Suggestions for Bar near Des Moines

Dave G. • January 20, 2018Bar staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Try the highlighted food choices off the menu - you won’t be disappointed!

Mike S. • September 19, 2021Great Iowa beers. I like the Surf Zombie West Coast IPA. Food: I recommend the peanut butter burger or shrimp & chips.

Stevie-Z • September 23, 2012Best bar ever! Great 70's decor and beer signs.. Nothing but great real beers introduced no later than the 70's so if your looking for hipster microbrews you are SOL! The Food is great as well!

Kent B. • June 30, 2015Great food, great atmosphere, wish they crafted something like more traditional lager beers. But this is a lament I have of most micro breweries and the somewhat snobby nature of craft brewing today.

Ryan E. • January 5, 2014This is the place you want to be on a cold winter night! Comfort food, scotch, and a new & improved fireplace... Perfection!

Theo P. • July 26, 2018The rooftop bar is a great place to take your loved one for a drink or to eat. Food is really nice and they have a small but tasty selection of beers. Cocktails are great too. All this with views.

Dean G. • April 24, 2018Friendly bar staff. Pleasant atmosphere. Prices better than most in downtown Des Moines.

Larry R. • August 17, 2018Great craft beer! Buy the samplers so you can try more!

Judy L. • June 8, 2021Very friendly staff and awesome homemade tacos

Dick E. • June 11, 2019Great beer selection on tap. Food is always good. Cozy & friendly joint.

Joshua P. • May 15, 2016Sangrias on Sunday's are the best!

Amy K. • February 15, 2011Sunday morning build your own bloody Mary bar. Get a bloody Mary and breakfast for $6.00!

Heidi M. • December 27, 2019Inventive cocktails. Fun wines. The cold noodles are amazing. Be sure to dig to turn bottom of the bowl for your first bite so that you can enjoy the layers of flavor.

Tony • September 30, 2016Solid sports bar located in the Court Ave. district. Great food and not a bad seat in the house for watching games.

Annie M. • August 6, 2011Best bar in town!!!! Wonderful random fun crowd. Jimmy, one of the owners, is awesome huggable Tigger:]

Zach H. • April 30, 2017Excellent selection of cocktails. Very unique and atmospheric setting.

Zachary B. • April 1, 2012A great place for a nice beer. Away from all the craziness of court ave.

Rene S. • March 6, 2012Awesome waffle fries

Marc • February 3, 2014Great place for beers

Jessica H. • October 14, 2011The women's room decor is pretty amazing as well. I often laugh out loud when I'm in there. BEST wall graffiti EVER!!

Robbie H. • August 12, 2014Get there early to get a free koozie and samples! Check to see if the train is running for a nice little tour with your drink.

Bakari T. • April 6, 2012Come on Thursdays between 7 & 9 for live music. One of the managers has a band!

Beth P. • September 25, 2011Don't get a bloody Mary here; there pretty bad!

Juice Magazine • June 12, 2012With 61 beers in cans and bottles, AJ’s is always a good place. With $1.50 on select cans and bottles (think PBR, Bud Light, Miller Lite) 2-6:30 p.m. M-F, it’s worth cutting out of the office early.