Well I liked Whiskey River a lot more than some of the other reviewers here! Came here with a group…read moreafter a football game, and the place was packed, and every inch of every wall was covered with holiday lights. Where I'm from, they would call this a Christmas Bar and charge $50 just to get in! The service was amazing and the food was decent bar food. Great music, bartenders jump on the bar to dance, big screens with more football. What's not to love? Try the fried pickles!

SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE!!! Had a shorter white girl with brown…read morehair as a waitress. Came over to get our drink order after 5 mins of waiting. Brings our drinks back and leaves and is sitting at the bar on her phone. Then a group of college boys walk in and she proceeds to jump right over to them to get thier drinks and food order and still didn't come to us. We waited for 30 mins and finally decided to leave as no one was coming to help us. There was maybe 6 people at the bar and 4 tables so it wasn't busy at all! DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING THERE!! Should have read reviews before going

Another birthday stop!…read more We stopped here for drinks and a game of pool. The place is really cool with an old triple arch back bar with lots of history. Not to mention the vibe here is classy and clean. It gives me an old prohibition period bar feels. Craig the barkeep was very friendly and welcoming. He did a fantastic job telling g us the history of the place and his role there. He expertly provided drinks and made me a spot on old fashioned! The liquor selection is very extensive and great qualities of bourbon and whiskey. The place was immaculate and the glasses were all spot free. However, it was a Sunday afternoon so not a lot of business but I'd like to come back during a happy hour! We will definitely come back here and would recommend trying it out for yourselves! Tell Craig, Hi!

My favorite whiskey bar, then it wasn't, and now it is again. With new management, Craig has made…read moresweeping changes for the better. Besides the speakeasy vibe, old Charm, and great whiskey selection, you can now order tapas and listen to live music. A gem in the east village you don't want to pass up.

Went here Friday night to play their hosted trivia. Great emcee that was really funny…read more Drinks were cheap, and tap beer was fresh tasting Didn't win the trivia event, but a fun time Bring your friends and load up on 80's and 90's music and movie trivia, it will make or break ya!

Yep, the other reviews hit this one right on the head. First…read moreoff, the men's bathroom has no sink to wash your hands, and it smells like it has not been cleaned in while! I saw the bartender go somewhere and come back and put vodka on his hands and wipe his hands and arms with vodka? Is this his form of sanitation? After using the bathroom. WOW that's scary.. Now the good thing about this bar is that the drinks are cheap, and they have fun events like a rock paper scissors tournament every week, with beer deals too! They have nice pool tables, beer pong room, darts, and music videos on a screen. But that's not enough to make me want to come back. The bar tender was not the most personable and that bathroom situation is just bad! If you want go to an actual "DIVE" bar without the charm this might be your spot!

This bar is also in the basement, across from the black sheep. The lighting is better, pretty big…read morewith lots of seating options. They offer food however the kitchen was already closed. This is a whiskey bar, the only cognac they have was corvosier. I ordered a shot anyway.

Tried this place based on a Google search. As a bourbon fan, I was a bit disappointed in Ken's …read more The service was excellent, food good, but selection not quite what I expected. Prices are reasonable, but keep in mind that pours are about 1.25 oz. The atmosphere is as expected for a place advertising a speakeasy vib. For some reason, they are advertising tiki drinks. Not quite in keeping with the prohibition drink theme!

The bartender was a rock star. Great place hidden from the rest of the concessions. Seek them out…read moreand you will not be disappointed.

Hello again Fort! I've benefited from your secret a couple…read moretimes now. Tonight before the Disturbed concert is no different. The crowd was minimal. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to share at the bar. I keep recognizing the bartender and I am sure she is there most of the time. My friend and I got a new item on the menu tonight. Even she had not gotten to see it yet. We got the Graziano Sausage Empanadas served with homemade marinara sauce. We got it to have at one of the tables close by since there was no crowd. They came out piping hot and really good. We both had 2 and it was the perfect amount. I love that they continue to keep their promise and update their menu on a regular basis. I posted the picture of the night that I was here, but it is sure to change a little. I appears the build your own burger is a staple as its been here since I first got to try it in 2019. I'd say "dont go" JUST so it can be a secret and not busy, but really, this is the place to hit inside Wells. Shhhhh.

First time visit on a late Sunday afternoon. Food was just OK - Macaroni & Cheese came out nice and…read morehot ....a little heavy on garlic seasoning but overall good. The salad dressing (italian) had an "off" flavor so didn't eat more than a bite. Service was OK also - server couldn't answer a question if their Chili was made with added beer & just said "he didn't watch them make it" and didn't seem interested in finding the answer. Would probably go back if someone else wanted to go, but wouldn't make it my first choice.

The restaurant was not busy when we arrived and we were greeted as soon as we walked in being told…read morewelcome in and pic a seat that works for us. We found our seat and were immediately greeted by a new server Rylie she was super sweet and gave us time to go over the menu. She did let us know she was new which was good because if we had questions that she didn't know she was willing to find out. Our drinks came quickly and were cold. Our food was good and fresh. The waitress came back multiple times to check on us. I have read some rather mean reviews on this restaurant and I do have to say people should understand how long these servers and cooks have to work. Some of them are pulling 12 hour shifts. Be patient, it seems they are trying to fix some of the previous issues. Again I will reiterate our service was great. The ambiance was like a pub with clean tables and the restrooms were clean as well. We will be back.

Fantastic find for our road trip lunch. The honey peach old fashioned was the best old fashioned…read moreI've ever had! Burgers were great, ambiance is upscale, waitstaff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

Got prime rib sando, was not impressed at all taste like a salty Philly cheese steak,not happy with…read moreservice, beer was good tho..

Awesome--I can't believe this cool of a bar is right here in Osky. Some rando neighbor even bought…read moreme and my wife a "mini beer" that tasted straight like ice cream! Cool place. Will be back with friends. If you're passing through and want to a see a unique spot stop here.

Great beer choices, free popcorn, attentive staff. Old train station building has some character.read more

We try to catch at least one show a year at Noce (but it is always nice when we go more than…read moreonce!). We usually try to go as part of my birthday celebration and tonight we enjoyed the Des Moines Big Band playing "Sounds of the Season". Two hour show with about a 20-minute break and it was an excellent concert. My husband and I both enjoy jazz and Noce is an excellent venue. Small and intimate with a full bar and, if you are hungry, you can order a cheese plate or salty snacks. There was a biting wind when we went tonight so the hot toddy warmed us from the inside out. Our server replenished the hot water midway through, which was appreciated. Great night out, we really should do it more often!

Max Wellman has created and fostered one of the warmest, most welcoming, creative and lovely rooms…read morein all of Central Iowa with Noce! It is among my favorite local gems to introduce locals and visitors alike to. The jazz music line-up is always evolving, and Max has such a gift for curating a calendar that elevates other artists (musicians, singers, dancers and more). I have so many fond memories made here over the past 9 years. It's a grown-up night out that's not stuffy or stale, and the service is always a beautiful ballet to watch, too! Highly recommend visiting early and often throughout the year, any time Max and/or Napoleon are singing or for all of the Voix de Ville and holiday shows you can snag tickets for. You won't be disappointed!

Good vibes, I heard of the place and decided to check it out. I'm from Texas so always looking for…read moresomething to do, it was real cool..

really cool and laid back Blues Bar in east des moines. The people here are so friendly.. The…read moredrinks are cheap and very strong... and the live music is great. Whats also cool is the murals on the front and side of the building... there are also photos of all the legends that have played in the space throughout the years. When we were there they featured a live blues band that was directly from Mississippi. They sounded great. They played covers of many classics as well as original songs.