37 Best Sports Bars near Norwalk

Pin High Sports Bar Sports Bar • $$
1951 East 18th Street Suite 102, Norwalk

“Pin High Sports Bar delivers a strong balance between entertainment and legitimate golf simulation.

The facility blends a traditional sports bar atmosphere with high-quality simulator bays, creating an environment that works equally well for competitive practice sessions or casual nights out. The Aboutgolf simulator technology provides accurate ball flight data and immersive course play, while the open layout keeps the experience social rather than isolated. (curved screens in the back are a MUST try)

What stands out most is the versatility. You can grab drinks, watch live sports, and still get meaningful swings in, play some pool, shuffleboard, duckpin bowling and anything else. The space feels built for groups — leagues, corporate events, or winter golf nights — but it doesn’t sacrifice simulator quality in the process.

For golfers in Central Iowa looking to stay sharp during the off-season while still enjoying a relaxed, social setting, Pin High strikes that balance effectively. (Also, located right next to the sports complex makes it an easy visit when in the area)

Best For: Group outings, winter leagues, casual competitive play
Strength: Atmosphere + simulator experience combination + several gaming options“

5 Superb12 Reviews
1908 Draught House Sports Bar • $
9500 Market Pl Drive, Norwalk

Customers` Favorites

South West Chicken Salad
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
French Dip Sandwich
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Nachos
Flatbread Pizza
Shrimp Jammers

“Visited 1908 tonight to watch Monday night football and the food and service were amazing!!! Our server Meg was so personable and attentative! Love their menu and atmosphere. Great place to relax and watch the game.They really know how to take care of their customers here! Highly recommend this place!“

3.8 Good214 Reviews
The Station on Ingersoll American • $
3124 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines - 7.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Station Signature Wings & Fries
Wisconsin Kicked Up Curds
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Regular Cheese Curds
Crab Rangoon Nachos
Havarti Turkey Club
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Bacon Cheeseburger
Wings \u0026 Side
Fried Cauliflower

“This restaurant notified us, after we ordered online for delivery, that they believed our driver took our order. They called to tell us that before we even had a chance to believe there was a problem, and fully communicated what the issue was. They remade our order and it was delivered less than a half hour after they discovered the issue. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.“

4.9 Superb304 Reviews
The Walnut Sports Bar • $$
1417 Walnut Street, Des Moines - 7.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

West Coast Burger and Fries
Spicy Corn Fritters
Vegan Spring Rolls
Chicken Sandwich
Reuben and Salad
Grilled Asparagus
Al Pastor Burger
Classic Burger
Chicken Philly
Chicken Wings

“We had our Holiday party there on Saturday January 20th. The food was good, and the staff was excellent.“

4.8 Superb97 Reviews
Grand Junction Bar & Grill Sports Bar • $
1970 Grand Avenue Ste 29, West Des Moines - 7.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Italian Sausage Sandwich Fries
Reuben Sandwich & Tater Tots
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Broasted Chicken Wings
Grand Junction Burger
Chicken Fried Steak
Sausage & Mushrooms
Biscuits and Gravy
Junction Burrito

“Fantastic place for lunch or dinner. Great food at reasonable prices. Always good specials as well.“

4.5 Superb104 Reviews
Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill Urbandale Mexican • $
2675 100th Street, Urbandale - 10.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

2 Marg Order a Shot of Patron
Burrito Rice and Beans
Seafood Chimichanga
Burrito California
Hidalgo Molcajete
Fresh Guacamole
Fajitas Hawaiian
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Al Carbon
Fajita Hawaiian

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

4.6 Superb249 Reviews
Bix & Co. Sports Bar • $$
111 5th St, West Des Moines - 6.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Custom Made Pizza with Veggies and Meatballs
Tenderloin Sandwich \u0026 Fries
Italian Beef Sandwich and Fries
Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
Tenderloin Sandwich & Fries
French Dip Sandwich Wet
Wings with House Sauce
Cheeseburger & Fries
Green Pepper Rings
Onion Ring Basket

“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.“

4.3 Superb179 Reviews
Francies Bar • $
2100 Wakonda View Drive, Des Moines - 5.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips with Loaded Fries
Chicken Philly and Turkey Melt
Chicken Philly Without Peppers
Quwso Dip and Boneless Wings
Queso Dip with Grinder Meat
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Philly Chicken Sandwich
Cheese Burger and Fries
Grilled Chicken Salad
Tenderloin Sandwich

“We had an amazing time at Francies. The food was amazing. I had the steak and peppers sandwich and fries. The fries were so good.“

4.7 Superb130 Reviews
Tonic Court Ave. Bar • $
210 Court Ave, Des Moines - 8.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Reserve Cigars
Tonic Passion
Bulleit 10yr
Soccer Mom
Wine Bomb
Bloody

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

4.4 Superb78 Reviews
Bevy’s Tavern Salad • $
Recommended
1300 50th Street Ste 206, West Des Moines - 9.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tenderloin Sandwich Fish and Chips
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Grill Cheese Tomato Bisque
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Classic Cheeseburger
Chicken Fried Steak
Bevy's Happy Burger
Steak and Potatoes
Chicken Tenders
Soup of the Day

“buddy's and I love coming here“

4.3 Superb141 Reviews
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85 Bar

85 Bar Sports Bar • $
432 East Locust Street, Des Moines - 8.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

'85 Dog Chicago and Chilli \u0026 Cheese
'85 Dog Chicago and Chilli & Cheese

“Bears fans need to come and watch a game“

4.5 Superb40 Reviews
SudSuckers Sports Bar • $
1511 East Army Post Road, Des Moines - 5.59 miles

“It definitely has changed from when I have been there years ago, but it's definitely for the better. Whe. You walk in its nice and open on the right to have conversations you can hear and pool tables on the right. It now has a jukebox (it's what I still call it) and no longer a stage. You can tell that business is not as busy since the changes, hopefully it picks back up for whoever the brave bar owner is. The bar staff ,she was happy,honest and just plain people's, with drinks with perfect mixtures, that make you feel relaxed and at home.“

4.5 Superb26 Reviews
Cheap Seats Sports Bar Sports Bar • $
2301 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines - 10.37 miles

“darts, drinks, food and fun“

4.3 Superb42 Reviews
Charley's SouthTown Tap Sports Bar • $$
3803 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines - 5.83 miles

“Best music,wanted a bar that made u feel in ur 20's again. and wanna just dance lol,yet without too many people and it's small,but very nice abdyet has everything a big bar would have for entertainment:great music,pool tables,pinball machines,darts,etc!( Plus I have to mention the nice staff,as well as super friendly people who end up conversing with!)“

4.6 Superb12 Reviews
Corner Tap Bar Grill Sports Bar • $
1960 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines - 7.23 miles

“I love this bar and I appreciate that they have gluten free options.“

4.4 Superb19 Reviews
Blue Shark Ale House Bar • $
165 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines - 9.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Panko Crusted Cheese Curds 1199 Nachos Grande
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Beer Battered Chicken Tenders
Spinach Artichoke Dip
All You Can Eat Wings
Breaded Cauliflower
Loaded Waffle Fries
Blue Shark Chopped
Southwest Eggrolls
Blue Shark Burger

“Olivia was great and deserves a pay raise“

4.4 Superb209 Reviews
Lumber Axe Sports Bar • $$
338 Southwest 6th Street, Des Moines - 7.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sierra Nevada

“What a fun place! Next time we will try a escape room. Need more bathrooms. Had a great time!“

4.2 Good17 Reviews
Groucho's Lounge Sports Bar • $
2763 Northwest 86th Street, Urbandale - 10.34 miles

“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.“

4 Good9 Reviews
Sprockets Kitchen & Bar Chicken Wings • $
2314 University Avenue, Des Moines - 8.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Creamy Shrimps Flatbread
Fried Shrimp and Fries
Pork Tenderloin
Fried Pickles
Wings Buffalo
Chicken Wings

“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.“

4 Good114 Reviews
Centerfield Sports Bar Bar • $
6555 University Avenue, Windsor Heights - 8.77 miles

“Great little place. Definitely for the Cubs fans. Great variety of bomb drinks. I had the Capri sun and that's exactly what it tasted like. Black cherry rum with an orange monster Delicious. Bartender was great, friendly and helpful. Will be going back when we are in town again.“

4.9 Superb27 Reviews
The Chicken Coop - West Des Moines Bar & Grill • $
5906 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines - 9.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

Graziano Sausage and Peppers
Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Cheeseburger and Fries
Garlic Jalapeño Wings
Philly Steak Sandwich
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Garlic Jalapeo Wings
Prime Rib French Dip

“Great service and the band was really good!“

4.2 Good216 Reviews
Down Under Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $$
8350 Hickman Road, Clive - 10 miles

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Pizza at Down Under mmm
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Sausage Mushroom Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Bone-In Chicken Wings
Down Under Special
Macho Nachos
Onion Rings
Burgers
Tacos

“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.“

4.4 Superb49 Reviews
Front Row Bar • $
9956 Swanson Blvd, Clive - 10.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Baked Potato
Pizza

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

4.4 Superb32 Reviews
The Ridgemont Bar • $
7460 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights - 9.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pizza

“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.“

4.4 Superb28 Reviews
Thirsty Sportsman Bar • $
4808 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines - 5.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Double with a Double Chaser

“Love the bar, free pool on Sundays, weekly specials, and friendly bartender. The reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is because the dj sucks. He takes a lot of smoke break, his mic smells like stale cigarettes, he sings the longest songs taking away time from the customers that are there to sing, and his equipment needs better sound quality. It drowns out the singer. So other than needing a new dj I say it’s a great place to visit!“

4.2 Good45 Reviews
Mojo's Bar Bar • $
206 North Howard Street, Indianola - 9.97 miles

“What I love the most about Mo jos is they have the best bloody Mary's on a Sunday!“

3.8 Good6 Reviews
Tuddy's Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
6240 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines - 8.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Classic Cheeseburger
Parmesan Baked Clams
Oysters Rockefeller
Sheet Pan Nachos
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Fried Oysters
Truffle Fries

“Great food and service! Great place to watch a game. Better than average food and TV’s everywhere“

4 Good194 Reviews
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Lamp

Lamp Bar • $
418 E 5th St, Des Moines - 8.66 miles

“Events during the week are great! Fun bartenders, local patrons and all around great time!“

3.8 Good16 Reviews
Wellman's Pub Pubs • $
2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines - 7.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wellmans De Cristo and a Side of Hashbrowns
5 Cheese Mac and Cheese
French Dip Sandwich
Shrimp Street Tacos
Steak Sandwich
The Pub Burger
Onion Rings
Nachos
Wings

“Great place to go for any kind of night out. Good drinks and even better service.
However; I noticed the tablets you pay on only offer up to 5% suggested tip. I’m hoping this is a mistake overlooked by management bc their servers deserve those numbers to say 18%, 20%, and 22%“

3.9 Good69 Reviews
Sports Page Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
1802 West 2nd Avenue, Indianola - 9.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger and Fries
Chicken Strip Basket
Firehouse Burger
Sampler Platter
Chicken Strips
Fish and Chips
Cheese Sticks
Dirty Nachos
Baked Potato
Onion Rings

“We had a small party for my mom's birthday this evening and we were pleasantly surprised with how the entire evening went. CJ was the gentleman helping us, he was AMAZING. He interacted with everyone, including all of our crazy children running all around the room. He was very polite and even volunteered to get a group picture of all of us! Customer service experiences will make or break places, but because of CJ, we will most definitely be back!!“

3.9 Good83 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar Sports Bar • $
W, 6190 Mills Civic Parkway West, West Des Moines - 8.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pasta and Honey Chicken Tenders
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Salade César Caesar Salad
Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Mushroom and Swiss Burger
Impossible Cheeseburger
Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken Wonton Tacos

“It looks like there's only one server and maybe a manager on the floor whenever we visited our server completely did a wonderful job the food was absolutely delicious the manager helped the server out what you don't see very often lovely environment great food most definitely will be back“

3.6 Good159 Reviews
The District Bar & Grill • $
212 4th Street, Des Moines - 8.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Wings
Cheese Burger
Fries

“The Punching Pandas ROCK! From the energy, to the song selection - to the horn section- these guys bring it! They are guaranteed make every show they play one big party. Once again- THEY ROCK! 🤘😎“

3.1 Average17 Reviews
Westown Tap Bar and Restaurant Bar • $
3530 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines - 9.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger w Bleu Cheese Dressing
Chicken Wings with Fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Buffalo Wings
Cheese Burger
Chicken Taco
Side Salad
Sam Adams
Nachos

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

3.7 Good86 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
6301 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines - 5.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
3 Cheese Chicken Penne
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Chicken Quesadilla
Quesadilla Burger
French Onion Soup

“5/5 stars! We had an incredible dinner tonight, largely thanks to our server, JR. He was attentive, made sure our drinks never ran empty, and gave us the best service in the house. He made our night out fantastic—ask for JR when you visit!“

3.7 Good216 Reviews
Dave & Buster's Des Moines Sports Bars • $$
190 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines - 9.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich
All American Burger and Fries
Pretzel Dogs and Sliders
Big Daddy Chocolate Cake
Chicken Cantina Nachos
Grande Cantina Nachos
Ribeye Steak Well Done
Strawberry Shortcake
Smokehouse BBQ Ribs
Philly Cheesesteak

“Heather was our server/waitress and she was outstanding. We had a group of about 50 people with about 15 different tabs to organize, and she was so efficient. I have never had such fast service at a sit down restaurant when visiting with a large group. This was a with basketball team and their families. The team all played games after eating, and it was a fun atmosphere. The food was amazing and at our table everyone raved about the boneless wings“

3.7 Good363 Reviews
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop Bar & Grill • $$
597 Market Street, West Des Moines - 8.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño Stuffed Crab Rangoon
The Roosevelt Burger
Artichoke Spinach Dip
Soft Pretzel Sticks
Sashimi Tuna Salad
Seared Tuna Salad
Chicken Ranch Wrap
Sweet Potato Fries
Pepper Jack Bites
BBQ Ranch Burger

“This is my third time coming to this location & the experience has always been good, the food taste fresh & always good perfect. The employees are super helpful & friendly. I never feel rushed to order or leave after eating. Having the option to sit outside or on the roof is a game changer if you are staying late for drinks. All around awesome place!“

3.6 Good180 Reviews
Jethro's BBQ Barbecue • $
721 3rd Street, Des Moines - 8.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Gluten Sensitive Wings
Ragin' Cajun Sandwich
Bayou Pickle Chips
Mac and Cheese
SD Corn Muffin
Chicken Wings
SD Baked Beans
Iowa Platter
Waffle Fries
Pulled Pork

“They were the selected food vendor for the Junior Olympics Swimming so I can't rate the atmosphere since it was at a pool.

I had the pulled pork sandwich which was delicious and I was surprised by the guy working with the bacon wrapped ribs. I feel like the warmer kept cooking ribs so they didn't have that pow one would expect, they were still delicious though. I wish I would have visited their brick & mortar location to try more stuff.“

3.5 Good115 Reviews