Bomb Bar
Bomb Bar in Des Moines offers a laid-back yet engaging atmosphere, blending friendly service with a welcoming vibe in downtown’s lively scene. Known for its attentive bartenders, like Haley, who prioritize both hospitality and safety, the bar fosters a warm, inclusive environment—ideal for casual gatherings or summer outings. The guest bartender concept adds a dynamic touch, ensuring creativity behind the counter, while events like farmers' market visits enhance its appeal.
While some may find the shot selections or smoothie offerings inconsistent, the bar’s strengths lie in its community-focused approach and security team’s professionalism. Perfect for mixed groups, it strikes a balance between fun and comfort, though pricing and occasional service hiccups warrant mindful consideration.
Features and services of Bomb Bar
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Spirits
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
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Customer Reviews
Bomb Bar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on over 29 reviews on Google
Haley did a great job, she got me the right drink. Would recvomend this bar for a low traffic bar. Bring your girlfriend here or some other thing. NOT dudes. Bar deff needs more women. Not a bad thing, just like not a meet up bar ya know? Anyway Haley did a good job for sure so talkative and made the bar have a "home values" kind of vibe. (Listen I’m leaving this review as I’m drunk already at said bar) what I’m trying to say is Haley did a good job alright. Okay
Haley the bartender actually care about the people here. There’s this guy was being drunk and racist and she took care of it by calling law enforcement. She deserves some raise for real
Great vibe in downtown Des Moines! The "guest bartender" is a genius idea! We like to come grab a bomb during the summer at the Saturday morning farmers market… or on pub crawls like tonight!
LOVE Bomb Bar. Jeremiah great security guy. Rogers great bartender. 100/10
Usually enjoy going here, their pepperoncini shots are awesome. However 15MAR25 their bouncer ripped out of line for the bathroom then kicked me out because I knocked on the door. Inexcusable for staff to be physical with customers regardless of their bowel movements.
Spent $40 on two 12 oz smoothies(the smallest option) which tasted like play-dough and a bowl, the bowl had 3 tiny scoops of açaí the rest was granola. Like don’t go here. Taste horrible and so overpriced.
While visiting the city, we stumbled upon this Bar, great people really great time....will definitely come back again.
Information about Bomb Bar
Address
Bomb Bar is located at 209 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
Business Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 18:00–00:00
Thursday: 18:00–02:00
Friday: 18:00–02:00
Saturday: 16:00–02:00
Sunday: 15:00–01:00