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The Blazing Saddle

4.8 · Outdoor seating

About

The Blazing Saddle is Des Moines' oldest LGBTQ+ bar, operating since 1983 as a welcoming Gay Cheers known for its motto, Always A Double, Never A Cover. It's a cornerstone of the Historic East Village, offering daily happy hour, trivia, charity events, Latin Nites, and drag shows, while also actively supporting the LGBTQ+ community and public health initiatives.

  • Outdoor seating
  • Gay bar

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