50 Best Bars near Johnston

“In Johnston for work and saw the sign and thot I would give it a try. Seems like local people and very nice. Bartender was great. Will definitely come back next time in town. Thanks for the hospitality!“

“we love Maleena she is the best“

“Camping at Bob Shetler and decided to stop in. Fantastic staff, very attentive and personable. Friendly patrons too, had great conversations with all. We stopped in numerous times during our stay and we will definitely be back. Keep up the good job!“

“Discover a delightful haven for your sweet cravings ? Personally, I can't resist the allure of the cheesecake baklava. Planning to return soon for some exquisite Bosnian/Turkish coffee paired with a heavenly slice of cake. Wholeheartedly recommend this place!“

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

“Best frozen pizza on this planet!“

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

“very cool vibe and great mix of smooth music. gives a big city vibe of a funky cool space that you want to share with friends“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“The people are fantastic! I went for lunch while I waited for the plane, they were busy, and I was worried I might not have time to eat. The kitchen cranked it out, I was so impressed!“

“I have walked by this place a hundred times.....finally stopped in tonight. The food was awesome and very reasonably priced. Very nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. A nice surprise....will definitely be back!“

“This might be the greatest place I’ve ever been. I’m not kidding….“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

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

“Best pizza in Des Moines.💏👍“

“I had the most unbelievable chicken wrap that wasn’t on the menu from Jack’s Place ever, thank you Caitlin l, it was awesome.“

“Had an absolutely amazing time with the staff while we ate our dinner and had a few drinks. The food was great, 10/10“

“Love this place. Great service and friendly staff that treat you like family! Raven and Casey are awesome and make sure you’re happy! Food is. Great too!“

“Love the location and food trucks on occasion“

“Outside sitting by the river is awesome. There is also inside seating for the hot days. All ages and great people and atmosphere.“

“We have been to visit The Republic several times and have had a phenomenal time each visit! The staff are second to none! Ask for Nicole Ripperger for great service!“

“love this bar, coldest beer in town .“

“Sully's is a great Irish Pub that has great food and drink specials every night. They have a dog friendly patio and always welcome riders from the bike trails that are nearby. The staff is always inviting and it is overall a very fun bar. Go check it out!“

“Pool, darts, TVs, Touchtunes when no live music, and open for early happy hours 3pm Wednesday through Saturdays. 1pm on Sundays. Pizza and ice cream for late night noms. Walnut (same owner) close by for food too. Awesome stage and live local bands. Usually free shows. chill vibes. Live Karaoke on Wednesdays. Great addition to Des Moines.“

“I didn't eat but this is a great place if you're looking for a biker bar that's relaxed and not trying to be corporate or flashy. The whole place is just relaxed and welcoming to gear heads or black sheep of the world. It was a breath of fresh air that was welcomed while traveling thru. I'll definitely be visiting again.“

“We were visiting with friends on a Thursday night sitting at the bar.

Service: Excellent
DRINKS: Wonderful
Food: we had chips, queso and salsa. I highly recommend this!

The pariaso ahumado was very delicious. The pineapple puree and hot honey was a fantastic combination of flavors along with the mezcal. I had 3. Get one for yourself!“

“A nice little bar. Great conversations. Friendly bartenders but they'll kick you out if you're trouble. Loud music on the Touchtunes / jukebox. 5 overhead flat-screen TVs. No food served but chips are available for purchase. Might even see an occasional Amishman come in and sell naked goods.. Pool table for those so inclined. Nice little place. Come on down to sit at the bar and read a book.“

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

“Hands down my favorite bar. All the bartenders rock, the space is cozy, the drinks are actually reasonably priced, and they don’t skimp on the liquor. If it’s a busy night it can be HARD to find seating, but that’s most bars to be fair. Highly recommend“

“We have visited this location multiple times and it is always a fun environment to grab some drinks and play some nostalgic games! They have a wonderful variety of game choices that everyone will enjoy! Our group is a big fan of the Shotski they offer as well!“

“booze, food , music , ANYTHING goes inside or outside, no rules, no laws ;)“

“Women were gorgeous and polite..only thing is alcohol to expensive“

“I had not been to Ducktail in ages. It's a great bar. Clean with nice decor and a full bar. We went there to listen to a local band called The Adaptors and the atmosphere was great. Everyone was having a great time, enjoying the awesome music and relaxing.“

“Classic Ingeroll dive bar.“

“Just a great bar, we meet our son there when we’re in town.“

“This is a fun little bar if you're headed to a concert at Val Air. It's full of regulars But we didn't feel judged as outsiders as we walked in. It's an old building with a dive bar feel But there are certain things that make it feel like someone really cares. For example the drinks like screwdrivers and greyhounds are made with fresh squeezed juice, the bartender rotates the glasses, and everyone has greeted as they walk in the door. The only downside is that it's a cash only bar and the ATM was down so we had to leave.“

“Stopped in on Thursday for Happy Hour and late lunch. Food and service could not be better. Will be there again soon!!“

“I was very impressed with the service and knowledge of the bartender. I happened to ask if they put dairy in their espresso martinis because I am dairy free and she let me know that they had two different dairy free creamers and made me an amazing drink!“

“It’s obviously…the coolest place to hangout! 🍹🎉“

“It's a really nice place and it is classy too...“

“Great little place if not on patio.“

“The bison dinner was a work of art! This was my first time having bison and I would definitely come back for the dinner again! And their specialty drinks have great names with amazing flavor…. Staff was phenomenal and I really can’t say enough great things… Definitely a must to eat here!“

“Love this place… brought friends with us last night, great female server, very friendly… only complaint, wish u had tap beer.“

“Great place very good Belgian selection A Must stop if your in Des Moines. 20 beers on tap“

“Excellent service and food!“

“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“

“You walk in and instantly feel comfortable and welcome.“

“Best spot in the neighborhood💯🖤“

“Best bar and bartenders in Ankeny! Cheyenne is always friendly and always treats you like family. Huge selection of beer and liquor with great pours. Lots of tvs and friendly people. Handicapped accessible and has a nice patio for the summer months! Will always stop in when I’m in town!“

“My absolutely favorite place in DSM. Food and drinks are incredible. Exceptional service. Awesome people and vibe. 10/10/10 recommend. Go try it you will not be disappointed.“