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Des Moines's Best Dive Bars

Des Moines's Best Dive Bars

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Created by Clint Harvey • Updated On: January 26, 2012
The Alpine Tap Room is one of Des Moines's Best Dive Bars.

1. The Alpine Tap Room

6.5
2720 Ingersoll Ave (28th St.), Des Moines, IA
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews
Carl's Place is one of Des Moines's Best Dive Bars.

2. Carl's Place

8.0
1620 Woodland Ave (at 17th St), Des Moines, IA
Dive Bar · Sherman Hill · 26 tips and reviews
The Greenwood Lounge is one of Des Moines's Best Dive Bars.

3. The Greenwood Lounge

6.8
3707 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Dive Bar · North of Grand · 6 tips and reviews
Yacht Club is one of Des Moines's Best Dive Bars.

4. Yacht Club

6.1
2617 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Beer Garden · Woodland Heights · 7 tips and reviews
The Fremont is one of Des Moines's Best Dive Bars.

5. The Fremont

8.3
1030 E 9th St (at Fremont St), Des Moines, IA
Dive Bar · Capitol Park · 13 tips and reviews