Dive Bars near Ankeny

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Jakes

Jakes Bar • $$
605 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

“It's a great place to just kick back and relax. Will be my spot when I am visiting the area. No fluff or uptight peeps here. Welcoming and bartender's are attentive and I have to say one in particular is very easy on the eyes. (You know who you are ). Thanks for such a welcoming atmosphere and great service.“

3.8 Good17 Reviews
Waveland Tap Bar • $
4704 University Ave, Des Moines - 10.44 miles

“A nice little bar. Great conversations. Friendly bartenders but they'll kick you out if you're trouble. Loud music on the Touchtunes / jukebox. 5 overhead flat-screen TVs. No food served but chips are available for purchase. Might even see an occasional Amishman come in and sell naked goods.. Pool table for those so inclined. Nice little place. Come on down to sit at the bar and read a book.“

4.9 Superb10 Reviews
My Brother's Place Bar •
2400 Dean Ave, Des Moines - 9.76 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breaded Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Philly
Fries

“I ordered delivery by DD. My order was Guinea grinder with onion rings. The grinder was good and on a nice soft hoagie roll. The door dash menu doesn't give you the option to remove the peppers. I hope they change that. The onion rings were not good, no flavor to them and definitely not worth the price. My first time trying this place.“

4.6 Superb14 Reviews
Olde Town Tap Dive Bar • $
121 2nd Street SE, Altoona

“Great little nook for a drink with a friend on a weekday. Just had a quick drink. No food. Excellent service and friendly bartender. Did sir in the back area where they have karaoke on the weekends. Could use some love in that area and some cleaning. Overall, love this little place. Will be back!“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
Bailey’s Pub N Grub Bar & Grill • $
918 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Tink Special Hashbrowns
Smothered Hashbrowns
Everything Omelet
Basket of Fries
Steak Breakfast
Mini Corn Dogs
Cinnamon Roll
Cheese Sticks
Cheeseburger
Onion Rings

“Went this morning bright and early, 615, based on good reviews. Sure glad I did, breakfast was cooked perfectly and quickly and the special is <$10! Waitress and cook were super nice and they gave me free coffee when I said I was from Texas. Actually they give everyone free coffee, you can’t beat. Lunch specials sounded really good too, I highly recommend.“

4.5 Superb37 Reviews
The Boat House Bar • $
7695 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston

“Perfect little place to be close to home love the atmosphere and they have a great bartender who works Sunday and Monday evenings super friendly I love the place. Clean and I like the big tv behind the bar there’s always something good to watch and usually a nice person to visit with! Thank you boathouse!! I recommend this place for sure!“

4.4 Superb24 Reviews
E 25th Pub & Grub Bar • $
509 E 25th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicago

“4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 5* Service: 4* 08/06/2023 This place's Italian Beef was highly recommended by a reviewer on another site and finally got the chance to try it today. This is definitely a neighborhood bar - as several other patrons / regulars asked us how we liked our drinks and dinners. Granted, the area looks a little on the rough side as you pull up but the service and food were both great - all handled by one lady behind the bar. On the recommendation of another patron, we started out with Bloody Marys with pickle vodka and I highly recommend them - not too salty or thick. For our meals, my wife ordered the Italian Beef (see picture) and I went with the Chicago Dog (see picture). As always, we each shared tastes and found both dishes to be very good. Our neighbors ordered the Italian Beef with Cheese (see picture) and Chili Dog (see picture) - and both of them thought they tasted great, commenting especially about how good the chili was. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com“

4.4 Superb29 Reviews
Triangle Tap Bar • $
2506 Post St, Des Moines

“I can only rate the service and the drinks from one visit. That visit is enough to get me going back. The most perfect Bloody Mary you will find in Des Moines. Well crafted and delicious. Let's talk about value too. Triangle Tap knows that if the price is right, people will come!“

4.2 Good23 Reviews
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