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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
"GREAT beer selection, friendly knowledgeable staff and great food!"(25 Tips)
"El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge for Jimmy Carter Happy Hour"(3 Tips)
"You can get the High Life lounge menu and El Bait Shop's menu :)."(3 Tips)
"Awesome selection and can't wait to try more of the beers on tap!"(14 Tips)
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Evan[Bu]July 7, 2011Grab a Sea Dog Bluepaw from Portland, Maine at El Bait Shop. It's straight up blueberry delight.
Ask for for any beer made by the Twisted Vine Brewery. They are great
This bar hangs is balls to the wall. No really, there are big brass balls on the wall. And they are big.
TV Food MapsSeptember 2, 2014Check out El Bait Shop as seen on Sandra Lee's Taverns, Lounges Read more
Try the Thai Peanut Wings - Yum! Listed as a customer favorite and rightly so.
Try the beer genius or just ask the bar tenders for their recommendation. Love this place - rather chill.
The words "da bomb" get tossed around casually, but they definitely apply to the baked beans!
Nathan SummersonNovember 23, 2019I said it already but a great selection. Foods average but fish tacos kick ass.
- Try the water, barley, hops and yeast sodas they serve! Ask for them by name
Try a beer cocktail! My favorite is the Snickers = Rogue Chocolate + Rogue Hazelnut (50/50) $4.75
- We bike to El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge for Jimmy Carter Happy Hour on Thursday nights and enjoy the free home brew.
You can play Pengo here on the old-school arcade machine. Oh, and the beer is good, too.
Cosmic DonutsApril 19, 2012Hop Heads try the Green Flash Palate Wrecker its for sure my new favorite
Mary SueFebruary 22, 2014They messed up my order and when I told them they brought me the wrong food they were annoyed and asked if I wanted them to fix it. Are you serious? No it's ok I'll eat & pay for this random food! 💔
Best beer selection in Iowa and best seafood tacos in town
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The world's largest selection of craft beer is right here. 120 taps, and more bottles. With delicious food and live music, there's something here for everyone.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(515) 284-1970
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"I've enjoyed fish and chips across England & Ireland. The fish and chips here are quite good; easily the best I've had in the States."
Jody - 8.1
"They don't charge enough for their steak sandwich. Sirloin fillet on toast with fries and a salad for under 12 bucks. One of the best that I have had"
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"Deviled eggs on the menu! I like mine with a bit more mayo but these are still yummy! Great service and cold beer."
Andrea Binger - 8.7
"Good beer selection. Lot of different concessions. Tix prices very affordable. Not a bad seat in the park."
Ken Lassiter - 8.7
"Everything about this place is great: the food, the boot, and thru atmosphere."
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