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In Confidence Speakeasy, Des Moines, IA

In Confidence Speakeasy

4.2
4.2
31 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Charming
For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=

SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

Hotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.
Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 17:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 528-7733
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 17:00 - 01:00
    Every Thursday Night

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
In Confidence Speakeasy offers an inviting atmosphere with "great ambience" and live jazz enhancing the experience. The drinks are "fantastic," particularly the specialty cocktails. While some patrons noted service inconsistencies, standout staff members like Meghan delivered "wonderful" service. A unique, memorable venue best enjoyed for its signature drinks and cool vibe.

31 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my first time at Confidence. My husband and I went for valentines day. I would have to say I am extremely disappointed in the service. It took over 40 minutes to get a drink ( only got 2 drinks in 4 hours). And the server brought the wrong wine as well. ( She didnt even apologize and/or seem to care. The bartenders and everyone just stood around in groups of four most of the night while one bartender made all the drinks. There was barely anyone in the bar we we arrived and pouring a glass of wine and making and old fashion doesnt take long. Also the lights were pretty bright and didnt have a good ambience for the evening. Really would just take a look at your staff. This was very disappointing.

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  2. Terry

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did not order food but had to rate it regardless. Great ambience! However, music MUST be soft jazz for a true speak easy, not pop or whatever was playing! Ruined the atmosphere!

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  3. Julie

    Des Moines

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There is no food service here- I had the highest of hopes when I read other reviews and was excited to try. I am a big fan of other local cocktail bars. The vibe here is cool, dark, basementy- but a cocktail bar has to have good cocktails and I dare say mine was terrible. My husband ordered a Smokey Old Fashioned-y type drink which came with cafeteria type ice cubes. I got a vanilla old fashioned which was neither vanilla or anything near an old fashioned. It was basically watered down whisky with the same awful ice cubes. Our server was fine but from our spot we watched the bartender make some blunders and then acknowledge them out loud to the server before shipping the drinks off to tables. This place just made me sad and I was ready to leave the cocktails and the experience on the table and go elsewhere. For $22 a drink, it’s almost unforgivable.

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  4. Mary

    Des Moines

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were very good and the environment is calming and peaceful

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  5. Liz

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Really would not know hotel was very quiet so they closed the speakeasy early

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  6. sonny

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was mediocre. Drinks unique but expensive.

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  7. Jessica

    Des Moines

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 9 and 2, they put us all together in a comfortable conversation space. It took the waitress over 15 mins upon arrival to come greet us and take our order. We have been here before and this was far from as busy as we have experienced. She returned with the start of our orders but had already forgotten to bring a bottle not a glass for one of my friends. She went to get him his bottle, yet didn't distribute anyone elses drinks. It took her 15 mins at least to return with his bottle as well as a couple of drinks. She left and returned about 10-12 minutes later with the rest of the groups drinks. AND THAT WAS THE END OF THE SERVICE. She neveronce returned to check on us, refill our drinks. NOTHING. The bar was NOT FULL. BOOTHS were freely open. There were patrons sitting up at the bar but there were 4 employees! 2 of my friends had to go up there to even get an other drink. Some of our group ended up leaving to go to the their hotel room because we weren't even waited on. Once we brought this up to our waitress, she mad eup a lame excuse and then proceed to see if we needed anything else. Obviously we were done and over it. This is unacceptable. We had such a wonderful experience last time even crowded in a booth and it VERY busy!! Need to train staff on better customer service and at least checking in and by the way NOT ONE apology from the waitress. DISAPPOINTING, most likely will not return and will share with others. We did share with those who were waiting in line.

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  8. Ben

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was no food being served, so that is the low rating there. The drinks and staff were great! The live jazz was a plus, and the atmosphere was relaxing and inviting.

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  9. Ricca

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very nice visit with family. I am glad I made reservations because I do not know if we could have gone to this place without reservations. We had a nice high top table for four. Our sever Meghan was fantastic. The drinks were tasty and the ambience was nice. The noise level was good. There is a larger room that looks like it could hold no more than 25 people. We will return and try to reserve that room. NO Food that we could see which is the only downside. Would highly recommend this place.

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  10. Alex

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time celebrating New Year’s Eve. The service was outstanding and made the night a good one.

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In Confidence Speakeasy is rated 4.2 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for In Confidence Speakeasy

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3400

Additional information

  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 17:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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