Full Court Press Establishments

All Iowa Beer, One Amazing Place! Showcasing 99+ Iowa craft beers on tap on their unique silo bar. Enjoy, a flight of beers and discover your new favorite Iowa brewery. A quick walk from East Village hotels, this spot offers a fully Iowan experience.

Their menu has Iowan-inspired favorites including Pork Chops, Morning Farm Burger, Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloins, Iowa Ham Baris and the Capitol Pie dessert. Ask about their event spaces to host weddings, corporate events, luncheons, and more.

A Kansas City sports-themed tavern specializing in unique pizzas such as the French Dip, the BLT, and the rotating pizza of the month. Truman’s features breakfast seven days a week, Trivia Tuesday, Music Bingo Wednesday, and great happy hour specials.

Game day is better paired with an Arrowhead Punch and the Mahomes Pizza while surrounded by memorabilia throughout the restaurant. Truman’s is located on the edge of the East Village with two outdoor, dog-friendly patios. Join them every Friday and Sunday for their outdoor summer concert series.

Get lost in time in this relaxed, speakeasy-style bar. Ken’s showcases classic Prohibition cocktails, seasonal drinks, craft beer, wine and an extensive whiskey list. Come try featured drinks such as their Old Fashioned, Tom Collins, Manhattan, and house Sangria featuring housemade ingredients!

This hideaway basement bar is located below the Iowa Taproom.

Grab a seat at this perfect patio destination. Featuring Rita’s Famous Margarita on tap, Margarita Flight, Queso Flight, Street Tacos, Birria Egg Rolls, Burrito Bowls, and more!

Located in the East Village right off the bike trail, this is a great spot to enjoy Happy Hour or catch up with a group of friends over frozen cocktails and mocktails.

A Drake Neighborhood institution for over 30 years serving up craft beer, creative homemade takes on traditional bar fare and a great cocktail and whiskey menu.

Consistently voted Best Nachos in Des Moines. This intimate neighborhood bar is known for one of the best Saturday and Sunday brunches in Des Moines with their Smothered Potatoes, Hangover Hash, and the Cheese Shop Omelette.

Grab a delicous meal at this neighborhood beer and burger joint in the Drake area. Enjoy their relaxed saloon-setting known for their Dogtown Burger, Frozen Old Fashioned, Brussels Sprouts, Curried Chickpea Burger and flatbreads.

Their beautiful new patio is next to a two-story Dogtown mural, and is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold drink and their rotating burger of the month.

Home of the original Crab Rangoon Pizza and other zenfully delicious appetizers, pizzas and desserts. Think Chinese Cheese Sticks, Thai Chicken Pizza, house made Pizza Rolls, Fongolian Beef Bowl, Mai Tais and Raspberry Cheesecake Egg Rolls.

Grab a late night slice of pizza paired with their crowd-favorite traditional tiki drinks. Featured on the Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, Pizza Today’s Top 100, and mentioned by Alton Brown as his favorite stop on tour.

Beer is kinda their thing. With the most American Craft Beers on tap west of the Mississippi and more than 100 in cans and bottles, you are sure to find something to enjoy.

Their menu of tasty Mexican-style favorites, wings, comfort food and sandwiches are sure to please. They are an ideal-stop for bicyclists with their large outdoor patio and bar.

This Cajun/Creole restaurant showcases classics including Gumbo, Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole, Blackened Chicken Alfredeaux, and Category 5 Hurricane. For something wonderfully different, try the Armadillo Eggs or Gator Fingers. Start your weekend with breakfast served every Friday-­Sunday.

This high-energy restaurant is located next to Wells Fargo Arena and the Iowa Events Center with great views of the Capitol City from their second floor deck and private banquet space.

Downtown’s premier English Pub – the Mile features a menu of favorite English dishes, British beers and an extensive Scotch list. Enjoy a pint of ale with your Scotch Egg or Bangers and Mash!

Their Saturday and Sunday breakfast menu features classic favorites with a traditional English twist. The Royal Mile is also Des Moines’ soccer headquarters. Watch your favorite team while you enjoy our crowd favorite Stadium Fries.

Prost! Grab your lederhosen or dirndl in this old-world German bier hall atmosphere. Enjoy a full menu of traditional German food while you share a 2 liter boot of bier with friends. They feature the largest German bier selection in the country on tap and in cans and bottles.

Grab a Kolsch while you enjoy their well-known Bavarian Stroganoff, Monster Muenster Cheese sticks, Hahnchen Schnitzel, or Bratwurst in this converted railway station.

Enjoy this classic roadhouse joint that features Fried Chicken and Nashville Hot Chicken, along with local favorites such as the Hot Chicken Sundae and Orilla Chicken Bowl. Not in the mood for poultry? They have a full menu of burgers, salads, and pizza! Wash it down with the biggest craft beer selection in Orilla.

Join The Chicken for weekend brunch or take in a spectacular sunset on their spacious patio. Ideal for dinner with family and friends or bicycle pit-stops off the Great Western Trail.