Love love this café! It's such a creative and fun space--I swear you could spend an hour inside and…read morestill not notice every little detail. I also love that they change up the decor pretty often, so there's always something new to see. It's such a fun experience overall and a great late-night spot. My only wish is that the lattes were as creative as the atmosphere. They have tons of flavor options, but most seem to be standard store-bought syrups. I got the dark chocolate cherry latte, which was good, but with how unique this place is, I'd love to see more fun coffee options to match the vibe--things like house-made seasonal syrups, flavored cold foams, or more creative specialty drinks. Still one of the most fun cafés to hang out at, and definitely a place I'd come back to!

Very rude unprofessional staff, they wonder around instead of serving customers , the wait for two…read moredrinks was 37 mins , I asked for updates a few times to be told " on the way we are busy" - there was four tables ...not busy but again it's obvious they have little to no experience or just don't care. On the way out the male bartender obviously knew I was very unhappy with the service and made a smart ass comment to me on the way out the door . Emailed the owner , no response so here is my review

Decided to stop by for a quick drink while we waited for our table at a restaurant. After enjoying…read moreIka Ramen more than a few times, I had gotten extremely curious of what lies behind the "secret door." It was pretty empty when we arrived, as it was early, but we were content with no crowd. They had a DJ and were clearly anticipating a busy evening. It was a larger space than I expected, with a decent size bars and even had booths tucked away. We enjoyed the cocktails we ordered as we took in the details of the bar. Only down side was that we couldn't stay longer!

First time here recently. Very awesome vibe. Loved the decor, music (DJ) this night and the…read moreambience. I'm not a big drinker so more options for non alcoholic (bottled tea or lemonade) would be nice. I also don't drink soda. I still enjoyed the place a lot and will be back.

So cute! Great addition to the Benson area. They have a ground floor outdoor patio in the back and…read morean outdoor rooftop patio upstairs. The inside seating is adorable and has view of the wood fire oven and the bar. They have a good selection of wood fire pizzas, pastas, salads, handhelds, and appetizers. They also have tons of cocktails, wines, and fishbowls. Their happy hour also has amazing deals Thursday-Sunday, open to 6 PM. The Moscow mule was tasty and the margarita was yummy and strong. The gin martinis were deliciously briney. We tried the hot tots to share and they were a great additional to the table but very rich. The pizza was cheesy and so worth it. There weren't many people staffed but our server was on top of it! She made sure to keep our drinks filled and was great at checking our tables and all the other tables there. We weren't able to see the rooftop patio due to weather, but I can't wait to come back and check it out.

I thought about ordering lunch off of DoorDash and stumbled upon Little Riot. I had some time to…read morekill, so I decided to just Uber over to this spot and try it out in person. To my delight, it was happy hour, so I ordered some appetizers to sample. I started off with the tater tots and the crab rangoon cheese sticks. I liked the tater tots and the associated dip quite a bit, but I felt like the crab rangoon cheese sticks left something to be desired. I ordered the white pizza for my meal and added on chicken at the suggestion of my server. The chicken did a lot for the pizza--she was right! However, I felt like the base of the pizza fell kind of flat, which was disappointing. That said, the restaurant itself was super cute and I think I just ordered the wrong things. I would cautiously return.

Wanna go out with your girls? Revival House should be your first stop of the night. Interior - a…read morevibe! The bartenders - the friendliest! Good spot for a few laughs and drinks! Drink recommendation - green tea cocktail & mai tai!

Revival House was one of the most unique cocktail bars I visited in Des Moines! Hidden in downtown,…read morethis tiki-themed bar feels like you've stepped into a tropical oasis with bamboo accents, colorful lighting, and fun vintage-inspired décor. The cocktail menu is full of creative tropical drinks, and the atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out! It's cozy, immersive, and the perfect spot for a date night, catching up with friends, or starting an evening downtown. We went on a mini road trip to Des Moines from Kansas City and this was the first spot we visited! Every corner has its own personality, making it just as fun to look around as it is to sip your drink. If you're looking for a cocktail bar that's a little different from the norm, Revival House is definitely worth adding to your Des Moines itinerary.

Cool little bar in benson it has a good beer selection and nice service would be a cool place to…read morehang out. We stopped in for one beer. Beer was fresh and tasty. Service was nice and friendly. Will definitely be back

You're either going to love this place or like it. We just love the charm it has. Not a single TV…read morein sight. You have to talk to your drinking partner, the kind stranger next to you, or one of the (mostly) kind bartenders. We always come here for the Bloody Mary. Our go-to is the Bakon Bloody Mary, always heaping in a pint glass with beef stick/jerkey and other garnishments. Their bakon vodka always makes this delicious! They have plenty of other creative Bloody Marys on the menu. Krug (pronounced kroog) Park also has an amazing selection of beer and whiskey or bourbon. There is always a really good selection of German beer on tap. There is a little patio out back too, so if you're looking to get some fresh air, don't forget that.

Drinks are sweet so you might wonder whether there's even alcohol in them but believe me you'll…read moreFEEL it! The crowd always has the right energy and the bartender with the braids is super funny and always dancing. Best place if you're looking for something different than the benson/midtown blandness , i almost felt like I was back in the south.

The drinks are very expensive for instance a double shot of don julio and a Hennessy Margarita came…read moreto 25 bucks other than that this place is a nice spot to chill and babysit a drink . 2 trips cost me 50$ .

My boyfriend and I tried The Fox Den right after dinner since it's right below the restaurant we…read morewere at. I had been wanting to try it for a while since I've heard really good things, and it did not disappoint. It wasn't too busy when we got there since it was still a bit early, and we were able to find a table easily. We both ordered espresso martinis. I don't remember the exact name of mine, but it had a little orange twist and it was amazing. Definitely one of my favorite espresso martinis around town! I also loved the decor! The space isn't huge, but there's a decent amount of seating and it still feels cozy. The staff was friendly and super helpful when it came to choosing drinks. Can't recommend this place enough!

This is a fabulous bar with a cool atmosphere, delicious drinks, and an awesome mission. We stopped…read morein before dinner for a drink and an appetizer. The hummus trio was phenomenal. It came with sesame, black sesame, and butternut squash hummus and then delicious crackers, tri-colored carrots, and watermelon radishes. The drink menu is extensive, with both classic favorites and Fox Den specialties. Our service was also great - speedy and friendly. Like Ooh De Lally, The Fox Den partners with Metro's 180 Re-Entry Assistance Program to provide opportunities for previously incarcerated individuals. We love when great food meets a great mission!

Small space; solid venue!! This place has great acoustics, great acts, great beer selection, great…read morestaff . . . Yeah it's great. As a pro tip, check Reverb's schedule frequently, cross reference with Spotify and decide whether to attend. Some of these acts are up and coming and the ticket prices are almost always quite inexpensive. An excellent selection of beverages including local beers and your el cheapo ones (Busch Light, Lite, etc). Reasonable prices on the beer and cocktails. Service is also good and they manage the bar crowd well.

Went to a concert, with friends I havnt seen in months. as we where chatting we got told by the…read morestaff, to be quiet. at a concert, at a bar. Mind you we where sitting 2 feet apart. maybe rename the place the library. We arnt obnoxious jerks, so we toned it down. But come on. Drinks are 2-3 dollars more than a similar venue. Cool venue, run by Karens.

Cute little bar. I really enjoyed the espresso martini on draft/nitro. The staff was great,…read morefriendly, helpful, and kept the drinks flowing. I especially like the large windows that were open with the nice weather.

Homey bar. Lots of seating and a decent sized bar. They have bar games and fun seating areas. I…read morelike that the front windows open too. The drinks came fast and the service was friendly.

Cute cocktail bar! They have tons of seating and a back outdoor patio, as well as plenty of spots…read morefor photo ops. They have a fun cocktail and shots selection. My drink 'It's Not My Bedtime Yet' was a yummy espresso martini in a great glass. The bar itself is beautiful. It looks like they do lots of events, live music, and themed nights. The hours were a little confusing and opened at a different time than stated, but it was worth the wait. Our server made up for it- she was super cool

Great place on Leavenworth Street to grab a drink after work! There was one bartender running the…read morewhole place on a Wednesday night around 5:30, which was okay because there was a handful of us in the bar! But another bartender did show up in time for stand up comedy, which was good because it got BUSY! There is an outdoor patio on the back which I had 0 idea about! It was all very updated, very bright inside, lots of seating I felt for the smaller space, tables, couches, seats at the bar, etc for both bigger and smaller groups! Bathrooms were clean and upkept! Parking is tricky, I didn't find a parking lot, so you will have to take your chances parking out front on the street down Leavenworth!