The High Life Lounge
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Another great #dive courtesy of #notyournormalnomad #desmoines #desmoinesiowa #iowacubs #millerhighlife #divebars #broastedchicken #iowa
thedivebardickthedivebardick
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The High Life Lounge in Des Moines Iowa. Best plafe for Tang cocktails in America!!! #tang #raspberry #smirnoff #downthehatch
drinkswithjasondrinkswithjason
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Are you looking for comfort food in your grandma's basement? #highlifelounge #desmoinesrestaurants #desmoinesiowabars #your515realtor #desmoinesrealtor
joelconner_realtorjoelconner_realtor
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Passing through Des Moines looking for a bite to eat with a diverse menu and the High Life Lounge was the perfect spot. We had a hard time deciding on what we wanted but we left happy with our choices. We started with the bacon wrapped smokies, and I suggest mixing the syrup and ranch, I know it sounds weird but trust me. My friend got the Pot Roast Philly Sandwich, it was a bit dry, but we added some brown gravy to it and it made it way better. What stole the show was the Brosted Chicken. I had been craving fried chicken for awhile and this is exactly what I was looking for. Super crispy and flavorful, the mashed potatoes & Gravy were the perfect side with it, while the Mac & Cheese needed some more flavor. If I pass through Des Moines again I definitely would come back for the chicken alone!
Matt RojasMatt Rojas
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This is a really fun place to grab a bite to eat and a drink. The High Life Lounge is a great restaurant and I love that it is open until 11pm. My friend and I wanted to get a meal but most of the other places closed at 9pm or 10pm. It's nice that this place stays open so late. The atmosphere is really fun here. It can be loud though, so if you want a quiet dinner, maybe find a different place. The food was really good though! I really liked the sweet potatoe tater tots! I definitely recommend checking this place out!
CaraleenaCaraleena
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This place is amazing. Made to look like 1975 but opened in 2005. I love it. One of the best bars I’ve been in for quite a while. Menu is classic ‘75 too. Service is great and it’s a lot of fun.
Robert RabinRobert Rabin
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Nearby Attractions Of The High Life Lounge
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Wooly's
Graziano Brothers
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Molly's Cupcakes
Cowles Commons
The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction
Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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Wooly's
4.5
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Nearby Restaurants Of The High Life Lounge
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Buzzard Billy’s
The Iowa Taproom
Fong's Pizza
Hessen Haus
El Bait Shop
Mullets Restaurant
Bubba
Up-Down DSM
The Royal Mile

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
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Buzzard Billy’s
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The Iowa Taproom
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Fong's Pizza
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Basic Info
Address
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Phone
(515) 280-1965
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Website
thehighlifelounge.com
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Overview
4.6
(845 reviews)
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Description
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
attractions: Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Wooly's, Graziano Brothers, Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Molly's Cupcakes, Cowles Commons, The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction, Science Center of Iowa, restaurants: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Buzzard Billy’s, The Iowa Taproom, Fong's Pizza, Hessen Haus, El Bait Shop, Mullets Restaurant, Bubba, Up-Down DSM, The Royal Mile

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