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Exile Brewing Co.

Exile Brewing Co.

Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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    Ranked #3 for breweries in Des Moines
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    Angela M.
    "Best craft beer in Des Moines!"(8 Tips)
    Jean H.
    "Hannah beer is great!"(2 Tips)
    Jessica B.
    "The french fries with the special "dunk dunk" sauce are amazing!"(6 Tips)
    Patrick O.
    "Burgers and sweet potato fries are awesome!"(6 Tips)
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  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineAugust 29, 2012
    Get a Hannah-Weiss, an unfiltered wheat beer with a clean citrus aftertaste, with an Uncle Buck, a bacon-stuffed burger. Read more about our first look at the new Western Gateway spot: Read more
  • Trina B.heart icon on user image
    Trina BraafhartSeptember 14, 2012
    Love their beer, Hannah. Ambience is great, food so far has been super. Get the salmon! The wine selection is very good and at a good price. Service so far has been premium!
  • Kent B.heart icon on user image
    Kent BachmanJune 30, 2015
    Great food, great atmosphere, wish they crafted something like more traditional lager beers. But this is a lament I have of most micro breweries and the somewhat snobby nature of craft brewing today.
  • Thomas R.
    Thomas RitchieJuly 29, 2013
    Tried both the anti pasta and the vegan plates - both are great. If you want a light app for 4, you can live with just one plate. They are very similar.
  • M D.heart icon on user image
    M DohSeptember 6, 2020
    Beer really good - enjoyed the Hannah Hefeweizen. And Sunday all day happy hour a plus! Lunch had Exile Chicken Sand, so delicious. Husband said burger really good; son said pulled pork ok.
  • Brett S.heart icon on user image
    Brett SiksniusJuly 6, 2019
    Holy burgers... not to mention great local beers. Excellent place for a meal. I did lunch and now I’m full through dinner!
  • Diane P.heart icon on user image
    Diane PanKonieFebruary 1, 2015
    This place is great. . Love all the craft beers the food is always over the top wonderful. . The people that work there are always great and super helpful
  • Ross H.
    Ross HesseltineSeptember 28, 2013
    The meat sticks are amazingly simple, yet so delicious. Try them for an app. The seasonal Isabelle is a great brew.
  • Charles S.heart icon on user image
    Charles ShermanJanuary 19, 2018
    I had a Cubano and it was great. Lots of options here and next time I am in Des Moines I will be back.
  • Amanda B.
    Amanda BetzMarch 26, 2013
    Great food and beer ! Awesome atmosphere ! But the parking really sucks for how small a city Des Moines is. If you're going on a busy weekend night, expect to park on the street.
  • Natalie M.
    Natalie McCormickJanuary 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Not sure which beer to try? Get a 'Beer Flight'! Sample all four and find your favorite.
  • Mike L.heart icon on user image
    Mike LewisApril 10, 2015
    The food is awesome, the beer is delicious, and the service is fantastic. Try the smoky potato salad, and all the beer.
  • Drew V.heart icon on user image
    Drew Van Woert 🍺March 2, 2013
    More of a restaurant with the novelty of a brewery. Confluence Brewing Co is DSM's rising star in craft beer. Check out their taproom just South of Gray's Lake.
  • Patrick O.heart icon on user image
    Patrick O'BrienSeptember 30, 2015
    Hannah beer is smooth and hits the spot! Burgers and sweet potato fries are awesome!
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HardingeAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Super friendly staff, fantastic burgers, good beer, great building... The perfect night out. Will definitely be going back!
  • Tim P.
    Tim PrattOctober 28, 2012
    Good time to come is a Sunday around 12:00 as it is slow. They could stand a bigger parking lot to handle all of the customers! Great atmosphere, nicely refurbished building!
  • Magenta C.
    Magenta ClarkOctober 4, 2015
    Great beer, food, and knowledgeable staff. Half priced pints on Sundays makes that my favorite day of the week.
  • Brittney C.
    Brittney CampbellOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Exile is awesome! Everyone is so nice!! And everything I tried was SO good! Not to mention the beer!! Hannah is where it's at!
  • Robertoheart icon on user image
    RobertoFebruary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Calamari was awesome. Pork shank huge but delicious with beer. Food was slow to come out but I'm ok with that. Good beer.
  • Drew V.heart icon on user image
    Drew Van Woert 🍺October 19, 2012
    The beer is good. I wish the beer descriptions had more technical info. They don't have discounts for American Homebrewers Assoc. members, but every other brew pub in DSM does. That should change.
  • Larry M.
    Larry MichehlNovember 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent food, beer and service. I make it a point to stop here when I'm in Des Moines.
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyMay 7, 2021
    Food is over cooked and dry... but all the beer is so good!
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BrinckOctober 2, 2012
    The french fries with the special "dunk dunk" sauce are amazing! You should definitely try them at least once.
  • Jean H.
    Jean HamptonJuly 4, 2013
    Hannah beer is great! Good food and outdoor seating was fun on a nice summer evening
  • Xochi A.heart icon on user image
    #Vegetarian? The Kale Salad is so flavorful, and the Portobello Pesto on Pretzel Roll is delish!!!
  • Heidi M.
    Heidi MannetterAugust 29, 2012
    Hannah is young, but should get better with time. The beer cheese soup is delicious, but salty (the corn nuts kind of overpower the delicate notes in the soup).
  • Thomasheart icon on user image
    ThomasMay 8, 2015
    The mushroom burger is great. Can't go wrong with any of the beers too.
  • Austin H.
    Austin HarrisDecember 14, 2013
    Beers are pretty middle of the road, stylistically they are correct, but nothing says WOW about them. Bartenders know how to describe beers, servers seem unsure of the difference between beers
  • Tessa T.
    Tessa TorrezMay 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I wouldn't recommend the fried pickles but the "dunk-dunk" sauce is delicious!
  • Erin R.
    Erin R 😘October 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef tip pasta was good but very spicy! Betty beer was delish. They should probably have a bigger parking lot and they hung their crown backwards I think...
  • J W.heart icon on user image
    J WJune 4, 2015
    Lots o' lagers. Well made beers and good menu, too.
  • Shawn S.
    Shawn SandahlJune 8, 2013
    Great place, excellent people, amazing food, and great selection of brews.
  • Megan M.
    Megan MozenaJune 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    T-ray is the best bartender on this planet. Never a dull moment, never a dull drink
  • Zachary B.
    Zachary Bales-HenryFebruary 20, 2013
    Great food. Great people. Check this place out. Hanna is a great beer.
  • Robbie H.
    Robbie HelzerSeptember 19, 2014
    Great patio, go for happy hour. Fantastic pickles.
  • Beth W.heart icon on user image
    Beth W.June 13, 2015
    Great beer... We waited over an hour after our meal and drinks were gone for our check
  • Mark G.heart icon on user image
    Mark GerthOctober 6, 2015
    I am enjoying my Chill Clinton Double Hemp Amber. Got a growler fill for tonight's game.
  • Max K.heart icon on user image
    Max KOctober 24, 2019
    Check out the cool mural outside
  • Kait M.
    Kait McKinneyOctober 29, 2013
    The Exile Fries are incredible. You'll end up ordering another round.
  • Will C.
    Will CarterJuly 9, 2015
    Amazing atmosphere and nice selection of micro brews
  • Jon B.
    Jon BairdDecember 12, 2013
    Seasonal beers are on point
  • Brad C.
    Brad CohenJuly 9, 2014
    Lamb Sliders and the Highkick well done I say!
  • Beth P.heart icon on user image
    Beth PFebruary 9, 2014
    You can pick from any of the beers for the flight!
  • Kelsey J.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey JonesAugust 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Isaac Newton salad is amazing! Maybe get the dressing on the side.
  • Heidi M.
    Heidi MannetterAugust 29, 2012
    The fish & chips is excellent.
  • Angela M.heart icon on user image
    Angela MountApril 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best craft beer in Des Moines!
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SchappaughMay 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want a refill on your tea, be assertive. They seem to have a policy against asking!
  • David T.
    David TrebaczAugust 25, 2014
    Buffalo Chicken bites are amazing appetizer...😊
  • Greta S.heart icon on user image
    Greta SchneiderJune 22, 2016
    Good brews and yummy food. Horrible service. Expect your tables to pile high with empty plates and glasses and your beers to be empty for at least 20 minutes
  • Megan B.
    Megan BannisterMay 20, 2013
    I'm partial to the Ruthie - perfect no matter what the size.
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