Buddys Corral

The best staff, it lives in the shadow of the bar next door but it’s actually FAR better, it’s a gay ~dive~ bar. Western theme. Best karaoke bar in all of Des Moines also! Cash only :)

Super friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Service with a smile. Karaoke was great, they worked us right in the rotation. Cute little stage to perform on. Solid selection of alcohol. Safe location close to all of the action. Great for a fun Saturday night.

This is a very despicable bar. Instead of raising money for a young man whose life was cut short by a selfish man who decided to drink and drive, they are trying to help the murderer go free to do it again!!! I will not support this establishment. Im sad theyre in our community.

When I first moved to Iowa from Texas I found this place to be my haven. I met bar staff and people that I truly called friends. It was a welcome surprise coming to the midwest. That was until I met the owner, buddy. When I walked into this bar it was like the sitcom cheers friendly people and staff that knew your name. The owner however, I found out, is on a multiple of medications. Or so was the excuse that individuals said for him being a bigot for not wanting to shake my hand! Whatever the excuse, when someone who cherishes a place comes to the realization that the owner cares nothing about anything but himself and you come to the realization that a man of color is worthless of a handshake! It puts life into perspective! ... 2 days ago I would have recommended this place to my family, friends, and the love of my life! But I hope you are like me and know that when someone, buddy, is so incapable of a simple gesture and looks down to you to the point that the good bar staff run outside to find out whats wrong and to justify this mans actions is why I will never go in again. I dont write this to be a pariah but because I am so disappointed in thinking that for a moment that I found a place that I was accepted. How was I stunned with the hard truth. Make the decision for yourself and remember who you are supporting each and every time you buy a drink in that bar. Thank you for reading!

This bar is asking for donations for a killer, drunk, and criminal! Horrible. Never spend your money here. That man should be behind bars and this bar can rot! #JusticeForSpencer

Honestly, I used to love this bar. I used to adore its staff. Ive been coming here a while and let me tell you, they fire their best staff and their manager (D) , while admittedly sometimes super fun to be around flies off the handle when he gets even slightly annoyed. I feel like the best people to be around dont work there anymore. They rotate through Bartenders and KJs so much, that no point in learning peoples names. (still do but feels hopeless at this point) Im holding out hope since their most recent KJ hire seems like a great, fun, professional person. Fingers crossed this place improves again.

Nice bar decent prices... Awesome back patio 4 smoking...+ Short walk to capital grounds for sightseeing...

Austin is so great. The karaoke is soooo fun. Love this place immensely!!! Been coming here years

My partner and I came here and were pleasantly delighted to have a gay-friendly getaway. We came here for karaoke night and had a blast for the most part. The karaoke DJ seemed to have favorites however. Some people seemed to go twice before I even sang one round and she seemed to lower her sound system for her regulars as well. My turn though, she blasted the music but luckily, I’m a loud singer.

The drinks are reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere for the LGBTQ. Karaoke on Friday nights with current and classic songs. I recommend is looking for a relaxing time.

A nice laid back atmosphere where you can grab a drink and socialize with other guys.

Good bar, small space but was great for a Thursday night hang

Karaoke night is a fun atmosphere. Drink prices are fair. People are fun kept me smiling and laughing. 👍

Austin & Matthew are so welcoming and kind!

Fun place to unwind after work or go for a drink on the weekend. Karaoke all weekend and Wednesday nights. Check it out!

It’s a fun time always friendly I couldn’t ask for a better place to work

Kareoke on Fr, sat, sun. Good friendly crowd. Local hang out. Fun place to meet new people.

Love the atmosphere and all the wonderful people who run and operate both Blazing Saddle & buddys corral

Great down home gay bar. They serve good drinks and hospitality.

Its a good place to have a nice cold beer.

Small when busy but always fun. Drinks are far priced.

Cold beer, strong drinks, friendly staff(always) and patrons(usually). What more could you ask for?

Its great for getting together with friends, maybe making some new ones

Good service, strong drinks. May not be for everyone.

Great place to let ur voice and ur dance be free..

Pretty good food and nice places to sit.

Best in the East village. Friendly and great service.

Great place for members of the LGBTQ Community to socialize

Awesome staff and karaoke!

Love big baalls

Fun friendly and great bartenders

Very welcoming and extremely friendly!

So much fun for kareoke!

Always fun on karaoke night

Good place I liked it good people

Good service and love the bar

Cold beer, good people

Its about race.

Had fun

Nice bar

Had a great time!

Best place to meet people

Long time patron of buddys

Charles is the best.

Dive bar personified.

Best place

Great place

Comfortable and sensual