Des Moines · Bar

The Blazing Saddle

A longstanding gay bar in Des Moines' East Village, combining a neighborhood hangout with drag and trivia.

HoursBusiness hours: Mon 14:00–02:00 (next day); Tue 14:00–02:00 (next day); Wed 14:00–02:00 (next day); Thu 14:00–02:00 (next day); Fri 14:00–02:00 (next day); Sat 12:00–02:00 (next day); Sun 12:00–02:00 (next day). Happy hours: Mon 14:00–20:00; Tue 14:00–20:00; Wed 14:00–20:00; Thu 14:00–20:00; Fri 14:00–20:00; Sat no hours posted; Sun no hours posted.

Address416 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Visitor tipLeave time for your visit instead of arriving close to 02:00. A visitor reported that lights came on and clearing began around 01:30, ahead of the posted closing time.

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The Blazing Saddle

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