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    Doc's Lounge

    4.0 (16 reviews)
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    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Curtis D.

    Doc's is the ONLY bar I've ever felt an affinity to. The staff offers great service, most nights there is free food, and they offer karaoke, trivia nights, and live music. Come in on Monday night for Steak Night. Brian and Jeff do a nice job on the grill and you get a good steak with baked potato for less than $10. Ask if Joe is here. If he is, make sure you talk about your love for President Obama. He's a big fan.

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    Vanessa M.

    Nice little bar in Johnston. I came here with my husband after a LOUD af dinner at Wellman's Pub in West Des Moines and we just wanted to have a drink and talk. Doc's Lounge hit the spot. Good music, including a live cover band that dressed up, cheap drinks, decent liquor and whisky, and you can talk to your date. Not a lot of frills, but friendly and they have free food during Friday happy hour.

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    Doc's focuses on the drinks and the good bands. No side distraction from what they are.

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    Tito's Lounge - Wings

    Tito's Lounge

    (95 reviews)

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    The wife and I tried this place for the first time. I've known about this lounge because of my son,…read morebut he and I never made it here. Don't tell him I went without him :) Anyway, I'm glad the wife and I gave it a try. We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday and it was busy. We didn't wait but for a few minutes and had a table. The greeter was very friendly and our server was super nice and pleasant to have as a waiter. His recommendations were spot on. The whole restaurant was hopping busy but operating very smoothly. Not a quiet place, a true sports bar ambiance. The wings were very very good. Maybe some of the better ones I've had here in town. The gyro was fantastic, and huge. Great value. The wife's flatbread was great too. Excellent food all the way around. Prices for very reasonable. Happy hour helps some of the prices for sure, but still a well priced establishment. We are fans of this place and will most certainly be back.

    Holy crap! Talk about a hidden gem! Being set a little back off of 100th in Urbandale and just a…read morecouple blocks North of Douglas... It's not exactly literally hidden. I just don't see a lot of marketing about this place. Tito's has been on my list for a little while. I've looked at their menu online several times. Everything looked great; I just hadn't made the time. Tito's opened in November of 2021 and specializes in Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine. Tito's is part of the strip of businesses. There's a large adjacent parking lot. They have a small outdoor patio in front. Seating inside is mostly high top tables and chairs and bar stools at the bar. There may have been a couple low tops and booth and chair combinations available too... We were greeted right away when we walked in. We picked a seat along the North wall and Britney, our server, introduced herself and helped us through their drink menu. I probably misspelled her name. and I couldn't find my receipt... Lol it was Saturday evening so there were games running on all the TVs. The food menu is large and includes appetizers, burgers and sandwiches, flatbreads, pizzas, their signature Mediterranean and Balkan items (cevapi, gyros, skewers, pljeskavica, etc), pastas, soups and salads, sides and even dessert items (including tiramisu). We ordered the following: 1x Firecracker shrimp 1x Steak quesadilla 1x Diablo pasta with chicken 1x Side of fries... 2x Big Grove Summer Jam sour 1x Tequila sunrise 1x fountain drink (Pepsi products) As far as lounges or bar and grills go this might be some of the best food I've had across the entire metro...! EVERYTHING was so good! Even the fries... They had that finish where you almost feel like they've been slightly battered and then double fried. Extremely crispy and hot, fresh, right out of the fryer. A lot of times when fries cool down...they lose their edge...and I'd rather just leave them sit after that. Not these. Still crispy even towards the end of the meal! The FIrecracker shrimp was heavily breaded. Not something I can say I've had before... Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of this dish, but most of the time it's very lightly breaded or even sauteed. Doesn't really matter... The crunch of the breading made for a great contrast in texture and worked well with the sauce. It was delicious! My friend really enjoyed their steak quesadilla and the Diablo pasta was off the chain! So good! Not too hot, but it has a kick... Definitely rivals some of the more well know Italian spots who serve a variation of this also...! It looks like they have daily specials, a trivia night, and offer a weekend brunch. The online menu v. the table menu does differ slightly. I found the online menu is missing some items (like the Diablo pasta). Britney was personable and friendly. Very attentive for as busy as they were. Couldn't have asked for a better server! Definitely someplace I will look forward to revisiting! And if you haven't visited Tito's yet... You should! https://titosloungeia.com/

    Back Roads Lounge

    Back Roads Lounge

    (9 reviews)

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    We came here to see a band we like (Sister Sarah)…read more This place is conveniently located just off the interstate and in a shopping center. We are told it used to be a bank, but we checked the vault and sadly no money was left there for us... There are multiple entrances to use - Front, back side... It looks like the locals use the front, and the band lovers use the other doors...just an observation. The bar is very large and double sided which makes it super accessible There is lots of seating and entertainment to be had. Darts, and Pool tables and televisions - they move the pool tables aside and cover them so the band can play and so there is more dance floor. They respectfully shut the music off and the TVs down while the band plays too - nice touch! We were able to walk up to the bar and get nicely priced drinks served very quickly despite how busy they were. All of the employees were very friendly and accomodating. Food looks like it is limited to the frozen pizza, but hey better than nothing. (There are multiple options just outside the front door if you want other food) The place is large and there is pent of room to accomodate a large crowd, and still room to dance! (Maybe next time) It is still obvious it used to be a bank, but it works for a bar. They should turn the Vault into a VIP room! We will keep an eye out for our favorite bands playing here. PRO TIP: Conveniently enough you can also get here using only back roads.

    I came here with my partner last night to see a band I have been a long time fan of and I'm pretty…read morepositive I will never be returning. Upon entry we were surrounded by very intoxicated men who had no issue staring right down my shirt. One of them even asked "Am I scaring you? Are you uncomfortable?" in earshot of the bartenders while I was simply trying to order a drink. There was also a woman who very obviously should have been cut off 2 drinks ago who grabbed my partner multiple times around the waist. As if that weren't bad enough, one of the bartenders made it seem like I was underage and scratched at my ID (I am 23, born in 2002) then glared at me throughout the night. I guess I can't totally blame the establishment for the clientele, but the GROWN MEN here were incredibly touchy and had no problem tickling (yes, tickling) and grabbing my arms/shoulders near the dance floor. It's really unfortunate going to a bar that doesn't care about their younger female customers. If you are a woman in her 20s I would not recommend coming here, atleast for live music.

    In Confidence

    In Confidence

    (16 reviews)

    New speakeasy below hotel fort Des Moines. Went here on a Friday night around 9pm. You are led…read moredownstairs where the bar is. The decor was super nice and certainly have a speakeasy vibe. Most of the seating here seemed to be targeted towards large groups so there wasn't a ton of option for a party of 2. We did not have a reservation so there was only 1 high top area that was honestly super uncomfortable. I would recommend making a reservation if you want a chance to sit at one of the lower chair areas. The biggest issue was the service. It took over 20 minutes for anyone to come over and take our drink order. This is a newer spot so I'm hopeful things can improve. It was super loud and not the most inviting space. Some of the seating was a bit awkward with spacing. The drinks were small but I would expect that for a higher end cocktail. For DSM, I did think some of the drinks seemed a bit expensive. The drinks were okay but seemed pretty weak where they were super juice heavy. Overall I would probably not come back unless I had friends who haven't been and wanted to try it. Super bummed as I do think there is potential here but need to work through some of these issues.

    This speakeasy bar is located inside the hotel fort in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. To get there,…read moreyou will enter the coffee bar, once you walk around the bar, you'll see a velvet rope. Somebody will ask you how many people in your party and then open the wall pantry. This will lead to the stair that goes downstairs to the basement. Bar lighting is dim, intimate feel. There's bar seating, high tops, tables that accommodate large parties and VIP room that has a curtain for privacy. We ordered cocktails that were unique crafted. Bathroom is available, hallway of pictures of people dressed in the 1920s all over the wall. We enjoyed this speakeasy bar and will definitely come back with more people.

    Sunset Lounge - $15 Sunset smash: 2 smash patties, American cheese. lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, sunset sauce. Comes with fries or potato salad.

    Sunset Lounge

    (17 reviews)

    We've been to Sunset Lounge a few times now. This place has excellent burgers. They are…read moresmash-style, fully loaded and served on a platter. Delicious! This place is an adults only establishment - meaning no children allowed. Think of it as a bar that serves food, not a restaurant that serves liquor. Leave the kids at home. They have a few televisions and a small patio out front when the weather is nice. You can sit at the bar or one of the high tables. You get table service. All in all, a nice place to grad a bite!

    We stopped in on a beautiful Tuesday night. The patio was mostly full but we found one free table…read moreand took a seat. The waitress was there quickly to take our drink orders and gave us menus. We were initially curious how loud the street would be but were pleasantly surprised it wasn't loud. There was music playing at a good volume too. I could not decide what I wanted to order so I asked the waitress to choose for me. She thought that was a fun option and said she'd definitely go with the Sunset Smash and Fries. The only change I made was no pickles. My friend wanted as many pickles as they'd give her so we got mine on the side for her to have. Wow, was that Sunset Smash burger and fries good! The burger was juicy, tender, flavorful, honestly just delicious! The fries were thick with just the right amount of crisp and salt. Our waitress continued to appropriately check in on us as we ate and chatted. The only thing I'd love to be different is for our kids to be able to come. It's minors only and I know we'd all love the food there. Definitely coming back!

    The Warehouse Pub

    The Warehouse Pub

    (5 reviews)

    Been going to WH since they opened. I have found the service there exceptional, personable, and…read morefun. It is a TouchTunes environment and the quality of music is high level while varying from genre to genre. It is a great summer stop where you can catch some sun on the patio while being a unique winter stop to get that Mid West "locked in for winter appeal".

    I have been coming to the warehouse for 3 to 4 years and have had nothing but great service. Every…read moretime I visited this establishment! The bartenders are very quick to take your order even during the busy times!I have been coming to the warehouse for 3 to 4 years and have had nothing but great service. Every time I visited this establishment! The bartenders are very quick to take your order even during the busy times! The specials they have during the week great and everyone can benefit from them depending on your drink of choice. During the summer months, their outdoor patio is a great place to hang out and enjoy the sunshine. They also have umbrellas to protect you from the direct sunlight if that's what you wish. There are at least 8 to 10 large screen TVs to enjoy your favorite sports, etc. I would highly recommend the warehouse. If you are looking for somewhere that is clean, great customer service, and they do serve a very good pizza! Ashley, Carol, Holly, Sherry are the four bartenders that I have had the most interactions with, and all four of them are great at their jobs. Somehow they remember everyone's names:)

    Doc's Lounge - lounges - Updated May 2026

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