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Carl’s Place — where the beer’s cold, the music’s loud, and the night never ends. Since 1979, this Des Moines dive has been the go-to for strong drinks, no B.S., and legendary nights that start with “just one” and end with “how did we get here?” Come as you are, stay as long as you can.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1620 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 243-9727
Website: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Carls-Place/446280728717423
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Reviews
Jake Rohe
Good music, cold drinks, and dive bar atmosphere. The beer selection is great and drinks are inexpensive. Bartenders may look like they lead a motorcycle gang but have always been friendly and helpful. The team running trivia on Wednesdays do a great job too and make it a great time.
… moreTiffani Lara
We love this dive bar! Stop by for all your old favorites and some of Des Moines best brews!
… moreMelinda
Local dive bars have a special place in my heart. This one was decent. We came in to watch a basketball game and sat at the bar. Their beer selection is extensive and also listed on Untappd. Kind of cool to see your name on the screen when you check a beer in. You don’t see that at many places. It’s an interesting form of customer appreciation. The bartenders working Friday night were really welcoming and quick to get our orders. They didn’t hover and still got us new beers when they noticed us getting close to the bottom of the glass. Music is loud, TV is loud, but that’s what we were going for. You can tell that this is a neighborhood favorite. Didn’t get to play any of the games but everyone looked like they were having a good time. I did not go to the bathroom so I can’t comment on cleanliness.
… morePyro Schmidt
great hole in the wall bar! sweet atmosphere, diverse crowd, 10/10+
… moreMaranda Cossolotto
8/8/25 I had an old bartender that was rude got in my face and called me a liar after I had one drink the whole time there and prior. He was in my face loud rude hurtful and mean. If you want to chill somewhere n feel safe or comfortable do not go there
… moreNathan Schrad
Great place to go for a drink and hang out. Always a good time the bartenders are great and friendly.
… moreDave Donahue
Awesome local dive bar in Sherman Hill. Perfect place to end the night when in the area. It is a dive bar but they do have a few decent beers on tap available typically as well!
… moreShannon Dallenbach
Was having a fabulous night in Des Moines so asked people which bar continues to be open and was recommended this place. It is a dive but the patrons all seemed cool. We played darts (with broken darts) and pool, with a graffitied table but loved every minute. But like another review said the bartender was not nice. Not only a jerk to someone asking for a bandaid, just throwing the whole first aid kit at her and saying “good luck”. She also sold us a $6 bud light at last call which was just minutes before closing. We thought we had more time but “bar time” was 10 min earlier and we were not aware. As we sat at the bar trying to finish the beer and asking about the time difference she started doing that sassy head shake “not my rules, why do you think I said last call”. Etc. THEN SHE GRABBED THE HALF DRANK CAN OOUT OF OUR MY DATES HAND AND CRUSHED IT. Wow! Would totally go again if she wasn’t behind the bar but also wish we could get some money back.
… moreRozie
A draw for customers and band members too. Short walk from the Hoyt Sherman Theater. Highly recommended.
… moreAddie
cool dive bar with affordable drinks. they’ve got trivia there which isn’t too crowded
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