Off the bike trail in Minburn. Everything is wonderful. Service, food & margaritas. Honestly the…read morebest Mexican food in the Des Moines metro area.

The food here is absolutely amazing! The service is also excellent. The setting is fun and full of…read morehistory. I can't wait to go back!

Very cool bar atmosphere. Friendly staff. Nice drink selection and the pizza was fantastic!read more

This place is a hidden treasure of this town. We're from the city and this place impressed us with…read moreits hip yet historical prohibition kind of aesthetic. It had good music, nice pool table and other games, friendly bartender Susan, cool old music and vintage books. Drinks served in mason jar it's a very cool vibe overall.

The " Golden Girls" stopped here on our way back from the Grotto of the Redemption. It's a dive…read morebar. Very busy when we arrived around 5pm. It was Happy Hour so drinks were reduced 50%. Taylor, our server/bartender was so accommodating. We'll be back. It's close to Manning where we live. The Bloody Mary was delicious with a ton of pickle, celery, olives, and pepperacini. Highly recommended as a chill bar and generous pours. Nice deck too.

AMAZING!!! The food here was excellent and if you are in the area and want a hearty breakfast this…read moreis the spot. I had the Loaded Hashbrowns with a Bloody Mary. Overall a great place amazing food and friendly staff.

Small town, as is one horse town, bar. How fun!…read moreEquipped with a pool table, music, tables and all the drinks you could desire. You can also buy some snacks behind the bar if you need. With some pre planning we meet up for a family get together. They allowed us to bring in food and home made shot skis. Ya..We party like that. The bartender was fantastic and very kind. We pretty much took over this bar with our big and boisterous family. Also appreciated a very clean women's restroom. I was grateful for the inexpensive drinks that kept my party going all night!

Classic small town bar. Cheap drinks & friendly people! Tell Teresa hi if you get a chance...read more

If you are riding the High Trestle Trial and need another watering hole and maybe a place to fill…read morethe tank? Flat Tire Lounge is a solid stop and could not be more convenient. They have ample bike parking for the average biking crowd out back and plenty of parking for the trucks and hogs out front. It is not uncommon to see the mix of leather and spandex at this place! They also have a self supported bicycle repair station with a pump! The place itself is an old steel kwanza hut, but with some ingenuity and creative craftsman they have converted it into a fun and 'divey' spot. Indoors there is a large expansive bar, a walkup counter to order food and plenty of high-top tables to spread out the patrons. While outside they have a massive deck and an outdoor bar and smokehouse. It's a great place to sit an soak up some sun and watch he bike, runners and even horse riders go by. We love the Moscow mule selection they have here, and always seem to need more than one. While we didn't eat this trip the food is always a solid choice. The waitress on this last visit was running and taking care of an ever growing crowd. She is calm cool and collected and even made time to check on us folks on the deck. If you are out and about and find yourself near Madrid, Iowa - make sure to check out this fun stop. If you want to really experience it when it is hopping, pick a night when they have a live band! So much fun and it gets LOUD! Come check it out!

Great spot to stop before, after or during a ride. Or just because! Convenient location on the…read moretrail and parking nearby. The day we stopped in they had a bloody mary bar which put you in control as mixologist. They had all the ingredients you could want! Not being a fan of tomato like the people I was with, I opted for a can of beer, which was perfectly cold. Service was quick and friendly. We had a great time.

Went here on the recommendation of three locals after working a basketball game. I misheard them…read moreat first; I thought they said "Tempe" and we were looking for a Mexican restaurant. Anyhow, we arrived and elected to sit at the bar versus a booth. Took a couple minutes to get noticed and we were asked to sit at the other end of the bar due to some clutter... Prices are very reasonable at this establishment. A flight was $7.50...if you were in WDM or Waukee, you would probably be looking at double that. They also brew their own beer and cider here; I'm not sure why that's not advertised heavier. Its called the "Gamble Block Brewery". I had Fear the Beard, the Baja Lager, the Maple Pumpkin Ale, and a cinnamon apple cider. The Maple pumpkin ale was delicious--the maple definitely hit on the back end. I was not a fan of the cider--they used a rather tart apple. The Fear the Beard (comparable to Blue Moon) and the Baja lager were OK. For food, I had the chicken tender basket with a 1/2 order of Texas Fries. I actually thought the ranch seasoning detracted from this dish--the queso was quite good and the bacon was plentiful. The downside to getting "sampler" versions of items was none of the accompaniments were included. My friend who got a full order of the Texas Fries was given sour cream with his food--mine did not. Also, on the beer sampler fruit wedges are served with the full size versions but not on the flight. The chicken tenders were very good and had the right breading/chicken ratio. The buffalo sauce packed a punch but was not obnoxiously spicy. The ranch that came with it was very good and was clearly made in-house. More of a 3.5 star review.

Had the mini beer shot, just like the the ones in Cancun. Crab Rangoon with chicken is a great…read morepizza to try.

I got such a kick out of this place. Down in Knoxville for…read moreSprint car races. First time we had ever been to the races. We met up with a local who has been going forever. He suggested we go get a drink and we went across the street to Dingus. It is exactly how it looks from the outside. It is a garage with a bar. It rugged and reminds me of a park bench seating. We entered around back. There was a dedicated crowd here. Pretty much the entire place is garage doors opened up for open air. Two "bar" like areas to collect your drinks. There was a bags area. The ladies at the bar were quick and full of smiles and happy to help. Drinks are prices accordingly. That is about it. All you really need. I got to laughing that the main picture for this place is the scary bathroom, but we weren't there long enough for me to investigate. That's not why you are here anyway.

An absolute must when attending the Nationals. Huge outdoor area with constant live music. Sprint…read morecar memorabilia everywhere. Packed all four days.

A friendly dive bar. Cheap drinks and no attitude from staff or customers. Great music on the…read morejukebox. What's not to like ?

On the square in Newton...nice place for everyone. Friendly local place. Drink snacks beer rock…read moreand roll and country...630pm on a monday

It looks like its still under construction inside. It's hard to find. But this is a very friendly…read moresmall town bar & grill with some surprisingly good food and homemade pizzas. Fried fish is a point of pride here, and it's well worth a try.

I love this place, they make you feel right at home. And they go out of there way to make you…read morehappy. You can't say that much anymore now days. There food is good, call a head and see what the special is, it always changes. But the it is worth the trip of trying to find it!

The Garage bar is a local hang out in Indianola, I have met many good folks going here on a regular…read morebasis now for 3-4 years. The owner Deb is a fantastic bar tender ! The best prices in the area featuring 2 for 1 every Tuesday! Sundays $2 domestic beers, you cannot beat that! They do have the Heggie's frozen pizza they cook as we order, and provide parm cheese and crushed pepper condiments. See ya soon at the Garage bar :)

Madison is amazing. She is friendly and on top of her shit. Love her and this place. She is…read morewelcoming and even though it's mostly regulars, everyone and the bartender are welcoming. Ten ten recommend.