The Lounge Filling Station is a tavern located on the east side of West Des Moines. It is often described as a "townie" or dive bar, though regulars say that this is meant as a compliment. The bar resembles a classic gas station, and features a large outdoor patio, ample parking, televisions, pool tables and darts. Patrons swear by the freshness of the mixed juice drinks.
The Chicken Coop is a small chain of sports bars and restaurants founded in Kearney, Nebraska. With the West Des Moines location near the Hy-Vee on Grand Avenue, the Chicken Coop is a favorite neighborhood place to catch a game. With an extensive menu of bar food and burgers and around 20 TVs, the Chicken Coop has a full bar with dozens of beer varieties. Private party rooms are also available with a $50 deposit.
Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant is one of the most popular nightclubs in the West Glen development. With a constant lineup of area piano musicians, special events and private parties, Blue Moon offers a variety of entertainment, along with an extensive menu of American classics. When you go to the menu link, be sure to scroll down and click "next" to get to all the menu pages. Cover is typically $5 on Friday and Saturday nights.
Vision Night Club is a locally owned dance club known for its Saturday "tropical" nights, which feature Latin dance music such as salsa, merengue and Spanish-language techno, hip-hop and reggaeton. Owner Kino Jose claims to have some of the best live DJs in Des Moines and features top 40 hits and hip-hop on Thursday and Friday nights. Vision also provides a full bar specializing in cocktails such as screwdrivers, margaritas and Sex on the Beach.
