The best bars & nightlife in Des Moines
17 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Hills Bar & Grill
NightlifeAmerican, Italian, and Mexican dishes are on the large menu at this casual bar and grill with a laid-back atmosphere.
The Hills Bar & Grill
NightlifeHello, Marjorie
NightlifeCreative cocktails, craft beer & wine served in a chill space decorated like a '70s-era living room.
Hello, Marjorie
NightlifeBig Grove Brewery & Taproom
NightlifeRelaxed, spacious brewery serving American grub and craft beers, with an open-air patio and heated outdoor area.
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
NightlifeExile Brewing Company
NightlifeSmall craft brewery serving drafts in a casual beer hall & pub grub in its rustic restaurant.
Exile Brewing Company
NightlifeWinchester Public House
NightlifeCasual cocktail lounge offering a selection of beers, spirits, and wines, along with happy hour specials.
Winchester Public House
NightlifeFiesta - Méxican Restaurant
NightlifeMexican restaurant featuring fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas served in a lively atmosphere.
Fiesta - Méxican Restaurant
NightlifeConfluence Brewing Company
NightlifeMicrobrewery featuring a warehouselike tasting room pouring regular, seasonal & experimental beer.
Confluence Brewing Company
Nightlife515 Brewing Company
NightlifeThis brewery serves a rotating menu of house-made draft IPAs & other beers.
515 Brewing Company
NightlifeEl Bait Shop
NightlifeEl Bait Shop brings 251 beers on draft, the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi, plus menu hits like nachos, Prairie Fire…
El Bait Shop
NightlifeAngry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
NightlifeInnovative American grub & craft beer in a quirky, modern space with wood boarding & chandeliers.
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
NightlifeCozy, antique-filled cocktail bar featuring gin flights, live music, a seasonal menu and small plates.
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines
NightlifeContemporary destination focused on martinis & tapas, plus a menu of American entrees.
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines
NightlifeLua Brewing
NightlifeCraft beer & elevated pub grub served in an industrial-chic setup with a spacious outdoor patio.
Lua Brewing
NightlifeThe Cave DSM
NightlifeRelaxed, cozy destination for natural wines, along with snacks such as cheese and charcuterie.
The Cave DSM
NightlifeRevival House
NightlifeClassic tiki drinks get inventive twists at this laid-back cocktail bar with happy hour, sushi, and a vegan menu.
Revival House
NightlifeSecret Admirer
NightlifeCozy bar (one of several from the same group) pairing craft cocktails, plus a patio.
Secret Admirer
NightlifeTruman's KC Pizza Tavern
NightlifePizza-slinging bar offering brunch and cocktails in an old house with a patio, TVs and a local vibe.
Truman's KC Pizza Tavern
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