A couple friends and I went out downtown for a bit after the basketball game on Saturday. I realized I now can't stand places I used to enjoy like Pints, Shotgun Bettys, etc.
I think that may have been the earliest I've called it a night.
WDSM, DSM Bars
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A couple friends and I went out downtown for a bit after the basketball game on Saturday. I realized I now can't stand places I used to enjoy like Pints, Shotgun Bettys, etc.
I think that may have been the earliest I've called it a night.
I usually end up at Locust Tap on weeknights so it’s usually pretty calm in there.
I'm with ya. I think I got all of that out of my system in college. To me its hard to beat funky background music, dim lights, and interesting conversation. Hard to get that at those bars on Court.
New place called The Hall in Valley Junction. South of Railroad. Rather big selection of beer, food trucks, and the kind of atmosphere you are looking for. Their suppose to add a beer garden and their own distillery soon.
Same. The only ones I can stay late at are some of the Full Court bars because their quality of beer.
A few bars my friends and I frequent when I'm back in DM that might fit your vibe:
El Bait Shop/Hi Life Lounge
Shorty's
The Royal Mile
Star Bar
Ingersoll Tap
Carl's Place
Keg Stand (WDM)
El Bait Shop/Hi Life Lounge
Shorty's
The Royal Mile
Star Bar
Ingersoll Tap
Carl's Place
Keg Stand (WDM)
Bradley's in West Des Moines. A dive bar without having to deal with all of the downtown BS
I'm going to add the University Library Cafe too. They usually have the soccer games on, it's a small environment, quiet, good music, good food, good drinks.
Agreed. When my wife (then GF) and I were dating she lived pretty close to Bradleys. Definitely a good place.
I hadn't ever heard of the Irish mainly because I don't go to West Glen but thru Google photos that looks like somewhere I could hang out. Looks like they have a good patio setup.
Down Under in Clive is always a solid choice.
I'll also throw out a Ridgemnot recommendation.
This thread makes me wish that the Twisted Parrot was still around.
I'll also throw out a Ridgemnot recommendation.
This thread makes me wish that the Twisted Parrot was still around.
Are you married/settled down?
I don't think I've ever heard a 23 year old single person not enjoy the DSM night life.
In fact, I'd think think 23 is a few years younger than the average age you see at WDSM/DSM bars.
Royal Mile shows "football" matches and has breakfast as well. That would be a winner for you.
Different strokes. Doesn’t sound like @CloneFan4 dislikes the nightlife, he just wants something a little more chill. I loved the loud party bars when I was fresh out of college. A few years later and I’ve got the same idea he does.
**** I was still in college when I was 23. I took a circuitous route through ISU.
I went to DMACC for a year. Got some credits, but not that much else out of it. Changed majors at ISU after a few years, then sped through my MIS degree with whatever credits applied from my previous major.