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    Noce

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    NOCE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy

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    Matthew M.

    It was an absolute thrill to have our wedding reception at Backstage at Noce. From our first impressions on the tour all the way til clean-up the night of our wedding, the service we received was impeccable, genuine, and classy. We booked our reception ~6 months in advance of our event and had no problem with availability, even though it was during the busy months of July/August. To be safe, I'd advise booking at least 6-9 months in advance for a large event. Their event coordinator/manager, Napoleon Douglas, was so, so, so good to us. He helped us get many details sorted ahead of time which really helped put us and our families at ease. Leading up to the event, there were some unfortunate timing/booking conflicts and we weren't able to rent out the venue the night before to decorate. Fortunately, Napoleon and the staff at Noce more than compensated for the inconvenience by allowing our family members/helpers to come in and decorate in the morning. The A/V system, which we used for our "special dances" and toasts, worked perfectly and Noce set it all up for us. They simply asked for the Spotify playlist, gave us a mic, and then they made sure the rest worked perfectly. All the tables, table cloths, chairs, and lights Noce provided were high-quality and extremely classy. The greenery and candles we brought in complimented their décor perfectly, creating a surreal, classy, and formal atmosphere. Noce has a beautiful black grand piano in the backstage that they tuned for us and allowed us to use free of charge. We hired a jazz pianist to play for the whole night, Nate Sparks--who was absolutely incredible. The ambiance was literally perfect; we felt like were in a movie the whole night. Napoleon, the bar tender, and all the staff at Noce were so professional and extraordinarily helpful. Throughout the night it seemed like if you needed a staff member, they were there, but if you didn't, they were no where in sight. We've rarely felt so well attended to. There were a number of times during the evening where an announcement needed to be made and Napoleon immediately stepped up to make the announcement and direct our guests as needed. Even at the end of the night, when Noce's bar needed to be paid, and my wife and I were running very low on energy and patience, Noce's staff remained professional, kind, understanding, and patient. My wife and I are both engineers and we definitely plan things meticulously. But even the best planners get things wrongs and something will go wrong on your big day. Do yourself a favor and let Noce host your event so when things inevitably go awry, Noce's professionalism and class will ensure your guests have no idea anything's wrong. Honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to find a classier venue with more genuinely loving and professional staff than Noce.

    Gin and tonic
    Luke X.

    I bought tickets for the show on valentine's. What a better way to enjoy the day than to hear sinatra! Its my first time going to a jazz club. It was full! Its a good size room and its pretty quiet. Definitely alot of people there to appreciate the music. Its the main focus as oppose to music being the background of the ambiance. Max wellman was singing and he was so entertaining! He was funny and shared interesting stories between songs. My fiance had forgotten to turn off his ringer. His phone went off and the whole room heard it. So embarassing! Max Wellman came over and picked up the phone. He told the person on the line that we were in the middle of a show lol! It was so funny! I definitely would be back to see their other shows. My fiancé said he would too!

    Tony Valdez Large Band turning up the heat at Noce.

    This was my first real venture out in more than a year, but now that I have been fully vaccinated I decided to take the opportunity to see one of my favorite bands, the Tony Valdez Large Band (TVLB) IN PERSON at Noce last night. What a great night! The venue is stunning, the Sevice fantastic & the music was as fiery as ever! Noce is 100% serious about continuing their Covid precautions for the health and safety of the musicians, their staff and their customers. The expectations are clearly set out for everyone and enforced, which put the focus squarely on enjoying the music. I've missed live music so much this past year! It was wonderful to get to spend quality time again with family & friends last night. The staff at Noce made it possible with their thoughtful preparations. TVLB brought the rhythm and the heat in a reminder of what "fun" looks like. Hopefully, TVLB will appear again soon at Noce as I can't wait to come back! Thanks Noce and TVLB for kicking off what I hope will be a ever increasing series of dates for great music in 2021!

    Home for the holidays! #noce
    Eric H.

    Noce is what every community needs. I've been coming since it opened it's doors and I continue to be impressed each time. Whether it's no-cover Tuesdays or a holiday concert the music is always fantastic. The venue is quaint with primarily small tables right in the heart & soul of the music with room for larger groups on the edge. The drinks are always solid from the cocktails to the port wine. We've also been the the backstage for dance lessons. If you're ever thinking "Will it be worth it?" The answer is always yes.

    Patrick T.

    Des Moines has always had a great little jazz scene! But it has been spread around town. Musicians tooting their horns at the Lift, Star Bar, or the Greenwood for years. One thing our scene needed was a Jazz destination, where local and touring jazz musicians would have a beautiful good sounding room to call home! Well the recently opened Noce, is the spot we have been waiting for. A great sounding room, a rad bar, plenty of seating for big shows, but not to big where it would feel empty on other nights! They have a free jazz night on Tuesdays and paid cover shows on the weekends. I ventured in last night on a Tuesday for a drink, and to check the place out! A local duo were on stage even at 6pm, playing lovely light jazz on the beautiful grand piano and sax. I was greeted at the door by local jazz legend Max Wellman who is running the venue and he gave me a quick low-down on the place. I only had time for one drink as I was waiting for food down the street, so I ordered a bottle of Coors Light (only 2 bucks). I handed the bartender a 50 dollar bill and he hands me 8 bucks back in change! I said, "I think I gave you a 50?" and he says back, "Oh sorry, it felt like a 10." After he corrected his mistake, and I gave him a two dollar tip. I thought, that would be awesome if bills were weighted! So there is no way a 10 could feel like a 50! Anyway this place has tons of character and will hopefully be on the forefront of the re-development of Walnut street! I look forward to many more jazz nights here!

    The stage
    Michael G.

    Noce (pronounced no-chay) is a live music (mainly jazz) destination that is well worth checking out. They have perfectly blended the charm of an old downtown building with modern, yet reminiscent decor. From the Edison light bulbs to the velvet curtains surrounding the band stage to the beautifully preserved brick interior walls it is an amazing visual experience. The acoustics and seating plan offers something for everyone. There are tables right in front of the band stage for those who want to experience every note and booths set off to the side that allow for conversation. The bar staff is top notch and the drinks are just right. This is just what was needed in Des Moines and I hope residents will keep it going for decades to come.

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    I did not know this place even existed. Went on a Friday night to see Steve Barry and had so much fun. Will definitely go back.

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    Cozy atmosphere, amazing drinks, friendly staff, and world-class jazz! They take pandemic safety very, very seriously and I appreciate them.

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    4.5(33 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    This tiny house is giving Des Monies the vibes it's missing…read more.. On a short layover in Iowa, I was looking for good drinks and food without a lot of waiting or being overcrowded. What I found was a little gem off of one of the main roads in downtown Des Monies. Even before you enter this self described "Tiki Bar" you see all the brick buildings, and then you see an actual grass covered roof...yep that's the place and a really nice touch. The interior is equally cool and spacious, you are greeted by the bar area immediately when you walk in. To your right are comfy couches and instagram friendly neon wall signs, with that signature tiki touch of floral patterns and great lighting. The location is connected to a Asian food restaurant, so they get their food from them as you drink some of the most well crafted adult drinks I've had in a while. I came for happy hour on a Saturday 4:00pm-6:30pm. The drinks were basically 2.00 off with discounted food, the menu is limited to mostly chicken wraps and crab rangoons etc. I will say the portions were filling and very delicious. The star of the show was my El Colmillo, a tequila based drink with lime, orange juice, lime. The bartender did say it's all pre mixed, and that day she subbed the tequila with Casamigos, because the house tequila was out. Customer service was great, until it wasn't. Our server was excellent, until a guy came in off break and they seemed to have some tension. She really didn't have that same positive energy as before, otherwise an overall excellent experience. Pro Tip: Take a walk over to "Hello, Marjorie", it's a completely different vibe but drinks there are just as good...if not better. Go see Travis, he is 10/10 at "Hello, Marjorie".

    Simone is the coolest bartender. She went way above and beyond with her service, up to pulling out…read morea light and taking pictures for me and my friend. They have such a lowkey cool vibe here. This is a great place to pull thru with a group of friends.

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    Good News, Darling - "Menu, No Menu" Drinks at this classy speakeasy

    Good News, Darling

    4.7(19 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This is my second time/ year back for the holiday pop up. Last year i got the grasshopper and…read moreenjoyed it. This year i got Tom & Jerry, and my friend got the Cider. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I wanted to get the chocolate later but it was sold out! A bartender let us try the menthol foam by itself and it was yummy. We had great service and the vibes was fun. All of their drinks are really delicious. Cant go wrong.

    There are not words strong enough to describe how incredible this experience was. Some of the best…read morecocktails of my life. Incredible flavors, theming - this is art and storytelling through cocktail. The ice cream on the cake was the sample ice cream flavors we got to sample. I'm not exaggerating to say this was also some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted. I'm legitimately and justifiably upset that I can't buy it anyway to have it again. The atmosphere is fun too, but the cocktails and the obvious time and passion that go into them are the draw. This is not a place where the theming outshines the drinks, I'd be blown away by these offerings even in a brightly-lit Chuck-e-Cheese. I will be back every single time I'm in Des Moines, and I hope it's packed with a waiting list because this kind of artistry deserves to be shared with everyone.

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    Good News, Darling - Thad the Jack and Norman which was made with Bourbon, Allspice Dram, black cherry, root beer reduction, vanilla bitters!

    Thad the Jack and Norman which was made with Bourbon, Allspice Dram, black cherry, root beer reduction, vanilla bitters!

    Good News, Darling - Something tart and fruity and another that was a white Russian type drink but had an extra flavor we couldn't pin point.

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    Something tart and fruity and another that was a white Russian type drink but had an extra flavor we couldn't pin point.

    In Confidence

    In Confidence

    3.6(16 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    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.

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    The entryway

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