Bar
Carl's Place
10 locals recommend
Location
1620 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
Sherman Hill
Tips from locals
A neighboorhood favorite dive bar located just down the hill at the corner of Woodland and 17th Street
If there were a dive bar equivalent to Simon's, it would be Carl's. Carl's seems to be everyone's favorite dive bar, from townies and hipsters to international media and politicians come Caucus time. Surprisingly spacious, it's a great place to play pool or darts, listen to a band, or watch a game saddled up to the bar while enjoying the underrated craft beer list.
If there were a dive bar equivalent to Simon's, it would be Carl's. Carl's seems to be everyone's favorite dive bar, from townies and hipsters to international media and politicians come Caucus time. Surprisingly spacious, it's a great place to play pool or darts, listen to a band, or watch a game s…
Another “dive bar” that stays friendly and approachable! The best staff in town and cheap drinks!
Large dive-bar with diverse clientele. Darts and pool. Popular place with generally loud atmosphere. But thank goodness no one is dancing to crap music.