Hessen Haus ★ 4.2
Hessen Haus hosts live German folk, polka and contemporary music regularly, with the Oktoberfest season (September-October) being the most intensive live
Noce Jazz Club is a live music venue in Downtown, Des Moines.
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Address: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hessen Haus hosts live German folk, polka and contemporary music regularly, with the Oktoberfest season (September-October) being the most intensive live
Des Moines' most established LGBTQ bar, with a long history in the East Village and a programme of drag shows, karaoke nights and themed events across the
Noce functions as Des Moines' only genuine listening bar: the music is the purpose, the environment is designed around hearing, and the cocktail programme
One of the city's most beloved dive bars, with cheap Miller High Life cans, irreverent decor and occasional live music on weekend evenings. The regulars span
The city's primary mid-size concert venue, booking touring acts across rock, indie, hip hop and electronic genres. The standing-room floor and raised balcony
Hessen Haus hosts live German folk, polka and contemporary music regularly, with the Oktoberfest season (September-October) being the most intensive live
Wellman's Pub operates a covered rooftop patio that is one of the East Village's most popular outdoor drinking spots in warm months. Iowa Hawkeyes game days
Des Moines' most established LGBTQ bar, with a long history in the East Village and a programme of drag shows, karaoke nights and themed events across the
Noce functions as Des Moines' only genuine listening bar: the music is the purpose, the environment is designed around hearing, and the cocktail programme
One of the city's most beloved dive bars, with cheap Miller High Life cans, irreverent decor and occasional live music on weekend evenings. The regulars span