Weekend guide
48 hours in Des Moines, Iowa
A two-day route built from 12 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.
Saturday afternoon
Settle in outdoors
Start on the patio while the light is still good.
Microbrewery
1717 Brewing
Des Moines, Iowa
DogsPatioMusicSaturday night
Stay out for the room
Live music nights make this the later stop.
BrewpubCourt Avenue Brewing
Des Moines, Iowa
PatioFoodKidsSunday midday
Eat with the pour
Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.
BrewpubFlix Brewhouse
Des Moines, Iowa
PatioFoodKidsSunday evening
One more round
Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.
MicrobreweryExile Brewing
Des Moines, Iowa
DogsPatioMusic
Planning FAQs for Des Moines
How should I spend 48 hours in Des Moines taprooms?
Start at 1717 Brewing, then Court Avenue Brewing, Flix Brewhouse, Exile Brewing. The route uses 12 independent listings in Des Moines, Iowa.
What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Des Moines?
1717 Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Des Moines, with Exile Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.
Which breweries in Des Moines have outdoor patios?
1717 Brewing, Court Avenue Brewing, Exile Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.
Where are food trucks parked near Des Moines taprooms?
Court Avenue Brewing, Flix Brewhouse list food trucks in Des Moines. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.