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“bohemian bar with the best everything”
The Lift is a bohemian bar featuring the best martinis, art, and atmosphere. The Lift is located in the Court Ave. District in downtown Des Moines. Voted "one of the best bars in Iowa" by Esquire Magazine.
One of my favorite parts about this bar is that it's full to the brim with local influence. The Lift frequently hosts local music, local artists & pop-ups, local brews, and your favorite local... Read more
I really enjoyed the vibe here and the cocktails are good and reasonably priced. I had a Manhattan, $10. The dimly lit room, local art and music are fun. Of course, the actual "lift" is the... Read more
The bartender knows how to make the drinks well, and pays good attention to you, knows when to ask for a round and when to wait. The crowd is not too rowdy. It's a great bar. Read more
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The Lift
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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