Shag's - Des Moines

Drinks, Pub, Full

Shag's

★ 3.5 / 5 (19 reviews)

Packed with energy, this compact nightlife spot offers professional DJs, friendly bartenders and bottle service amid a clean, well-managed atmosphere. It's a solid choice for groups seeking dancing and a lively night out, but guests should beware inconsistent cover charges and reports of weak drinks, cramped space and lapses in security — including theft and slow managerial follow‑up. Overall: exciting for parties, cautious for solo visitors and event attendees.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: paul

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★ 3.5 / 5 from 19 reviews

Was Pablo Picasso at Shag's a mag?
I had a fantastic experience at the restaurant! I ordered bottle service, and it made for a wonderful night. The atmosphere was lively, the music was excellent, and I truly enjoyed my time there. View all feedback.

What Demarcus Ankunding dislikes about Shag's:
Wanted to charge $5 cover. We wanted to tell our friends in the place we'd be back. Flagged them. Chatted for a min. Went to the ATM directly downstairs. Less than 5 min later came back up dude tried to charge $10 person. Naw. Miss me. Went elsewhere spent money on drinks. Djs play mixed music that is not easy to dance to. And the drinks aren't strong. View all feedback.

Ciarra

16.12.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It wasn't too hot, the drinks were great and the music was good. If you're looking for a good time this is the place to be

Pablo

16.12.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a fantastic experience at the restaurant! I ordered bottle service, and it made for a wonderful night. The atmosphere was lively, the music was excellent, and I truly enjoyed my time there.

Michaela

16.12.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Could be better if the djs played newer music not no 2007 present music please

paul

16.12.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nice to hang with friends. And everyone having fun

Jalesa

16.12.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The music was fantastic, and I really enjoyed the variety. However, the floors were quite sticky, which made it difficult to dance.