el bait shop

SusanC795

This was my second visit and it was as good as I remember. There are more beers to choose from than can be described, yet the bartenders are very knowledgable and friendly in helping you make a choice. As if it wasn't already amazing, we ordered the bacon wrapped jalapeño tater tots...perfection.

FireMedic203

Amazing place to visit while in Des Moines. The taps are sight to see with well over 100. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and love beer themselves. The atmosphere is very nice and on a warm day, they have the doors open and it is even more fun. You have to stop by here if you are in the area.

Boarderstud

This place is amazing! They have 105 beers on tap and a ton more in bottles and cans. They have beers from all over so you are sure to find something you like. If you like to try different beers this is the place for you. It is a must visit while in Des Moines.

M1448PUjohns

If you are in des Moines and you want to try some different craft beers this is the place to go. So many good beers on tap it is best to try some of the flights to be able to test a few. My favourites are the IPA's. Food is good simple bar food.

sepet

Met up with friends there and there were lots of choices for beverages including ciders and mixed drinks. Service was not great, but it was a Friday night and there was an Iowa Cubs game so maybe it was busier than usual?

EdmundG142

We like going to Food TV places while traveling so stopped here with the family for lunch. Sure I know it is more of a beer place but lots of "beer joints" have great food, are clean, and well maintained. El Bait does not do any of these unfortunately. Food was just OK. There were flies all over the place and the place is generally dirty. Silverware had old food on it (yuk), and every single booth has huge holes in the cushion. Come on really? All of them at the same time? They were big enough to swallow a small child. Maybe this place is OK for a beer but I wouldn't go back for a meal.

markgM3514PZ

Fantastic ambiance and excellent beer selection. If you enjoy craft beer, this is the place to be in Des Moines.

monjacks

This place is fabulous. 120 taps and 150 bottles of beautiful craft beer. The bar in Des Moines, perhaps all of Iowa, to visit.

BamaVol

I counted 116 taps on the wall. I have no idea how many more beers were available in bottles. This is the place to come to drink local and regional beer, especially when everyone in the party wants something different. We also ordered food. I had the wings with a sweet bbq sauce. They were good but nothing special. My wife was happy with her cheeseburger, just the right size. Others at the table ordered nachos and tacos and declared themselves satisfied. The A/C was on high and we needed every BTU in Des Moines in July. The music on the juke box was appropriate and the service was great - the servers here know their beer. I want one of these in my town. If you open one here, I promise to patronize you 6 nights a week.

SLSteveson

This place has so many beers on tap that you would have to visit weekly, just to get through them all in one summer. Fun staff. Bike racks galore for those wanting to take the trail there.

637katec

This is a fun atmosphere with an amazingly large assortment of beers on draught. Definitely worth a visit

OnTheGoAtTimes

Damn near 120 Craft Beers on Tap. The vibe is that of people who know beer are here enjoying a wide variety of styles. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great beer and a cool place to relax and just be.

SamSneed1980

Insane amount of good beers to try here. I love the place. There was a live band when we visited and they were pretty good, too. Didn't try the food. I only come here to get a taste of some great brews that I can't find at home in Waterloo. The decor is fun and our server was fantastic, bringing me lots of small beer samples to help me make up my mind.

ducatistii

With 150+ beers you're sure to find something you like. If your more looking for place to get decent food and beer is secondary, go elsewhere. Typical greasy fare barfood. Burgers just OK.

Hopkins-MN

This place is all about the beer. They have more than 100 beers on tap. They have local, they have regional, they have international and they have seasonal offerings from destinations near and far. And they serve plenty of other brews by the bottle. They have spirits if a member of your party is not a beer drinker. Great place, tons of fun, gimmicky decorations and food, too. I didn't try the food, however, I was there merely to sample a beer I won't find again any time soon.