Shorty's

If you're on the run and need to go into hiding, Shorty's is the basement bar for you. Enter through the alley and head downstairs. The staff , food and beers all have a no-frills charm.

The hidden gem of the Court Ave district. Great little basement snug with a friendly staff . Has all the Irish Whiskey you can drink! It's also the only place I've been where when I looked down the bar

Play Irish Ringboard! 1st person to 101 wins... Rules: 1st goal: get above 87. Once above 87, your next throw must get you to exactly 100 (or forfeit your turn). Once you get to 100, ring a 1 to win.

Be at least a quasi regular, get to know a couple of the bartenders , tip generously even when you wait a little extra for a drink, it shows you appreciate them despite imperfections

Tuesday night is charity night. A percentage of all sales go to a non-profit organization within the Des Moines community. Do your part! Cheers!

Great atmosphere and hideaway. You can make it what you want. The food is also delicious and inexpensive .

Try the chicken-fried turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy , an impressive serving of food for only $5.99. With a Schlitz, of course. Read more

Quick lunches are hard to find on Court Ave... I was in and out in 22 minutes today! And hardy food, to boot!

There was once a dragon here. He was so short that a midget was able to slay him and so they called it shortys. You're drinking in a dragon carcus but whatever.

Careful the bar falls apart then they hammer it back in! It's fun!

Get a root down! It's made with Court Ave Brewery 's Root Beer

Get bartender Bobby to give you a Creepin' Nathan! It'll creep on you... Try to count the number of liquors that are in it too!

Drink beer from a goblet and toast your tweeps, because you're in the location of Des Moines' very first tweetup (circa February 2008).

The most expensive thing on their new menu is the Deluxe Milwaukee Sausage & Cheese Plate $6.99. How can you afford not to?

Chicken fried turkey for the win. Trust me.

Literally the best bar in Des Moines

Cute bar , but the bartender was a total douche. Sad, cause we wanted to come back. Waters over here...

They make their own cucumber vodka . It's good.

Final episode of game of thrones is beyond this door!!!

Try a RedBreast. Voted best Irish Whiskey of 2010.

Try the dunkin donut shot!

Somewhat hidden place where the bartender is talkative and mellow atmosphere.

Nice little hide-away bar ! Good place to go "below the radar".

Terrible selection of beers and liquors . Great dive.

Was more enjoyable when they had no sign and frozen pizza was the only menu item.

Home of plaid.

Closed sundays and mondays.

I heard there is a door here that leads to Narnia. #Ateam

Order pizza from Shorty's at the bar . It's actually from Fong's.

Get Shankwanked and tweet @Justinshenkarow

Whoa! Simmer Down, pot roast! Bartenders quote.