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The Garden Nightclub is the premier destination for a vibrant nightlife experience in Des Moines. As a popular gay bar, we offer a welcoming atmosphere for the LGBTQ+ community and allies alike. Enjoy live music performances at our live music venue, featuring local and regional talent. Unwind in our stylish lounge, perfect for socializing with friends or meeting new people. When the night heats up, our night club transforms into a dance party like no other. Our expert mixologists craft creative cocktails, and our friendly staff ensures a memorable experience. Located in the heart of Des Moines at 525 E Grand Ave, we're the perfect spot to gather with friends or make new connections. Come for the drinks, stay for the fun!

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Vibrant and lively, The Garden Nightclub is a popular gay bar in the heart of the city. Reviewers rave about the friendly bartenders, energetic DJs, and themed nights that keep the party going all week long. With a spacious dance floor and outdoor patio, there's always room to get your groove on.

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Google Reviews: 4.5/5

Yelp: 4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Foursquare: 8.5/10

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

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Celesta Johnson
Celesta Johnson -Google user
5 months ago
We went to their Horror Drag show brunch for a girls day. It was so much fun! The food was amazing and plentiful. And the drinks,on point. If your looking for something fun, maybe different, this is it! Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Biscuits and...Read More
marianne satinsky
marianne satinsky -Google user
3 years ago
Was our first time at new location, there was good seating and great bartender. Show was almost more performance art than Drag show and everyone enjoyed all the performers.
Samuel
Samuel -Google user
2 months ago
One of my favorite LGBTQ+ bars / restaurants Drag shows are amazing as well Highly would recommend Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Bella Bruesch
Bella Bruesch -Google user
4 months ago
The queens that perform here are some of the best I've seen, and the patio area is great, but I can't say the same for the bar area itself or the drinks. I ordered a vodka lemonade, and it didn't really taste like much of...Read More
durch meine Augen
durch meine Augen -Google user
2 months ago
We stopped in for dinner. The food was really good. We didn't catch a show this time but will be back in the future Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Chicken Tenders, Garden Fries Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free street parking, Paid street parking
Rusty Sills
Rusty Sills -Google user
a week ago
Been there a few times..very nice place and respectful Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
La Homa Simmonds
La Homa Simmonds -Google user
2 months ago
I was there for the Dark Orchid Burlesque Chicago. The service, the entertainment, was top notch. I didn't eat there. Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Billy Knapp
Billy Knapp -Google user
2 weeks ago
Smaller venue but very well kept and incredible service. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Marlis Lee
Marlis Lee -Google user
10 months ago
We went there for a the drag brunch. Was very disappointed. The club was very rough looking, cheap chairs, poor backdrop. The worst was the new director “she” was very snooty BUT worst of all was very racial and used a lot of rude negative...Read More
Cleaning Fairy 1970
Cleaning Fairy 1970 -Google user
3 months ago
I had a great time and the entertainment was unbelievably AWESOME!!! Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Chicken Tenders

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