High Life Lounge

200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 280-1965

Take a trip back in time to this 60s style corner tap. The Champagne of Bars knows nostalgia and retro like no one else! We are the home of Tangermeisters, Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots and Thirsty Thursdays. Featured on Travel Channel’s “Man Vs Food” 2010; highlighted in the travel section of the New York Times; voted one of the best bars in America by Esquire Magazine; voted by Des Moines as Best Bar Food, Best Fried Chicken and more.

Hessen Haus

101 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 288-2520

Grab your lederhosen and turn up the polka! Enjoy a menu full of traditional German food, including favorites like Wienerschnitzel, Spaetzle, Kävetelli, Currywurst and Schweine Flugel. We have the largest German bier selection in the country with 50 on draft and over 100 in bottles. Come enjoy our spacious outdoor patio in the heart of Downtown Des Moines to share a boot with your friends. Prost!

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Fong’s Pizza

317 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 323-3333

Home of the original Crab Rangoon pizza and other zenfully delicious appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. Think Chinese Cheese Sticks, Thai Chicken pizza, tiki drinks and Raspberry Cheesecake egg rolls for dessert. Located in the home of Des Moines’ oldest Chinese restaurant. Featured on the Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, Pizza Today top 100 Independents and most recently mentioned by Alton Brown as his favorite stop on tour.

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