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.

Decided to meet a friend for a few drinks on a Saturday afternoon. We started downstairs and…read moreordered the red sangria along with the short rib tacos. The sangria was tasty and refreshing, but the tacos were just okay. The side salad was fresh and enjoyable, but I felt the tacos had a bit too much coleslaw, which overpowered the other flavors. Our waitress let us know it was her first day and that we were her very first table. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and did a great job. After eating, we headed up to the rooftop for a few more drinks. The space is large, has a great atmosphere, and the music was enjoyable. Overall, I would definitely return for drinks and the rooftop experience. While the food wasn't a standout for me, the service and ambiance made for a pleasant afternoon.

Met quite a few foodie friends tonight for some libations and savory eats!…read more I was rude, and didn't share our Fire Roasted Meatballs which were surprisingly GOOD! Great flavor, didn't upset my stomach (that shit matters!), and paired well with their little pieces of bread. Totally had to smash their Crab Rangoon Cheese Sticks which were rich with flavor! The thai sauce wasn't spicy at all (I'm such a ween). Snagged their Expresso Thai-Tini and it was delish, as well as their Purple Painkiller. Not pictured is one of their fish bowls... Parkings always a bitch in Benson, but if ya go early enough, maybe it won't be so bad! Will definitely be back to eat in the inside versus their patio (which is excellent!) next time.

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.

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.

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

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$ .

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.

Cool Benson establishment which carries more "lived in/grunge" Benson vibes rather than "brand…read morespanking new trendy spot". Attached to the bar is a small but intimate music space where they have frequent $10 shows from a variety of smaller artists-local and beyond. This is your basic bar with cran vodkas and PBR, but they also pride themselves on a cool craft beer (many taps!) and cocktail menu too. The last drink I had there, a Oolong tea cocktail, was excellent. Unpretentious, casual, and versatile. Loud to sit in the bar area if you're just having a drink and not attending the concert in the next room over, BUT not every night is a show night. Lounge that fills a lot of shoes. Drinks for the crafties and the basic b's in your life, music for everyone, and you can feel comfortable dressed to impress or in ripped jeans and converses.

We stopped in during a St. Patricks Day bar crawl and it was fun…read more There was a outdoor beer garden that was cool. Inside was equally cool but definitely skews towards a younger crowd. There is pool tables and open air seating facing Leavenworth. Its reminds me of other spots in blackstone.

Good cocktails. Cool decor! Staff is usually friendly. It feels like True American 2.0 thoughread more

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!

Been a couple times now and have had several good conversations with bartenders about cocktails,…read moreplus drank several delicious cocktails to boot. The patio outside is nice, and the inside has a cool vibe. There's some kind of party room space in the back, but ultimately, I'd say swing by if you're in the area, and you won't be disappointed.

Attended the Harry Potter pop up and was admittedly a little underwhelmed. Based on some of the…read morecontent online it looked like it was going to be much more heavily themed than it was. Also, there was some sort of "mystery leak" coming from a back room that was spreading onto the floor and starting to flood the carpet in the one seating area in the back. Overall just wasn't somewhere that I feel compelled to go back to but maybe check it out once for yourself?

The barbershop is a fantastic new speakeasy in the blackstone district! It's under blackstone…read moresocial and is under new ownership with a local theme, fantastic bartenders and a cute aesthetic