High Life Lounge ★ 3.9
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
Noce Jazz Club is a listening bar in Downtown, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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
Des Moines' most important live music destination: an intimate basement jazz club on Walnut Street booking national touring jazz acts and strong regional
Hessen Haus hosts live German folk, polka and contemporary music regularly, with the Oktoberfest season (September-October) being the most intensive live
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
Wooly's is Des Moines' primary mid-size live music and late-night dancing venue in the East Village, booking national touring acts and local headliners
Des Moines' most important live music destination: an intimate basement jazz club on Walnut Street booking national touring jazz acts and strong regional
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