Inspired by the countless immigrants who have made our country what it is today, Exile Brewing Co. is a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle, and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community and future of our land.
1514 Walnut St Des Moines , IA 50309 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Parking | Yes |
Menus | Lunch, Dinner |
Drinks | Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Holy burgers ... not to mention great local beers . Excellent place for a meal. I did lunch and now I’m full through dinner !
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
The meat sticks are amazingly simple, yet so delicious. Try them for an app. The seasonal Isabelle is a great brew.
I had a Cubano and it was great. Lots of options here and next time I am in Des Moines I will be back.
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.
Not sure which beer to try? Get a 'Beer Flight '! Sample all four and find your favorite.
The food is awesome, the beer is delicious, and the service is fantastic. Try the smoky potato salad , and all the beer .
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 .
Hannah beer is smooth and hits the spot! Burgers and sweet potato fries are awesome!
Super friendly staff , fantastic burgers , good beer , great building... The perfect night out. Will definitely be going back!
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!
Great beer , food, and knowledgeable staff . Half priced pints on Sundays makes that my favorite day of the week.
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!
Calamari was awesome. Pork shank huge but delicious with beer . Food was slow to come out but I'm ok with that. Good beer .
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.
Excellent food, beer and service. I make it a point to stop here when I'm in Des Moines.
Food is over cooked and dry... but all the beer is so good!
The french fries with the special "dunk dunk" sauce are amazing! You should definitely try them at least once.
Hannah beer is great! Good food and outdoor seating was fun on a nice summer evening
#Vegetarian ? The Kale Salad is so flavorful, and the Portobello Pesto on Pretzel Roll is delish!!!
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 ).
The mushroom burger is great. Can't go wrong with any of the beers too.
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
I wouldn't recommend the fried pickles but the "dunk-dunk" sauce is delicious!
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...
Lots o' lagers . Well made beers and good menu, too.
Great place, excellent people, amazing food, and great selection of brews.
T-ray is the best bartender on this planet. Never a dull moment, never a dull drink
Great food. Great people. Check this place out. Hanna is a great beer .
Great patio , go for happy hour . Fantastic pickles .
Great beer ... We waited over an hour after our meal and drinks were gone for our check
I am enjoying my Chill Clinton Double Hemp Amber. Got a growler fill for tonight's game.
Check out the cool mural outside
The Exile Fries are incredible. You'll end up ordering another round.
Amazing atmosphere and nice selection of micro brews
Seasonal beers are on point
You can pick from any of the beers for the flight!
Lamb Sliders and the Highkick well done I say!
The Isaac Newton salad is amazing! Maybe get the dressing on the side.
The fish & chips is excellent.
Best craft beer in Des Moines!
If you want a refill on your tea , be assertive. They seem to have a policy against asking!
Buffalo Chicken bites are amazing appetizer...????
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
I'm partial to the Ruthie - perfect no matter what the size.
Delicious beer, my favorite local spot, watch for food trucks in front, and accessible from the bike path. - Robbie Helzer
I eat the Colossus Salad like it's my job...hummus, falafel, pita points, mixed greens, cucumber greek dressing. DELISH. - Nora Harding
Great tap list! They definitely have skills with dank and big india pale ales, smoothie sours and pastry stouts! - Jim Herrick
Great 3 course meal here. App: beer. Main course: beer. Desert: beer. - Ryan Day
The schnitzel is amazing! Want to try a new beer? Ask your server...they are extremely knowledgeable! - Lauren Meador
You expect great music at The Gas Lamp, but a side benefit is great sandwiches as well. Try Fatty's Italian Beef. - Juice Magazine