49 Best Cocktail Bars near Urbandale

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“Had a business meeting here. Amazing atmosphere, extremely hospitable. Food was OUTSTANDING. Highly recommend; will come back with friends and family.“

“Great ambiance. Excellent drinks. Smooth music. Tony likey. :)“

“Great patio. Great cocktails.“

“This is a great cocktail bar. They put effort into even the simplest of drinks. They have some of the best priced beer and wine options in town, which is surprising given the focus on cocktails.

They set fun vibes with the music. The lighting is dim and the decor is fun and wacky.

The happy hour is a steal as they make great old fashioneds. The regular drink prices are well worth it for the quality of beverage.

I have been a few times over the years and will continue to go back.

Vegetarian options: This place does not serve food.

Parking: Parking in the area is free on Sundays and after a certain hour of night. You can park on the street around the building or there are two parking garages across the street.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are not allowed. They are trying to set a vibe and that vibe does not include children.“

“I am an activity director for a local memory care, and to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we tried Finn's Pub. They were MORE THAN accomodating! We visited on a Thursday afternoon, and that coming Saturday and Sunday, the owners were making Corned Beef and Cabbage. When they knew we were coming, they whipped up a special batch just for us! It was so kind! The residents loved the drinks, the food, and the atmosphere. Thank you so much for hosting us!“

“5 stars for atmosphere and live music. Can consistently find live music here and drinks a very reasonably priced. If you're looking for fancy go elsewhere. If youre looking for consistent service, cold drinks and music then head on in.“

“Been going here for 18+ years - great place to sit on the enclosed and (occasionally) heated patio to smoke a cigar.Bartenders are friendly and the owner Bryan is working his a$$ off to make Duck a fun place to hang out.Come check it out and join the family...!“

“Winchester Public House has a very unique atmosphere and fantastic selection of bourbons, whiskeys and bavarian beers. Specialty cocktails are unmatched in the metro...but they can cost $16 a pop. Totally worth it though. No food or snack options available which google review photos may show, they might sell pub pretzels. Great atmosphere and friendly bartenders who know their stuff!. Clean bathrooms.“

“Amazing drinks and atmosphere!“

“Dante is the best bartender and makes this spot off the charts!!! Definitely a great place and atmosphere to chill and have Guinness aka Irish chocolate milk! A gem of a place in the Iowa cornfields! Patio out back is peaceful and the vibes are really nice!“

“Wow the atmosphere here is amazing and the bartender was on point! Don't be afraid to ask for a drink suggestion.if you want a place to chill out, then head to juniper moon. the indoor and outdoor seating is amazing.I tried 4 different specialty bourbon drinks and they were all very unique and interesting.“

“Went over the weekend as it was super hot out and the drink flight slushees hit the spot! A bit sugary but def recommend for the sweet tooth fans. The Strawberry Banana was really yummy! The only complaint was sat a drink down to play a game and when went back to get it a server had taken it away. Other than that a very fun time!“

“Nice dive bar with ice cold beer. They also really understand what a "tall" drink is! Would be nice if they learned how to scan a card vs. making people use the ATM to get cash out at $3.00 a pop. Actual pay phone in the back entrance!!!“

“We just celebrated our marriage there with drinks and tacos! They had a killer beer and taco deal going on. We thought the drinks were delicious, the ambiance was perfect, and the staff and service were top-notch!! I would highly recommend, and can’t wait to head back!“

“"I had a fantastic experience at the Escape Lounge thanks to Sydney, the bartender. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure that everything was perfect from start to finish. Sydney not only crafted delicious drinks, but her warm personality and professionalism really elevated the experience. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—Sydney will make sure your time at the bar is unforgettable!"“

“Definitely the coolest speakeasy in town. Also great for pool and darts. Friendly staff and great drinks!“

“It was very pleasant to eat in this restaurant, for a moment it teleported me to my longed-for Peru, I have hardly been able to find a good lomo saltado and here I found it, without leaving behind the Peruvian cause that was there ??, authentic Peruvian seasoning, and a great deal Its very friendly staff would repeat...I recommend it.“

“What can I say that hasn't been already said. Amazing across the board. Service from Jules was outstanding. Each course was exceptionally well thought out presented in an artistic way. Yes, it's pricey but considering this is not the type of place most people dine at all of the time, it is more than well worth the amount.“

“Good place in Ankeny to meet for breakfast. I've turned others onto the breakfast egg rolls. My brother-in-law is hooked. If you want something on the lighter side try the Thai fried rice with egg n veggies. Ask for extra sauce on the side. Dad had the steak n egg n cleaned his plate. The breakfast burrito are ginormous. Enjoy the Des Moines based chain. There's something for everyone“

“Amazing first time experience! The atmosphere was so fun! Love the music videos playing. Our waitress Michelle was friendly and gave great recommendations! The food was the bomb! Loved my breakfast tacos! Everyone at our table ordered something different and everyone loved what they ordered. The mimosa flight was great! Can’t wait to come back and try something else!“

“We hired Nightingale to bartend our wedding reception. Can not recommend highly enough! My husband and I had a pretty specific vision for what we wanted for the bar, and from the first meeting Heather and Tovka clearly committed to learning and achieving that vision. Great communication throughout the months leading up to the day, and heard a ton of compliments from guests about the service and drinks. The bar they set up exceeded our expectations! Hire these folks right now.“

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!“

“Celebrated or anniversary here and it was fantastic! Be sure to make reservations. Everything was top notch from the great drinks, to delicious food and superb service!“

“Awesome service, awesome food, and great Whiskey choices.“

“Top notch food and service. Highly recommend!! Our meals and dessert were amazing!!“

“This place is my absolute favorite for breakfast! Honestly, every meal I’ve had here has been incredibly delicious. You can really tell that the chefs know their stuff. And the owner? Amazing! I once had an issue with a DoorDash order, and the owner personally called me to explain the mix-up. He even sent his chef to deliver the correct order to my door. That’s customer service that goes above and beyond. Support this local gem that takes pride in making great food with a smile. I’m a fan for life!“

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

“We has lunch there today! It was great! Highly recommend the French Dip, it was awesome!! I love that you can get a side salad instead of fries for the same price. Service was excellent!“

“Cool little speakeasy to distract ourselves while waiting for dinner upstairs. Delicious lobster artichoke dip started our experience accompanied by a smooth honey nut old fashioned. Coupled with amazing service started our night off right.“

“Bears fans need to come and watch a game“

“Devin and Maddie are the only reason I come here. Drinks are always on point and service is amazing. Hard to find such good service especially on busy Saturday nights. They’re both so accommodating and knowledgeable, will be back every Saturday night and tell my friends !!! Thank you both for the best experience !!!“

“What AMAZING food!!! From our Australian coffee to the bacon, and EVERYTHING in between!!! The service was spot on and super friendly. Well done, St Kilda!!!!

Parking: We walk a bit but we had a truck pulling a trailer. It was a Sunday morning so there was plenty of parking.“

“DZO is an all around amazing experience! From the appetizers, to the meat, to the banchan, to the table-cooking, to the full bar, and the amazing staff, you will enjoy your meal here! Des Moines finally has Korean BBQ!!!! If you have wanted to experience Korean food, you do not need to wait any longer. Go to DZO, you will love it!“

“First off, Phillip was an amazing employee. Took my reservation over the phone. Polite and accommodating. Then took my son and my order and attended to us regularly. The mushroom appetizer was delicious. I had sea bass which was great and took a bite of my son’s ribeye and it was perfect. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Came in for brunch on Saturday. We had the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffle, and the seoul food. Everything tastes absolutely delicious. My personal favorite between the three was the Seoul food. We also got a little friendly with the cocktail menu and were delighted with everything that we got there. Our waiter recommended we get a blueberry lemon mimosa and we’re so glad they did. Highly recommend getting a maple cold fashioned if you are an old fashioned fan!“

“The girl Brooke has been one of my favorite bartenders I’ve ever had. She makes the drinks well and can hold a conversation unlike some other bartenders here. The place is a great experience all around. Just awesome service compared to other Des Moines bars by far, and I drink a lot so that says something!“

“We had a lovely time there. The chicken and the ricotta appetizers were stellar. The zodiac cocktail was yummy floral. The bouillabaisse was wonderful, swordfish was seasoned well, shrimp were huge. The sweet potato curry was ok. The quinoa was cold fyi. The beef tenderloin was perfection. The salmon itself was delicious but the couscous served with it was awful. Cold, flavorless and strange. I highly suggest you order a salad and add the salmon to it. Over all a lovely time but some disappointments on the entree.“

“Elegant design, wonderful wood-fired pizza, great service, who could ask for more?“

“Very good. We will return. Clean place also.“

“This is easily my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Urbandale area. The food is always delicious and arrives quickly, and the drinks are very tasty as well. I usually get the chori-pollo and highly recommend it!

The staff is very friendly and helpful, and their new location is very nice. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, and you can tell they take pride in their restaurant.

If you're looking for good Mexican food, you can't go wrong with El Patrón!

Dietary restrictions: They offer corn tortillas in addition to flour, which is nice for gluten sensitivities.“

“Mexican food is my favorite, but the atmosphere and decor, as well as the service, bring it to an entirely different level! We started outside, but it sprinkled a little and before we hardly knew it, our sweet server had moved us and our food inside, but still near the outside. She was amazing, as was her attentive service. The drinks were delicious and beautiful. The food was great with huge portions. But the atmosphere—just takes Mexican to A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEVEL! Thanks!“

“Always our go to for Sushi and Fine Dining! Friendly Staff great service! Birthday friendly!“

“Rooms were a bit on the small size. There was not enough closet space or dressers for clothes. We only had three in the room and we had to use our suite cases to keep our clothes in. The beds were comfortable. Service on the concierge level was outstanding. The banquet meals were over priced and not worth the money we paid for them.“

“Great service! Yummy food!“

“I was in town visiting some friends when we decided to stop in here. Food was AMAZING, drinks were FANTASTIC although I think a lot of that had to do with our amazing bar tender Adrina. She was super quick with the drinks and made the best expresso martini I've ever had! Thanks Adrina/Civeche “

“Splash was amazing! We went to celebrate a special occasion and they had a wide variety of seafood and non seafood items. The food was excellent quality and the atmosphere and service was also great. They had specialized congratulations menus. I highly recommended

Vegetarian options: There is seafood and non meat options

Dietary restrictions: There is a mix of grains, meat, shellfish there is something for everyone

Parking: There is street parking across from the restaurant“

“Great food and service. Page was an excellent waitress, very knowledgeable and very customer focused. We enjoyed our yearly visit from Texas very much. Thanks“

“Christina is absolutely incredible!

I can't say enough good things about my experience. Christina went above and beyond in every way! Her attention to detail and genuine care was incredible! I appreciate this type of positive experience so much! We’ll definitely be back!“