Restaurant · Des Moines
The Iowa Taproom
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Why Scout picked it
The Iowa Taproom is a good spot for a relaxed evening meal or drinks, offering a wide selection of local beers and New American food in a historic setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $20-45 per person for food and a couple of drinks.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Arts & CultureScience Center of Iowa
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
Scout verified August 2026
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