Hessen Haus

Probably 1 of the best bars in Des Moines. If you're looking to chill this is the place to be. Good people and great people. I would recommend this bar to any1. By the way, make sure you try the boot.

Not sure what beer you want? just ask a server. They know whats popular & will suggest new flavors to try. I've discovered great tasting beer this way. Now if I can just remember them the next day...

Great bar , great food and I love the Polka on the weekends. I've been here several times. I'd recommend the cheese plate and slow cooked shanks. The beer boot is a blast for new guests too.

In my ancestors being primarily German, I find this restaurant a great treat to see not only a phenomenal culture represented, but great service and cleanliness. The food is also fantastic!

Quite a lively place . I really enjoyed the authentic German beer and food.

The schnitzel is amazing! Want to try a new beer ? Ask your server...they are extremely knowledgeable !

Try the flight of beer , great way to figure out what you like if you’re not familiar with the selections.

Get the Mac and Cheese Bäden Bäden. I promise, it will be the best Mac and cheese you have ever had. And this is coming from a man who knows his way around Mac and cheese .

Dark, strong beers like Spaten , Warsteiner and Paulaner fill giant glass boots to be shared among friends around the table. This popular spot was voted #9 in our Top 50 Bars by readers. Read more

Just feel like having a really good German beer ? Try "Einbecker Maibock" from the birthplace of bock beer ! (Proof: http://bit.ly/xQwQQ7) The only restaurant where I found this great beer in the U.S.!

If you've never been here for Polka music do yourself a favor and get there by 6 to get a table, order a Hunters pizza , a bier and enjoy! Great time.

Great place to grab a lot of beer with friends. Lots of excellent selections on tap .

This is our spot! If you are here for food, get the Andouille Po'boy, fries and extra honey mustard (for the fries ), if you are here to drink, get off your phone! Boot's comin'!

Peasant platter is great for soaking up beer also a big fan of the ghoulasch. Great atmosphere anytime.

Beer flight samples and das boot are to be enjoyed here! Prost!

Cheddarwurst and fries are delicious. Mashed potatoes are okay. Great service and atmosphere.

The Bismark is a German sandwich revelation. Pair it with a Weihenstephan Hefeweizen for lunch .

Drink the Eisbock! Beer is frozen then ice (water) is removed leaving more alcohol than it previously had. At 9.2% you can't get more than a 1/2 L, but this one is for the taste!

Great happy hour ! Half price appetizers , I recommend Bavarian Nachos . Great along with Strongbow or a guinness .

Try the Eisbier - beer is frozen, and then has the ice crystals removed - the result is higher in ABV% (alchohol content) and more flavorful! Also, shots of Apfelkorn (Apple liqueur ) for $3 when the

The Reuben was amazing as well as the Black Forest schnitzel

I will dream of this place when I go back home!

Everything about this place is great: the food, the boot, and thru atmosphere.

Food is great. Faves are European grinder and German mac and cheese .

Great variety of Beers and good food.

Get da boot! The armadillo eggs were awesome.

Chloe was a very good waitress . Very friendly and on top of things!

Killer food! Eat up the schnitzel , it's worth it!

Best smoked pork chop in town

Love this place always! Fun good people good food

Try the Jägerschnitzel - Gravy 'ed pork cutlet , Gravy 'ed potatoes , Pickled red cabbage

Hacker Pschorr Alt is a perfect "dark beer " gateway. It is dark, but tastes really mild for such a dark beer .

Get the black forest schnitzel with no spinach !

Pretty cheap appetizers . Also this is right by a working train station so this place seems quite European indeed. The trains are an added plus, not an annoyance.

Black Forest Schnitzel is to die for!

$3 Jäger shots when the train rumbles by. Free vibrations...ladies.

Mac & Cheese Baden-Baden w/ pork will treat you right!

Hessen Haus breakfast 8-11 am! Every Saturday during Farmers Market !

Sit at the bar , best bartenders in town !

The bartenders and servers are just wonderful!

Their brats are awesome. Ask for the GPS.. it's delicious. DAS BOOT !

Amazing food and service

The goulash is fantastic!

Schnitzel is great!

While chugging beers is possible here savor the flavor it's not as yummy coming back up ;)

I love this bar like I love my family. Its a great place to relax and have a drink.

Always a good time when Barefoot Becky & her boys are in da Haus!

Their known for clean bathrooms and glass boots

Try the Blackforest Schnitzel !

Armadillo Eggs . Trust me and thank me later.