Lounges in Des Moines, IA

“first time there. I spent New Year’s eve night there. Fantastic food great drinks great service great people. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I think jay is his name. Great bartender. All I know is if you haven’t gone…you’re missing out!“

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

“I think Mary go round is the most comfortable bar in Des Moines u never have to wait for a drink and prices are reasonable“

“The Continental was an unexpected stop for us today. (We were searching for Waldo at local businesses around the East Village. A little something fun for the month of July; pick up your sheet for stamps/stickers/signatures at the stores participating and enjoy shopping, dining and just wandering the East Village.) We happened to see the board advertising today's specials and decided to give it a go. Oh my gosh! I'm so glad we did!

My son and I shared the tilapia tacos. My husband had the chicken tacos. My daughter ordered the nachos, chorizo on the side and I got a side salad to share with my hubby. We all took at least one bite of each other's orders.

The nachos were delicious with the meat. Our picky eater, daughter, didn't care for them just chips and cheese. (Remember, she's picky.) My son and I preferred the tilapia tacos to the chicken, but hubby, not a fan of fish, preferred the chicken tacos. The side salad was fresh and the house vinaigrette was SO good!

If you get the chance to stop by, you definitely should!“

“Refreshing drinks, amazing vibe, sneaky entrance, great company…all combine to make a memorable experience.
I had the Hemingway in Bloom, and could probably drink that forever and not grow weary of it…others had a black pepper basil martini, smoky B, pretty in pink, and the fort mojito…all were AMAZING.“

“Great atmosphere. My bartender Frankie was one of the most personable bartenders I’ve ever had downtown. Great hire, highly recommend the establishment as long as she’s there. She’ll give fantastic service from my experience.“

“The AWESOME Drag Shows!!!“

“Five stars. It’s good to know that even as life changes, West End Lounge still feels like home. AJ, the bartender, was on his A game!

Walking into West End Lounge as a Drake alum felt a little like opening a Pabst Blue Ribbon on Greek Street before heading into West End but nobody’s trying to recruit you for a group project. The moment I stepped inside, my brain said, “This is where my GPA went to plateau as my social life flourished.”

Sitting there, watching the game, I felt that old Bulldog spirit creeping back in. West End is one of those rare places that grows up with you: still fun, still familiar, but now with fewer questionable decisions and more appreciation for a stiff drink.“

“Best dinner and drink experience. Our waiter was so polite and accommodating. Food was great! Drinks were on point! Thanks for the great service! Our waiter ran down the street to give me my sunglasses I had left behind. Went above and beyond the entire time!“

“As a Marriott Bonvoy member, I wanted to try Mash & Marrow while we were near the hotel, and it ended up being a great choice for lunch. The service was excellent, our server was attentive, friendly, and quick with drink refills, which always makes a difference. I ordered the Caprese sandwich with chicken, and it was fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, and really well balanced. The sweet potato fries were also delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, exactly how they should be. The other entrées at our table were the Asian salad and the corn chowder, and both were excellent as well. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful, and well-prepared. Overall, a really good lunch experience and definitely worth stopping by if you’re staying at the Marriott or nearby. Friendly service + great food = an easy recommendation.“

“Great place to celebrate with bottle service. Variety of music to keep everyone dancing. 2 for one drink on Friday and $100/bottle service. Posh place“