The best bars & nightlife in Urbandale

10 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

Nightlife

Classic American fare served in a plush space that includes a sports bar & indoor golf simulators.

11865 Hickman Rd

“Classic American fare served in a plush space that includes a sports bar & indoor golf simulators.”

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The Ducktail Lounge

Nightlife

Martini specialty bar with old-fashioned drinks, wine, and craft beers in cozy digs.

1809 86th St (Clive)

“Martini specialty bar with old-fashioned drinks, wine, and craft beers in cozy digs.”

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St. Kilda Collective

Nightlife

Hip bistro specializing in bakery bites and coffee drinks, plus serving pizzas, sandwiches and brunch, and having gluten-free and vegan…

333 5th St (West Des Moines)

“Hip bistro specializing in bakery bites and coffee drinks, plus serving pizzas, sandwiches and brunch, and having gluten-free and vegan options.”

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Cozy Café Johnston

Nightlife

Colorful eatery offering American diner classics & some Italian options, plus all-day breakfast.

8385 Birchwood Ct (Johnston)

“Colorful eatery offering American diner classics & some Italian options, plus all-day breakfast.”

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Miss Kitty’s Country Bar Dance Nightclub

Nightlife

Lively party club known for its music variety, snacks, line dancing lessons & dedicated shot chair.

Area, 8834 Swanson Boulevard West Des Moines, 8818 Swanson Blvd (Clive)

“Lively party club known for its music variety, snacks, line dancing lessons & dedicated shot chair.”

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The Flying Moose

Nightlife

Drinks spot featuring 2-for-1 drink specials and bar games, like pool and darts.

8980 Hickman Rd #101 (Clive)

“Drinks spot featuring 2-for-1 drink specials and bar games, like pool and darts.”

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Roots95

Nightlife

Relaxed fixture for a menu of burgers, steaks, and salads alongside a beer list and cocktails.

8705 Chambery Blvd #700 (Johnston)

“Relaxed fixture for a menu of burgers, steaks, and salads alongside a beer list and cocktails.”

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Winchester Public House

Nightlife

Casual cocktail lounge offering a selection of beers, spirits, and wines, along with happy hour specials.

224 5th St (West Des Moines)

“Casual cocktail lounge offering a selection of beers, spirits, and wines, along with happy hour specials.”

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515 Brewing Company

Nightlife

This brewery serves a rotating menu of house-made draft IPAs & other beers.

7700 University Ave Ste C (Clive)

“This brewery serves a rotating menu of house-made draft IPAs & other beers.”

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The Cork 50131

Nightlife

Relaxed space serving wines by the bottle, glass and flight alongside beer and spirits.

6205 Merle Hay Rd Ste 130 (Johnston)

“Relaxed space serving wines by the bottle, glass and flight alongside beer and spirits.”

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