Whiskey River Ankeny
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations
Pool halls, billiards and bars with pool tables in Des Moines
50 places to shoot pool in and around Des Moines, from bars where you can catch the game (41) to dedicated pool halls (2). Pick a vibe or filter below.
Big Dog Billiards
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations 🎯 Darts
Sully's Irish Pub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations ❓ Trivia🎤 Karaoke
Carl's Place
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups
Down Under Bar & Grill
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations 🎯 Darts
AJ's on East Court
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Johnny's Hall of Fame
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Stevie C's
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Bailey’s Pub N Grub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations 🎤 Karaoke
Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Doc's Lounge
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
The Flying Moose
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🕹️ Arcade🎤 Karaoke
Ricochet
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations 🎯 Darts🕹️ Arcade🏓 Ping pong
Miss Kitty’s Country Bar Dance Nightclub
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations
Thirsty Sportsman
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🎤 Karaoke
The Rack Billiard Club
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Good Times
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Jeannie's Bottle
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🕹️ Arcade🎤 Karaoke
Maggie's Rumble Room
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Shotgun Betty's
👥 Good for groups
Toads Tavern
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Cattoors On Grand
👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🎤 Karaoke
Tonic Court Ave.
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups 🥌 Shuffleboard
Wicked Rabbit Sports Bar
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
14th Street Tavern
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Vista Pub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Kung Fu Tap & Taco
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🕹️ Arcade
The Ingersoll Tap
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Tapz Pub and Grill
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Park Avenue Pub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Triangle Tap
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
The Boat House
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Pally's Bar and Grille
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations
Mary Go Round Lounge
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
Stormy’s Dixieland Tavern
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
G T
👥 Good for groups
Bradley's Inc
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
SudSuckers
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🥌 Shuffleboard
Outskirtz Bar
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Joe's Pub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts
Waveland Tap
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups
Smoking Goat Pub
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
L D's Corner Bar
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
The Ridgemont
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts❓ Trivia🎤 Karaoke
The Regal Beagle
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Deep End Dive Bar
👥 Good for groups 🎤 Karaoke
Alleged Lee's
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations 🎤 Karaoke
Locals Bar & Stage
📺 Sports on TV👥 Good for groups
Pin High Sports Bar
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎳 Bowling
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Pool leagues in Des Moines
Want regular games and new people to play with? Leagues usually play on slower nights (Sunday through Tuesday), and beginners are welcome. Teams are how most players get better.
- APA (American Poolplayers Association): the largest amateur league, built for all skill levels.
- CSI (CueSports International, home of BCA Pool League): local leagues plus a national championship.
Pool in Des Moines: quick answers
How many bars with pool tables are in Des Moines?
We list 50 pool halls and bars with pool tables in and around Des Moines, including 2 dedicated pool halls and billiards clubs.
What are the best-rated places to play pool in Des Moines?
Based on Google ratings with at least 50 reviews, the top-rated spots are Kung Fu Tap & Taco (4.8★), The Regal Beagle (4.8★), Maggie's Rumble Room (4.7★).
Where can you play pool and watch the game in Des Moines?
41 spots have pool tables and are known for showing sports, including Whiskey River Ankeny, Big Dog Billiards, Sully's Irish Pub.
Where's a good place for a group night out with pool in Des Moines?
37 venues serve food and are good for groups, such as Whiskey River Ankeny, Big Dog Billiards, Sully's Irish Pub.
Can you reserve a pool table in Des Moines?
Yes. 9 venues on our list accept reservations, including Whiskey River Ankeny, Big Dog Billiards, Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill. Call ahead to confirm a table.
Which Des Moines bars have both pool and darts?
16 venues have both, including Big Dog Billiards, Down Under Bar & Grill, The Flying Moose.
Where can you play pool cheaply in Des Moines?
42 venues are listed as budget-friendly, such as Sully's Irish Pub, Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill, Carl's Place. Coin-op tables usually run about $2 to $5 a game, and hourly tables about $20 an hour split between players.
Are there pool leagues in Des Moines?
Most cities have APA and CSI (BCA) leagues, usually on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday nights. Beginners are welcome, and leagues will help you find a team. See our pool league guide below.
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Our bar expert, Geoff Dawson, who has designed, built and run about 40 bars and billiards rooms since 1992. His checklist shapes how we evaluate every pool room, and he hand-picks the venues marked Geoff's Pick.