One of our go-to places in Grinnell. The place is classy and funky and unique, the image of its…read moreamazing proprietor and sole server, who will serenade you with her small accordion on request. Wine is good and pizzas are tasty. Don't leave without a doggie sticker or button!

Solera is a wonderful mix of a small town, laid back vibe and a sophisticated wine selection. The…read moreservice is always spot-on. I wasn't expecting the pizza to be so tasty ... BONUS!

This is an AWESOME place! I've been to many wine bars across the country and this is at the top of…read moremy list!!! I grew up in State Center and always come back to visit since 1983. Highly Recommended!!!!! Food-Service and Ambiance is top notch!!!!

Amazing selection of drinks! I had a watermelon wine spritzer, but it is from can! They don't do…read moremixed cocktails! Mostly wine! Had cheesy sandwich, very good, very cheesy! They were out of pasta salad, cause business closed due to vacation next week. Has a musician playing 60's, 70's, 80's songs! Pretty good! Place had a lot of people that knew others in place! Maybe regulars. Had a real enjoyable time! Will definitely be back there!

I think the last time I went out to a bar, smoking was allowed! Well, maybe not that long ago but…read moreit has been many years! We went tonight so we could enjoy "Son of a Nutcracker", the community cocktail feature benefitting Des Moines Refugee Support. We were lucky to snag a booth as the bar was otherwise full on a Friday at 5 pm. Moe was an excellent and attentive server. He apologized that they were mixing up another batch of the special cocktail and that it would take about 15 minutes. We ordered some appetizers - jalapeño and peppadew peppers stuffed with cream and goat cheese and the sweet potato chips and house party dip. Both were good and the peppers had happy hour pricing, a bonus. The bar was festively decorated for the holidays and we enjoyed our time out!

This place is super cute with great drinks! The outdoor patio was the perfect place for us on a…read moresunny day. The service was very friendly. Dogs allowed on the back patio as well

Amazing small wine bar with a few available cocktails. Light bar food is available and quite tasty…read more Julia has a really affordable and diverse selection of wines great place to relax.

From the owner: Veraison Wine Bar is a cosy wine bar with a large outdoor lounge specializing in European wines,…read morehand crafted cocktails, tapas style small plates, charcuterie & cheese boards. Sommelier and Owner Julia Punj hosts Wine Education events, private tastings, wine flights and pairings. The Wine Room pays host to your special occasions such as birthday parties or micro weddings.

Great atmosphere and love the vibes here! Good prices too, especially on the weekly deals. Tuesday…read moreis 2fer Tuesday, so BOGO. The only thing to note... We came here with a Pub Pass. A deal where you buy a $25 booklet and get a free beer at about 18-20 bars all throughout Des Moines and Ames. That's the deal. It's well known and an annual thing. We presented it to the bar tender as expected and was promptly told that they do not recognize it and only use it for BOGO's. That's simply not the deal that we paid for. Unfortunate.

DV has a great selection of wines plus spirits, beer and seltzers. The atmosphere is chill and the…read moreowners are very friendly and accommodating to large groups. If you stop by, order one of their delicious charcuterie plates!

Absolutely loved this place. Their drinks were incredible. Ambiance amazing. We will be returning.read more

If this bar doesn't have the spirit that you're looking for, it's probably not worth having! Tons…read moreof high-end bourbons, rums and wines. Our bartender was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in making suggestions on what we should try, based on what we typically drink. As for the bar itself, it's a cute little nautical themed bar. Not my first time here and won't be my last.

I attended a Yelp Elite event here late afternoon/early evening yesterday. The space is quaint and…read morenestled in a historic hotel. Admittedly it's not exactly my scene. I'm not really an upscale guy when it comes to my typical stomping grounds. More often I stay more West and don't frequent downtown without a specific purpose. There's a lot of great businesses downtown. I'm just a small town guy and I sometimes feel a little out of place in the heart of the metro. And anyone else hate that back-in parking found in the E Village? Lol That being said... The bar has a nice vibe, quiet and dimly lit (at least at the time of day we were there), and with large windows with a view of both E Walnut and E 4th St. Parking options mainly consist of metered parking on the adjacent streets. The food menu includes mostly finger foods. Flatbreads, bruschetta, and charcuterie. The flatbreads served were pretty good. I really liked the honey garlic alfredo flatbread ($12 on the menu)! The gentleman manning the bar was doing a fantastic job especially considering our event started at 530pm and he was pretty much hit with a rush of all of us attending. The old fashioned I ordered was done well and I enjoyed it (Bulleit bourbon and $10 on the menu). A lot of their signature cocktails are named keeping with a railroad motif. Happy Hour is 300pm - 600pm and a reverse Happy Hour from 800pm - 1000pm most days. Half price select cocktails and wine. Check out the Specials section of their site. Link is below. The bar is adjacent to the lobby area which was setup with a few high tops, tables and chairs, and couches for us to relax on. I'm not sure if this is standard or was specific to our event. All in all I enjoyed my time at The New Northwestern and would definitely go back if invited or I found myself in the E Village with time to make a quick stop in. A big thank you to the owners and staff of The New Northwestern for hosting us! https://thenewnorthwestern.com/

Ugh this place is so cute and chill, great place to go if your wanting great drinks and conversion…read more First drink of the night was the bras rail, its got a smokey smell on top but its sweet and light, second drink was a loco mojito so fleshing very coconuty which is not my jam but still very tasty

I love going to this, Winery. The food is amazing. The service is outstanding. And the ambience is…read moreabsolutely perfect. Whether you sit inside or whether you sit outside around one of the fire pits.

Thank you Fireside Winery for providing a wonderful atmosphere for Lizzy's Bridal Shower. The Wine…read moreBarrell room was the perfect setting! The space was very private and Kayce, you delivered service with confidence and upbeat personality. Thank you so much, Kayce for making it easy. We will be back!! Sonya

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!

Stopped in for a music event on a Sunday afternoon. Wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and charcuterie…read moreare all available. Nicely remodeled space and great service. Prices are very reasonable and there is a small retail space with wine and food items. Seating inside and outside. Very cool old school building and would definitely go back to enjoy a drink.

Met some friends for coffee. Wow! I wish I knew of this place sooner. SUPER CUTE BUILDING…read more The staff is beyond friendly. I got treated upon entering. I let the gentleman know I was waiting for some friends. I was wandering around (maybe 5 min) checking out the place, and the gentleman came out from behind the bar. He came up and offered me water while I waited. Once my friends arrived we ordered coffees. He told us to have seats and he would bring them out to us. The coffee was delicious. I had a latte. My friends both ordered americanos and raved about them. The gentleman continued to check on us the entire time we were there. Amazing service, great atmosphere and great coffee. I can't wait to come back and try the cocktails