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Tonic Bar

3.2 (24 reviews)
ModerateLounges
Open • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Just a great bar! Been coming here for years.
Scott L.

Tonic is a fun up beat bar. We have been Coming here for years. The bar staff is some of the best I have ever been around! If you are in Des Moines this is the place to go.

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Jess R.

Had multiple shots while here for a bachelorette party and they were all amazing. We sat at bar and had great service. Staff was very friendly. This is your typical bachelorette/bachelor party kind of bar - packed, loud, and good drinks.

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Kayla Z.

Stopped in to ring in the New year. Place was packed! The DJ was awesome and it was a great party. I did notice there was no bouncer at the door when we arrived around 11pm. Not sure if that is unusual or not. The friends we were with wanted to dance. Well this was a great pick for dancing! The drinks were good and it was well staffed for a busy night. It was also super quick and easy to grab an Uber when we were ready to leave.

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5 months ago

Sarah is the best bartender ever. Her espresso martini is second to none. Highly recommend!

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4 years ago

This place ducking rocks!!! The bartender Cody is a sight for good eyes and a witty joke :-)

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9 years ago

Pretty cool. Nice/down bartenders. Coming back soon. Had the Holiday shot. Left me feeling minty fresh.

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13 years ago

Amazing Bloody Mary's! The bartender was great and chatted with us out of towners about Iowa.

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Great music but prices are CRAZY !! Especially when you can walk next door and they are like $2 cheaper. But I like the atmosphere!!

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“Had multiple shots while here for a bachelorette party and they were all amazing.”

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Black Sheep DSM

4.1(42 reviews)
9.0 mi
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I liked Black Sheep from the second I stepped through the doorway. Down the stairs toward the red…read moreglow of what Ralphie might have also called "electric sex," whoever it is that makes up the "we" in "we are your shepherds" must have forgotten that black sheep resist being in the herd. Maybe that's the point though, in what feels like a much, much less scary walk down into hell (not a regular hell but a cool hell, right Regina?) put extra emphasis on any word in the sign and you're still left with a mischievous message. The average person will not come to this bar, and that's a good thing. The "bar scene" in general is mostly gross and average and can have the bulk of the flock, and flock right off with it. Black Sheep seems to attract a whole lot of "other," and I really dig that. On top of being a really great concept, the execution thereof is impeccable. It makes its point without coming across as inauthentic, contrived or gimmicky. Hard to do when your schtick is so niche and obvious. Applause. Bartenders were very nice. Crowd of people were very nice. I like being able to dance next to people without dancing with them. I did this here and it worked out well. Just some pleasant eye contact, "hey, you're having fun too, we're twins!" nods, brief mimicry of one another's moves, and that's it. That's exactly how it should be sometimes. Music was mostly okay. There were moments where it was sublime, moments where it was just fun to dance to, moments where I zoned out, and moments where I went "What in the actual hell is this guy on and why am I being audibly assaulted with such nonsense?" I kinda like that though. Just because it's not my jam doesn't mean it's not someone else's. There's a sign above the tables that reads "No Requests" which is awesome. Whomever is spinning gets to do their thing and everyone just needs to handle it. Yes. Yes. Yes. I'll be black for sure. I mean back. Back to the black. Back to Black Sheep. Baa. Did she just....? Yeah. Yeah I did. I Haikcoup de grâce'd the fkcu out of that review.

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.

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Juniper Moon

4.2(50 reviews)
7.4 mi
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Solid cocktail bar with excellent patio and lounge inside. Surprisingly good service out on the…read morepatio: how annoying is it to always have to run in for each round when you're all the way out on the patio? (Then again, it's not always bad to stretch your legs). But still: I was surprised how good the service was. Drinks were also great. I'm always on the hunt for dry cocktails and this place didn't disappoint. Old Man & the C was a perfect cocktail for a summer night on the patio: imagine a scotch-based cocktail that accomplishes that. Nice & dry, with a little citrus, and somewhat herbal. Somehow for Friday night was also quite perfect in terms of the number and range of folks there. Yes, there was a table of 20-somethings, and yet they reigned it in. And then plenty of "older" folks like me.

What a great stop! I was with a ladies for a bachlorette…read moregroup who decided to stop here. It was an early Saturday and the bartender was spot on . He came right over to our little group. We were a little rowdy but he was able to take care of all of us. I bravely tried something I haven't tried before. The service was great , the drinks were great. It was great that they have their own special phone that calls Gusto pizza next door. We ordered a quick meal and it didnt take long to come over and feed the hungry wolf pack of ladies. Great little place.

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Juniper Moon - The vibe and interior are great.

The vibe and interior are great.

Juniper Moon - The bar is very high

The bar is very high

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Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.1(49 reviews)
2.9 mi

We had a great experience here with family! My parents had dined here a few times and recommended…read moreit for a nice lunch before we left town. The space itself is stunning: live-edge wood tables, moody decor, and a clear attention to ambiance. The service is impeccable: our server was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. It really made an impact on our visit! My brother was obsessed with his pork belly quesadilla, and I loved my chicken picatta. Highly recommend!

We joined up with another couple to try out Aura as none of us had been there before. It's kind of…read morea long dining area with a bar on the left and booths on the right and tables down the middle. We opted for a booth and settled in and got in our drink orders. They have a nice wine list and plenty of other options for drinks. We decided on the Korean fried cauliflower as an appetizer and that was an excellent choice!. It had a great flavor and was nicely prepared and came out incredibly quick. I highly recommend it. For dinner, two in our group got the glazed salmon. They both said it was pretty good, but not a lot of heft in the flavor. Another in our party got the pesto pasta. He also said it was good and had a very strong pesto flavor. I got the red trout, which is blackened, but the blackening was on top of the skin, which is something I usually leave behind. I know many people love the skin on fish, but I prefer to not have that as part of my experience. The salsa it came with was good but the trout was very bland without the blackening. Our server was very good and the ambience is nice. It's reasonably quiet and on the night we went they were about 1/2 to 3/4 full Overall, it was OK. Prices are maybe on the slightly higher side of average, but were reasonable for what we got.

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