Bars in Des Moines

Clock Inc. is one of Des Moines's most acclaimed cocktail bars — an East Village establishment with a serious cocktail program that has helped establish Des Moines as a genuine craft cocktail destination in the American Midwest. Iowa's growing culinary and beverage sophistication is reflected in bars like Clock Inc. that match the quality of larger Midwest cities.

Confluence Brewing is Iowa's most acclaimed craft brewery — a Des Moines institution producing outstanding ales and lagers named for the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Iowa's remarkable craft brewing renaissance and Confluence's consistent award-winning quality create a brewery taproom of genuine Hawkeye State brewing significance.

Confluence Brewing is Des Moines's most celebrated craft brewery — makers of the beloved Des Moines IPA and a taproom that has become central to Iowa's craft beer community. Iowa's craft beer scene, which has grown from virtually nothing to over 100 breweries in a decade, finds one of its finest representatives in Confluence's quality-focused brewing program.

Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) is Des Moines's downtown Triple-A baseball stadium — one of Minor League Baseball's most acclaimed facilities with a beautiful downtown setting and views of the Des Moines skyline. Game nights at Principal Park serve as one of Des Moines's most beloved summer entertainment experiences, drawing families and baseball fans from across Iowa.

Royal Mile is Des Moines's most beloved Scottish pub — a downtown bar with an extraordinary Scotch whisky collection, Scottish ales, and the kind of warm, welcoming atmosphere that has made it central to the East Village's social life for over 30 years. Its longevity in Des Moines's rapidly changing entertainment landscape reflects the enduring appeal of a well-run bar that puts quality and hospitality above trends.