East Village
Des Moines, IA
A walkable downtown district where independent restaurants, cocktail bars, breweries, cafés, and boutiques share the same few blocks.
Happy hours today
- Fong's PizzaEast Village
- Sun–Thu 9–11pm; Fri–Sat 9pm–12amOpen now$8 select tiki drinks from 9 p.m. to closeResearched Aug 5
- Mon–Fri 3–6pmBuy a tiki drink and receive a free slice of happy-hour pizzaResearched Aug 5
- Bar NicoEast Village
- Sun–Sat 3–5pm$6 botanas, $7 tapas, $8/$9 tacos, half-price drafts, $6 wine, and $5/$6 margaritasVerified Aug 6
- '85 BarEast Village
- Mon–Fri 4–7pm$4 wells and domestic beer, $5 Mini Beers, $6 classic cocktails and Chicago dogs, and $7 seasonal cocktailsResearched Aug 5
- Early Bird BrunchEast Village
- Sun–Sat 12:30–2:30pmHalf-price cocktails every day, 12:30–2:30 p.m.Researched Aug 5
- Iowa TaproomEast Village
- Mon–Fri 3–5pmHalf-price select appetizers, $4 wine and wells, and $5 select beersResearched Aug 5
- Quinton's Bar & DeliEast Village
- Mon–Wed, Fri 4–6pm; Thu 11am–11:30pmHalf-price drinks and $1 off appetizersResearched Aug 5
- The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine BarEast Village
- Wed–Fri 4–6pm$8 Old Fashioneds, $9 espresso martinis, and $6 house red, white, or sparkling wineResearched Aug 5
- Up-Down Des MoinesEast Village
- Fri 5–8pm$2 pizza slices until 8 p.m.Researched Aug 5
Other happy hours in East Village
- The ContinentalEast Village
- Mon–Thu 4–6pm$1 off beer, $2 off wine and sangria, and $3 off liquorResearched Aug 5
- The Republic on GrandEast Village
- Mon–Thu 3–5pm$7 draft beer, $8 house wine, $9 featured cocktails, and $11 select foodResearched Aug 5
- Truman's KC Pizza TavernEast Village
- Sun–Mon 8–10pmHalf-price wine, wells, and call drinks; $1 off draft beer; $2 off appetizersCheck ahead Aug 5
- Wed 3–6pm$1 off craft beer, well cocktails, and domestic drafts; $2 off appetizers; one-topping 10-inch pizza for $9Check ahead Aug 5
- Up-Down Des MoinesEast Village
- Mon 5pm–2am$1 off all beer on tap.Researched Aug 5
- Tue 5pm–2am$1 off all Iowa beer on tap.Researched Aug 5
- Wed 5pm–2am$3 domestic tallboys.Researched Aug 5
- Thu 5pm–2am$2 off signature cocktails.Researched Aug 5
Notable places
- The Continental
A restaurant and cocktail lounge serving shareable plates, sandwiches, sangria, and cocktails
- Early Bird Brunch
Early Bird builds its brunch menu around oversized diner favorites, breakfast cocktails, and dishes such as hash-brown croquettes filled with cheddar, Gouda, and bacon.
- Quinton's Bar & Deli
Neighborhood bar and deli serving sandwiches, burgers, wings, and drinks
- Iowa Taproom
Iowa-focused taproom with more than 99 beers and Iowa-inspired comfort food