random beer) and their shot wheel... Both are perfect for when you can't decide what you want... The mystery beer machine was a new concept for me and the letter R rewarded me with a Montucky Cold Snack Lager (the unofficial beer of Montana). It was pretty good... In fact I had two... Lol The tenderloins are hand cut and hand breaded so your mileage may vary. Today mine was pretty thin... It was cooked well and tasted good. They drag it through the garden so if you don't like lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mustard...speak up. I forgot to. The side salad was kind of epic...at least for a side salad. It's huge! $22 total before tip for the tenderloin, salad, and two beers. The vibe here is really cool. Very relaxed. A framed picture of the Home Improvement cast behind the bar... A few misc. construction themed signs. King of the Hill playing on at least two of the TVs. A pool table. A claw machine. Definitely a great place to stop in after work, wind down, grab a couple of beers, and a bite to eat...! A big metal air duct runs the full length above the top of the bar... Stickers and magnet donations are encouraged! Stick 'em up there if you got 'em! And I almost forgot to mention... There's a planned watch party for the new upcoming King of the Hill season...! Lol A big shout out to Jake, Kelso, and Javi (one of the on staff cooks for both WIP and Tom Archer's Poor Man's Country Club) for some fun conversation and making me feel welcome! Good food and a great staff! Someplace new to check out if you haven't already! https://www.wips.biz/

The atmosphere is like a grunge bar. The pool tables and spools for tables were good and the…read morebartenders looked like construction workers. It had concrete floors and a vending machine that dispenses $3 mystery beers. I got an icehouse and I didn't even know they still made them... We didn't eat so I can't speak to the menu however there are several items I would like to try.... Local is where it is at!

Great vibe. Perfect place to get drinks with friends or for a date night. Huge cocktail menu and…read moreall great drinks ranging from your classics to super unique flavor combos.

Stopped in on a hot Sunday for a frozen drink. I saw they have a patio online; however, with the…read moreheat of the day, I ended up taking a seat inside. The server was efficient and quickly served me a mug of water. I started with the flamingo, which is a frozen daiquiri. I loved the glass straw and my drink stayed frozen to the last sip. Then I switched it up and got a mocktail. The Karate kid was carrot forward with a hint of ginger and spice. It was all around refreshing. I couldn't leave without taking a picture of the art above the table where I sat. I especially liked, "Be a Good Loser."

What a great cozy place. Great menu. Drink menu is fun as well. Great options on appetizers. Had…read moresome ham/brie eggrolls!

It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.

I was here for a work group dinner and we had the upstairs area to ourselves. Great service and…read morevery cute atmosphere. Our buffet was good, although not GF or Vegetarian-friendly. This could very well be our organizer's fault, not theirs. Wonderful salad, though. They had the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. dished separately. The drinks were great. We loved the Vodka Sodas - with chosen flavors, such as blueberry, Strawberry Basil, Raspberry Hibiscus, etc. There are restrooms upstairs as well.

Stopped while out riding bikes at the nearby park. It was lunch on a Friday. The service was great…read more The waitress was very friendly and helpful. Friend's chicken salad had kind of an odd texture because it appeared to be finely ground rather than shredded. It said it was basil chicken salad, but the basil was only there as a little hint. The bread was tasty as was the side salad with fresh ranch dressing. I had the lunch special - - two items for $12 or three items for $15. I had their tasty fries with a half turkey and Swiss. The turkey was meh. Kind of like reheated. I had requested a different bread than offered, and the waitress was unable to put it in the iPad. However, she did remember and it came out with my preferred bread choice. That's great service! We sat outside & it was a great day! We'll be back with our hubbies!

I liked Black Sheep from the second I stepped through the doorway. Down the stairs toward the red…read moreglow of what Ralphie might have also called "electric sex," whoever it is that makes up the "we" in "we are your shepherds" must have forgotten that black sheep resist being in the herd. Maybe that's the point though, in what feels like a much, much less scary walk down into hell (not a regular hell but a cool hell, right Regina?) put extra emphasis on any word in the sign and you're still left with a mischievous message. The average person will not come to this bar, and that's a good thing. The "bar scene" in general is mostly gross and average and can have the bulk of the flock, and flock right off with it. Black Sheep seems to attract a whole lot of "other," and I really dig that. On top of being a really great concept, the execution thereof is impeccable. It makes its point without coming across as inauthentic, contrived or gimmicky. Hard to do when your schtick is so niche and obvious. Applause. Bartenders were very nice. Crowd of people were very nice. I like being able to dance next to people without dancing with them. I did this here and it worked out well. Just some pleasant eye contact, "hey, you're having fun too, we're twins!" nods, brief mimicry of one another's moves, and that's it. That's exactly how it should be sometimes. Music was mostly okay. There were moments where it was sublime, moments where it was just fun to dance to, moments where I zoned out, and moments where I went "What in the actual hell is this guy on and why am I being audibly assaulted with such nonsense?" I kinda like that though. Just because it's not my jam doesn't mean it's not someone else's. There's a sign above the tables that reads "No Requests" which is awesome. Whomever is spinning gets to do their thing and everyone just needs to handle it. Yes. Yes. Yes. I'll be black for sure. I mean back. Back to the black. Back to Black Sheep. Baa. Did she just....? Yeah. Yeah I did. I Haikcoup de grâce'd the fkcu out of that review.

Didn't have any food here but did have a few drinks. No complaints…read more We kind of accidentally went here on our way to Ceviche. I'll definitely be back. Really enjoyed the vibe.

I really don't want to review this place because, if people realize how cool it is, it will be…read moreimpossible to get a table. Awesome, small speakeasy with a macabre vibe. This is where Edgar Allen Poe would hung out. If you're a cocktail enthusiast, they have some great options and offer an authentic absinthe fountain. If you're a mocktail drinker, they have a variety of NA options to make drinks with that aren't just overly sweet, fruity drinks. Old horror movies on the projector with popcorn adds to the vibe, if you're looking for something off the beaten path. Great addition to the DSM speakeasy scene!

From the owner: Amidst the strains of haunting melodies and the whisper of hidden corridors, The Haunt offers a…read morerefined sanctuary for those who seek to commune with the enigmatic, where every sip is an invocation of the sublime and the supernatural.