Overall, we had fun, but there were some MAJOR issues. Drinks were very expensive (around $7.50…read moreeach). More concerning was a "regular customer named Hunter" who followed my friends and I around throughout the night. We reported his behavior to security MULTIPLE times, explaining that he was making us uncomfortable, but he was never asked to leave. He spent the night staring at us, following us around, and continuing to walk back and forth around our table. He also approached other women in ways that made them uncomfortable. He carried a fan and used it to blow up my friend's top. We witnessed him putting the fan near another woman's skirt. Security eventually asked him to put the fan away as that "was the issue", but no further action was taken despite numerous complaints. He was reported MULTIPLE times to the servers and security, and was NEVER escorted out because "he's usually harmless." Thankfully, a group of guys stood by my friends and my side all night, making sure this creep would not approach us again. Due to this man's creepy behavior and security's failure to make sure my friends and I were safe, I would NEVER return.

Great drink prices & specials. Love the live music. Staff is always very friendly & helpful…read more Definitely recommend.

Been going to WH since they opened. I have found the service there exceptional, personable, and…read morefun. It is a TouchTunes environment and the quality of music is high level while varying from genre to genre. It is a great summer stop where you can catch some sun on the patio while being a unique winter stop to get that Mid West "locked in for winter appeal".

What a great place to stop in and have a lovely afternoon. Friendly staff and lovely neighborhood…read moreindividuals that stop in. Great shots and great drinks. Clean atmosphere and tons of alcohol to choose from!

This place hasn't changed. Great "dive" bar. The drinks are reasonably priced. They beers were…read morecold. They have live music. The great part was we were here on a Friday and the music started at 5. The music wasn't too loud. We could still talk. They also had a TV with football on. We enjoyed a few hours here before our movie

The great atmosphere and top-notch bands make this a stellar dive bar! The very reasonable drink…read moreprices make up for the mostly surly bartenders. You just have to learn to ignore their attitudes and enjoy the music and the vibes! Ha ha!

While in Des Moines talking with the locals, they suggested Carl's Place. They explained that it…read morewas an absolute dive bar, but a great one to visit and one not to pass up while in Des Moines. So, naturally, my friend and I gravitated to Carl's. The outside of the bar isn't labeled, so if you didn't know where it was, you might miss it. We were there at the height of the early afternoon in July and the sun was out in full force. When you walk into the bar, you wouldn't know what time of day or night it is, there aren't any windows to really shine the light through. You definitely get the "dive bar" experience. The bar itself appears a little older, but the patrons and the bartenders were bar none! It was a great bunch of people just there to hang out and enjoy the day. The bar has a small stage that has live music during the weeks. None while we were there, but heard it's pretty good! They had darts and there three different "sections" within the bar. We only had a few drinks but it was well worth the stop! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Awesome dive bar. Cheap beer, great live band, sketchy bathrooms. What else can you ask for? We…read morealways have a great time here.

Didn't have any food here but did have a few drinks. No complaints…read more We kind of accidentally went here on our way to Ceviche. I'll definitely be back. Really enjoyed the vibe.

Incredible little low-key spot. It's grungy, it's cool, you meet creative and interesting people…read morethere. Everyone is very friendly, and it's a great vibe. We just moved back here and my coworker recommended it. We've now been twice and loved it both times. There's absolutely nothing like in Des Moines-- It feels like New York underground, but Des Moines, down to earth, easy parking and SO welcoming. Also, bartenders are super nice. The girl bartender servicing us even said she would make us a custom cocktail, based on what we were in the mood for. My husband told her what he was craving and she made him exactly that. Might I add...with little information on his part. (He's not the biggest talker hehe!). He said it was his favorite drink he's ever had. Tonight was a little more chill, but the first time everyone was dancing and it was just as fun both times. This is our favorite new little spot and we will definitely be back!!

This is my second time/ year back for the holiday pop up. Last year i got the grasshopper and…read moreenjoyed it. This year i got Tom & Jerry, and my friend got the Cider. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I wanted to get the chocolate later but it was sold out! A bartender let us try the menthol foam by itself and it was yummy. We had great service and the vibes was fun. All of their drinks are really delicious. Cant go wrong.

There are not words strong enough to describe how incredible this experience was. Some of the best…read morecocktails of my life. Incredible flavors, theming - this is art and storytelling through cocktail. The ice cream on the cake was the sample ice cream flavors we got to sample. I'm not exaggerating to say this was also some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted. I'm legitimately and justifiably upset that I can't buy it anyway to have it again. The atmosphere is fun too, but the cocktails and the obvious time and passion that go into them are the draw. This is not a place where the theming outshines the drinks, I'd be blown away by these offerings even in a brightly-lit Chuck-e-Cheese. I will be back every single time I'm in Des Moines, and I hope it's packed with a waiting list because this kind of artistry deserves to be shared with everyone.

me and the wife were staying at the Econo Lodge this evening and walked over and ordered a…read morepretzel. Oh my God was that thing huge and delicious. Also, the bartender behind the counter was very friendly and very helpful with getting our order to go even gave us the pretzel in a pizza box with napkins and some paper and a fork to cut size of a pizza and is awesome. Highly recommend stopping in it. Thanks for the great experience.

If you like having a beer while at the fair but hate paying fair prices, this dive bar is located…read moreacross the street from the main entrance on grand. They have lots of cold beer and full bar. Pool table is also available. Whenever we have been there its not been busy but parking is at a minimum.

Highland Underground has really good drinks but a really bad smell! They need to figure that out…read morebecause holy cow, it's like a rotten swiss cheese or sewage. The first time I went, the dude who was bartending was amazing! We talked about how they're developing the menu, he made suggestions. The second time I went, I was alone at the bar with no other customers and it took awhile to get a menu and have my order taken, but no real issues and the bartender was friendly. I think the waitress was having some drama but who isn't? The drinks were really good both times, but that smell is really off putting, I hope they can fix it because the place has such unique vibes and a fun story.

Went here on a Friday night. The entrance is super cute and certainly gave off a vintage vibe. The…read moreentrance is a bit confusing though as it is under a building that is in full construction. There was a sign outside pointing us where to go. The theming was really great and I felt the drinks were well priced for the theme. However, the biggest issue was the smell. There was a sewage smell the entire time we were there. I am not sure if it is coming from the construction or what but it was hard to ignore. You can seat yourself once inside. I will say the service was really bad. It took a very long time to even be given drink menus. Overall I don't think I would come back or recommend this place. It's good for the aesthetic but that's about it. The smell was just so off putting it made it hard to enjoy.