50 Best Bars near Cumming

“Awesome place! Highly recommend for a fun evening.“

“Really nice owners and great service. A hidden gem for sure“

“very cool vibe and great mix of smooth music. gives a big city vibe of a funky cool space that you want to share with friends“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“The people are fantastic! I went for lunch while I waited for the plane, they were busy, and I was worried I might not have time to eat. The kitchen cranked it out, I was so impressed!“

“I have walked by this place a hundred times.....finally stopped in tonight. The food was awesome and very reasonably priced. Very nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. A nice surprise....will definitely be back!“

“This might be the greatest place I’ve ever been. I’m not kidding….“

“coolest bar we have been in...bartender was super friendly“

“I had the most unbelievable chicken wrap that wasn’t on the menu from Jack’s Place ever, thank you Caitlin l, it was awesome.“

“Love this place. Great service and friendly staff that treat you like family! Raven and Casey are awesome and make sure you’re happy! Food is. Great too!“

“Love the location and food trucks on occasion“

“Awesome pub, really cozy feeling, great decor and mood. Great beer selection as well! Along with some of the best fries I think I have ever had. The Paddy Melt was delicious.
Will be back for sure! Gotta try some of their other burgers since the melt left such a good impression.
Don't sleep on this place like I did, drove past countless times and I am very glad I decided to drop by for lunch!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“I didn't eat but this is a great place if you're looking for a biker bar that's relaxed and not trying to be corporate or flashy. The whole place is just relaxed and welcoming to gear heads or black sheep of the world. It was a breath of fresh air that was welcomed while traveling thru. I'll definitely be visiting again.“

“Courtney was our bartender tonight and she is AMAZING! Huge selection of drinks and each one is better than the next. Service is friendly and the patio is warm and welcoming. They don’t sell cigars anymore but they are walking distance to a smoke shop and you can smoke on the patio. The butterscotch martini is SO GOOD. if you have an opportunity to stop by for a drink from Courtney you absolutely need to.“

“Just a great bar, we meet our son there when we’re in town.“

“If you are ever in the neighborhood, stop by!! Best service and food in town! Leah H is your go to girl. She is top notch and will take great care of you!“

“Great place very good Belgian selection A Must stop if your in Des Moines. 20 beers on tap“

“They've really tried to change in the last 5 years or so. They offer daily special meals like steak night (mondays) and taco night (tuesdays). The steaks are legit some of the best I've ever had. Served with very well seasoned grilled onions and mushrooms.

Always great service. Small hometown feel. Love it!

They could improve the beer and liquor offerings. Very limited and no taps.“

“such a fun atmosphere to enjoy great bands and dance the night away!!!!“

“You walk in and instantly feel comfortable and welcome.“

“The service was fast, staff very friendly. The drinks we had were very well made and we loved the selection! It's definitely a darker hole in the wall vibe, and it's pretty small here so don't come expecting a fancy cocktail experience. But I'll stop in again sometime for another quick drink!“

“5 stars for atmosphere and live music. Can consistently find live music here and drinks a very reasonably priced. If you're looking for fancy go elsewhere. If youre looking for consistent service, cold drinks and music then head on in.“

“Great place for karaoke on tue and thurs best sound in town“

“Classic Ingeroll dive bar.“

“Perfect spot and community. It’s my Iowa spot...#dive bar“

“Drink was way more alcohol than flavor. Pool was fun, customers were friendly. Server was friendly and attentive. Bar itself - loved the writing, good space for people, but it could’ve used a bit cleaning - especially in the bathroom. Long hours which is nice so you don’t feel like you’re being kicked out. Music was a bit repetitive but not a big deal. I would be back if we lived closer to the area.“

“I DO NOT RECOMMEND!! It appears they have their do no recommend set so that your post cannot publish. Called this morning to let the staff know we were going with a group of 12 and they said that would not be a problem. In an hour our group received water and a drink order placed but never got it. The same server continued to wait on other tables, make drinks for other tables and made no effort or hurry to make ours or come back to take our order. In addition, the bartender continued to walk around and socialize rather than makes drinks. We even wrote down our whole order and patiently waited for her to come back to make it easy for her. This is the second that we have attempted to come to your establishment with the same results.“

“It's a really nice place and it is classy too...“

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

“Thanks Cheese Bar for the great food and accommodating our little one. she loved the kids cheese plate!“

“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.“

“great people, great atmosphere, good music, all ages, so much fun.“

“There are few places on Earth where a dive bar and fine dining coexist. Shorty’s is one of those places. It’s kinda like quilt made of denim and white tablecloth. You’ll understand when you go, as you should, and see the highly rated restaurant that sits atop Shorty’s, allowing the shared menu. Like a delicious hat on a drunk man’s head. The 3 times I was there the only thing that outshone the food and drink was the bartender. What a gem.“

“The Park Avenue Pub has been around forever, well known on the Southside of Des Moines and largely remains unchanged. Still operating under normal pub hours and participating in local pool league tournaments. If you’re looking for fancy, this is not your place. If you’re looking for an old school simple watering hole and place to grab a bite, this is it. A small group of us still get together periodically on Saturdays for sausage sandwiches and a couples beers. Always a thumbs up on the sandwiches and they are reasonably priced. Also, plenty of parking in the back.“

“I stumbled upon this bar on my trip across country recently. I stopped mainly because I run a fantasy football league, with GOAT as the main theme.Got there just in time to catch the end of a football game had some great food and really rich bar staff.“

“Beautiful atmosphere a place for the community“

“The bison dinner was a work of art! This was my first time having bison and I would definitely come back for the dinner again! And their specialty drinks have great names with amazing flavor…. Staff was phenomenal and I really can’t say enough great things… Definitely a must to eat here!“

“This is a fun little bar if you're headed to a concert at Val Air. It's full of regulars But we didn't feel judged as outsiders as we walked in. It's an old building with a dive bar feel But there are certain things that make it feel like someone really cares. For example the drinks like screwdrivers and greyhounds are made with fresh squeezed juice, the bartender rotates the glasses, and everyone has greeted as they walk in the door. The only downside is that it's a cash only bar and the ATM was down so we had to leave.“

“Came in for a couple drinks great place with an awesome atmosphere. The bartender Tess was awesome! Greeted us walking in and never left us waiting for another round. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My wife and I stopped here after a play at the Civic Center. We ordered an appetizer and cocktails. Our appetizer was cranberry and tomato bruschetta and it was delicious. I had the Patron tequila daisy while my wife ordered coffee with amaretto. The daisy was described as an upscale margarita and the description fit. My wife's coffee was more like an espresso with a flavor that overwhelmed the amaretto. Our server seemed very knowledgeable about the drinks and appetizers.“

“Such a cool vibe! Amazing food and service— will definitely go back again! 😊“

“Great little place if not on patio.“

“Love this place and good vibes!“

“Great food and beer, and very friendly staff. We come here every time we visit Des Moines!!“

“Highly recommend! Very glad that we stopped here on our way through Iowa. Had a bunch of different appetizers (portobello fries, roasted Brussels sprouts, pretzels with beer cheese, pub salad) and beignets for dessert, all of which were delicious. They have a huge variety of beers, as well as some really tasty cocktails, and we enjoyed creating our own flights. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the bartender in particular was very knowledgeable about all the different breweries, styles and particular beers. The space was clean and comfortable. It would be the perfect place to host a party. Wish we had this place in our city!“

“Excelente comida 🥘 excelente margaritas“

“Kristine was amazing! We dropped in on a quiet Thursday evening with a crew of about 30 people. Kristine made us feel right at home and served each of us in timely fashion flashing a lovely smile. Atmosphere was cozy and the service was excellent. A great place to gather!“

“Looking for a night out without going downtown or west Glenn? This is the place. Karaoke on Tuesday, trivia on Wednesday. Lots of regulars including myself. We don’t bite and love a good time. Unlike other places, you won’t get weird looks for being new here. 4 Pool tables, 2 dart boards, 3 slot machines with Ridgemont tickets (each worth a dollar at the bar). It’s a good sized place so you can find your own area or chat with a new friend. I’m an honest guy, worst thing about this place is the urbandale and Windsor heights cops linger because they smell a good time. Just get a ride if you have too much fun.“