Went in during the day and enjoyed it, the bartender was awesome and the owner as well. Went back that evening to watch the show and the bartenders were sweet as well. I am only giving 2 stars due to the fact my boyfriend being roofied. I know the bar or its servers are not liable for customers actions but it just kind of ruined our whole vibe from the place. We went from loving it to being so disappointed and now dealing with medical issues. Please be careful if you do go and protect your drinks as much as possible.
Gourab Bhaskar
Awesome vibe, no cover, great crowd, amazing shows and even more amazing staffs. Drinks are cheap and they always give double the amount. It was my first time there and I lovedddddd everything about this place ???
timmy Potter
Love going there so much fun have not got to go in 15 years we move to Az we are come to Des moines in a few days can not wait to visit you all .
Chuck Brackett
Fantastic time. Maybe could staff better for big events but, no complaints beyond that.
Draven Haefs
A local staple as I've come to understand! Some of the best nights I've had since moving here have been nights at the Saddle. Great drinks, friendly bartenders, incredible drag shows, just terrific all around. Highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink or two and take in a show! Keep in mind it is cash only but they do have an ATM inside if needed! Hit up the saddle soon, you won't regret it!
Carlos Aguirre
I love this place! Good prices and friendly staff!
Wilda Rogers
i'd give it no points if i could, If you like being harassed & physically abused by customers actually go to a bar in Minnesota where the cops are as corrupt as this place! Don't go here, and I have copied and pasted the first part of this message because EVERYONE AGREES! SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN WHY IS IT OPEN???!!!????????
Derek Mulnix
Great place, great vibes. Some of the best drag you will find in the Midwest
Iowa City Businesss
Amazing staff, great drinks and welcoming atmosphere.
Anneliese W.
A bartender looked a trans woman up and down and said she was "too drunk" and had to leave. She had 1 drink and wasn't being too loud or causing any kind of scene. Just trying to enjoy her night out. Super weird thing for a gay bar to do when they have a LGBTQ+ flag outside and drag nights.
Overly crowded and small space, surprised the fire Marshall hasn't shut them down a few times yet, and staff tend to be very rude but they aren't attentative to paying customers either, bartenders spend most of the time on their phones or gossiping with friends. At least the Garden's & buddy's corral staff pay attention.
Rhetta Schmitt
Fantastic bar that greatly cares about their customers! Great prices & their drag shows are fabulous!!
46 & 2
Was once a great bar but since the gestapo took over you'll have to show your (COVID) papers at the door.
Bill Rogers
Makes sense the greatest store in the universe (Raygun) is right across from the greatest bar in the universe (The Blazing Saddle). And these drag queens are fieeeerce!
Moto Guzzi Vrm
Walked in on a very serious bar wide debate on the best Barry Manilow song. Jurassic Park video on all screens. Had a very generous 'pink gin' for happy hour. Eric left alone... for once. Adorable bartender dancing and washing windows. "Rubber band man" playing.
Went in during the day and enjoyed it, the bartender was awesome and the owner as well. Went back that evening to watch the show and the bartenders were sweet as well. I am only giving 2 stars due to the fact my boyfriend being roofied. I know the bar or its servers are not liable for customers actions but it just kind of ruined our whole vibe from the place. We went from loving it to being so disappointed and now dealing with medical issues. Please be careful if you do go and protect your drinks as much as possible.
Awesome vibe, no cover, great crowd, amazing shows and even more amazing staffs. Drinks are cheap and they always give double the amount. It was my first time there and I lovedddddd everything about this place ???
Love going there so much fun have not got to go in 15 years we move to Az we are come to Des moines in a few days can not wait to visit you all .
Fantastic time. Maybe could staff better for big events but, no complaints beyond that.
A local staple as I've come to understand! Some of the best nights I've had since moving here have been nights at the Saddle. Great drinks, friendly bartenders, incredible drag shows, just terrific all around. Highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink or two and take in a show! Keep in mind it is cash only but they do have an ATM inside if needed! Hit up the saddle soon, you won't regret it!
I love this place! Good prices and friendly staff!
i'd give it no points if i could, If you like being harassed & physically abused by customers actually go to a bar in Minnesota where the cops are as corrupt as this place! Don't go here, and I have copied and pasted the first part of this message because EVERYONE AGREES! SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN WHY IS IT OPEN???!!!????????
Great place, great vibes. Some of the best drag you will find in the Midwest
Amazing staff, great drinks and welcoming atmosphere.
A bartender looked a trans woman up and down and said she was "too drunk" and had to leave. She had 1 drink and wasn't being too loud or causing any kind of scene. Just trying to enjoy her night out. Super weird thing for a gay bar to do when they have a LGBTQ+ flag outside and drag nights.
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Overly crowded and small space, surprised the fire Marshall hasn't shut them down a few times yet, and staff tend to be very rude but they aren't attentative to paying customers either, bartenders spend most of the time on their phones or gossiping with friends. At least the Garden's & buddy's corral staff pay attention.
Fantastic bar that greatly cares about their customers! Great prices & their drag shows are fabulous!!
Was once a great bar but since the gestapo took over you'll have to show your (COVID) papers at the door.
Makes sense the greatest store in the universe (Raygun) is right across from the greatest bar in the universe (The Blazing Saddle). And these drag queens are fieeeerce!
Walked in on a very serious bar wide debate on the best Barry Manilow song. Jurassic Park video on all screens. Had a very generous 'pink gin' for happy hour. Eric left alone... for once. Adorable bartender dancing and washing windows. "Rubber band man" playing.