Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar

208 Court Ave, Des Moines
(515) 282-3663

Recent Reviews

Courtney Kuhagen

Fun little bar!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alex Dittrich

Katelyn killed it tonight! Great spot for a few cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill BROWN

Great food and service awsome Job!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Regina Horton

Coop is amazing!

Tristan White

Good Service, Comfortable Atmosphere

Samantha Brown

Amazing little low key spot, the root beer sliders are perfect by the way.

Scott Boubin

Great lil hidden gem, alley entrance way, small ceilings, fun dive bar

gus chagares

There are few places on Earth where a dive bar and fine dining coexist. Shorty’s is one of those places. It’s kinda like quilt made of denim and white tablecloth. You’ll understand when you go, as you should, and see the highly rated restaurant that sits atop Shorty’s, allowing the shared menu. Like a delicious hat on a drunk man’s head. The 3 times I was there the only thing that outshone the food and drink was the bartender. What a gem.

Julie Bartachek

We really liked this Bar, very comfortable, nice bartenders, can get really good appetizers. Loved the retro 60's vibe, it is my Era.

Michael W.

The staff was nice but the place was disgusting. The bartender told me that they don't do any mixed drinks. It's strange that Roca sends people such a divy place. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are ok with a dumpy bar to grab a beer.

Gail Olson

Located below RoCA; entrance is in alley. Typical dive bar but shares menu with RoCA. Blackberry bramble cocktail is delicious. Also had Margherita flatbread which is also good. A little on expensive side but I would eat here again.

Carey Dale

Great atmosphere and food.

Julie Gerstandt

Awesome food and Awesome bartender! We will be back for sure.

Connie Barnes

It was the type of bar we l love to visit. The bartender was great and attentive to everyone's needs. We will be back.

Justin Norman

This place has very limited veg options but the mushroom sliders (ordered without cheese) were excellent and quite filling. The space is really nice and much larger than I expected. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating and the food arrived quickly.

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