50 Best Bars near Des Moines

“Went there to support my friends band that was playing there. I ordered a Jamison Manhattan. It was one of the skimpiest pours I've seen but that wasn't an issue. When I asked the price $28!!! That's twice the price of the Space Needle let alone a Des Moines dive bar.

Edit: Heard from one of the band members that the insane prices had been adjusted. I made a return visit and the prices were reasonable, the atmosphere was quaint and comfortable and the music was great. I plan to return.“

“The service was amazing and the Pizza was super delicious! ❤The Oklahoma travelers“

“This was our first visit. I saw their menu and a few pics on line and decided to give it a try. This is a charming gem of a restaurant. Our bartender/server, Chloe was very nice and made fabulous looking drinks. I had wine but will try one of her cocktails next time. The food was so good! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Loved the service and ambience, fun place to catch up on major WWE events! It was a random find to catch up with a vibrant crowd and enthusiasm accompanied by cocktails, on tap drinks and nachos! 🍻 They have a minimal Food menu: nachos with cheese and jalapenos, Hot dogs (2 options). But you can get your own food from other restaurants inside Lariat.
Booth seating, high stool bar seats or just lounge on the old charm seats.
Requesting Lariat to add fries to their menu!“

“Live music, good food, funky atmosphere, great staff, cocktails, and walking distance. What’s not to love. Check this place out.“

“Highly recommend! The buffalo chicken salad was the best salad I’ve had in a long time.“

“We Love Ruby Brink! Burger night—say no more…! The beef dip sandwich on the lunch menu is another favorite. We love eating here for so many reasons though. This isn’t a “high staff turnover” type restaurant where you’ll be greeted by stressed out workers plastered with fake smiles fighting over tables like you might be used you. This is a grown-up establishment with grown-up food and grown-up and experienced, competent and empowered staff and I appreciate how this dynamic expressed itself in terms of guest experience. When I say that the food is grown-up I mean that it is carefully selected and prepared from scratch and this means it does not taste like what other restaurants are doing, which often is buying bags of frozen soup and sauces from the chef supply store to keep costs down and to keep everything tasting exactly the same, every time. You will taste different things here and that might surprise you. Ready yourself for that and enjoy!“

“Been reading about this burger for months now, and I finally willed myself to go down there to check it out. I had the double tavern and the chili fries. I’ll start with the fries, crispy and hand cut. The chili and was great and the sour cream and scallions were a nice touch. Huge portions though so they’re great for sharing. Now the burger, I had moderate expectations based off reviews and pictures. I always leave establishments disappointed when I have higher expectations so I came in with an open mind. I decided to dine in because all food tastes better when it’s Hot and fresh, and it was just that. The meat was cooked perfectly, the cheese melted all the way through, and the sauce was nice and light. The onions gave it a nice kick as well. It was very good. Beware, although it is a double, it is kind of small, so you can definitely kill a couple of them before you start feeling full. It’s really good overall, and I’ll definitely put it in my top burgers in Seattle (probably right next to The Red Mill.) These burgers were also a nice change of pace to fast food burgers, more expensive and the fries are extra but really worth it if you want just a nice, juicy, messy burger. I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu items.“

“I support establishments that support inclusivity“

“Magical 🧙 Amazing 🤩 EVERYTHING 🧜‍♀️ from NE ❣️“

“8-bit Arcade said they were wheelchair accessible and guess what?! THEY WERE. Not only could I get through the aisles, but the bathroom set up was an example in inclusion!! The door was easy to open and lock, the sink was easy to get under, the doorway was absolutely wide enough to get in and out of and there was enough room to maneuver for my wheelchair inside the bathroom!!!! It was amazing. Plus the staff was kind, courteous and even gave us a warning when the loud speakers, near us, were used!! Absolutely recommend!! 🫶“

“I had such a great experience at JOEY Southcenter due to our lovely server McKenna. She was patient although I am extremely indecisive and she helped me make some great choices!“

“great local spot, went, will go again“

“I love this place and the new owners make it even better. Good food, local fun and good drink prices, steak night Friday is hard to beat for the value for sure.“

“Honestly my favorite pub in the whole city. I kinda wish I still lived in West Seattle so I could go here every week. Impeccable tap and bottle list that features not only local but many of my favorite European beers. Friendly bartenders. Coziest place in Seattle.“

“Love going here! The Bartenders are great and the owner is super friendly! Great place to grab a drink and some food!“

“Bought a $100 gift card for my Father for Christmas. Can't wait for him to tell me about his first experience . My wife and I enjoyed individual flights last night, seated on the vintage looking green valour settee. The Bigger Bodies Reds. Each was amazing and it was a tough choice of which to choose for a glass. New World was the flight my wife enjoyed. Next I had a glass of the Blesoe. Two of our friend couples came so we became six. Each of them enjoyed a flight or glass. The staff was informative,super friendly and hospitable. We will certainly return, great meeting spot and The Spar is across the street;). The only suggestion is filtered water please as the water provided tasted to my wife & I like tap water.“

“Always a fun time with great friends!! Doesn’t get any better!!“

“Amazing local scene venue!“

“Great neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name. Great food, great service, great drinks, great people!“

“Super fun vibe! Karaoke is amaze!“

“Saw the band last nite, it was good to get out and hear some music“

“The staff is wonderful. Everyone who works here does an amazing job. They are so kind and attentive.
The ownership seems lacking. They seem to make the women dress in a way to attract male customers. I worry that there is no one to protect them. I came to watch the Mainers playoffs with 6 other women. We had a great time and our service was really great. We get together weekly and we’d like to come here but we’d also like to see the women who work here treated better. They are so good at their jobs. They are super kind and on top of things. What we hate is watching men stare at their asses while they are doing their jobs.
We have a large community here that like this this place. We’d like to support this bar if you can treat your workers better 😊“

“Chill place Love that they are open late“

“Great place for Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays“

“I’m recommending it based solely on service and quality of food. I have not been to this establishment. But I love tacos and plan to soon. I look forward to you serving me.“

“Carrie and Kassie, (You're killing me Smalls!) were so much fun while providing great service! Love the selections of beers on tap you typically don't see at other places. We actually learned a few things about how some of the beers were brewed! (Wet vs dry vs fresh hop brewing). The Turkey Melt was delicious and be warned, the Fire Breather burger has some decent heat! I ordered a tequila shot to combat the heat. (No stingy pours on shots either!) Great experience and a good value. We'll be back soon.“

“had the French dip before the Seattle Thunderbirds game. very good, good service.“

“I love this place. It has been the most welcoming place since I moved here. Look don't expect to get a full meal here but everything else is fantastic. The atmosphere, the people, the cheap drinks. All the bartenders (Kate, Shelley, Maat, Carrie, and Haelee) are all great! If you're looking for a dive bar to go to this is the one!“

“Visited with some friends, ordered garlic burger medium with a little pink however it didn’t have any pink. Still was a good burger. Friends ordered fish and chips and they were a little bit overdone but they said it was still good.“

“Great food and fast service! The waitress was wonderful! I had the grilled salmon. it was amazing!“

“If you are looking for left over birthday cake, warmed up "meat" leftovers and a bunch of crusty regulars then you have found your mecca. No nonsense clean bar with efficient service. Regulars are welcoming and friendly. For Rainer ave. Its a Gem.“

“Magasin magnifique avec un large choix de produits. Déco, cadeaux, cosmétiques, aménagement extérieurs... Équipe agréable, souriante et à l'écoute. Je recommande“

“This place is great! The staff was amazing! It felt like we've been going there for years! We will be back!“

“Omg. I had the Crunchwrap Superior and it was sooooo gooooood.“

“Many Good speedy pool tables“

“The food is terrific here, the people are even better. Always a friendly greeting, always great service. Never had a meal here that I didn't like. Highly recommend for your neighborhood hangout place.“

“Great hotel bar with friendly staff. There’s a few good local beers on draft and plenty of bar games like pool, shuffleboard and board games too. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on that but definitely a decent place to hang out if staying here night before a flight from Seattle.“

“if people gave this place a bad review its because they don't like good wine“

“Absolutely love this place and all the food, tv game options and the pool table is always available. Friendly customers and always a conversation to be had. Staff is great minus one lady who always looks like she's ready to tell you your puppy died and is quite short and unfriendly“

“Great food and wonderful people. Had a fabulous turkey dinner tonight!“

“Clean and quiet hotel. The breakfast was alright. You can ordered quickly fixed or eat the buffet style if you have time for your breakfast.“

“Stopped in and was immediately greeted with a warm smile from the bartendress! Pool tables, super friendly people, dart boards! Just a great time. I'm a little older then most of the clientele but they put up with me anyway! Great group of people.“

“Great black owned spot. everything was top tier“

“Why does May's Thai food taste so much better than Thai food in the Seattle Metro area? Is it the country air? Is it because you have to take a ferry to enjoy it? I don't know the answer, but it is delicious! Make May's Kitchen your destination restaurant experience this summer.“

“My partner and I got the Full Habesha Plant-Based Beef Vegan Combo and it blew our minds. There was not a single thing on this platter that did not wow. And even though it is HUGE, we ate the whole thing, because we didn't want to leave any behind. If you get this meal, definitely get the extra injera (which is sooo good). The worker was also extremely kind and knowledgable. It was a treat to be here, and we can't wait to go back!“

“One of the best places in Burien. Food drinks and service. 10 of 10 .“

“I’ve dined at El Gran Taco twice and I’ve been very impressed with the quality of the food and its large menu . The service was exceptional with a smile. ❤️❤️“