11 Best Beer Bars in Des Moines

Maggie's Rumble Room Bar • $
1430 2nd Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Classic Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Hand Breaded Fried Pickles
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Fried Pickle Chips
Philly Sandwich
Jumbo Hot Wings
Cheese Pizza
Onion Rings
Poppers
Fries

“This bar is lost in time. I mean this in the most fantastic way. Jukebox by the pool table couple pinball games and amazing bar food. Like classic bar food, not the new age, frozen pizza, and hamburger patties bar food good Ole classic real made bar food.“

4.8 Superb71 Reviews
The Iowa Taproom American • $
215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwhich
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
Chicken Fried Chicken
Buffalo Wings Platter
BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich
All American Burger
The Maytag Burger
Taproom Poppers
Chicken Sandwich

“We had a group of 14+ with a mix of kids and adults. Our server was awesome, chill, and completely on her game with our large group! I wish I could recall her name but she was awesome. Can honestly say I haven't had better service for such a large group. Can't forget about the manager who was super responsive to our large group! Great night at the Iowa tap room!For the business we were the large group with a bunch of softball girls and I was wearing a red sweatshirt. We were there on 4-20-24 at 6:30pm“

4.6 Superb176 Reviews
Hessen Haus German • $
101 SW 4th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Black Forest Schnitzel Large
Best of the Wurst Platter
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
German Chocolate Cake
German Potato Salad
Bavarian Stroganoff
German Meatloaf
Wienerschnitzel
Chicken Tenders
Mac and Cheese

“We have eaten here years ago while traveling through and they did not disappoint again. My schnitzel first came out burnt but quickly asked for it to be replaced and wow it was amazing. Potatoes were a little cool but salad was great. Husbands knockwurst was fantastic. We had the large pretzel and was perfect! Can you say leftovers!“

4.6 Superb156 Reviews
Ernie's Boondock Bar • $
Ernie's Boondock, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Refreshing Liquid Salad

“The east side of the river really isn’t dirty anymore. It’s been gentrified with your typical cookie cutter businesses and people. I enjoyed my Saturday afternoon visit. The prices are typical with the area. The bartender was on point and it wasn’t to sticky. For me the ambience wasn’t what I expected. Numerous bachelorette parties and those people that ride that drinking wagon thing came and went. A privileged frat boy sorority girl feel but maybe it was just the day. Without the patio I don’t think I’d bother with the place and I wonder what happens in the winter 3/4s of their seating disappears. I’ll swing in again to enjoy a nice patio evening but maybe on a weekday instead.“

4.7 Superb26 Reviews

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85 Bar

85 Bar Sports Bar • $
432 E Locust St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

'85 Dog Chicago and Chilli & Cheese

“BRE was phenomenal. We are from Omaha & don't know Des Moines. She handles a big crowd and makes everybody feel comfortable and handled. This is a cute bar with great music. Highly suggest to come here. The amazing bartender and service was just a plus!!! Would come again.“

4.7 Superb15 Reviews
The Royal Mile Pubs • $
210 4th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Steak & Guinness Pie
English Breakfast
Reuben Egg Rolls
Chicken Pot Pie
Bangers & Mash
Bread Pudding
Mac & Cheese
Guinness Stew
Tikka Masala

“The Royal Mile is an "English Pub" that really wants to be an Irish Pub. They should change the name in go all in for the ☘️. I say this as a compliment.Lots of great whiskey options and they know how to pour a great pint of Guinness and the servers have all been friendly.“

4.5 Superb79 Reviews
Ken's - a not so secret speakeasy Bar • $
215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines

“Been here 3x in a three year span. It's great every.single.time. I've come here for food. I've come here for drinks. I've come here for food AND drinks. I've sat at the bar. I've sat at a table. The food is always perfect! The drinks are always perfect! The staff is awesome no matter who you get! Honestly, this is one of my favorite places in DSM!“

4.5 Superb12 Reviews

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Parlor

Parlor Pizza • $
4041 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Detroit Style Pizza
Buffalo Cauliflower
You'Re so Vain
Cheese Curds
Garlic Knots
Sauce

“I was looking for a restaurant that wasn't in West Des Moines or Downtown Des Moines to celebrate my wife's birthday... just something different. We were blown away by the service, the environment, the food, and the overall vibe. The place is just fantastic, and we plan to return often.“

4.4 Superb82 Reviews
Truman's KC Pizza Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
400 SE 6th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Burrito Royale w Hash Browns
Eggs Benedict Pizza
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
The Podolak Pizza
French Dip Pizza
Funnel Cake Fries
Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast Tacos
Fried Pickles

“Wait staff was outstanding with little wait time on a very busy night. The pizza was cooked perfectly with good onion rings as a side.The very best part was cold pizza the next day as it took me back to my partying days in the 70s. Wonderful cold!!!“

4.4 Superb110 Reviews
RRackSS Fine BBQ and Bistro Barbeque • $$
401 E Court Ave Suite 300, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Ends Brisket Onion Rings Corn Mac N Cheese Potato Salad
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Prime Rib Dip Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Dinner
Jalapeno Mac & Cheese
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Rib Sandwich
Bota Box Pinot Noir
Pulled Pork Dinner

“We were visiting from out of town in late January. Des Moines had just had a heavy snowfall and the streets were not in great shape so we wanted to find a BBQ restaurant close to our hotel and found Rrackss via the Yelp app. We were there at 6:00 on a Friday night and there were no customers in the restaurant. We thought they might be closed. Parking was limited as they share a small parking lot with other businesses. It was dark, raining hard, and the street in front of the building was very narrow because of the piled up snow and it did not feel like we could park there. The food was delicious, served quickly, and really hit the spot. Another couple came into the restaurant shortly after we did and with only four customers the waiters were able to be very attentive. Come on, Des Moines, support this great restaurant!“

3.8 Good69 Reviews
Quinton's Bar & Deli Bar & Grill • $$
506 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Cheese
Baked Potato
Jumbo Wings
Cheese Balls
Burgers
Reuben

“Love Quinton's for the people and the servers that are always cracking jokes. Go to Trivia here a lot and have enjoyed it every time. If you're looking for a place with great drink deals and some food then this isn't a bad stop at all.“

3.5 Good55 Reviews
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