Best bars Des Moines (US)

The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

At The New Northwestern we are excited to highlight the rich history of this building and the East Village neighborhood in our magnificent city. We hope you enjoy a glimpse of the elegance and grace of passenger rail at the turn of the century combined with our modern twist.

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Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here.

Hidden away above the Royal Mile, this quiet bar features 90 Belgian style beers for you to enjoy and a delicious cocktail list. One of the best selections of Belgian beers in the Midwest with 12 Belgian and Belgian styles on draft and many more rare and unique bottled offerings. Rated “Excellent” by Beer Advocate.

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The Blazing Saddle is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

If you’re looking for a friendly LGBTQ+ bar in Des Moines, then you’ve found it! The Blazing Saddle is the oldest gay bar in Des Moines. We are open 365 days a year without fail so you always have somewhere to go.

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