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!

LADIES BEWARE! The last thing I remember at this bar is the male bartender and 2 guys pushing shots…read moreof Crown Royal on me. I was tipsy when I walked in. I only remember 3 or 4 shots. I'm a pretty heavy drinker. A few shots in a row wouldn't put me in the state I was in by the time I left. I was falling in and out of consciousness, vomiting, barely breathing, couldn't even sit up and according to witnesses there were three men trying to get me to go home with them. I don't want to accuse the bartender or either of the men of drugging me, but witnesses say that's looked like what happened. No bartender I've ever met would push drinks on a patron like that, nonetheless a female while 3 men were all over her. It's clear he gave no shit about what happened to me, and I'm pretty sure he was helping those patrons try to date rape me. Where I'm from, bartenders will take your keys if you get that drunk and wouldn't let some drunk girl leave with 3 men she didn't know. He let me leave and get in my car. I could have killed someone. Another man joined in somewhere after I blacked out and lost most of my memory. He tried to put me in his car and drive away. Him and another man went to jail that night for fighting with emergency personnel trying to take me. A guardian angel was with me that night and a bystander stepped in and wouldn't let any of those men near me. This happened Friday night around 11pm. The bartender had longer hair and a beard, I think. I hope the owner checks the cameras. I'd really like to know what happened and what that bartender was thinking. If I don't hear back, I'll be sharing my thoughts with the liquor control commission.

me and the wife were staying at the Econo Lodge this evening and walked over and ordered a…read morepretzel. Oh my God was that thing huge and delicious. Also, the bartender behind the counter was very friendly and very helpful with getting our order to go even gave us the pretzel in a pizza box with napkins and some paper and a fork to cut size of a pizza and is awesome. Highly recommend stopping in it. Thanks for the great experience.

If you like having a beer while at the fair but hate paying fair prices, this dive bar is located…read moreacross the street from the main entrance on grand. They have lots of cold beer and full bar. Pool table is also available. Whenever we have been there its not been busy but parking is at a minimum.

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.

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

Incredible little low-key spot. It's grungy, it's cool, you meet creative and interesting people…read morethere. Everyone is very friendly, and it's a great vibe. We just moved back here and my coworker recommended it. We've now been twice and loved it both times. There's absolutely nothing like in Des Moines-- It feels like New York underground, but Des Moines, down to earth, easy parking and SO welcoming. Also, bartenders are super nice. The girl bartender servicing us even said she would make us a custom cocktail, based on what we were in the mood for. My husband told her what he was craving and she made him exactly that. Might I add...with little information on his part. (He's not the biggest talker hehe!). He said it was his favorite drink he's ever had. Tonight was a little more chill, but the first time everyone was dancing and it was just as fun both times. This is our favorite new little spot and we will definitely be back!!

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.

The service is top notch, the food unsurpassed, and the amazing ambiance is one of a kind in this…read moretown! Great drinks and great meats and cheese!

Attentive staff. Delicious drinks. Speakeasy style ambience. The menu is all new since June 2025…read more Great little cocktail spot in The historic Savory Hotel in downtown Des Moines.

A great bar. Very low key. Low lighting. Low noise. Good job blocking out background noise and…read morenearby table noise as well. Drinks were on point and perfectly crafted. They also looked good. The staff were friendly & attentive. Would recommend.

Beautiful space, attentive and expert bartender, appropriate and interesting playlist, curated and…read moreinteresting drink menu - YAY!! It's telling when the other bartenders in town all agree that they love the same place - and this is that place in Des Moines. The craft cocktails are exquisitely made and the menu is organized for success, grouping drinks by their primary liquor.

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.