39 Best Sports Bars near Grimes

“Pally's is the kind of place you walk into and instantly feel at ease. Whether you're catching the game or just vibing to some great tunes, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming—never too loud, always just right. The drink selection is top-notch, with something for every taste, and the food consistently impresses with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can tell they care about what comes out of the kitchen. What really sets Pally's apart is the staff. Friendly, courteous, and genuinely attentive, they make you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. If you're looking for a spot that blends good energy with great service, Pally's hits the mark.“

“Awesome place to have a birthday party, your weekly golf league or just to keep your swing in shape during the off season! Not to mention all the foods made in house! 🤌🏻“

“Love dining near the food was great! Great service server was Shannon and she was very attentive always came back and checked on us kept our drinks filled! Would definitely recommend this place food and service was great thanks Shannon“

“Great place and friendly serves!!!“

“Had a pickup order, had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, food was ready very fast and was one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. One small gripe is I wish it had a little more of the hot oil.“

“Best wings in DSM! The honey garlic is a must try. Always fast and fresh.“

“It's a nice little neighborhood sports bar! Food is delicious and the staff has always been absolutely the best.

Kid-friendliness: The staff has always been so good with my daughter who loves to chit chat about what's going on with her and they are so warm and welcoming.“

“Went tonight for steak night! Best steak I've ever had! TJ on the grill was the absolute BEST! He definitely knows what he's doing! Will definitely be back! Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere!“

“I DO NOT RECOMMEND!! It appears they have their do no recommend set so that your post cannot publish. Called this morning to let the staff know we were going with a group of 12 and they said that would not be a problem. In an hour our group received water and a drink order placed but never got it. The same server continued to wait on other tables, make drinks for other tables and made no effort or hurry to make ours or come back to take our order. In addition, the bartender continued to walk around and socialize rather than makes drinks. We even wrote down our whole order and patiently waited for her to come back to make it easy for her. This is the second that we have attempted to come to your establishment with the same results.“

“My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!“

“Tito’s Lounge is one of those spots that just gets it right. The food was solid across the board, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The ambiance is on point too. Relaxed but stylish and the kind of place you can actually enjoy a meal and a conversation without feeling rushed. What really stood out was the service. Attentive, friendly, and professional without being over the top. You can tell they care about the experience. Overall, a great spot whether you’re grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just unwinding. Highly recommend checking it out.“

“You want a dive bar that is also clean? This is it. Damn friendly staff and patrons. I go there periodically for a beer. They had a birthday party for a regular. Tons of food. I knew no one but several people came up to me and told me to partake in the goods.“

“My lunch today at Saints Pub in Waukee, with two dear friends, was truly wonderful. My blackened salmon was tender and fabulous, and our server, Gerardo, was very helpful and attentive. Being able to relax on the patio on such a beautiful day was the cherry on top. We'll definitely be back!“

“I would highly recommend Caffereys! It does not only have great service, but it is a neighborhood bar that you can meet so many wonderful people! The staff is wonderful especially Marcy, Taylor and Kristin! This is like a second home for me. Regards, Shane“

“Love it here, everyone that works here is so nice!“

“I love this place, I use to work at the waukee location when they were open. And I'll always say it worth it to stop out and watch a game no matter what season it is! even though baseball season is when it's popping the most!“

“Yanci was excellent ! Drinks were awesome and food was delicious and came so fast!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“Very amazing family night tonight! We had a family of 9 and they got us in to eat right away, great food, great prices, fun for all! Bowling prices were also very reasonable! Will be back soon! Thank you to the amazing team!“

“Stopped in for the first time today. I’m happy to have a good breakfast place on Ingersoll. The food was good and staff was super nice. Will be back for sure.“

“Great place to grab a beer and food with friends and coworkers.“

“Great Monday night pizza specials and drink specials! Pizza 1/2 price 1.75 well drinks till 8pm. Great deal!!! Friendly place to to chill!“

“It has to have the friendliest bar tenders, bar owners anywhere. Great place just to hang out with friends and family to have a few and relax or party. Love the staff.“

“The staff & the regulars are super friendly. The bartenders remember my name & what I like to drink. Sometimes I don't even have to ask. 😁 This is a great place to go hang with friends or by yourself. If you do go in by yourself, it won't be long before someone strikes up a conversation.“

“The owner is an absolute saint, he is so nice and a great human being! However, the bartender Megan Hampton is honestly the worst human being I’ve ever met in my life. She was rude to me the second I walked into the bar, then she screamed at me, I went to another bar, and the bartender said Megan did the exact same thing to her and her boyfriend. She openly talks about using cocaine and other inappropriate talk around the bar. She is single-handedly ruining the reputation and good name of Poncho. If you don’t believe me, sit at the bar when Megan is working and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.“

“They've really tried to change in the last 5 years or so. They offer daily special meals like steak night (mondays) and taco night (tuesdays). The steaks are legit some of the best I've ever had. Served with very well seasoned grilled onions and mushrooms.

Always great service. Small hometown feel. Love it!

They could improve the beer and liquor offerings. Very limited and no taps.“

“Great Staff!! Very friendly and attentive even though they were busy and there were a lot of various activities happening in the area. Examples; Sr. Olympics, sports tournaments, State Fair arrivals, car races etc.
The food was great, nice selection and specials. Food arrived in a timely manner and was hot and freshly prepared.
Highly recommended ☺️“

“Great new bar! The layout is fantastic and perfect for live music lovers.“

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

“Went for Music Bingo and had a great time! Our server was so sweet and very friendly. I split a pizza with my sister which was okay. I feel like it could have been cooked a little more. Our other sister got White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with shrimp and she loved it!“

“They used to have bands here but now I think they're embracing the neighborhood bar persona. I really think it's the best non Irish bar pints of Guinness in Des Moines. Food is always good there. seems to be an older crowd there usually. Also i once had a gin martini there that was out of this world!“

“friendly CHEERS ATMOSPHERE.... jyst updated their food menu as well! great place to watch Football!!“

“Great service and the band was really good!“

“Well come in un knowing and got brave and ordered the oysters on the half shell. So wonderful to get such high quality in DSM. So bruschetta was out of this word my wife had the chicken biscuit. Fantastic So I was brave again. Shrimp and grits. The seasoning and cook on the shrimp. So so good. Service was fantastic even though I had lots of questions Didn’t always know but found out very quickly. Very happy to have such a fantastic place to enjoy in town. EVERYONE should try it out!!!!“

“It is rare to be genuinely impressed with the quality of to-go food at a sports bar/gastro pub. This meal was fantastic!
Buffalo chicken Rangoon = fire! Amazing flavor/texture. Was perfect.
My wife had the pork tenderloin sandwich with macaroni (& cheese) and loved it.
My main was the surf and turf rice bowl and I have to say it is the best rice bowl I’ve had in a very long time, even from places much more expensive. No joke - this place exceeded all expectations and the food was perfect, from flavors to textures, the unique blends weren’t over the top, and were perfectly executed. Seriously, amazing food. Nice staff up front too and the place inside looks incredibly nice. Will be back to eat in when I have more time.“

“Paulette Dyson and Drea Turner opened Applebees in a major snowstorm!! She represents your restaurant with stellar customer care and the rest of your staff does the same! It’s matched with great food quality and portions! Thank you for your continued excellence!“

“Overall an amazing experience. Our server was very honest on what the best game card was when we were ready to pay more. He explained everything in great detail and was very attentive. Food was great. The only “negative” was the noise level. It was very hard to talk to our table over the music and game noise.“

“My husband and I had traveled from Ohio to near Urbandale to visit family and while staying at a nearby hotel, wanted a place for a drink and wind-down. Beerhouse was recommended by hotel desk clerk. We went back after our first night's experience. The (younger) staff behind the bar was excellent; personable, knowledgable, hard-working and a benefit to this establishment. Made great suggestions for food“