el Bait Shop

el Bait Shop Casual and fun atmosphere featuring over 200 craft beers on tap & many more in cans & bottles.
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Eclectic food menu featuring, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and comfort food classics.

🎣 BREAKING NEWS FROM EL BAIT SHOP 🎣Scientists have confirmed that staring into your refrigerator for 10 minutes hoping s...
05/30/2026

🎣 BREAKING NEWS FROM EL BAIT SHOP 🎣

Scientists have confirmed that staring into your refrigerator for 10 minutes hoping something exciting appears is significantly less effective than coming to El Bait Shop.

Our findings include:
🍺 250+ beers that actually exist
🍔 Food that doesn't require defrosting
😎 Patio vibes at optimal levels
🎣 Fishing decor with zero chance of sunburn

Side effects may include:
✔️ Staying longer than planned
✔️ Running into friends
✔️ Ordering "just one more"

The experiment is simple: Grab your crew and report to El Bait Shop. We'll handle the rest. 😉

Find us at 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

🎣 Our "Catch of the Week" has officially hit the taps at El Bait Shop and this one’s a keeper!This week we’re featuring ...
05/29/2026

🎣 Our "Catch of the Week" has officially hit the taps at El Bait Shop and this one’s a keeper!

This week we’re featuring the crew from Wise I Brewing with a lineup that’s reel-y good:

🍺 Gravity – Imperial Pastry Stout
🍺 Wise Bitter Beings – BA Imperial Milk Stout
🍺 Oat Stash – Oatmeal Milk Stout
🍺 Vinyl Soundeaves – Schwarzbier (Dark Lager)
🍺 Wise Blonde – Blonde Ale
🍺 Gilded Age - Hazy IPA

And the fun doesn’t stop there…

🎣 On Thursday, June 4th, the folks from Wise I Brewing will be hanging out at El Bait Shop for a laid-back tackle box / sampling / meet & greet event! Come talk beer, try samples, hang with the brewery crew, and catch your new favorite pour. 🍻

🍔🎣 National Burger Day calls for a stop at El Bait Shop! 🎣🍔Grab one of our juicy Double Cheeseburgers for just $9.99 . S...
05/28/2026

🍔🎣 National Burger Day calls for a stop at El Bait Shop! 🎣🍔

Grab one of our juicy Double Cheeseburgers for just $9.99 . Stacked high, loaded with flavor, and perfect with your favorite pint, or loaded flight. 🍺🔥

With 250+ beers behind the bar, fishing lodge vibes, and one of the best patios in Des Moines, there’s no better place to celebrate burger greatness.

Come hungry. Stay for another beer. 🍔🍻

🎣🍻 Reel in a good time at El Bait Shop!With 250+ beers to choose from and new taps rolling in all the time, there’s alwa...
05/26/2026

🎣🍻 Reel in a good time at El Bait Shop!

With 250+ beers to choose from and new taps rolling in all the time, there’s always something fresh waiting for you. Can't make up your mind and want to try a few? Flights are the way to go! Grab your friends, your better half, or fly solo and kick back on the patio with cold beer, laid-back fishing vibes, and some seriously good grub.

Come for the beer… stay for the bait shop vibes.🍺

El Bait Shop will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday. Have a s...
05/25/2026

El Bait Shop will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday. Have a safe holiday weekend, and cheers to those who served. 🍻

🎣🍻 Cast yourself on into El Bait Shop today!The fish may not be biting, but our beer flights always are. With 200+ beers...
05/23/2026

🎣🍻 Cast yourself on into El Bait Shop today!
The fish may not be biting, but our beer flights always are. With 200+ beers on tap, theres something for everyone! 😎✈️🍺

Whether you're reeling in a craft pint, strolling the Farmers Market, or just floating through the day, it’s always a perfect day for a flight at El Bait Shop. 🎣🍻

Our Catch of the Week is Hop Butcher Brewing, brewed fresh in Chicago, IL and now pouring at El Bait Shop! 🎣 🍻Swing by t...
05/22/2026

Our Catch of the Week is Hop Butcher Brewing, brewed fresh in Chicago, IL and now pouring at El Bait Shop! 🎣 🍻

Swing by this weekend and give them a try while you’re downtown. We’re just steps away from Principal Park, the Downtown Farmers' Market, local bike trails, Casey's Center, and so much more in the heart of Des Moines!

ON DRAFT:
Butcher Gold- American Lager

CANS:
Yutori- Zuper Saazer-Hopped Dry Rice Lager
Aqua- Tangier, Mosaic, & Peacharin- Hopped IPA
Be Alert for Foul Balls- Nelson Sauvin & Motueka- Hopped IPA
Blazed Orange- Citra & Strata-Hopped Milkshake Double IPA with Oranges and Vanilla
Aspect of Pieces- Cascade & Dulcita Hopped Pale Ale
Square in a Circle in a Square- Citra, Anchovy, and Krush- Hopped IPA
Broken Nose- Nelson Sauvin, CTZ, & Nectaron- Hopped IPA
Path Maker- Citra, Simcoe, & Galaxy- Hopped IPA
Secret Snacks- Mosaic, CTZ, & Nectaron- Hopped Double IPA with Pineapple Express & Gelato Brew Gas
Finger Food- Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Anchovy, & Citra Hyperboost- Hopped IPA
Mo' Onions- Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, & Simcoe- Hopped Double IPA

Join us TODAY at el Bait Shop for your chance to win!!!Are you ready to win FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets, courtesy of ? Co...
05/22/2026

Join us TODAY at el Bait Shop for your chance to win!!!

Are you ready to win FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets, courtesy of ? Come in Friday, May 22nd at 4:30 and play for your chance! 🏆

Before the first pitch or after the final out… swing by El Bait Shop! ⚾🎣Whether you’re reelin’ in pregame beers or looki...
05/20/2026

Before the first pitch or after the final out… swing by El Bait Shop! ⚾🎣

Whether you’re reelin’ in pregame beers or lookin’ for a postgame catch-up spot, we’ve got the perfect lineup:
🍺 Huge selection of craft beers
🌮 Creative Mexican-American eats
🎯 Good vibes worth casting a line for

Don’t let your hunger get away, hook yourself some tacos, snag a cold one, and make El Bait Shop your game day hotspot. 🐟🍻

Are you ready to win FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets, courtesy of ? Come in Friday, May 22nd at 4:30 and play for your chance...
05/19/2026

Are you ready to win FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets, courtesy of ? Come in Friday, May 22nd at 4:30 and play for your chance! 🏆

Address

200 SW 2nd Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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