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Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines

Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines

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Created by Curtis G • Updated On: June 3, 2016
Confluence Brewing Company is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

1. Confluence Brewing Company

9.1
1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA
Brewery · Greater South Side · 49 tips and reviews

Curtis G.Curtis G: A lot of great beers. Thomas Beck black ipa and DM ipa are both great.

The Royal Mile is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

2. The Royal Mile

8.5
210 4th St (btw Walnut & Court), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 94 tips and reviews
Red Monk is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

3. Red Monk

7.8
210 4th St (btw Court Ave & Walnut St), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 24 tips and reviews

Curtis G.Curtis G: Best high end beer in Iowa

El Bait Shop is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

4. El Bait Shop

9.3
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 126 tips and reviews

Curtis G.Curtis G: Best selection of beers on tap in the state. Over 100 on tap.

High Life Lounge is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

5. High Life Lounge

8.9
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St.), Des Moines, IA
Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 86 tips and reviews
Shorty's is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

6. Shorty's

7.3
208 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Bar · Downtown Des Moines · 31 tips and reviews
Fong's Pizza is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

7. Fong's Pizza

8.9
223 4th St (btwn Court Ave. & Walnut St.), Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · Downtown Des Moines · 197 tips and reviews
Hessen Haus is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

8. Hessen Haus

8.7
101 4th St (at Vine St.), Des Moines, IA
German Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 88 tips and reviews
Beechwood Lounge is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

9. Beechwood Lounge

7.7
416 E Walnut St (btwn E 4th & E 5th), Des Moines, IA
Bar · East Village · 21 tips and reviews
515 Brewing Company is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

10. 515 Brewing Company

8.6
7700 University Ave, Clive, IA
Brewery · 38 tips and reviews
Iowa Taproom is one of Buzz's favorite bars in Des Moines.

11. Iowa Taproom

8.9
215 E 3rd St (Walnut), Des Moines, IA
Beer Bar · East Village · 24 tips and reviews