The Contrary is a wine bar in East Village, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 1 hour
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Address: 503 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Des Moines anchor of this regional wine bar concept, Louie's Wine Dive pairs an accessible, globally sourced by-the-glass programme with shareable
WineGlobal by-the-glass programme; natural wine section
While primarily a jazz club, Noce curates a wine programme designed for the table before a jazz set; one of the most atmospheric wine rooms in Des Moines.
WineClassic Old World bottles; cocktail pairings for jazz sets
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WineEuropean and New World by the glass; approachable natural options
Harbinger's wine list is anchored in natural, low-intervention European producers; the best farm-to-table drinking experience in Des Moines.
WineNatural, biodynamic and low-intervention wines; primarily European
