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the LiFT
Description
Hip bar serving specialty martinis & craft beer in a dimly lit space decorated with local artwork.
Nearby attractions
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Cowles Commons
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Stoner Theater
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Sky Walks
Des Moines, IA 50309
Heritage Art Gallery
111 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
St. Ambrose Cathedral
607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
R&T Lofts Apartments
717 Locust St UNIT 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
Nearby restaurants
The Royal Mile
210 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
W-Tao Sushi
400 Walnut St #101, Des Moines, IA 50309
Ricochet
400 Locust St suite 105, Des Moines, IA 50309
Pho Real Kitchen and Bar
200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country
319 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hessen Haus
101 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Annie's Irish Pub
206 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine
400 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Copper Cup
207 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Nearby local services
Downtown Pantry
218 6th Ave #101, Des Moines, IA 50309
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Elevencherry Salon
106 11th St #105, Des Moines, IA 50309
west elm
219 E Grand Ave #101, Des Moines, IA 50309
Jett and Monkey's
219 E Grand Ave STE 109, Des Moines, IA 50309
AllSpice Culinarium
400 E Locust St Suite 5, Des Moines, IA 50309
KIN
333 E Grand Ave #106, Des Moines, IA 50309
Ephemera
204 12th St #249, Des Moines, IA 50309
Glitter Factory DSM
501 SW 7th St M, Des Moines, IA 50309
Velvet Coat
219 E Grand Ave #110, Des Moines, IA 50309
Nearby hotels
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
100 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
120 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Jr Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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the LiFT

222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
4.6(202)$$$$
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Hip bar serving specialty martinis & craft beer in a dimly lit space decorated with local artwork.

attractions: Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market, Cowles Commons, Des Moines Civic Center, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Stoner Theater, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Sky Walks, Heritage Art Gallery, St. Ambrose Cathedral, R&T Lofts Apartments, restaurants: The Royal Mile, W-Tao Sushi, Ricochet, Pho Real Kitchen and Bar, Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company, Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country, Hessen Haus, Annie's Irish Pub, JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine, The Copper Cup, local businesses: Downtown Pantry, Brenton Skating Plaza, Elevencherry Salon, west elm, Jett and Monkey's, AllSpice Culinarium, KIN, Ephemera, Glitter Factory DSM, Velvet Coat
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Website
dmlift.com
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Wed5 PM - 2 AMClosed

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Featured dishes

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Aviation
Beefeater gin, luxardo, cremé de violette & lemon juice
Boulevardier
Templeton rye, campari & sweet vermouth
Caipirinha
Cachaca 51, lime juice, simple syrup & club soda
French 75
Tanqueray, lemon juice, simple syrup & champagne
Gin Martini
Bombay sapphire, dry vermouth & olives

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Live events

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Sat, Jan 17 • 6:30 PM
100 Locust Street, Des Moines, 50309
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Texas Stars at Iowa Wild
Texas Stars at Iowa Wild
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 PM
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Des Moines Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Des Moines Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Thu, Jan 1 • 12:00 AM
313 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA, 50309
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Nearby attractions of the LiFT

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Cowles Commons

Des Moines Civic Center

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Stoner Theater

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Sky Walks

Heritage Art Gallery

St. Ambrose Cathedral

R&T Lofts Apartments

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

4.8

(1.6K)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Cowles Commons

Cowles Commons

4.5

(366)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center

4.6

(189)

Open until 5:00 PM
Click for details
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

4.7

(269)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of the LiFT

The Royal Mile

W-Tao Sushi

Ricochet

Pho Real Kitchen and Bar

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country

Hessen Haus

Annie's Irish Pub

JJ Jasmine Thai Cuisine

The Copper Cup

The Royal Mile

The Royal Mile

4.6

(945)

$

Closed
Click for details
W-Tao Sushi

W-Tao Sushi

4.6

(508)

$$

Closed
Click for details
Ricochet

Ricochet

4.6

(221)

$

Closed
Click for details
Pho Real Kitchen and Bar

Pho Real Kitchen and Bar

4.3

(332)

$

Closed
Click for details

Nearby local services of the LiFT

Downtown Pantry

Brenton Skating Plaza

Elevencherry Salon

west elm

Jett and Monkey's

AllSpice Culinarium

KIN

Ephemera

Glitter Factory DSM

Velvet Coat

Downtown Pantry

Downtown Pantry

4.5

(42)

Click for details
Brenton Skating Plaza

Brenton Skating Plaza

4.5

(288)

Click for details
Elevencherry Salon

Elevencherry Salon

4.9

(72)

Click for details
west elm

west elm

3.9

(70)

Click for details
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Amy HansenAmy Hansen
After frequenting The Lift for several years, I got out of the habit and I'm not sure why! After visiting the other night, I'm kicking myself for not going back more often. Their S & M martini used to be my go to, so I was happy to see it still on the menu. There were also a lot of new ones I'd like to go back and try. The bartender was so friendly and personable, it was easy to stay for more than one, even though we hadn't planned to! Pro Tip: On Wednesdays martinis are half off!
Victor NVictor N
Lift has been around for a while and they managed to maintain their relaxed and down to earth atmosphere. It’s a must stop for me every time I visit Des Moines. Last time I was here was 15 years ago and not much has changed, that is what I love about it. I am watching the bartender (Eva) manage the entire bar by herself and maintain a great positive attitude. Great little cozy, down to earth bar. BTW, the drinks are amazing too. 😉
Jason TomberlinJason Tomberlin
What a great little bar. The drinks were very good, especially if you know what you're asking for. I had a few really good Old Fashions and sat in a lounge chair having fabulous conversations with a variety of people. Would highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.
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After frequenting The Lift for several years, I got out of the habit and I'm not sure why! After visiting the other night, I'm kicking myself for not going back more often. Their S & M martini used to be my go to, so I was happy to see it still on the menu. There were also a lot of new ones I'd like to go back and try. The bartender was so friendly and personable, it was easy to stay for more than one, even though we hadn't planned to! Pro Tip: On Wednesdays martinis are half off!
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Lift has been around for a while and they managed to maintain their relaxed and down to earth atmosphere. It’s a must stop for me every time I visit Des Moines. Last time I was here was 15 years ago and not much has changed, that is what I love about it. I am watching the bartender (Eva) manage the entire bar by herself and maintain a great positive attitude. Great little cozy, down to earth bar. BTW, the drinks are amazing too. 😉
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What a great little bar. The drinks were very good, especially if you know what you're asking for. I had a few really good Old Fashions and sat in a lounge chair having fabulous conversations with a variety of people. Would highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.
Jason Tomberlin

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Reviews of the LiFT

4.6
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1.0
1y

Well What can I say If I can give them a ZERO start I would've I have never been to a recist bar before being a Latino guy and a Korean girl, Last night me and my Korean Friend decided to go to LIFT and the white Girl with short hair white lady decided to ignore us when she made the last call 🤔 sorry she never gave us her name but she had a flower jacket on 4/13/24 so after she finished taking care of her non Latinos or Korean people (white onlys) she told us the bar was closed we told her we been here and you have ignore us so she decided to sell us the last beer and she only gave us 5 minutes to finish the last beer she sold us Of course (Expensive beer ) . She says it is 2 o'clock and I have to take your glasses mind you her (WHITE) Customers still had their drinks and she didn't tell them NADA, BUT SHE KICK US OUT saying that the bar was closed and took our glasses with half beer out. I didn't want trouble but that made me feel like a manorrist in this country saying the bar is close and kicking us out of the bar after we pay Her and TIP HER REALLY GOOD but there WERE still people drinking and she didn't kick them out please if you go and spend your money at this bar don't tip them we tip them and they still kick us out. And there ( white Friends still were able to finish their beer and whatever they were drinking) I give this place a racist star ⭐ if you are not white please go somewhere else, that lady even called me drunk when I was not even drunk I just wanted to have a beer and had a good time I was really mad because I didn't get her name, short...

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5.0
3y

After frequenting The Lift for several years, I got out of the habit and I'm not sure why! After visiting the other night, I'm kicking myself for not going back more often. Their S & M martini used to be my go to, so I was happy to see it still on the menu. There were also a lot of new ones I'd like to go back and try. The bartender was so friendly and personable, it was easy to stay for more than one, even though we hadn't planned to! Pro Tip: On Wednesdays martinis...

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1.0
7y

On 3/14 I wrote this review on their FB page, "Horrible service! Tyler The bartender made people wait a long period of time to serve them. It might be just Tyler, very rude and arrogant. I am not sure if he was prejudice 👎". On 3/20 apparently Tyler asked his friends to attack me and say bad words to me because I talked about what I witnessed/experienced (see picture). Should we always be silent? A customer should be able to give a review,...

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