Up-Down Des Moines

Up-Down Des Moines A Des Moines Arcade Bar. Arcade Games | Craft B**r | Cocktails | 21+

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Up-Down & Prestige Worldwide are bringing the W**e Mixer to the East Village on Saturday, Sept 19.We’re taking over the ...
09/14/2026

Up-Down & Prestige Worldwide are bringing the W**e Mixer to the East Village on Saturday, Sept 19.

We’re taking over the night with yacht rock, golf rock, nu disco, and the kind of music that makes you feel like you own a boat even if you absolutely do not. Expect sailor hats, marina energy, themed drinks, questionable business ideas, and enough prestige to make you wonder whether this whole thing is international.

Come dressed like you’re headed to a w**e mixer, a yacht club, or an extremely important business meeting. We’ll handle the music, drinks, and atmosphere. You just need to bring your best friend, your strongest networking skills, and enough confidence to act like this is all going exactly according to plan.

Must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter.

Family Hours are back Sunday, September 13 from 10am to 2pm. We’ll be open to all ages with arcade games, pizza by the s...
09/11/2026

Family Hours are back Sunday, September 13 from 10am to 2pm. We’ll be open to all ages with arcade games, pizza by the slice, soda, and other kid-friendly drinks, while the bar stays open for guests 21+. Anyone under 21 must be with someone 21 or older, and at 2pm we return to 21+ only.

Here’s what’s on the calendar this month at Up-Down.9/8 Skeeball Tournament with 9/13 Family Hours9/14 Pinball Tourname...
09/08/2026

Here’s what’s on the calendar this month at Up-Down.

9/8 Skeeball Tournament with
9/13 Family Hours
9/14 Pinball Tournament
9/19 The Freakin' East Village W**e Mixer
9/22 Smash Bros N64 Tournament with

It’s a good weekend to move the competition indoors.We’re on weekend hours all three days, including a 2pm Labor Day ope...
09/04/2026

It’s a good weekend to move the competition indoors.
We’re on weekend hours all three days, including a 2pm Labor Day open.

Tuesday night belongs to the Skee-Ball lanes. Roll for the high score, prizes, and bragging rights September 8 at 7pm.
09/02/2026

Tuesday night belongs to the Skee-Ball lanes. Roll for the high score, prizes, and bragging rights September 8 at 7pm.

Consider this your weekly Up-Down rundown.
08/18/2026

Consider this your weekly Up-Down rundown.

Monday will be here soon enough. Until then, we’ve got better things to do.
08/14/2026

Monday will be here soon enough. Until then, we’ve got better things to do.

Remember when you were only going to stay for an hour? Yeah, us too.
08/14/2026

Remember when you were only going to stay for an hour? Yeah, us too.

We’re looking for local organizations to support through future Coins for a Cause fundraisers.Here’s how it works: we pi...
08/13/2026

We’re looking for local organizations to support through future Coins for a Cause fundraisers.

Here’s how it works: we pick a local nonprofit, school program, animal rescue, mutual aid group, arts organization, or community cause, then donate 100% of token sales during the event window to that group. The organization just helps spread the word, invites their supporters, and we handle the event here at Up-Down.

If there’s a local group you think more people should know about, drop their name in the comments. If you’re part of an organization that could use support, send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you’re working on.

You’ve got approximately two days before Monday becomes your problem again. Use them wisely.
08/07/2026

You’ve got approximately two days before Monday becomes your problem again. Use them wisely.

Address

500 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 2pm - 2am
Sunday 2pm - 2am

Telephone

+15152434322

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