An excellent stop for delicious cocktails and an extensive list of whiskey! The wings were delicious and the atmosphere was moody witha great speakeasy style vibe. Will definitely be back when I'm in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael P.
Tried this place based on a Google search. As a bourbon fan, I was a bit disappointed in Ken's . The service was excellent, food good, but selection not quite what I expected. Prices are reasonable, but keep in mind that pours are about 1.25 oz. The atmosphere is as expected for a place advertising a speakeasy vib. For some reason, they are advertising tiki drinks. Not quite in keeping with the prohibition drink theme!
L W
Had a private event. The food was delicious and so were the drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashton Collins
Mitch and Travis are legends disgusted ad for regular humans, best bartenders in Des Moines if not all of Iowa. 11/10 support these boys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blanca L-J
Stopped in on a quiet Thursday night and was impressed with the ambiance, the service and drink quality. We will be back!
Melinda Bianchi
Been here 3x in a three year span. It's great every.single.time. I've come here for food. I've come here for drinks. I've come here for food AND drinks. I've sat at the bar. I've sat at a table. The food is always perfect! The drinks are always perfect! The staff is awesome no matter who you get! Honestly, this is one of my favorite places in DSM!
Josh Adams
Great drinks and great atmosphere. Also a fun place to wait while you are waiting for your table upstairs. But still would come for some drinks any day of the week.
Heidi H.
We didn't plan a head for dinner before an event at Wells Fargo arena. We found Ken's, we walked right down the steps and got a table right away. The bartender/waiter made us delightful cocktails. We were able to order appetizers to share and make it to our event on time. We shared the Iowa hamballs, cheese curds, and the jalapeño poppers. They all were amazing. Would definitely go back again.
Brandie A.
Check out the speakeasy downstairs. The offer a great variety of drinks and friendly bartenders.
Sammy Seiler
Subpar service and I mean SUBpar but, really good drinks!
What a neat bar and our server was great! Really felt like we were in an old school speakeasy. Will most definitely be going back!
S H
Tim makes the best cocktails!
Beau Kelch
Great atmosphere! Plus Bartender Tim is amazeballs!
Charlotte Richards
I told the waiter I wanted a sweet mocktail of the waiter’s choice, and they brought me a delicious “awkwardly holding hands on the beach.” My partner had a great “panorama.” The service was great and the ambiance is really cool. Lots of Des Moines history.
An excellent stop for delicious cocktails and an extensive list of whiskey! The wings were delicious and the atmosphere was moody witha great speakeasy style vibe. Will definitely be back when I'm in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried this place based on a Google search. As a bourbon fan, I was a bit disappointed in Ken's . The service was excellent, food good, but selection not quite what I expected. Prices are reasonable, but keep in mind that pours are about 1.25 oz. The atmosphere is as expected for a place advertising a speakeasy vib. For some reason, they are advertising tiki drinks. Not quite in keeping with the prohibition drink theme!
Had a private event. The food was delicious and so were the drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitch and Travis are legends disgusted ad for regular humans, best bartenders in Des Moines if not all of Iowa. 11/10 support these boys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in on a quiet Thursday night and was impressed with the ambiance, the service and drink quality. We will be back!
Been here 3x in a three year span. It's great every.single.time. I've come here for food. I've come here for drinks. I've come here for food AND drinks. I've sat at the bar. I've sat at a table. The food is always perfect! The drinks are always perfect! The staff is awesome no matter who you get! Honestly, this is one of my favorite places in DSM!
Great drinks and great atmosphere. Also a fun place to wait while you are waiting for your table upstairs. But still would come for some drinks any day of the week.
We didn't plan a head for dinner before an event at Wells Fargo arena. We found Ken's, we walked right down the steps and got a table right away. The bartender/waiter made us delightful cocktails. We were able to order appetizers to share and make it to our event on time. We shared the Iowa hamballs, cheese curds, and the jalapeño poppers. They all were amazing. Would definitely go back again.
Check out the speakeasy downstairs. The offer a great variety of drinks and friendly bartenders.
Subpar service and I mean SUBpar but, really good drinks!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service, ambiance and whiskey selection,
What a neat bar and our server was great! Really felt like we were in an old school speakeasy. Will most definitely be going back!
Tim makes the best cocktails!
Great atmosphere! Plus Bartender Tim is amazeballs!
I told the waiter I wanted a sweet mocktail of the waiter’s choice, and they brought me a delicious “awkwardly holding hands on the beach.” My partner had a great “panorama.” The service was great and the ambiance is really cool. Lots of Des Moines history.