Discover the best happy hour spots in Des Moines
4050 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Unfussy pub serving up Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, pasta & sandwiches until late.
2815 Beaver Ave
Neighborhood haunt offering bar bites, brews & cocktails in industrial-chic surrounds with a patio.
1312 Locust St
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Casual place with modern decor serving steaks & chops, plus Asian-inspired sharing plates.
2724 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
3015 Merle Hay Rd
1701 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
1930 SE 6th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
1003 Locust St
High-ceilinged ex-Masonic temple turned contemporary Italian wining-&-dining destination.
4040 University Ave suite a
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Comfortable destination known for locally sourced comfort food & an extensive wine list.
2932 Ingersoll Ave
Creative Mediterranean dishes & wood-fired pizza in a stylish space with reclaimed Iowa wood.
316 Court Ave
Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
500 E Locust St
Below-ground bar for retro 80s & 90s arcade games & weekly specials, with craft beer & cocktails.
524 E 6th St
Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling.
5055 NW 2nd St
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
Casual, family-owned hub serving up BBQ & sandwiches, American comfort food & traditional sides.
303 Scott Ave
190 Jordan Creek Pkwy
Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
3124 Ingersoll Ave
2301 SW 9th St
Innovative American grub & craft beer in a quirky, modern space with wood boarding & chandeliers.
3705 Ingersoll Ave
Unfussy sandwich shop dispensing deli classics, including homemade soups & desserts.
2710 Beaver Ave
222 4th St
Hip bar serving specialty martinis & craft beer in a dimly lit space decorated with local artwork.
665 Grand Ave Ste 100
An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
3311 SE 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50320
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
4345 Merle Hay Rd
1309 NE 66th Ave
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
717 Locust St
Creative cocktails, craft beer & wine served in a chill space decorated like a '70s-era living room.
2816 Beaver Ave
Family-owned standby for Italian & American grub in a laid-back space with a sporty vibe in the bar.
432 E Locust St
111 E Grand Ave Suite 111
4050 Urbandale Ave
2331 University Ave
208 3rd St
Contemporary destination focused on martinis & tapas, plus a menu of American entrees.
2809 6th Ave
1417 Walnut St
Tranquil restaurant in a converted '20s garage offering modern American eats & local craft brews.
321 E Walnut St
425 E Grand Ave
400 SE 6th St
2200 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Landmark spot featuring a classic Italian menu & an extensive wine list in a country-villa setting.
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
1538 Army Post Rd
3610 6th Ave
Cozy Italian mainstay offering pizza, signature onion rings, cocktails & live music nights.
207 4th St
210 SW 11th St
206 3rd St
Vibrant Irish pub with a chill vibe offering occasional events, plus TV sports & an airy patio.
3803 SW 9th St
1833 Hubbell Ave
7020 Douglas Ave A
Des Moines, Iowa 50322
1315 31st St Ste# D
101 SW 4th St
Festive German beer hall featuring over 175 types of German & Euro brews plus global comfort eats.
2309 Forest Ave
4212 Douglas Ave
4351 Merle Hay Rd
232 E 30th St
1401 Army Post Rd
Humble American throwback with counter stools known for breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches.
3520 Grand Ave
4121 SE 14th St
3900 E 14th St
3330 Indianola Ave
215 E 3rd St #100
Historic, industrial haunt with over 100 regional craft beers & locally sourced New American fare.
1511 E Army Post Rd
1305 University Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples served in casual surrounds with colorful art & decor.
2301 Hubbell Ave
338 SW 6th St
223 E Walnut St
435 E Grand Ave
409 Court Ave
407 E 5th St
Stylish lounge decorated with contemporary art & featuring cocktails, tapas & weekly jazz.
1303 Walnut St
1620 Woodland Ave
1501 SE 1st St
Old-fashioned, family-oriented red-sauce Italian parlor with a full bar & bocce ball court.
2330 University Ave
3002 State Ave
1525 High St
Craft beer & elevated pub grub served in an industrial-chic setup with a spacious outdoor patio.
521 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
6202 Douglas Ave A
200 SW 2nd St
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
3013 Ingersoll Ave
3800 Merle Hay Rd Suite 1220
525 E Grand Ave
High-energy gay bar featuring weekend drag shows, dancing, a large patio & themed events.
918 E Euclid Ave
416 E Walnut St
1000 Walnut St
214 3rd St
4155 Easton Blvd
2565 Wedgewood Rd
1253 1300 SE 1st St
Upbeat roadhouse offering American fare & cocktails, plus a bi-level patio with city & water views.
2956 E Grand Ave
1905 Ingersoll Ave Unit 106
4817 University Ave Suite 5
101 E Locust St
Modern American hotel bistro serving regional fare & full bar in sleek, traditional surroundings.
210 4th St
Beer, Scotch & British-style pub grub served in a casual space with a fireplace & soccer on TV.
1050 6th Ave
801 Grand Ave STE 200
Prime cuts of beef, seafood & a large wine selection offered in an elegant, clubby setting.
2117 E University Ave
422 Indianola Rd
1030 E 9th St
4000 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Veteran restaurant serving American cuisine & pasta dishes in a classy space with a full bar.
344 E Jackson Ave
615 3rd St
Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.
216 Court Ave #101
1360 NE 54th Ave #1560
3801 Easton Blvd
3029 Merle Hay Rd
1922 Hubbell Ave
2400 Ingersoll Ave
Old-school 1940s Italian restaurant, bar & banquet hall filled with leather booths & stained glass.
6112 SW 9th St
1409 23rd St
Modest compact eatery serving Indian food, including vegetarian options, plus a lunch buffet.
4808 SW 9th St
4337 Park Ave
830 McKinley Ave
660 E 5th St Suite A
1452 2nd Ave
2400 George Flagg Pkwy
1760 Beaver Ave
700 Grand Ave
Casual, modern eatery inside Marriott Downtown serving American breakfast, lunch & cocktails.
3308 2nd Ave
2629 Beaver Ave #13
Casual pizzeria serving pies with classic & creative toppings plus beer & wine in a bistro setting.
6401 SE 14th St
2824 Easton Blvd
Bright, unfussy locale providing typical Mexican eats such as tacos & chimichangas, plus a full bar.
4995 Merle Hay Rd
303 Locust St
Upscale seafood specialist featuring an oyster bar & wine tastings in a colorful, modern space.
5912 SE 14th St
2400 Dean Ave
2316 University Ave
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Simple counter serve offering tamales & other Mexican specialties, in the Merle Hay Mall.
300 E Grand Ave
Hip American eatery & cocktail bar with a humorous horror theme & both counter & table service.
Offbeat hot spot featuring myriad craft beers, creative Mexican-American eats & live music.
2716 Ingersoll Ave
Bright cafe with a hip vibe specializing in burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches, plus vegan options.
1520 Euclid Ave
Supper club/bar combo featuring live music & a large salad bar in a setting with a Prohibition vibe.
208 Court Ave
2708 Ingersoll Ave Suite 200
2100 Wakonda View Dr
Easygoing wood-paneled sports bar with a covered patio offering American eats, cocktails & beer.
434 E Locust St
401 E Grand Ave
Cocktails, craft beer & global plates in a 6th-floor hotel lounge with city views & stylish decor.
5114 SW 9th St
210 Court Ave
10894 County Line Rd
555 17th St Ste 102
1635 NE 53rd Ave
102 SW 3rd St
American grub, beer & cocktails served in upbeat surrounds with tables on a big patio.
Terminal, 5800 Fleur Dr
209 4th St
1704 E Grand Ave
6224 Grand Ave
2925 Ingersoll Ave
An easygoing bar known for mac & cheese, charcuterie & cheese plates, & a full wine & beer menu.
3925 E 14th St
206 6th Ave
5120 NE 14th St
200 4th St
Everyday place serving rice noodle soups & other Vietnamese specialties along with boba tea.
506 E Grand Ave
Neighborhood watering hole & eatery serving traditional American eats in a low-key setup.
3418 E 14th St
400 Locust St suite 105
2905 Hubbell Ave
3517 E 26th St
6584 NE 14th St
2307 University Ave
Easygoing hangout with a stage featuring a lineup of music acts & local beer on tap.
1903 Beaver Ave
1101 Army Post Rd
100 SE 33rd St
5548 NW 2nd St #118
3920 E 14th St
1504 NE 54th Ave
319 Court Ave
3020 Ingersoll Ave
Contemporary, casual eatery specializing in hot dogs, gyros & overstuffed sandwiches.
309 Court Ave
Casual, polished brewpub serving specialty beers plus a menu of steak, seafood, pizza & burgers.
1424 E Ovid Ave
American standards like burgers & steak, plus cocktails, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel.
4138 Fleur Dr #2324
Familiar Mexican plates & jumbo margaritas served in a bustling, Western-inspired space.
1521 2nd Ave
Casual joint serving traditional Vietnamese dishes alongside a selection of Thai & Chinese items.
1140 E Army Post Rd
510 E Grand Ave
212 4th St
2843 Ingersoll Ave
3201 Indianola Ave
Basic quick-serve chain outpost serving thin-, thick- or stuffed-crust pies & more.
302 Court Ave
Long-running, memorabilia-filled sports bar serving up American pub grub & drinks.
2617 Ingersoll Ave
2721 Ingersoll Ave
801 University Ave
Vietnamese café with TV screen serving noodle soup, banh mi bread, bubble tea & other Asian dishes.
2801 2nd Ave
2320 S Union St
Community staple dishing up Italian standards & American fare in 4 casual dining rooms.
428 E Locust St
2605 Ingersoll Ave
Sleek, modern eatery with full sushi & liquor bars plus a menu of grilled Japanese fare.
1401 Walker St
6594 NW 6th Dr
Casual Italian joint with patio seating & a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches for eat-in or takeout.
416 E 5th St
2279 Hubbell Ave
435 Park St
1324 E Euclid Ave
suite D, 1552 E Grand Ave Suite D
2900 E Euclid Ave
Local counter-serve chain dishing up homestyle Mexican fare in a low-key setting.
440 E Grand Ave
503 E Locust St
4708 University Ave
Neighborhood diner offering American breakfast staples, including eggs Benedict & pancakes.
3322 Indianola Ave
419 E Court Ave
6769 Hickman Rd
555 17th St
2613 Ingersoll Ave
No-frills pizzeria using local meats & cheeses, as well as unique toppings, with delivery till 3 am.
5418 Douglas Ave
Diverse Asian offerings, including Chinese & Thai dishes & an array of sushi, in a simple space.
621 Des Moines St
Vegetarian options combine with time-honored breakfast & lunch classics at this welcoming diner.
4041 Urbandale Ave
300 SW 5th St
Warehouse-chic Australian cafe & bakery with Counter Culture coffee drinks, smoothies & full bar.
2539 E Walnut St
6705 Hickman Rd
3615 Ingersoll Ave
2837 Ingersoll Ave
475 NE Broadway Ave
4424 SE 14th St
611 37th St
3750 E University Ave
Unpretentious eatery providing traditional, homestyle American & Italian-American meals.
1420 Locust St
Casual & kid-friendly brasserie dishing up French standards crafted with seasonal ingredients.
2705 6th Ave
3308 Indianola Ave
3411 SE 14th St
1514 Walnut St
Small craft brewery serving drafts in a casual beer hall & pub grub in its rustic restaurant.
4120 University Ave
684 20th St
418 E 5th St
215 4th St
1600 2nd Ave
Unfussy restaurant for Chinese BBQ & standard fare such as fried rice for dine-in or takeaway.
2920 Ingersoll Ave
1326 Walnut St #100
Chic venue known for its jazz cabaret events & specialty cocktails in an expansive, modern setting.
1435 Army Post Rd
4040 Merle Hay Rd
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
3020 Forest Ave
316 E 30th St
3839 Merle Hay Rd
110 SW 5th St
833 42nd St Suite B
3707 Ingersoll Ave
2314 University Ave
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving Cuban fare & cocktails in a colorful, brick-walled space.
4704 University Ave
5800 Fleur Dr
6101 Grand Ave
607 SE 30th St
4275 NW 2nd St
1500 SE 1st St
1620 Pleasant St
3000 E Grand Ave
Opened in 1947, this Iowa State Fair tent offers Budweiser & comfort food, plus a live music stage.
1459 Grand Ave
303 E 5th St
Stylish farm-to-fork restaurant featuring a frequently rotating menu of New American fare & a bar.
2558 Hubbell Ave
Thin-crust pizzas, pasta & flatbread sandwiches served in a no-frills setting.
420 E Locust St
Chic outpost serving modern & traditional Italian dishes, some with North African influence.
210 Indianola Rd
1510 NE Broadway Ave ste d
5405 Douglas Ave
This basic, colorful counter serve with a drive-thru window offers classic Mexican fare & horchata.
2650 University Ave
Colorful counter serve offering familiar Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos & quesadillas.
3506 University Ave
Old-school bar with classic pub grub & draft beers, including local craft brews.
1437 Walnut St
2720 Ingersoll Ave
3212 E Grand Ave
2301 Ingersoll Ave #500
3301 Ingersoll Ave
Decades-old, family-friendly surf 'n' turf restaurant serving meat cooked on an open grill.
400 Walnut St #101
Sushi, hot Japanese fare & cocktails served in a sleek, dark space with traditional decor touches.
509 E 25th St
2708 Ingersoll Ave
Burritos, tacos & quesadillas are made with freshly pressed tortillas at this Mexican chain outpost.
730 3rd St
4801 NE 14th St
Convenience store chain supplying snacks, sandwiches & fountain drinks, plus gasoline.
Casually stylish brick-walled eatery serving New American entrees, small plates & craft cocktails.
3708 Beaver Ave
512 E Grand Ave
Sushi, bento boxes & Japanese entrees served with beer & sake in a small, artsy storefront.
2922 Merle Hay Rd
Casual set-up offering traditional Mexican street fare with vegan options & ice cream at a counter.
2820 Hubbell Ave
401 SE 5th St
800 Locust St
Warm rooms & suites in an upscale hotel offering free breakfast & an airport shuttle, plus a gym.
4592 NE 29th St
834 Hull Ave
841 42nd St
Sweets & breads are served along with cafe fare such as sandwiches & soups at this quaint spot.
1900 Saylor Rd
1430 2nd Ave
3708 Merle Hay Rd
3500 Merle Hay Rd
2005 Ingersoll Ave
1208 42nd St
2105 Ingersoll Ave Suite 104
Simple Mexican counter-serve chain for burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options.
401 Locust St
1101 Park Ave
2811 Ingersoll Ave
Relaxed bar with patio seating & a globally inspired menu of small & large plates.
Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy
2506 Post St
3720 E 14th St
4345 Hickman Rd
Quirky hot spot with an open kitchen dishing up BBQ, Cajun & Caribbean fare plus a bar & live music.
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