Must do Fondue! Luke…read moreand Connor were fantastic staff tonight. As a first timer, we felt welcome and had a great time. The drinks are craft, the ambience is cozy, and the vibe is chill. Yummy drinks that taste like unicorn wee and dreams. Candy cigarettes that will transport you straight to the 90s and your parents wouldn't let you have them. 10-10 recommend!

Highland Underground has really good drinks but a really bad smell! They need to figure that out…read morebecause holy cow, it's like a rotten swiss cheese or sewage. The first time I went, the dude who was bartending was amazing! We talked about how they're developing the menu, he made suggestions. The second time I went, I was alone at the bar with no other customers and it took awhile to get a menu and have my order taken, but no real issues and the bartender was friendly. I think the waitress was having some drama but who isn't? The drinks were really good both times, but that smell is really off putting, I hope they can fix it because the place has such unique vibes and a fun story.

Is it a dive bar? Yes. But it was clean and the beer was cold and the bartender was kind and…read morehelpful. The vibe was great and I will return.

Wonderful staff and atmosphere!! Pool table is an added benefit to this small bar and drinks are…read moreaffordable.

My favorite bar in Iowa. Have been here many times and it's always a great time. The best dart…read moresetup I've ever seen at a bar. Cash only bar with an old style pull handle cash register. Great bagged popcorn.

Awesome place- friendly bar tender - good service- comfortable even with distancing- will be…read moreback!!!!!

I was looking for a place to stop and get a cold drink and visit with friends and found Joe's…read more They have pitchers of beer and it was decent. They play a variety of music. The music can make it hard to visit with friends. They also have a pool table. They don't have Cedar Ridge Whiskey which was a bummer. The place had a steady crowd of people and everyone seamed to be having a good time.

Spent an hour or two here with friends. Very pleasant bartender who made a great martini and kept…read moreup well with all the bar patron's orders. Smokers camped outside the front door, though I think the bar had signs discouraging that. Lots of TV's inside with various sporting events and a lively vibe. Not a good place to grab a glass of wine, but plenty of other drink options.

I feel bad not liking this place. In theory it should be great. The space is great with lots of…read morehightop tables, U-shaped bar and not one but two pool tables. Plus they have a ton of TVs so you can see the game from any seat. It's close to where I live so we checked it out again despite some subpar experiences. So for those reasons I will give it 4 stars. However, I always seem to leave irritated and wishing we hadn't stopped by. The bartenders get the job done but just the basics of getting what you want but not necessarily checking in. There were what I am assuming to be a handful of regulars, so that must suit them fine. Beer was cold to that was good but more than we are used to spending. We got the pretzel bites which came out cold with cheese in its original single serve plastic packaging. Which is fine, we ate it. We just thought it would be served warm. And since the bartender kind of disappeared we couldn't ask for it to be heated up.

Went here after arriving from out of town. After standing at the door for several minute, without…read moreany instructions we sat ourselves. The menu was about a fourth of what the website showed. Then, nob can to take our order. At the 10 minute mar, my husband went up to the bar where the bartender was continually vaping behind the bar. She then told us we had to order at the bar. Did not know that. Then, her friend came in with a dog that sat on the bar next to many people's drinks. Gross! Terrible experience. luckily the food was ok.

Unapologetically a dive bar. It was clean. The drinks were cheap. The bartender was kind and…read moreattentive. I liked it and will return.

The drinks are ALWAYS strong. So you know we can appreciate visiting!! There is always a line,…read morewhich is good in my eyes. Meaning the staff is making their bread because they're busy at work providing great service. Again, allow yourself a little time. Only negative is drinks are a lil dependent on who is bartending - totally fine as it's fun to find your favorite and keep with them for the evening, however if you want consistency youll need to be a lil specific!

Bar Martinez is exactly what Des Moines didn't know it was missing. Dark, intimate, a little…read moremysterious... the kind of spot where you go for one drink and end up staying longer than you planned (no regrets). The cocktails remind you real quick you're exactly where you should be. Must try the Penicillin. Don't think about it, just order it. That drink alone earns this place a return visit. Service is dialed. They know what they're doing and they let the experience speak. Bring someone who appreciates the details... or don't, this is just as good solo.

Super busy spot! When I told a waitress at a nearby restaurant where I was heading, they warned me…read moreit was really small. The first time I came by, there was no seating or room so I did have to leave. The second time, I was able to sit in a booth with my friend and the third I got a seat at the bar by myself. The vibes are great, it's a very cute and intimate space. I think they will improve on service and drinks. The food sounds amazing, but I've never been asked if I wanted to order food the two times I have gotten in, so I just haven't. The drinks are extremely strong, so if you are sensitive to a burnt drink like I am, make sure to get a snack and a water! If you're a strong cocktail lover, this is a great place for you. Since it's so new, I know they're going to grow into service, Bar Martinez has the potential to be a part of a wonderful little bar crawl in Highland Park!

A really great simulator experience good for the youngest and the oldest of our family. Regular bar…read morefare was available; drinks and the cheese curds we had were great! Our server was very attentive and nice, even snapping a pic for us. We celebrated a 37th birthday here and I would consider it a success!! Renting a simulator was very easy and the prices are INCREDIBLY fair. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, budget friendly outing

We were served quickly, but I didn't exactly feel welcome. Service wasn't rude, but rather…read moredisengaged or passive. One of the young bartenders didn't seem familiar with what a "Bud Heavy" was; I kinda thought this was bog standard terminology. The overall environment seemed rather sterile at the bar; no one else was at the bar while we were there around 2 in the afternoon. Downgraded to 1 star...they ran my card as a pre authorization. My friend covered my beer. I still got charged. Beware!