This was a nice, chill retro bar in the downtown area of Des Moines. The service was awesome. Our waitress was quite attentive. They have a large assortment of craft cocktails. I chose to stick with my regular staples, either an old fashioned or their penicillin. I loved the neon signs which I've attached to this review.
Jody Jacklin
It was a fun, beautiful atmosphere to have a few cocktails. The staff was very engaging and personable. We enjoyed just hanging out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael Bloedel
I liked it. It was good. I enjoyed it. Great service and cocktails.1
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie, Penicillin, Smoke on the Water
Grace B.
My favorite bar in Des Moines! Great cocktails, great service, great vibes. I would bring a date here, old friend, or a small group. I do recommend looking at the menu online first because somewhat limited and so you know the prices ahead of time. Also a heads up, it is dark in the bar. Super cute place though and I think everyone needs to try it.
Heidi H.
We have been wanting to try this place forever and finally made it. From the outside, you are not sure what to expect. As soon as you walk in the door, you are taken back to the 70s. I did find it interesting that they have a sign that says wait to be seated. We were seated right away. I chose the grasshopper. It was a great after dinner drink. Even had a mint sprig clipped to the side.
Jenny S.
The drinks are fantastic! I got the bubble plum which was delicious! My friend got the Marjorie which was also very good. The staff were kind, friendly & quick. The decor is so fun, unique and homey. Definitely a fun place to check out for a quick drink or a night with friends!
Chris Gibbons
This was a fun stop to kick off the night. Never been here before and the atmosphere was quirky and eclectic which we loved. Drinks were delicious, some creative options and some twists on the classics. Service was excellent. Highly recommend spending an evening out here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie, Panna Cotta
Lisa Tucker
Love the swank!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Kerri Hodges
A fun, quirky atmosphere set the stage for creative cocktails and an unpredictable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M E
This place is such a cool vibe. The music and atmosphere was on point and so was the service! Dezzy helped us through the menu to find our perfect drinks. And Octavio was the best Bartender. Definitely recommend ?
This speakeasy was an unexpected find in Des Moines. The Eclectic decor was elegant, cozy, and a vibe all on itself.Desi was very knowledgeable about Celiac disease and their cocktail menu. She talked me through recommendations based on gluten sensitivity significance as well as the flavor profile I told her I liked. The bar was also told of my allergy and ensured no cross contamination of mixing utensils and shakers. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shelby Long
Beautiful homey eclectic decore a great spot for some insta pic and truly lovely handcrafted cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie
Jenni H.
Hello, Marjorie! Seriously. Hi there. Hey, what's happenin? Howdy! It's a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. I was in town for a concert and decided to make a visit to this DSM gotta-see, have-to-try... just go now. (It's five o clock somewhere.) I'd keep an eye out on their hours via social media-- they have private shindigs often and on holidays, or just after, seemed to be closed often. The vibes of this place are retro rad. It's like I walked into my great grandmas house-- but with pizazz. We popped in on a Friday and it was comfortably full. There's a seasonal cocktail menu and it boasts about 24 craft cocktails to choose from (as well as a handful of beer, couple wine options and a handful of NA options). Pricing seems on par with $12-14 cocktails. I believe Happy Hour is daily-- 4-6pm and features deals on a beer, Old Fashioned and Martini. I got The Marjorie-- I couldn't not get the namesake's drink! It was delightful. The pear and the lemon with the elderberry really did it for me. My partner got the Old Fashioned and boy it was good. The aromatics were fabulous. Overall, I'll be back! The only reason this was a 4/5 is the service was really, really inattentive and slow. For a Friday night you can expect a wait-- but every table near me was noticeably upset. (Even a few going to the bartender to order and being turned away since they had a waitress.) We even just left cash to pay for our drinks at our table since it took so long to get the bill. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere. Hello, Marjorie is worth your time!
This was a nice, chill retro bar in the downtown area of Des Moines. The service was awesome. Our waitress was quite attentive. They have a large assortment of craft cocktails. I chose to stick with my regular staples, either an old fashioned or their penicillin. I loved the neon signs which I've attached to this review.
It was a fun, beautiful atmosphere to have a few cocktails. The staff was very engaging and personable. We enjoyed just hanging out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I liked it. It was good. I enjoyed it. Great service and cocktails.1
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie, Penicillin, Smoke on the Water
My favorite bar in Des Moines! Great cocktails, great service, great vibes. I would bring a date here, old friend, or a small group. I do recommend looking at the menu online first because somewhat limited and so you know the prices ahead of time. Also a heads up, it is dark in the bar. Super cute place though and I think everyone needs to try it.
We have been wanting to try this place forever and finally made it. From the outside, you are not sure what to expect. As soon as you walk in the door, you are taken back to the 70s. I did find it interesting that they have a sign that says wait to be seated. We were seated right away. I chose the grasshopper. It was a great after dinner drink. Even had a mint sprig clipped to the side.
The drinks are fantastic! I got the bubble plum which was delicious! My friend got the Marjorie which was also very good. The staff were kind, friendly & quick. The decor is so fun, unique and homey. Definitely a fun place to check out for a quick drink or a night with friends!
This was a fun stop to kick off the night. Never been here before and the atmosphere was quirky and eclectic which we loved. Drinks were delicious, some creative options and some twists on the classics. Service was excellent. Highly recommend spending an evening out here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie, Panna Cotta
Love the swank!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
A fun, quirky atmosphere set the stage for creative cocktails and an unpredictable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is such a cool vibe. The music and atmosphere was on point and so was the service! Dezzy helped us through the menu to find our perfect drinks. And Octavio was the best Bartender. Definitely recommend ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This speakeasy was an unexpected find in Des Moines. The Eclectic decor was elegant, cozy, and a vibe all on itself.Desi was very knowledgeable about Celiac disease and their cocktail menu. She talked me through recommendations based on gluten sensitivity significance as well as the flavor profile I told her I liked. The bar was also told of my allergy and ensured no cross contamination of mixing utensils and shakers. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful homey eclectic decore a great spot for some insta pic and truly lovely handcrafted cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Marjorie
Hello, Marjorie! Seriously. Hi there. Hey, what's happenin? Howdy! It's a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. I was in town for a concert and decided to make a visit to this DSM gotta-see, have-to-try... just go now. (It's five o clock somewhere.) I'd keep an eye out on their hours via social media-- they have private shindigs often and on holidays, or just after, seemed to be closed often. The vibes of this place are retro rad. It's like I walked into my great grandmas house-- but with pizazz. We popped in on a Friday and it was comfortably full. There's a seasonal cocktail menu and it boasts about 24 craft cocktails to choose from (as well as a handful of beer, couple wine options and a handful of NA options). Pricing seems on par with $12-14 cocktails. I believe Happy Hour is daily-- 4-6pm and features deals on a beer, Old Fashioned and Martini. I got The Marjorie-- I couldn't not get the namesake's drink! It was delightful. The pear and the lemon with the elderberry really did it for me. My partner got the Old Fashioned and boy it was good. The aromatics were fabulous. Overall, I'll be back! The only reason this was a 4/5 is the service was really, really inattentive and slow. For a Friday night you can expect a wait-- but every table near me was noticeably upset. (Even a few going to the bartender to order and being turned away since they had a waitress.) We even just left cash to pay for our drinks at our table since it took so long to get the bill. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere. Hello, Marjorie is worth your time!
Sweet little bar, very unique atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great place. Old Fashion happy hour awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5