Things to Do with Kids at Night

Up-Down DSM

Video arcade

4.6(1812 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 5 p.m.
Up-Down DSM

About

Arcade games & beer in underground digs. Below-ground bar for retro 80s & 90s arcade games & weekly specials, with craft beer & cocktails.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Up-Down DSM:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    500 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (515) 243-4322
  • 💰
    Price Range
    US$10 to US$20
  • 🕒
    Hours
    Monday:5 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Tuesday:5 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Wednesday:5 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Thursday:5 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Friday:5 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Saturday:2 p.m.–2 a.m.
    Sunday:2 p.m.–2 a.m.

Features

Service options

  • Delivery: Offers delivery
  • Takeout: Offers takeout
  • Dine-in: Serves dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games: Has bar games
  • Fast service: Has fast service
  • Great beer selection: Has great beer selection
  • Great cocktails: Serves great cocktails

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: No wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: No wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol: Serves alcohol
  • Beer: Serves beer
  • Cocktails: Serves cocktails
  • Food: Serves food
  • Food at bar: Serves food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks: Serves happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor: Serves hard liquor
  • Wine: Serves wine

Amenities

  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Groups: Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists: Popular with tourists
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Parking

  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

Nearby

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