West End Lounge Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
Highlights
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Bar games
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Fast service
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Dancing
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Food
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Hard liquor
Dining options
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Outside food allowed
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Transgender safespace
Planning
Payments
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Cash-only
Pets
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Dogs allowed
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best KPortal Reviews
Owner clearly has favorites as I've been denied for having a fake ID even though it was real and I have seen freshman who are 19 ordering drinks. The drinks I've had there when I actually get in either taste like nothing or straight gasoline. The bathrooms are disgusting and tiny so I'm not shocked they have a pee corner outside on the patio. The owner has a cute dog though so there's that
This bar has been a welcoming place for me on the weekends since I've turned 21. Fantastic spot that cares about the Drake community.
Always a great place to meet up with your friends and listen to good music. Great deals if you love shots.
Owner belittled us for being old. Told us we should probably go somewhere else since this is a young persons bar.
To the owner’s response: you really don’t get it, do you? Your response is denigrating. What other types of people would you “helpfully” say you aren’t welcome here. If you want to be helpful put the list of types people you don’t want at your bar on your front door.
Btw, I had a fine time at your bar. The only negative person there was you. And, you are not young. You may want to reconsider who is actually good for your bar and start by looking in the mirror.
Third time I’ve tried this place. Never had a good experience. The owner badgers negative reviewers, and touts positive ones. This establishment does not have a phone number that is answered. That is important, when you try to call, you get no response, but the owner can try to dispute your claims without any recourse. Maybe he will change his mind, it’s amazing how stringent the vaccination card requirement is but, clearly they have been a little loose on the age requirement to drink. Maybe with a little LEO presence the place can be cleaned up. Who knows.
Great college bar. Drinks are usually made well, staff is generally responsive. When the weather's nice the back patio is a blast. Small space so be prepared to be close.
I think Weston Lounge is in better shape than it was in the 80s. Always a great staple when you're in town for the Drake relays
This bar being closed is actually the greatest thing to happen to Des Moines. Go somewhere else