First time coming here. I accidentally stumbled into this place late at night wanting to find…read moresomething new to discover. I saw a band was playing here. Very talented music, I would say it's a solid venue for live bands and having some mosh pits in. Sound quality was also good. Great bands featured on the ceiling. The drinks were unfortunately overpriced, charging ridiculous prices for an angry Orchard, service was okay. Friendly people.

Went to see a musician perform last night, and the bartender was heckling the musician playing. I…read morehave never witnessed anything like this in my life. It was extremely unprofessional. I will NEVER go to Lefty's again. ZERO STARS.

I'd heard so much raving about Wooly's, I was excited to see a show there. It was a serious…read moredisappointment. With all the great venues and shows that come through Des Moines I am not in a rush to return. The crowd was extremely rude, talking over the opener. She was a talented songwriter with a gorgeous voice, but it was hard to make out all of her lyrics due to the patrons shouting over her. The place is dirty and staff was less than pleasant. The restrooms cinched the deal for me. They are in a creepy basement and are filthy. I'll pass next time!

Wooly's is a rad music venue living in the East Village. It's a more intimate venue (just under 700…read morepeople fit) with limited seating (you can get a booth reserved for a fee), a plethora of bars and a diverse calendar of bands/shows. Reasons why Wooly's is rad. -The staff was friendly. -Air circulation -- they have massive fans which are a godsend. -Cool shows come here. -Pricing is on point-- honestly my bar tab was less than I thought! -Tons of food/drink options nearby to grab a bite before or after the show. -Not a bad seat in the house... unless you're stuck behind a giant. Reasons why you may not think Wooly's is rad. -Holy gross bathroom, Batman. -- I mean, this is par for the course. -No coat check? -- I went to a sold out show a random Friday in December and due to it being a sellout there was no coat check! Eek. -AXS App required. -- I'm all for putting tickets in my wallet. Having a separate app was another hoop to jump through but now that I have it, no complaints. Wooly's has been a DSM staple for over a decade. Peep their calendar and go to a show.

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.

Loved the atmosphere, the service and pizza were great. I'm really picky with my pizza but I loved…read moreMaggie's.

We like to come on Tuesdays when pizza is half off. They…read morehave an event called the tune up where people park their classic cars in thr parking lot and it's pretty neat to see! Just have to be aware that it can be pretty packed especially later in the evening. Our fav is the white lightning pizza with chicken. I have had their onion rings as an app which are pretty good too.

Cool place to get a glass of wine! Staff was very nice and we were seated right away. Wine was…read moregreat too!

The wine was very good but no one waited on us. And it was a Friday night at 5:30 with hardly…read moreanyone in the bar.

I have never been to Red Rocks, I have never been to the Hollywood Bowl, and I have never been to a…read moreconcert in Central Park in New York City! I do love outdoor concerts, and have been to so many festivals over the years! There is something about the way music moves through open out door space, with the smell of food, beer, and other smells (BO, POT, ETC) running your senses wild! In Des Moines we are lucky enough to have an amazing Amphitheater for shows! Right on the Des Moines River facing downtown, this is probably the most beautiful place in Des Moines and one of the finest in the midwest to see a concert! The stage is round and they bring in great sound! You can stand and dance, or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the hill. The Nightfall on the River series is usually really good and has a decent range of up and comers and bands from yesteryear playing! The space is not huge so the shows feel very intimate for an outdoor space! The only real problem with this Amphitheater is if it rains a lot, the DSM river is pretty easy to flood, so shows may get moved.. So keep an eye on the schedule if it's been a rainy season! All and All it's not Red Rocks, but it's still beautiful and it still Rocks!

The Nadas are a must see here and they brought Fat Tire beer along with them! Next time bring some…read morewine too! Bring you chair or blanket and enjoy! Great location behind the embassy suites on the river in downtown DSM! Upcoming concerts include Barenaked Ladies, Black Crowes, and Ingrid Michaelson. DSM is getting on the map!

I really enjoy the space in this theater. It brings the show right up and close to the audience…read more In spite of the smaller scope they have a great setup. With multiple layers on the performance area they allow many parts to be played out in different ways for the audience while maintaining separation for the locations. The seating is rather hard and tightly spaced which can be a bit uncomfortable if the show lasts over an hour and has no intermission. I thought their ability to use such a space in such a great way was terrific. The lights and sound worked really well.

I came to Kum & Go Theater over the holidays, I was able to attend the Chow Down Improv show and…read morewas surprised at how cozy this theater is but still provides space for a great show. Refreshments were on point, great beer selection that rivals a tap room even though it's just in support of the theater. Great facility overall, small enough that there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms and other amenities were clean and well kept. Definitely looking forward to a return trip the next time I am in Des Moines! If you haven't checked out the Chow Down, you must go!!!

This hole-in-the-wall bar is a great spot for a few drinks with a date or small group. I've been…read morecoming here for Wednesday night martini specials for years. Martinis don't disappoint in my opinion. Not all are equal, but they do have some good tasting ones. I personally like the dirty and gimlet martinis the most. But their more fruity ones are good as well. Atmosphere is great. Walls are decked with local art, which I believe is also for sale. Good music plays throughout and not too loud where you can't have a conversation. Service is always friendly and helpful. Overall, it's one of my favorite spots downtown. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed the vibe here and the cocktails are good and reasonably priced. I had a Manhattan,…read more$10. The dimly lit room, local art and music are fun. Of course, the actual "lift" is the centerpiece. Definitely a great spot in a great city.

I was in town for vacation and came across this bar online and was not disspaointed--it was a…read moreThursday night which meant all games were $.10 which was awesome and they have tons of old school classic games like Paper Boy, NBA Jam, Tetris etc. Also a nice selection of drinks available which I liked. I could have easily stayed there all night and just played pinball because they had a nice variety and I always love playing pinball games! The best part was they had a Super Nintendo setup so you could play Mario Kart for free which was amazing-this is a must visit if you are in Des Moines!

Fun spot for grabbing drinks and having an activity with all the game options. The security…read morechecking IDs were super funny and welcoming. They did have pizza there which I did not try, but thought it was nice they did offer a food option. The games take quarter tokens and they have a machine to convert dollars into the tokens. Unfortunately, a lot of the games were broken. This is also a very gaming style heavy arcade. The only games they have that are not arcade style games is skee ball and basketball (which was broken). Overall a fun spot in DSM for a date night or hanging out with friends!

Color me impressed!!!! We finally made it to XBK Live and it is now a favorite venue…read more The vibe is very chill and intimate. The acoustics are great and the staff is terrifiic. XBK will be a new haunt for us!

I had never been to XBK before. We were greeted at the door to have our tickets scanned. The…read moreshow was all ages, so we were "banded." Two bartenders were working hard. We waited for 1 person to get served ahead of us. I would not consider that a "wait." The stage is only a foot or so off the the ground. So not sure the view fro. The back. We We were upfront. The sound was great. Did not realize it was on the loud side till we went outside. We had a great time. The venue seemed very clean, even the restroom area. I think the common sink area out the stall rooms helps the flow of people. We can't wait to go back.