American Outlaws Bar — Restaurant in Des Moines

I attempted to visit this bar with a group of friends, and it turned into an absolute nightmare. About half of us were allowed in, and we even paid the cover charge (which, in hindsight, was absurd considering the bar was completely empty). However, when one of our last friends tried to enter, he was suddenly denied because he was wearing a white shirt. We understand dress codes, but the inconsistency here was baffling—two other friends of ours wearing the same white shirt style had already gotten in, paid the cover, and passed through two different door guys without an issue. When we asked about this inconsistency, we were given the ridiculous solution of “there’s a Dollar General up the road if you want to buy a new shirt.” We didn’t stick around to spend more money in an empty, unwelcoming bar and asked for our cover back, considering we had literally just walked in only to be turned away. Unsurprisingly, they refused. This place confirmed every suspicion I had when walking by and seeing how sketchy it looked. Save yourself the frustration and money—there are far better places to spend your time than this sad excuse for an...

Went there Saturday March 16th and was very disappointed in the service. I had gone in and bought a few drinks, went out for a cigarette break, having one pretty much in front of the security, tried to go back in, and they wouldn't let me, claimed there was now a cover charge. I tried to explain even if I wanted to pay a cover change all of my stuff was in their building including my wallet. I was screamed at by 3 security guys to get out of their building. It was good thing I had friends inside otherwise I would of had to get law enforcement involved since this business was trying to stealing my stuff. Also they had a banner when I came in and upstairs that said no cover charge March 16th and even showed them and they didnt care. They had very poorly wrote on some posters with sharpie and posted outside they were now asking for a cover while I was inside apparently.

Pretty poor business practice, very unprofessional, and boarderline criminal. Won't be back, there's plenty of other bars around to spend my money that won't try and...

"A Prejudice Bar" - ANDREW J WHITE, educate your security in customer service and etiquette.

I will never go this bar again and I will discourage everyone I know to skip this stop downtown. This establishment is highly prejudice. I am a banker by day and motorcycle enthusiast by night. I was harassed and refused entrance with a large group due to my Harley Davidson leather attire. I am not a part of any club, gang, riders group, or team nor did my attire indicate such. In fact, I was the only 2 wheels guy in my group that night. I was both embarrassed and disgusted as I have been to this bar a lot with friends before. The doorman harassed me to hand over my vest which was not only rude and intimidating, but also highly insulting. I have several attorney friends I do business with that would enjoy a case like this. Why should I NOT contact them with my story? I have several witnesses and court evidence would be easy to obtain with another "audio recorded attempt" to go into this bar with any...