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500 E Locust St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 USA

138 Reviews
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Opens Fri 5p
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Public
    Restrooms
  • No Wifi
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“The nerdiest bar in Iowa”

50 percent bar. 50 percent arcade. 100 percent awesome.  Up-Down features more than 40 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo and Sega console gaming, and life-size Jenga and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents. The drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with 20 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans, as well as ‘80s and ‘90s inspired cocktails.

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Alyssa V.

The pizzas were okay but I did like that you could get slices and they had a variety of flavors. The people were very nice. You get a lot of bang for your buck with the coins. Their drinks were... Read more

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Katie W.

Busy on a Friday but an enjoyable evening! Lots to choose from and lots of variety. It could use a little upkeep on the games but with the high traffic it is to be expected. Read more

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Shane J.

First time here. I will definitely be back next time I visit Des Moines. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Keep up the awesome work. Read more

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500 E Locust St
Des Moines, Iowa
50309 USA
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Hours

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  • Sun, Sat: 2:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Mon - Fri: 5:00 pm - 2:00 am

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