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Restaurant · Des Moines IA

Old-School Comfort Food And Drinks

A relaxed Des Moines restaurant and lounge serving nostalgic Midwestern comfort food, cocktails, beer, and familiar bar favorites.

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★★★★★ 4.6 from 1,872 Google reviews
The High Life Lounge, Restaurant in Des Moines IA
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1960s Beer Hall Atmosphere

Settle into a nostalgic Miller-themed bar with an old-school Midwestern feel and a relaxed setting.

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Comfort Food Favorites

Try liver and onions, Mom’s pot roast with vegetables, guinea grinders, onion rings, and other familiar bar dishes.

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Food, Drinks, Or Both

The lounge works for a casual meal, appetizers during a night out, drinks, or an easy combination of all three.

About

A Nostalgic Des Moines Lounge

The High Life Lounge brings an offbeat 1960s Midwestern beer hall feel to 200 SW 2nd St in Des Moines. The atmosphere is relaxed, nostalgic, and well suited to people-watching from a booth.

The menu centers on old-school comfort food, with favorites including liver and onions, Mom’s pot roast, guinea grinders, onion rings, bacon-wrapped little smokies, gizzards, salads, and green beans. Guests can also stop in for drinks, appetizers, or both.

Signature dishes

What we offer

Old-School Comfort Food

Liver and onions, pot roast, guinea grinders, salads, green beans, and other classic American dishes.

Bar Appetizers

Onion rings, bacon-wrapped little smokies, gizzards, and other shareable starters.

Drinks And Cocktails

Beer, cocktails, and lounge drinks served in a relaxed Des Moines bar setting.

Casual Lounge Dining

A comfortable place to eat, drink, people-watch, and enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere.

Reviews

What people say

“The High Life was not too crowded when we got here then suddenly 50 people came from the ballpark. Our food was great! Liver and onions and a guinea grinder with a salad. Service was fabulous! We will be back!”
★★★★★ · Google review
“Very chill place to eat, drink or both! The staff takes care of you the food is amazing! The photo was pot roast with a side of green beans. Do yourself a favor and show your taste buds some flavor over here at The High Life Lounge!!!”
★★★★★ · Google review
“I had to make this stop—liver and onions are one of my all-time favorites. The bonus? This place has a nostalgic, old-school ’60s Miller-themed bar vibe that’s just plain cool.”
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200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States +1 (515) 280-XXXX

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