Gay Bars & Clubs in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines' LGBTQ+ venues are centered in the East Village and Court Avenue districts, with welcoming gay bars, lounges, and queer-friendly restaurants downtown. Explore gay-friendly spots in Des Moines.
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The Blazing Saddle
Des Moines' rowdy drag and nightlife bar in the East Village
East Village (Des Moines) · $
The Garden Nightclub
LGBTQ+ complex in Des Moines' East Village with restaurant and rooftop
East Village (Des Moines) · $$
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
All-suite downtown hotel with free cooked-to-order breakfast near Court Avenue.
Downtown Des Moines (Court Avenue) · $$$
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
Queer-run Highland Park coffee shop and community gathering space.
Highland Park · $
Dapper DSM
Queer-friendly barbershop delivering sharp cuts in downtown Des Moines.
East Village · $
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
European-inspired boutique hotel in Des Moines' East Village arts district.
East Village · $$$
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Classic downtown Marriott near the Civic Center and East Village.
Downtown Des Moines · $$$
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Zombie-themed East Village burger joint with wild shakes and cocktails.
East Village · $$
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Contemporary hotel on the Riverwalk with free hot breakfast.
Downtown Des Moines (Riverwalk) · $$
Coa Cantina
East Village tequila bar with 125+ agave spirits in an 1880s brick building.
East Village · $$
RAYGUN
Des Moines' original irreverent Midwest gift and T-shirt shop since 2005.
East Village · $$
Locust Tap
No-frills dive bar in East Village — cheap drinks and a good jukebox.
East Village · $
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
All-suite East Village hotel with full kitchens and complimentary breakfast.
East Village · $$
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