In Confidence Speakeasy

In Confidence Speakeasy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Daniil

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing cocktails and great vibes. Loved the live music
   

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   Kristy

   Des Moines2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Wasn’t sure what to expect from this experience. The decor was great, service could have been better. Waitress was not very friendly, drinks were not all that great for the price. We got there early on so there were only us and one other couple. We didn’t stay long.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a reservation, but the staff wouldn't let my party in. Told us they were busy, but it wasn't.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun bar in the basement of the Fort Des Moines hotel. Very chill and elegantly dark with lots of little nook’s and corners for quiet conversation. Good selection of bourbons and cocktails
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Des Moines1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   This was my first time at Confidence. My husband and I went for valentines day. I would have to say I am extremely disappointed in the service. It took over 40 minutes to get a drink ( only got 2 drinks in 4 hours). And the server brought the wrong wine as well. ( She didnt even apologize and/or seem to care. The bartenders and everyone just stood around in groups of four most of the night while one bartender made all the drinks. There was barely anyone in the bar we we arrived and pouring a glass of wine and making and old fashion doesnt take long. Also the lights were pretty bright and didnt have a good ambience for the evening. Really would just take a look at your staff. This was very disappointing.
   

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   Terry

   Des Moines1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We did not order food but had to rate it regardless. Great ambience! However, music MUST be soft jazz for a true speak easy, not pop or whatever was playing! Ruined the atmosphere!
   

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   Julie

   Des Moines20 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   There is no food service here- I had the highest of hopes when I read other reviews and was excited to try. I am a big fan of other local cocktail bars. The vibe here is cool, dark, basementy- but a cocktail bar has to have good cocktails and I dare say mine was terrible. My husband ordered a Smokey Old Fashioned-y type drink which came with cafeteria type ice cubes. I got a vanilla old fashioned which was neither vanilla or anything near an old fashioned. It was basically watered down whisky with the same awful ice cubes. Our server was fine but from our spot we watched the bartender make some blunders and then acknowledge them out loud to the server before shipping the drinks off to tables. This place just made me sad and I was ready to leave the cocktails and the experience on the table and go elsewhere. For $22 a drink, it’s almost unforgivable.
   

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   Mary

   Des Moines16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Drinks were very good and the environment is calming and peaceful
   

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   Liz

   Chicago2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Really would not know hotel was very quiet so they closed the speakeasy early
   

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    sonny

    Des Moines1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Service was mediocre. Drinks unique but expensive.
    

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