West Des Moines · Polk County, IA

Nightlife in West Des Moines

Scout analyzed 27 West Des Moines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

27

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

Scout-verified spots

Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

Food & Drink

Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

Food
1.3 hr visit
Adventure Bay Waterpark

Family

Adventure Bay Waterpark

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Food & Drink

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Coffee Cats Cafe

Valley Junction

Coffee Cats Cafe

FoodShoppingSports
45 min visit
Winchester Public House

Valley Junction

Winchester Public House

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Down Under Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Down Under Bar & Grill

Sports bar with a lively atmosphere offering American grill fare plus pool, darts & live music.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Maxie's Supper Club

Nightlife

Maxie's Supper Club

Informal neighborhood choice with a retro vibe known for jumbo hamburgers, onion rings & steaks.

FoodCocktailsShopping
1.5 hr visit
Fire Creek

Food & Drink

Fire Creek

Cozy American steak & seafood specialist with stone fireplaces, a full bar & a patio.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Food & Drink

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Aura Restaurant & Lounge

Food & Drink

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

Food
1.3 hr visit
PerKup Cafe

Food & Drink

PerKup Cafe

Casual, colorful, family-run cafe serving American breakfast & lunch fare, plus pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Irina's Steak & Seafood

Food & Drink

Irina's Steak & Seafood

Food
1.3 hr visit
Miss Kitty’s Country Bar Dance Nightclub

Nightlife

Miss Kitty’s Country Bar Dance Nightclub

Lively party club known for its music variety, snacks, line dancing lessons & dedicated shot chair.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
FACE FOUNDRIÉ - West Des Moines

Wellness

FACE FOUNDRIÉ - West Des Moines

Wellness
1.3 hr visit
St. Kilda Collective

Valley Junction

St. Kilda Collective

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Valley Community Center

Arts & Culture

Valley Community Center

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Tito's Lounge

Nightlife

Tito's Lounge

FoodCocktailsSports
1.5 hr visit
Prime and Providence

Food & Drink

Prime and Providence

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
The Flying Moose

Nightlife

The Flying Moose

Cocktails
1.5 hr visit
American Legion Park

Outdoors

American Legion Park

Recreational park offering sports areas, a playground with water features, picnic tables & grills.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Bix & Co.

Valley Junction

Bix & Co.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cooper's on 5th

Valley Junction

Cooper's on 5th

Old-school neighborhood bar & eatery serving sandwiches & elevated American comfort food.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Waterfront Seafood Market

Food & Drink

Waterfront Seafood Market

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio

Food & Drink

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio

Chill hangout with lots of TVs serving American comfort food with a twist & creative Moscow mules.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

Outdoors

Patio, trail, or open-air.

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