The Bartender’s Handshake

The Bartender’s Handshake A small, neighborhood cocktail bar. Serving craft cocktails, unique wines, and beer of all flavors a
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SUNDAY!The weather is iffy, but we’re rolling the dice! Come through for delicious French-Indo-Persian deliciousness, cr...
06/07/2026

SUNDAY!

The weather is iffy, but we’re rolling the dice! Come through for delicious French-Indo-Persian deliciousness, crispy wines, and fresh slushees.

4 pm - sellout!

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!Our very own Jahan Hamilton will be firing up the grill. He’ll be serving delicious French inspired...
06/04/2026

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!

Our very own Jahan Hamilton will be firing up the grill. He’ll be serving delicious French inspired Indo-Persian dishes paired with chilled wines, an Indian Cooler cocktail, and of course slushees! 4p - sell out. See you Sunday!

F L A M I N G OIs it a strawberry daiquiri? Is it Frosé? The Flamingo is a peculiar animal, but it sure is a refreshing ...
06/03/2026

F L A M I N G O

Is it a strawberry daiquiri? Is it Frosé? The Flamingo is a peculiar animal, but it sure is a refreshing way to cool down on the patio.

rum | rosé | strawberry | citrus | fennel

Memorial Day Weekend! Fri.: 2p - 2a (late night happy hour 10p)Sat.: 2p - 2a (late night happy hour 10p)Sun.: 2p - 1aMem...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend!

Fri.: 2p - 2a (late night happy hour 10p)
Sat.: 2p - 2a (late night happy hour 10p)
Sun.: 2p - 1a
Memorial Day: 2p - 1a

Cheers!

A huge thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for our first Grill Out! We had a blast, but we need to take a day to r...
05/18/2026

A huge thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for our first Grill Out! We had a blast, but we need to take a day to rest and restock. So we will be CLOSED Monday, 5/18. Thanks for understanding and we’ll see you Tuesday!

Back to the grill again!Oysters! Oyster mushrooms! Caviar! Champagne! It’s the fanciest grill out ever. See ya soon. Sun...
05/17/2026

Back to the grill again!

Oysters! Oyster mushrooms! Caviar! Champagne! It’s the fanciest grill out ever. See ya soon.

Sunday 4pm - sellout.

Feels like Summer! Must be time to kick off our Sunday Funday grilling series THIS SUNDAY! So excited to see what these ...
05/15/2026

Feels like Summer! Must be time to kick off our Sunday Funday grilling series THIS SUNDAY! So excited to see what these talented chefs can do on our humble grill. See ya Sunday!

Days like this won’t last forever! Come hang on the patio with us 🌞🍹 Aperitivo Hour 2-6pm $7 Aperol Spritz | Garibaldi |...
05/13/2026

Days like this won’t last forever! Come hang on the patio with us 🌞🍹
Aperitivo Hour 2-6pm
$7 Aperol Spritz | Garibaldi | Rosé | Chips&Dip

S U N D A Y !We’re kicking off our patio grill out series with What the Shuck? CJ from the Cheese Shop will be manning t...
05/12/2026

S U N D A Y !

We’re kicking off our patio grill out series with What the Shuck? CJ from the Cheese Shop will be manning the grill and the raw bar and Nicklaus from Okoboji wines will be supplying the bubbles. Raw and grilled oysters! Oyster mushrooms! Champagne! Intrigue! Don’t miss it.

Grill Out Chill Out presents: What the Shuck?
Sunday, 5/17
4pm - Sell Out

APERITIVO HOUR$7 Aperol Spritz$7 Garibaldi$7 From the Tank Red or Rosé$7 Two Handshakes$7 Chips & Dip2-6pm every day ...
05/08/2026

APERITIVO HOUR

$7 Aperol Spritz
$7 Garibaldi
$7 From the Tank Red or Rosé
$7 Two Handshakes
$7 Chips & Dip

2-6pm every day

Address

3615 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 12am
Tuesday 2pm - 12am
Wednesday 2pm - 12am
Thursday 2pm - 12am
Friday 2pm - 2am
Saturday 2pm - 2am
Sunday 2pm - 12am

Telephone

+15156303008

Website

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