El Bait Shop

Here's what you're gonna do. Order the 2 pints & 2 lbs. of wings . Beers : Lost Coast Apricot Wheat & Bent River Jalapeño Pepper Ale . Order 1/3 each of tang, dry rub , and mexican wings . Then die happy.

Broasted chicken is excellent. Over 200 craft beers on top.

I can't begin to praise this bar enough: great food, awesome atmosphere and staff , and a stellar tap and bottle list. If you are in town and love beer you must visit.

With so many options on tap , it's hard to know where to start. I recommend something local. Avoid the big name breweries you can get back home. Experience something you can't normally enjoy.

GREAT beer selection , friendly knowledgeable staff and great food! Get the bacon wrapped tots and the fish tacos . Say hi to Nicole!

This place has been called a "Top 200 Bar in America" many years by Draft Magazine. But, you don't need them to tell you that. One visit and you'll know it.

Great event !! I had a great time and had really great beer ....and oh yea thd brunch food was very delish!

Voted #4 in our reader-determined Top 50 Bars . Few bars can impress beer lovers like el Bait Shop. With more than 100 beers on tap and another 170 in bottles, they will have a brew you like. Read more

Bar staff is very friendly and knowledgeable . Try the highlighted food choices off the menu - you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic place to experience all life and beer has to offer. If they make it, this place has got it. Delirium Tremens in a bottle as well !!!

Bring a few buddies and try the "Two Pounds, Two Pints" deal, where you can fill up on any of the 10 flavors of wings and 104 beers on draft . Try the Mexican wings , made with a spicy wet sauce.

If it's too crowded here you can always grab a beer and go next door to the less crowded High Life Lounge

What a find! tremendous beer selection and smart staff . plus the brosters chicken will have you getting all "game of thrones" on your food. go. now.

Great selection of beer both draft and bottle. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff will make anyone feel at home.

Try and get a seat at the bar to gaze at the incredible beer selection .

If you can't find a beer you like in this establishment, then you should be "suds-free" in your alcohol consumption. The food is pretty good too!!!!

A beer snobs wet dream. So many good beers , and super good bar food .

Best selection of beers on tap in the state . Over 100 on tap .

Great selection og beers . 225 taps!

Great selection of beers , even if you don't drink beer regularly you'll find something here!

With 105 beers on tap and 155 in cans and bottles, el Bait Shop is the undisputed king of beer bars . See their top 10 selling beers : http://dmreg.com/yGt6jC Read more

Atmosphere was great and beer was terrific. Didnt get to try the food but will be back.

The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour is back!. It starts at 6 p.m. and is on a weekly basis. Read more

Get the deviled eggs--yummy! And the cole slaw and traditional wings too.

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a pint from the wall of taps and marvel at the shrine to professional wrestling. We did. Read more

Best Beer selection in Des Moines...IMO

So many good beers - I loved their New Belgium and West O selections.

The bathrooms have been redone and they are awesome! Just as awesome as the beer and food!:))

Bacon wrapped jalapeño tater tots are great. Beer menu rocks

Tell the bartender what styles you like and then ask for a recommendation. You won't be disappointed.

This place is hoppin'. Recommend the Confluence Black IPA & Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots . #healthy

Great wings , especially dry BBQ ! And really friendly service !

Are you a beer lover? There are over 180 taps here. That's all you need to know.

Thai Peanut Wings and a massive selection of beer to wash them down with.

Scrimshaw is the best beer I've had there so far! Awesome selection and can't wait to try more of the beers on tap !

Love the selection of beers ! And the food is great too!

Bacon wrapped tots and great BEER selections ! Wow!

Great beer selection . Go for the bourbon barrel-aged stout .

Try a beer you've never had before! There so many to choose from

Great 3 course meal here. App: beer . Main course: beer . Desert : beer .

Ginormous variety of drinks. Free samples as well .

Try not to be overwhelmed by the beer selection , and definitely order something that you've never tried before.

Best Beer selection in Des Moines

I'm a cider beer fan, and I already knew I loved Strongbow , Woodchuck , and Ace Pear . But I tried the Woodpecker and Sutliff, and the Woodpecker on tap was waaay better.

If you like beer , you'll like it here!

The peanut butter bacon burger is definitely worth a try!

Best beers are not on the printed menu

Jeff is cool. Good waiter . Fish tacos rock!

Great lunch spot ! Try the Baja Fish Tacos or a Taco Salad .

Good beer . Good company.