Buddys Corral

The best staff, it lives in the shadow of the bar next door but it’s actually FAR better, it’s a gay ~dive~ bar. Western theme. Best karaoke bar in all of Des Moines also! Cash only :)

This is a very despicable bar. Instead of raising money for a young man whose life was cut short by a selfish man who decided to drink and drive, they are trying to help the murderer go free to do it again!!! I will not support this establishment. I'm sad they're in our community.

When I first moved to Iowa from Texas I found this place to be my haven. I met bar staff and people that I truly called friends. It was a welcome surprise coming to the midwest. That was until I met the owner, buddy. When I walked into this bar it was like the sitcom "cheers" friendly people and staff that knew your name. The owner however, I found out, is on a multiple of medications. Or so was the excuse that individuals said for him being a bigot for not wanting to shake my hand! Whatever the excuse, when someone who cherishes a place comes to the realization that the owner cares nothing about anything but himself and you come to the realization that a man of color is worthless of a handshake! It puts life into perspective! ... 2 days ago I would have recommended this place to my family, friends, and the love of my life! But I hope you are like me and know that when someone, buddy, is so incapable of a simple gesture and looks down to you to the point that the good bar staff run outside to find out what's wrong and to justify this man's actions is why I will never go in again. I don't write this to be a pariah but because I am so disappointed in thinking that for a moment that I found a place that I was accepted. How was I stunned with the hard truth. Make the decision for yourself and remember who you are supporting each and every time you buy a drink in that bar. Thank you for reading!

Austin & Matthew are so welcoming and kind!

Austin is so great. The karaoke is soooo fun. Love this place immensely!!! Been coming here years