Des Moines bars & lounges you'll love
Must-try bars & lounges in Des Moines

Smokey D's BBQ - 2nd Ave.
5055 NW 2nd St,, Des Moines
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Dinner Platter | $14.99 |
Your choice of 2 of our BBQ Meats and 2 choices for sides. Served with a slice of garlic bread. | |
Rib/Meat Platter | $17.99 |
A lunch rack of ribs and one choice of BBQ meats, 2 sides and a slice of garlic bread. | |
Smoked Wings | $14.99 |
One pound of Smoked Wings sauced in your choice of Asian Glaze, BBQ Glaze, or Buffalo Sauce. |

SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hessen Haus
101 4th Street, Des Moines
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Monster Muenster Cheese Sticks | $11.99 |
Four giant slabs of muenster cheese hand breaded and fried golden brown. Served with our haus curry sauce or marinara. | |
Veggie Spaetzle | $12.99 |
Spaetzle, sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a garlic white wine butter sauce. | |
Currywurst | $10.99 |
Germany’s most popular street food! Your choice of one or two Knockwurst or Weisswurst links sliced and smothered in our haus curry sauce. Served with French fries and a side of mayo. |

The Royal Mile
210 4th St., Des Moines
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The Earl | $14.00 |
Triple decker of turkey, ham, corned beef, bacon, Swiss cheese, sweet chili aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Served on marble rye. | |
Chicken Breast | $13.00 |
Smoked mozzarella, tomato, red onion, pickled cucumber, white balsamic arugula, and garlic aioli. Served on brioche bun. | |
Fish and Chips | $15.00 |
A generous portion of fried pollock & chips with tartar sauce. |

The Hills Bar and Grill
4830 Maple Dr. Suite 3, Pleasant Hill
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Cheese Curds | $8.00 |
Crispy mozzarella cheese served with homemade marinara sauce & ranch. | |
Cheesecurd Burger | $14.00 |
American cheese, bacon, cheese curds, lettuce, tomato, onion, & chipotle ranch. | |
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | $12.00 |
Breaded or grilled chicken, bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese blend, & ranch. |

RoCA - 208 Court Avenue
208 Court Avenue, Des Moines
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Battered Fish Tacos | $16.00 |
Pineapple Salsa | Avocado | Tomato | Sriracha Aioli | |
Graziano Sausage Flatbread | $17.00 |
Hot Italian Sausage | Sharp Provolone | Preserved Peppers | Basil | Red Sauce | |
Ribeye Nachos | $23.00 |
Grilled Ribeye | Queso | Salsa | Guacamole | Jalapeño Chimichurri | Pickled Onion | Corn Chips |

SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd St, Des Moines
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Buffalo Chicken Swiss | $13.00 |
Hand breaded fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce and topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. | |
French Dip | $14.00 |
Roast beef with Provolone and au jus dipping sauce. +ADD caramelized onions, mushrooms or fried jalapeños for $0.50 each. | |
Asian Salad | $14.00 |
• Mixed greens • Chicken breast • Red peppers • Carrots • Cashews • Saifun noodles • Wonton strips • Peanut chili vinaigrette |

SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
2331 University Ave, Des Moines
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House Salad | $4.50 |
Chopped romaine, tomato, carrots, red onion, marinated cucumber, shredded mozzarella, and croutons. Choice of dressing served on the side. | |
Cheese Curds | $11.00 |
White cheddar cheese curds, fried golden. Served with marinara and ranch. | |
Dogtown Burger | $13.00 |
Topped with hot pepper bacon jam and smoke Gouda cheese. |

High Life Lounge / el Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
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*Session 1: Table for 2, 3 or 4 | $0.00 |
Saturday February 11th SESSION 1 – 9am-12pm | |
Bacon Smokies | $9.99 |
Smokies wrapped in brown sugar and cayenne glazed bacon. Served with ranch. | |
Bacon Tots | $9.99 |
Our world famous tator tots and jalapeños wrapped in thick bacon, then fried and topped with cheddar & jack cheese. Served with ranch. |

Coa Cantina
425 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

Zora Bar & Rooftop - 2120 Ingersoll Ave
2120 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Shag's Des Moines
216 Court Ave 2nd Floor, Des Moines

BBQ
Smokey D's BBQ - Food Truck
5055 NW 2nd Street, Des Moines

Tonic Court Ave.
210 Court Ave, Des Moines