I love this bar, come here if you like having an excellent evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alexis carfrae
Roger was
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Vickie Larson
Omg!! Probably the coolest speakeasy ever in Iowa!!!Frankie, the owner, was the greatest host ever!Drinks were awesome and the Ceviche Bar above was so tasty!!Definitely a MUST GO TO in Des Moines Iowa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiefer Hanawalt
I have to say that this place is pretty good. Good music and love the vibes there. Not too crazy and not too loud. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Lopez
DJ was playing some absolute bangers and overall vibe was good, but the bartenders absolutely ruined the experience of this bar for me.First, I was up sold on a more expensive shot than I originally asked for, which took me a little off guard but I was fine with since it wasn't too much more expensive and legitimately did taste better. Then I went back and asked for a mixed drink and requested it be made on the cheaper side since I'm not a huge alcohol expert and I had a firm budget I wanted to stick to for the night. This bartender ROLLED HIS EYES and noticeably sighed at me when I asked for this. I'm sorry, I didn't realize this bar was only people with money to throw around. After feeling shamed for not wanting to spend a lot of money both these times, I closed my tab and ordered no further drinks. Needless to say, I probably won't be coming back. I really didn't appreciate the way I was made to feel for not wanting to get top shelf tequila.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Jennifer Jorgensen
Wandered downstairs after eating dinner at Ceviche and was blown away but how cool the atmosphere was. Joe took great care of us and recommended some delicious tequilas. Music was fantastic too! Had an absolute blast here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Negra Modelo
ainslie gabrielle
Your favorite dark and freaky basement bar?
Jeremiah LaBresh
What an experience. From entering the outside door, going down the steps it felt like you were entering another world. The drinks were great. There is an assortment of tequila, tequila drinks and beers. The staff was helpful and the drinks tasted fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ashton Collins
Dalanie, Bridget and Roger were three of the best people I've met in my 25 years on this planet. If every bar had these three the world would be a better place. 20/10, go here, get a great cocktail, tip them 300% and live your best life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn Schnabel
It's super loud, like way too loud, but it's a fun place, and the drinks are good.
Cool atmosphere, a fun DJ, but high prices and high-end-sounding "cocktails" served over ice in large drinking glasses. Worth a visit, but stick to beer.
Virginia McKusick
Coolest bar ever. I'm a goth lady so I of course love the atmosphere with all red lighting and gothic/grunge decor. I also love the variety in music. But most importantly, it has the best mezcal drinks I've ever had. The "Kiss of Judas" cocktail is my favorite of all time, and the rest of the cocktails are amazing and completely different from what you'd find in other bars. Beer and shots are also reasonably priced.
Tyler Gornick
One of my favorite bars in the city. Highly recommend! Great drinks, great atmosphere, always playing great music!
Steven Beisswenger
My favorite bar in Des Moines! Tequila, mezcal, imported beers and a no-frills, laid-back environment. What's not to love?
Tonya B.
The atmosphere was super alluring and sexy. The red dungeon ambiance definitely hits home.
I love this bar, come here if you like having an excellent evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger was
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Omg!! Probably the coolest speakeasy ever in Iowa!!!Frankie, the owner, was the greatest host ever!Drinks were awesome and the Ceviche Bar above was so tasty!!Definitely a MUST GO TO in Des Moines Iowa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to say that this place is pretty good. Good music and love the vibes there. Not too crazy and not too loud. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DJ was playing some absolute bangers and overall vibe was good, but the bartenders absolutely ruined the experience of this bar for me.First, I was up sold on a more expensive shot than I originally asked for, which took me a little off guard but I was fine with since it wasn't too much more expensive and legitimately did taste better. Then I went back and asked for a mixed drink and requested it be made on the cheaper side since I'm not a huge alcohol expert and I had a firm budget I wanted to stick to for the night. This bartender ROLLED HIS EYES and noticeably sighed at me when I asked for this. I'm sorry, I didn't realize this bar was only people with money to throw around. After feeling shamed for not wanting to spend a lot of money both these times, I closed my tab and ordered no further drinks. Needless to say, I probably won't be coming back. I really didn't appreciate the way I was made to feel for not wanting to get top shelf tequila.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Wandered downstairs after eating dinner at Ceviche and was blown away but how cool the atmosphere was. Joe took great care of us and recommended some delicious tequilas. Music was fantastic too! Had an absolute blast here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Negra Modelo
Your favorite dark and freaky basement bar?
What an experience. From entering the outside door, going down the steps it felt like you were entering another world. The drinks were great. There is an assortment of tequila, tequila drinks and beers. The staff was helpful and the drinks tasted fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dalanie, Bridget and Roger were three of the best people I've met in my 25 years on this planet. If every bar had these three the world would be a better place. 20/10, go here, get a great cocktail, tip them 300% and live your best life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's super loud, like way too loud, but it's a fun place, and the drinks are good.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patron Silver
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Cool atmosphere, a fun DJ, but high prices and high-end-sounding "cocktails" served over ice in large drinking glasses. Worth a visit, but stick to beer.
Coolest bar ever. I'm a goth lady so I of course love the atmosphere with all red lighting and gothic/grunge decor. I also love the variety in music. But most importantly, it has the best mezcal drinks I've ever had. The "Kiss of Judas" cocktail is my favorite of all time, and the rest of the cocktails are amazing and completely different from what you'd find in other bars. Beer and shots are also reasonably priced.
One of my favorite bars in the city. Highly recommend! Great drinks, great atmosphere, always playing great music!
My favorite bar in Des Moines! Tequila, mezcal, imported beers and a no-frills, laid-back environment. What's not to love?
The atmosphere was super alluring and sexy. The red dungeon ambiance definitely hits home.