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Up-Down Des Moines features classic arcade games, skee-ball alleys, all only a quarter to play.

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The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

The ultimate arcade bar experience.

Visit us Downtown Des Moines

Visit us Downtown Des Moines

Visit us Downtown Des Moines

Visit us Downtown Des Moines

Visit us Downtown Des Moines

Address

500 East Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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Hours

Monday – Friday: 5:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday: 2:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday: 2:00pm – 2:00am
(Must be 21+ to enter)

We offer a monthly opportunity to bring the whole family to Up-Down Des Moines on a Sunday each month from 10am to 2pm.  Upcoming 2025 family hours:
January 5th | February 2nd | March 2nd | April 6th | May 4th | June 1st | July 13th | August 3rd | September 7th | October 5th | November 9th | December 7th

Contact

Phone: 515-243-4322
Have a question? Shoot us an email
or contact us on social media.
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Up-Down Des Moines features more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, six classic Skee-Ball alleys, Nintendo and Sega console gaming, and life-size Jenga and Connect Four.

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The ultimate arcade bar experience.

All games cost just 25 cents. Our drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection, even more bottles and cans, and house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.

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Plan your event at Up-Down

We have hosted nearly every type of event to rave reviews. From proposals to engagement parties to weddings to receptions. We can handle corporate events, intimate gatherings, and everything in between and want to make sure all of your guests have a great time (and that you get all the credit for planning such an awesome event).

  • Team Building
  • Holiday Parties
  • Birthdays Parties
  • Bachelorette Parties
  • Bachelor Parties
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Pizza For

Every Occasion

Our pizza is made to order for your group. We take pride in every facet of the pizza we make. Our dough is made in-house and we insist on the best quality in our toppings. Your guests will appreciate the quality. Each of our pizzas are 18 inches and feeds 3-5 people.

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Daily Specials

$1 OFF All Beer on Tap

$1 OFF All Iowa Beer on Tap

$3 Domestic Tallboys

10 Cent Tokens All Night,

$2 Off Signature Cocktails

First 100 People Get 20 Free Tokens,

$20 Fireball/Candy Shot Skis (5 Person),

$2 Slices Until 8PM

2 For 1 Tokens From 2PM To 9PM,

$20 Fireball/Candy Shot skis (5 person)

Six-Pack and A Pound:

$25 For A Six-Pack Of Domestic Cans,

OR $35 For A Six-Pack of Premium Cans, A Pound Of Tokens, and A Pound Of Tokens In An Up-Down Fanny Pack,

$1 Off All Bombs

Special to the Des Moines Location

Beer, Cocktails, & More..

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Tshirts,

Gift Cards,

Beanies, & More..

Can’t wait another minute to get your hands on an Up Down t-shirt or hoodie? You’ve come to the right spot.

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Up-Down Arcade Bar

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