Highland Underground

3612 6th Ave, Des Moines

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Rachel Hillman

KC was AMAZING. Stellar service and would highly recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Dilsaver

Gotta go back to the 70's for some fondue!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thomas Witte

Cool spot. Nice retro decor. Cool staff. Tasty cocktails. Didn't get the fondue but the people around us who did seemed to be very much enjoying it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kathleen Bingaman

We stopped there after my birthday dinner for a drink and to see what this was like. I grew up in Highland Park. My mother managed the Park Fair Record Shop for about 17 years. I worked there, too. It was like a home away from home. Chuck's Pizza was a favorite! My wedding cake came from the Highland Park Bakery. I remember Klein's Department Store, too. I bought my husband a powder blue leisure suit there and blue suede shoes back in the 70's! Memories...lol!
I was so surprised to find out the Highland Underground was once Klein's! We were there on a week night and they weren't busy, but the drinks were good, friendly waitress, and the 70's decor was fun! We got a kick out of the phone on the wall at our table and the prank that followed when the waitress told me to answer it. I'd like to go back and try their fondue next time!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Chris Everett

We went opening weekend and it was so fun! Staff was so cute and friendly, drinks were amazing and the fondue for 4 was delicious 🙌🏼 sexy little time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

megan holtzman

Received the worst service from staff I’ve ever experienced in hospitality. Myself and one of my friends ordered the same drink and when they arrived they were completely different drinks. Instead of trying to make it right, the waitress started arguing with us, and it took considerable convincing from my friend until the waitress agreed to have the bar remake it, then she charged us for the remake. After this incident our original waitress avoided our table for over an hour and a half, and a different waitress started serving us. She was also incredibly rude and had a horrible attitude.

Outside of the horrible service, the drinks were mediocre. I was excited to visit and I was very disappointed! I will not be returning to or recommending Highland Underground.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Joe H

Drinks were great!

Fyi... Google maps says 3612 but it is 3614.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Shelby Moorman

Went for my 50th birthday! Had so much fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Stewar Litel

Drinks were very good, cheese fondue was quite thick though not really a fondue. Service was not very good as we had 3 different people servicing us I guess? Not really sure but my drink took 20+ minutes to come out and I had to reorder as I saw people who ordered later than I received their drinks before me so I was sure they forgot about mine. The last “server” or whatever that helped us check us out and had a terrible attitude. I think they have the drinks and atmosphere down but the service needs help. Just a recommendation to have sections for servers and not have all your staff come on at 6pm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Noel M

Lovely atmosphere, good fondue! The party phone is a fun addition to. Happy to have a spot like this in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Katie Lundstrom

Had a great night here with a friend! KC the Flame Master turned Drink Master was an attentive and fun server, as was Meg! We split the cheese fondue and each enjoyed a number of different delicious cocktails. The environment was fun as was the decor. Worth a different than usual night out for fondue, or just drinks! Just fondue it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chaz and Elizabeth Peacock Hoffman

Amazing bar! Great atmosphere, cocktails and fondue. We’ll be back soon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bethany Fast

If I could give this spot more than 5 stars, I would.

The drinks are spectacular. The fondue was to DIE for.

The place is in a basement but it doesn't feel weird and cavey, it feels like your coolest friend's living room with a bar.

They're gonna get sick of me.

Also, the fondue smells AMAZING. 🤭

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jerrica Sheridan

Love this new addition to Highland Park! The attention to detail is incredible and love that they partnered with another neighborhood business, Divine Times Vintage for the clothing that’s for sale on their mannequins! Such a fun concept!

Drinks, fondue, decor, everything is so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Medina Demiri

Fun place but I can't stand the smell of fondue so not for me

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

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Highland Underground

3612 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313