Kelly’s Little Nipper
Dive bar since 1940 As I sat chatting with the bar patrons at Kelly’s Little Nipper, we pondered the bar’s appeal. Austin said it’s like the “Cheers” bar, where everyone [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Belly Up To...
Posted February 06, 2019in Belly Up To...
Hawkeye heaven
Front Row bar is a shrine to the Hawks. Open up the door to the Front Row in Clive, stroll inside and you’re instantly greeted by Herky the Hawk. Walk [...]
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Posted January 02, 2019in Belly Up To...
Discover the ‘secret’ of The Flying Moose
Happy hour, basement party atmosphere are a big draw. On a Monday night, the Flying Moose in Clive bustled with the after-work crowd looking to start the week off right [...]
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Posted December 05, 2018in Belly Up To...
Scotty’s Pub & Grub
Neighborhood hangout in the heart of West Des Moines Tucked in a strip mall in a quiet West Des Moines neighborhood, Scotty’s Pub & Grub beckons suburbanites to travel or [...]
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Posted October 31, 2018in Belly Up To...
Beaver Tap
Beaverdale’s cozy neighborhood bar The Beaverdale area is a proud neighborhood tucked between the western suburbs and downtown Des Moines. Beaverdale boasts several close-knit bars in its downtown, including the Beaver Tap. Located [...]
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Posted October 03, 2018in Belly Up To...
Triangle Tap is a hidden gem
Dive bar has much folklore in 80-year-old neighborhood. On the shortest street in Des Moines, Drew Carey of the “Price is Right” yells, “C’mon down.” His voice blasts from the TV at [...]
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Posted September 05, 2018in Belly Up To...
Vino209
Wine bar offers casual vibe in Valley Junction When Kelly Sharp visited her friends in Portland, Oregon, they frequented an intimate, casual place to drink a few glasses of wine and chat. [...]
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Posted August 01, 2018in Belly Up To...
Dive into The Boat House
Johnston landmark since the 1930s The name The Boat House conjures up a quaint place next to a lake or ocean. Although Saylorville is close, The Boat House in Johnston isn’t off [...]
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Posted July 04, 2018in Belly Up To...
Barn Town Brewing
Suburban brewery is a throwback to rural Iowa With half of a pickup truck protruding from behind the bar tapper, one might think the beer is coming directly from a leak in [...]
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Posted June 06, 2018in Belly Up To...
Iowa Distilling Company
Top-shelf spirits Overlooking a cornfield just 10 minutes south of Des Moines, the Iowa Distilling Company is in a picture perfect rural setting. The ambiance inside the building is quaint and cozy. [...]
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