"This was my first time here. Wonderful ambience. It was cold and rainy out, providing the perfect backdrop to a gentle and warm vibe for my friend and I to spend time together. As you can tell from the photos, they care about what they do. The minus one star on service is due to the second shift bartender informing me a second olive is an "extra" olive. If you know them, please inform them, no, there is no such thing as an 'extra' i.e. superfluous, olive. Thank you"

"My wife and I visited The New Northwestern last night. We had a GREAT experience!!!!! I am a gin drinker and was super excited to try the gin flights. Duke the bartender was extremely knowledgeable when in came to the flights. I ended up doing a flight and a couple other cocktails. Every drink I had was fantastic. The tapas tasted wonderful. All the staff were friendly and attentive to the customers. There was live music as well. All in all it was a really great experience for a date night with the wife. We will definitely be going back."

"This place by far has the best and most inventive drink menu in the Des Moines area. It changes regularly and it never misses. You almost shouldn't get drinks here because it will spoil you and every other cocktail scene won't compare. Drink at your own risk!!"

"Cute place in the East Village with some great cocktails. The building itself is an old hotel and the lobby is just gorgeous. We got the rose, an espresso martini and the Star-Zinger, and were all very happy. Will be back!"

"Came here for some pre-dinner drinks on two different occasions and they did not disappoint! Staff is very welcoming and professional. Drinks were both delicious and beautiful. The space was also visually appealing. This is what I look for when I go to cocktail bars!"