11 Best Craft Breweries near West Des Moines

“Loved the fun atmosphere. waitstaff excellent. Best sandwiches ever. Iowa Gold Beer awesome.“

“A river of beer. Endless options. So many brews, each one a story in a glass. The staff—walking encyclopedias of hops, malts, and everything in between.

The brewer? Incredible. Warm, welcoming, generous. Took time to share her craft, her passion. You leave not just tasting the beer but understanding it.

The space? Massive and alive. Art on every wall, like the beer and creativity were brewed together. It's not just a brewery; it's an experience. Go for the beer, stay for the vibe.“

“Great environment ( inside and out) to grab a beer and relax. Lots on tap to choose from. Never had one I didn’t like. Staff is friendly and happy to be there. Highly recommend.“

“3/1/25 I ordered delivery My order was grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. The sandwich was very good and lots of great flavor. Herb fries were good too. I also, ordered the pretzel Bread Pudding, it was terrible dry and hard even with the carmel sauce. Bad choice.
8/10“

“Awesome beer and support their local first responders!“

“This Brewery is such a good time. Tip the Cow is such a good beer that I have it stocked in the fridge at home. Food is really good as well. The breweries in Des Moines are extremely high quality and this one is at the top.

Kid-friendliness: Children play area with toys and games“

“The beer at 515 is second to none in Des Moines. If they had a better location and some food options I would give it 5 stars. Although, I would say they are at least trying to get some food carts every now and again so it's worth the stop to have a delicious pint.“

“I had been eyeing this place for a while & was so excited to try it out. We were met with a nice atmosphere, quick service & delicious food + beer! The food was delivered ridiculously fast & we enjoyed the 5oz beer option as we were able to try more of what Lua has to offer.“

“My family and I love the brunch they offer on the weekends! So delicious, wide variety of food and drinks, and very reasonably priced! We go with our 3 young kids usually when we take a trip to Des Moines, so very kid friendly! Amazing seating as well, just love the overall vibe! Highly recommend!“

“Everything was really good! We played a couple rounds of the mini bowling that was fun! The only issue they accidentally charged us 4 games when we did 2. When I brought to their attention after getting the bill they quickly made it correct!“

“The staff there is very professional and pleasant. Great place to take your family for dinner and a movie. 5 out of 5 ⭐️“