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Outer Limits

Des Moines, IA 6560 NE 14th St 515-289-1745
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $10
Hours
MON 14:00 - 01:30
TUE 14:00 - 01:30
WED 14:00 - 01:30 TODAY
THU 14:00 - 01:30
FRI 14:00 - 01:30
SAT 15:00 - 01:30
SUN 16:30 - 01:30
On tap
WiFi
53/100

Outer Limits is a total non-event.

The club's overall lackluster experience is due to its poor scores across the board. It's not a great spot for anyone, but if you're desperate for a night out, it might be worth a look. Just don't expect to be impressed.

How this is scored
52/100

The space is cramped and underwhelming.

The tiny space and lack of amenities make it feel like a dive bar. The location is also a bit of a stretch, but the parking is surprisingly decent. If you're looking for a low-key spot to grab a drink, it might work, but don't expect any luxury vibes.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 52/100

The room

The space is cramped and underwhelming.

The tiny space and lack of amenities make it feel like a dive bar. The location is also a bit of a stretch, but the parking is surprisingly decent. If you're looking for a low-key spot to grab a drink, it might work, but don't expect any luxury vibes.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 4.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 1.7
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 4.0
54/100

You'll get decent service, but it's not worth the hassle.

The door staff is friendly, but the bar service can be slow and unfriendly. The respect you get from the staff depends on how much you're willing to spend. If you're looking for a hassle-free night out, this might not be the best choice.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 54/100

The hospitality

You'll get decent service, but it's not worth the hassle.

The door staff is friendly, but the bar service can be slow and unfriendly. The respect you get from the staff depends on how much you're willing to spend. If you're looking for a hassle-free night out, this might not be the best choice.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 3.4
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 7.0
  • Cleanliness 3.4
  • Value 7.0
53/100

Drinks are overpriced, and the food is mediocre at best.

The food prices are outrageous, and the quality is just okay. The drink selection is limited, and the bottles are overpriced. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you'll be disappointed. Stick to the basics and don't expect to be wowed.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 53/100

The kitchen

Drinks are overpriced, and the food is mediocre at best.

The food prices are outrageous, and the quality is just okay. The drink selection is limited, and the bottles are overpriced. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you'll be disappointed. Stick to the basics and don't expect to be wowed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 7.0
  • Bottle prices 5.1
  • Luxury 1.7
  • Cigars & hookah 2.6
  • Value 7.0
52/100

The dancers are forgettable, with no standout talent.

The dancers are just okay, with no standout talent or personality. The appearance and interaction are forgettable, and the professionalism is lacking. If you're looking for a memorable experience, this isn't the place to find it. But if you just want to zone out and watch some girls dance, it might be okay.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 52/100

The floor

The dancers are forgettable, with no standout talent.

The dancers are just okay, with no standout talent or personality. The appearance and interaction are forgettable, and the professionalism is lacking. If you're looking for a memorable experience, this isn't the place to find it. But if you just want to zone out and watch some girls dance, it might be okay.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.0
  • Appearance & style 5.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 3.4
  • VIP value 6.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 53/100

How scoring works

Outer Limits is a total non-event.

The club's overall lackluster experience is due to its poor scores across the board. It's not a great spot for anyone, but if you're desperate for a night out, it might be worth a look. Just don't expect to be impressed.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 52
  • Service 54
  • Food 53
  • Performers 52
  • Value 64
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114 reviews
80/100 SW score
Solid Dive Vibes, Great Parking Took the guys here for my buddy's bachelor party and honestly had a better time than expected. It's tiny and cramped, but that's kind of the charm—feels like a real neighborhood bar, not some corporate club. Drinks are legit full strength, and the free parking lot is actually nice. Only downside is you're basically standing shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone, but for the cover charge and what you get, it works.
50/100 SW score
Good Drinks, Everything Else Needs Work I come here maybe once a month because it's close and the bartender knows my order. The full bar is legit the only thing setting it apart from other clubs around. Problem is the place feels cramped, dancers are hit or miss, and honestly the cleanliness could be better. The lap dance area has zero privacy—you might as well be doing it on the main floor. Fine for a casual weeknight, but don't expect much.
60/100 SW score
Underwhelming, But Honest Came here expecting something more polished and left disappointed. It's literally a dive bar with a stage—there's no sophistication, the place is cramped with maybe 30 people max capacity, and the whole vibe feels more blue-collar than upscale. That said, the dancers are friendly, parking is genuinely free and easy, and you're not paying much to get in. Just know what you're walking into.
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