Excellent eateries, bars, small businesses, and boutique shopping can be found at Ingersoll in Des Moines. In recent years, numerous new eateries and pubs have crowded around the area’s well-known landmarks. The Bartender’s Handshake boasts a tremendous range of spirits and a cozy, understated, vintage atmosphere. The crafted cocktails comprised a mix of time-honored favorites and novelties with unique twists. Any bar is a good place to discuss with the bartender. Tell them what you want, and they’ll utilize their imagination to demonstrate their skills for you. You’re already covered for that conversation starter by the team here. Make a “We’ll Take it from Here” order, and you’ll take an adventurous turn with your spirit choices.

There are many excellent wines, beers, and spirit-free options if you don’t like or can’t drink cocktails. Try their Karate Kid (carrot juice, ginger, lime, ancho chili, ginger beer, mint), Vacation Email (orange spice tea, grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, tonic, coconut), or Scotty J. (passion fruit, tea, orgeat, coconut water, lemon, tonic). However, this establishment offers fantastic food made in-house to order in addition to drinks. Chef Zach Gutweiler uses his inventive skills to offer some great options. The Bartender’s Handshake is a great place for snacks, cocktails, and good friends.