Definitely a great place to hang out. Come in a couple times a week with my boyfriend and have a…read morecouple pitchers. The bartenders are always super friendly and the regulars and real friendly too.

Everyone needs a bar within walking distance of their home to finish off the night and just let…read moreloose -- this is that bar. Beer is cold and cheap - just the way I like it!! Great pool players here who are very serious about the game if that's your thing, also they have a collection of board games for some Sunday Funday shenanigans. Also free popcorn, as any good dive bar should offer!

The Haunt is legitimately a scary Halloween themed speakeasy cocktail bar. When you enter you walk…read moredown the steps and there's a creepy clown sitting on a chair that's unclear if it's an actor or a doll. Expect sudden sound effects and lighting features to pop up. We were a group of four and had to leave for the restroom in pairs because it was really scary. Cocktails were decent and they had fun with the naming of each drink and listing the ingredients. The cocktails themselves were decent, you definitely come here for the vibe if you want to be scared. This was truly a unique and memorable experience, which I can't say of ever cocktail bar I've been to. The servers were also committed to the bit, randomly blaring an air horn to shock patrons (this only happened once in the hour we were there). Definitely not for the faint of heart. I wouldn't come here alone. Really cool spot.

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!

A great neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name! Trivia every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm,…read moreand now serving limited menu food!!

This place is in the middle of a neighborhood. Never seen it advertised and just happened upon it…read more Parking lot is sort of pot-hole-e but private. Very nice bar with tons of regulars. Nice outdoor area with a 'beer garden' and a hole in one mini hole put. Owner was there when we got there. He didn't recognize us so he came up and talked a little and invited us to stay inside or take our drinks outside. We all sat with our drinks and we were informed that we had free drinks. A local bought us a round. This is the kind of place we like. We love love love local lovelies this one. We WILL be back. And WE will buy a round for the house.s

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.

Just came to town and was the best atmosphere ever. Such a fun place to hangout, everyone was so…read morefriendly especially the bartender Stormi!!

I loved being able to go here to unwind after a long week as it is not too far from my home. I have…read morealways enjoyed the down to earth atmosphere until recently when I stated my opinion about something and bc a few people disagreed with me I was told I was unwelcome. I was in utter disbelief! I guess the "mentality" (using that term loosely) there is that you are not allowed to speak or have your own thoughts or beliefs. So unless you like being discriminated against I highly recommend you go somewhere else. In the meantime I am going to suggest to management that they post a sign on the door that says, "If you have a brain and use it in this establishment you will be asked to leave."

Gerri's has become a staple for my family and I when we are in the mood for some wings. We stopped…read morehere for the first time on a bar crawl and have been back 10 + times since. The wings are the best in town. They are crispy and full of flavor. You can only with the wings baked or with buffalo sauce. The buffalo sauce is delicious you don't even need ranch. There's a kick to the sauce but it's not too spicy. A platter and an extra 8 wings with a side of fries serves 4 of us. Most people here are coming for wings, so sometimes it is a little bit of a wait, but it's so worth it. The place is seat yourself with the bartender as the server. It can get busy on weekends, we have always had quick and attentive service. There are a few TVs but not a bunch if you're looking to watch a game. If you're on the hunt for some good wings and cold beer this is the place to be!

Dive bar just next to the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Small…read morelittle parking lot that will be completely full when the fair starts. This place has been know for the awesome wings for a long time. It has been a long time since my last visit. We got a hankering and decided to go out of our way to make a stop. W - We stepped right in and sat at the bar on a Thursday evening, I - I was helped right away by the lovely waitress behind the bar. N - Naked wings or smothered in their sauce they come out hot. G - Getting the platter of wings. It was lots of wings for 2 people. S - Sizzling platter and very tasty. The cost of everything has gone up over the years. Nothing you can do about that if you want a place to survive. We shared the platter. The hubby got 2 on tap beers. The tab was $55. The crispy wings are great. I ate my fill and we still left with some. They came out in good time. Ranch provided in squirt bottles so you can get your fill. I really enjoyed the service, the ambiance and food. Yes it was a little high, and yes it smells like a dive bar but the wings are still good.

Excellent happy hour charcuterie board and bourbon bacon. Pork sandwich is a must try.read more

Came in for a quick bite. Location is in a hotel. The service was fantastic, very friendly staff,…read morevery nice ambiance. Nice and relaxed. The burger was a 4 out of 5, nice and juice, cooked perfectly. French fries were cooked well also, looked freshly cut. I would have given 5 stars, but after 50 dollars for a hamburger and french fries and a drink I'd say there's probably other places to go.

Hands down one of the coolest bars I've ever visited. We randomly stopped while in town for a…read morewedding and it was the perfect way to end our night. Somewhat nondescript from the street (except for a neon sign), you walk into an office building and wonder if you're in the right place. Yes, yes you are. A hostess greeted us, checked our IDs, and escorted us to a table. The drinks were strong and the service was outstanding. My perimenopausal brain has no recollection of what I ordered, but I came with a mini disco ball charm for keeps! Every time I look at it, I think of Hello, Marjorie. Don't sleep on this place! Highly recommend.

Cute and fun! Loved the decor and laid back, 70s cool grandma's apartment vibe. Great drinks,…read moredecent prices and the location in the old Des Moines Register and Tribune building gives it a nostalgic touch. I got the Old Fashioned and loved it. My friends got a martini and gin and tonic and had no complaints. Service was fine, maybe a tiny bit slow for how empty it was but it's all good. Lots of opps for social media esque photos and even a sweet little Photo Booth you must check out before you go. Parking is uneven because you are downtown but find a metered spot and get ready to party! Err drink responsibly!

This place kicked ass. We needed a snack and this place delivered. The host that helped us was…read moresuper friendly and nice. I wish I lived close to this place so I could go there every day. I wish I could buy this place and move it to where I live.

Probably my new favorite neighborhood sports bar and tavern. Great food and drinks priced right!…read more And close to Capital and East Village.