Hessen Haus proves glass shoes aren’t just for Cinderella
“Das boot! Das boot!” That’s the cheer of a group ready to take on the Haus Rules and share a glass boot full of beer. On the list of “Passing [...]
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Posted August 13, 2014in Belly Up To...
Posted August 06, 2014in Belly Up To...
Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop offers the right space for all occasions
Every friend group needs a go-to spot outside of their living space. For the “Friends” crew, it was the Central Perk; for “How I Met Your Mother” it was MacLaren’s [...]
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Posted July 30, 2014in Belly Up To...
Barcadium travels back in time with vintage arcade games
Remember back when you and all your friends would hole up in somebody’s living room to play games and drink? There were good people, a variety of things to do [...]
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Posted July 23, 2014in Belly Up To...
Enjoy the Zombiance at Des Moines’ favorite horror-themed restaurant
Zombies started taking over pop culture with books, movies and video games a while ago, and they’ve maintained a strong following through the years. They’ve even spawned apocalypse-themed races and [...]
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Posted July 16, 2014in Belly Up To...
The LiFT — your community bar
Going out on a Monday or Tuesday night is distinctly different than going out on a weekend night. On the weekend, you want loud dance music and shots; barhopping is [...]
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Posted July 09, 2014in Belly Up To...
Trivia, big potatoes and even bigger drinks at Quinton’s
If you work downtown, you’ve likely taken a lunch break or two at Quinton’s Bar and Deli. And if, in fact, you have ventured to the popular sports bar on [...]
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Posted July 02, 2014in Belly Up To...
Ride over to Brewhouse No. 25 for games, fun and friends
Settled right next to a bike trail connecting to downtown Des Moines, Altoona’s largest outdoor beer garden is the new open-air hotspot in the area. Though it’s easy to find [...]
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Posted June 25, 2014in Belly Up To...
Take a break from the chaos at the Stuffed Olive and Voodoo Lounge
Fans of the old Standard Martini Bar might be disappointed to see the sign has been taken down and replaced by one with a new name, but the long list [...]
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Posted June 18, 2014in Belly Up To...
Bar Louie: the classy, yet affordable, happy hour hotspot
First, can we all just take a moment to applaud the nightlife gods on a job well done for introducing the Bar Louie franchise to the metro? The new restaurant, [...]
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Posted June 11, 2014in Belly Up To...
Le Boi Bar gives ‘open stage’ a new meaning
When the suggestion came to visit a gay bar for this week’s Belly Up, my first reaction was akin to the first words of Matthew McConaughey’s famous Oscar acceptance speech: [...]
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