the long story short is it's lame. it's like a bar in the midwest trying really hard to be a trendy east coast bar. there's lots of spooky ambiance that looks like it was sourced directly from a haunted house or the hot topic store in the mall. the staff pretty much match the ambiance. drinks are overpriced. djs are hit-or-miss
edit: look at the wounded reply, oh goodness! "dadaist concept with elements of cinematic influence." what was the cinematic influence, the rave scene from blade? you guys have the same décor all the time, it didn't change for halloween so nice try. sorry you can't handle criticism. be less lame and you won't need to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Addison Hosner
This place is a vibe. The outside is so unassuming you’d think you’d be walking into some random basement in the middle of nowhere but once inside you are engulfed in an experience of good drinks, good company, and great music. If you like tequila and mezcal this will be a great spot for you! Coming from out of state I am glad I was brought here as it certainly was a unique experience to be offered in Des Moines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hornitos Plata
Josh
This place is definitely a vibe. What a unique little bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Morgan Wright
The best bar in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Randy Carter
Smaller club playing eclectic mix of music genres. No cover charge. Real DJs doing live mixes makes it a fun time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Colton Kvapil
Great vibes, good tequilas, but felt like a tourist trap in the end.
Great selection of tequilas, only a few standard mezcals (Iowa is a control state). Bartender immediately pushed us to top shelf "shots" which kind of fits some of the other up-sell-related reviews. We sipped them instead, and both were great, so we hung around.
Ordered two rounds of cocktails next that were a bit disappointing. Bartender told us the menu wasn't great and to order whatever we wanted, so we picked some standard tequila-based cocktails. 3 of 4 leaned too sweet and the tequila was totally masked – they just felt unbalanced. Not sure if the menu cocktails would have landed better.
Overall, staff were attentive and the vibes were great, but I'd expect more thoughtful cocktails and quality control at this price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jamie Rothamel
Cant rate this Bar highly enough! Came in with unrealistic expectations due to recommendations, but Erica, Rogér, & Michael/Matt were so great! Quick drinks, Well made drinks, great Convo. If your coming to Des Moines or local THIS is your hidden gem. Thank you for making a tough week into a fun start to the weekend! ††
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trent Moorman
For a Des Moines hole in the wall, the combo of snobby bartender ego + overpriced drinks really don't make sense.
Coming from out of town looking for something goth or alternative I guess this is what Iowa has ??♂️
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Rob Henderson
Awesome underground tequila bar with a dark voodoo theme.
Defo not what you expect from the metal references. Metalheads looking for a metal bar steer clear. But for a chill Vibe IMVU chatroom vibe in real life. This is the place. The menu may be Metal themed with System of a Down, Slipknot, and other iconic metal references even down to the name of the place. But this is EDM/House with a rave mentality. A speakeasy themed bar with a questionable atmosphere. However service is great. Drinks are good. Prices match the quality of drink. Defo relaxed vibe atmosphere with a wanna be hype music vibe. Idk the confusion seems to go through the reviews. Along with the in person experience. Id take someone here to a date. But wouldn't bring the bros. Fix the disconnect. Maybe I'll reencounter this review.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Jesse Brunes
I love this bar, come here if you like having an excellent evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alexis carfrae
Roger was
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Vickie Larson
Omg!! Probably the coolest speakeasy ever in Iowa!!!Frankie, the owner, was the greatest host ever!Drinks were awesome and the Ceviche Bar above was so tasty!!Definitely a MUST GO TO in Des Moines Iowa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiefer Hanawalt
I have to say that this place is pretty good. Good music and love the vibes there. Not too crazy and not too loud. Definitely recommend.
East walnut Street, whattup!
the long story short is it's lame. it's like a bar in the midwest trying really hard to be a trendy east coast bar. there's lots of spooky ambiance that looks like it was sourced directly from a haunted house or the hot topic store in the mall. the staff pretty much match the ambiance. drinks are overpriced. djs are hit-or-miss
edit: look at the wounded reply, oh goodness!
"dadaist concept with elements of cinematic influence." what was the cinematic influence, the rave scene from blade? you guys have the same décor all the time, it didn't change for halloween so nice try. sorry you can't handle criticism. be less lame and you won't need to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
This place is a vibe. The outside is so unassuming you’d think you’d be walking into some random basement in the middle of nowhere but once inside you are engulfed in an experience of good drinks, good company, and great music. If you like tequila and mezcal this will be a great spot for you! Coming from out of state I am glad I was brought here as it certainly was a unique experience to be offered in Des Moines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hornitos Plata
This place is definitely a vibe. What a unique little bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
The best bar in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Smaller club playing eclectic mix of music genres. No cover charge. Real DJs doing live mixes makes it a fun time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes, good tequilas, but felt like a tourist trap in the end.
Great selection of tequilas, only a few standard mezcals (Iowa is a control state). Bartender immediately pushed us to top shelf "shots" which kind of fits some of the other up-sell-related reviews. We sipped them instead, and both were great, so we hung around.
Ordered two rounds of cocktails next that were a bit disappointing. Bartender told us the menu wasn't great and to order whatever we wanted, so we picked some standard tequila-based cocktails. 3 of 4 leaned too sweet and the tequila was totally masked – they just felt unbalanced. Not sure if the menu cocktails would have landed better.
Overall, staff were attentive and the vibes were great, but I'd expect more thoughtful cocktails and quality control at this price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Cant rate this Bar highly enough! Came in with unrealistic expectations due to recommendations, but Erica, Rogér, & Michael/Matt were so great! Quick drinks, Well made drinks, great Convo. If your coming to Des Moines or local THIS is your hidden gem. Thank you for making a tough week into a fun start to the weekend!
††
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a Des Moines hole in the wall, the combo of snobby bartender ego + overpriced drinks really don't make sense.
Coming from out of town looking for something goth or alternative I guess this is what Iowa has ??♂️
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Awesome underground tequila bar with a dark voodoo theme.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Defo not what you expect from the metal references. Metalheads looking for a metal bar steer clear. But for a chill Vibe IMVU chatroom vibe in real life. This is the place. The menu may be Metal themed with System of a Down, Slipknot, and other iconic metal references even down to the name of the place. But this is EDM/House with a rave mentality. A speakeasy themed bar with a questionable atmosphere. However service is great. Drinks are good. Prices match the quality of drink. Defo relaxed vibe atmosphere with a wanna be hype music vibe. Idk the confusion seems to go through the reviews. Along with the in person experience. Id take someone here to a date. But wouldn't bring the bros. Fix the disconnect. Maybe I'll reencounter this review.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
I love this bar, come here if you like having an excellent evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger was
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Omg!! Probably the coolest speakeasy ever in Iowa!!!Frankie, the owner, was the greatest host ever!Drinks were awesome and the Ceviche Bar above was so tasty!!Definitely a MUST GO TO in Des Moines Iowa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to say that this place is pretty good. Good music and love the vibes there. Not too crazy and not too loud. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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