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The Lift

The Lift

Lounge and Wine Bar$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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The Lift
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Austin W.
Austin W.
July 4, 2022
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Austin W.
Austin W.
May 1, 2022
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Austin W.
Austin W.
December 10, 2021
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Austin W.
Austin W.
November 24, 2021
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Austin W.
Austin W.
November 12, 2021
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Austin W.
Austin W.
November 6, 2021
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grow_be
October 30, 2021
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October 30, 2021
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October 30, 2021
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Crystal
Crystal
October 30, 2021
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Austin W.
Austin W.
September 6, 2021
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Austin W.
Austin W.
June 20, 2021
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Lisa
Lisa
April 26, 2019
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Kristofor V.
Kristofor V.
August 23, 2016
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Romelle S.
Romelle S.
April 21, 2016
Photo taken at The Lift by Romelle S. on 4/21/2016
Nicolas Cage secretly owns this bar...
Erik R.
Erik R.
September 3, 2015
Nicolas Cage secretly owns this bar...
Michael B.
Michael B.
May 8, 2015
Photo taken at The Lift by Michael B. on 5/8/2015
Allison G.
Allison G.
May 15, 2013
Photo taken at The Lift by Allison G. on 5/15/2013
Amedeo R.
Amedeo R.
October 13, 2011
Photo taken at The Lift by Amedeo R. on 10/13/2011
The Lift represents the lifeblood of Des Moines’ downtown scene, and there’s always a reason to stop by for a drink. On Thursdays, the bar offers $2 pints.
Juice Magazine
Juice Magazine
July 11, 2013
The Lift represents the lifeblood of Des Moines’ downtown scene, and there’s always a reason to stop by for a drink. On Thursdays, the bar offers $2 pints.
Michelle R.
Michelle R.
January 14, 2013
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Rosie C.
Rosie C.
January 12, 2013
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Miranda
Miranda
December 27, 2013
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Aisha E.
Aisha E.
August 21, 2011
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Lydia J.
Lydia J.
April 15, 2012
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Dan R.
Dan R.
November 30, 2012
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ben c.
ben c.
April 18, 2014
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Taylor S.
Taylor S.
October 10, 2012
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Abby R.
Abby R.
October 3, 2012
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Hillary B.
Hillary B.
May 5, 2012
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Dan R.
Dan R.
December 1, 2013
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Grant A.
Grant A.
September 8, 2011
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Angela H.
Angela H.
March 15, 2011
Photo taken at The Lift by Angela H. on 3/15/2011
The Best Bar in Des Moines!
Jeff S.
Jeff S.
October 13, 2015
The Best Bar in Des Moines!
Del B.
Del B.
September 24, 2011
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Ben W.
Ben W.
December 12, 2012
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Del B.
Del B.
January 1, 2012
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Megan P.
Megan P.
April 8, 2012
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Kyle K.
Kyle K.
December 7, 2011
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Dan R.
Dan R.
June 24, 2012
Photo taken at The Lift by Dan R. on 6/24/2012
Dan R.
Dan R.
July 13, 2013
Photo taken at The Lift by Dan R. on 7/13/2013
Bianca C.
Bianca C.
April 27, 2013
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Annika P.
Annika P.
February 14, 2013
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Del B.
Del B.
October 1, 2011
Photo taken at The Lift by Del B. on 10/1/2011
Dan R.
Dan R.
June 24, 2012
Photo taken at The Lift by Dan R. on 6/24/2012
Kristin S.
Kristin S.
August 23, 2011
Photo taken at The Lift by Kristin S. on 8/23/2011
Dan R.
Dan R.
April 24, 2013
Photo taken at The Lift by Dan R. on 4/24/2013
Angela H.
Angela H.
August 31, 2017
Photo taken at The Lift by Angela H. on 8/31/2017
Lisa
Lisa
July 2, 2017
Photo taken at The Lift by Lisa on 7/2/2017
Wu P.
Wu P.
July 10, 2016
Photo taken at The Lift by Wu P. on 7/10/2016
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The Lift
222 4th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon
    • 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • Tue–Fri
    • 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • Sat–Sun
    • 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(515) 288-3777
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@dmlift
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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