Tonight I went to Secret Admirer because I thought Silent Book Club would be there. However, they canceled. So, I sat there and read anyways. The bartender, Steven, was freaking awesome! He definitely made everyone feel at home. I would go back to Secret Admirer again just for his bartending.
Please note I still like the place if he isn’t working. Just a serendipitous evening at an awesome bar.
If you are in town and want an awesome place to have a drink, then I highly recommend!
Jessica Goforth
Really great drinks and an amazing patio!
Olivia B
One of my favorite bars in Des Moines. Hosted my bridal shower here this past weekend and could not have asked for a better experience. Location is perfect and the staff is wonderful!
Jim Hegarty
My 2nd favorite bar in the city!
Cissa Dahm-Howard
Great staff. Fun cocktails. Nice seating and energy.
Rachel Schall
Des Moines' cutest triangle shaped bar. Best cocktails, patio, and I hear the staff is pretty awesome too! 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dick Prall
Stellar cocktails, super fun staff, and fantastic look & vibe. Well done again, DMDT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bryant Eakins
Absolutely a wonderful small bar with great staff like Sierra and Ezra! Would love to see some late night food and I would be here every night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Say Hello to the City
I trust anything Nick Tillinghast does in Des Moines. His projects are thoughtfully done and his staff are always attentive and accommodating.
Love this cute little intimate spot! Perfect for a little date night or catching up with friends. Can’t beat the delicious cocktails and the music is always on point. The decor is very aesthetic if you like taking photos for socials. The staff there are few but they handle the busy packed nights like champs and are honestly just the most sweetest laidback people who just want you to have a great time cuz they always seem like they are as well! Couldn’t recommend more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus Saddler
The ice cream sandwiches are bangin and there's a bartender that a cutie patootie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara
Cute and cozy place. Nice open air and patio in the back. Was here on a cooler day but the fresh air was nice and the drinks were tasty.
I know in the winter time they make it super seasonal and festive with nice lights. The ambiance and aesthetic of SA is always nice tho.
Busier in evenings and parking is interesting as there aren’t many spots.
Overall would definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bailey Exstrom
Cute spot if you’re looking for a Christmas bar in downtown Des Moines!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Dominic DeKeyser
Alright in light of the response let me clarify
I asked for a Coors and the bartender responded ‘No’. Okay that’s fine you don’t carry it. I asked ‘Can I get the most similar thing to a Coors’ and the bartender responded ‘No - you can get a Michelob’, gesturing to the menu. I said ‘fine I’ll take that’ just matching your energy okay? Don’t tolerate your team being disrespected? That’s cool but if I match your energy that’s not disrespect. Don’t dish it if you can’t take it. You’re not above me and your summarization of the encounter is biased & false. Smh
Tonight I went to Secret Admirer because I thought Silent Book Club would be there. However, they canceled. So, I sat there and read anyways. The bartender, Steven, was freaking awesome! He definitely made everyone feel at home. I would go back to Secret Admirer again just for his bartending.
Please note I still like the place if he isn’t working. Just a serendipitous evening at an awesome bar.
If you are in town and want an awesome place to have a drink, then I highly recommend!
Really great drinks and an amazing patio!
One of my favorite bars in Des Moines. Hosted my bridal shower here this past weekend and could not have asked for a better experience. Location is perfect and the staff is wonderful!
My 2nd favorite bar in the city!
Great staff. Fun cocktails. Nice seating and energy.
Des Moines' cutest triangle shaped bar. Best cocktails, patio, and I hear the staff is pretty awesome too! 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stellar cocktails, super fun staff, and fantastic look & vibe. Well done again, DMDT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely a wonderful small bar with great staff like Sierra and Ezra! Would love to see some late night food and I would be here every night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I trust anything Nick Tillinghast does in Des Moines. His projects are thoughtfully done and his staff are always attentive and accommodating.
great place for a holiday cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this cute little intimate spot! Perfect for a little date night or catching up with friends. Can’t beat the delicious cocktails and the music is always on point. The decor is very aesthetic if you like taking photos for socials. The staff there are few but they handle the busy packed nights like champs and are honestly just the most sweetest laidback people who just want you to have a great time cuz they always seem like they are as well! Couldn’t recommend more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ice cream sandwiches are bangin and there's a bartender that a cutie patootie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute and cozy place. Nice open air and patio in the back. Was here on a cooler day but the fresh air was nice and the drinks were tasty.
I know in the winter time they make it super seasonal and festive with nice lights. The ambiance and aesthetic of SA is always nice tho.
Busier in evenings and parking is interesting as there aren’t many spots.
Overall would definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute spot if you’re looking for a Christmas bar in downtown Des Moines!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Alright in light of the response let me clarify
I asked for a Coors and the bartender responded ‘No’. Okay that’s fine you don’t carry it. I asked ‘Can I get the most similar thing to a Coors’ and the bartender responded ‘No - you can get a Michelob’, gesturing to the menu. I said ‘fine I’ll take that’ just matching your energy okay? Don’t tolerate your team being disrespected? That’s cool but if I match your energy that’s not disrespect. Don’t dish it if you can’t take it. You’re not above me and your summarization of the encounter is biased & false. Smh
Service: 1
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