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American Outlaws Bar

+1 515-778-6348
214 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 United States of America
Open Today: Closed

Amenities

Service options
Highlights
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
Amenities
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Best WLM Reviews

I attempted to visit this bar with a group of friends, and it turned into an absolute nightmare. About half of us were allowed in, and we even paid the cover charge (which, in hindsight, was absurd considering the bar was completely empty). However, when one of our last friends tried to enter, he was suddenly denied because he was wearing a white shirt. We understand dress codes, but the inconsistency here was baffling—two other friends of ours wearing the same white shirt style had already gotten in, paid the cover, and passed through two different door guys without an issue. When we asked about this inconsistency, we were given the ridiculous solution of “there’s a Dollar General up the road if you want to buy a new shirt.” We didn’t stick around to spend more money in an empty, unwelcoming bar and asked for our cover back, considering we had literally just walked in only to be turned away. Unsurprisingly, they refused. This place confirmed every suspicion I had when walking by and seeing how sketchy it looked. Save yourself the frustration and money—there are far better places to spend your time than this sad excuse for an establishment.
I paid $10 cover and handed it right to the man taking money. He decided to say I never paid and wouldn't allow me in. Then I asked for my money back and he pushed me away shoving my shoulder. Asked to talk to a higher up but was avoided. Men laying their hands on women is not a good look. Looking at the other reviews, I'm wondering if it was because I was with my boyfriend who is Arab... this man needs to be fired and arrested.
If you’re looking for a bar with rude service, deafening loud music, chaotic atmosphere, disjointed and random rules of which are poorly enforced, a dress code that makes no sense, and thee worst bouncers on Court Ave. then THIS is place to be at. Oh and the best part… you get this fun-filled experience by paying their $5 cover. Rude and terrible place. Do not recommend.
The service is terrible and rasict. My boyfriend had a turbin on, he wears it for religious reasons. The sign says no DURAGS. What strikes me is that there were at least 30 guys wearing baseball caps. I wanted to talk to the owner but the guy completely disregarded me. I know they are doing their jobs but they were disrespectful and cannot refuse someone because of their religious beliefs. I would love to spend my money here but I didn’t even have the chance. I was at the bar for 5 minutes and the server skipped over me. I had to ask her for a drink menu when she said we don’t have one and left. 3 minutes later she got my drink then verbally made a scene about me not tipping her for my 6$ drink that took 15 minutes. I’m never going back. I hope they change their rules or at least workers….
Bar for the best bar downtown. And might I add the cleanest. Finally a bar that I can actually go to the bathroom at without stepping through puke and.. ya know. Haha. Great music and great staff. They're always so much fun! 3 different levels to party on with different music on each almost makes it seem like you can hit multiple bars without even leaving! Love this bar for sure.
My friends wanted to come in and the bouncer said “no boys allowed” but it was a girl. Ruined their night and ours, made us not want to return. Bad regardless but even worse during pride week. Bad look for the establishment.
Would give 0 if I could. We paid $10 for 2 of us and the bouncer said we didn’t pay and wouldn’t let us in. This place is a joke. Don’t give them your business.
My friends and I went here and was happy to see no cover charge all day, pretty cool. So we we hung out and had some drinks. My friends went down to smoke a cigarette and were told they couldn't come back in unless they paid a cover charge.
The business apparently changed their minds last minute and wrote on a poster with some sharpies outside that they now wanted cover charges. Pretty poor business practice and displays to community they are a business you cant trust, but that's their own business.
I just really can't believe they would let people walk out for a cigarette, then hold their items hostage demanding money or your not getting your property back, not to mention screaming it at my friends instead of being civil and understanding. The next step was to bring in law enforcement. Just not somthing you want to deal with trying to have a fun night out with friends.
Won't be back, wont spend my money here, will be spending it at the other bars around.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Saturday 06:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Sunday Closed

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