el Bait Shop

09/05/2026

🍻 WICKED GOOD B**R SELECTION! 🎣

Weekend plans? We’ve got ’em covered! Come enjoy some delicious pub food, great prices, and a massive selection of b**r to keep your weekend flowing. 🍺

Good food. Cold b**r. Chill vibes. Good vibes only. 😎

Cast your line at El Bait Shop and make your weekend a little more hoppy! 🎣🍻

09/04/2026

🎣 CATCH OF THE WEEK! 🍺

We’ve got a fresh catch on the tap wall! This week, we’re reeling in Keg Creek Brewing Company out of Glenwood, IA! 🎣

An Iowa brewery bringing some seriously good brews. Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re ready to cast a line and try something new, we’ve got your glass waiting. 🍻

Stop in, grab a pint, and see what’s hooked up this week!

🎣 Cast away!
🍺 Cold b**r. Good vibes. Great catches.

09/04/2026

Podcast 2 of 2 with Bruno is out Now! Give it a listen to learn more about el Bait Shop!

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/o8OB-OQtRME

Apple Podcast & Spotify:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527028/episodes/19752663

Today's guest is part of a highly successful food, beverage, and hospitality partnership that has been credited in helping transform the Des Moines bar and restaurant scene.His "destination" restaurants/bars aren't exactly your traditional Iowa Su...

09/02/2026

🎣 THIS or THAT? 🍺

We wanna know… what’s your b**r style?

🌑 Dark & malty
🌿 Hoppy & bold
🌾 Crisp & wheaty
🍋 Sour & fruity
🌈 Colorful flights, because choosing just ONE is impossible!

With 250+ b**rs to choose from, there’s something for every kind of b**r fisher. 🎣🍻

So… what are you casting for? 👇

09/01/2026

🍺🎉 SNEAK PEEK: OKTOBERFEST IS COMING! 🎉🍺

Who’s ready to trade those summer brews for some Oktoberfest goodness?! 🍻🇩🇪

We’re giving you a little sneak peek at what’s coming down the tap line! Our Oktoberfest b**rs will GO LIVE Friday, September 18th. 🍺

Get your steins ready, bring your crew, and come raise a glass with us! Prost! 🍻

08/29/2026

🎣 Saturday plans? Consider yourself hooked. 🍻

Cast your cares aside and reel in a Saturday at El Bait Shop! We’ve got Tex-Mex-inspired pub food, chill vibes, a HUGE tap wall, and 250+ b**rs to choose from. 🎯🍺

Can’t decide which brew to catch? Don’t sweat it, grab a flight and sample a few! Because with this many b**rs, picking just one is a pretty big fish to fry.

So come hungry, stay thirsty, and let us do the cooking while you kick back with a cold one.

🎣 Good food. Cold b**r. Chill vibes. No bait-and-switch. 🍻

08/28/2026

🎣 IT'S THE WEEKEND AND YOU MADE IT! BARELY?!

Back-to-school week? ✔️
Work? ✔️
All the things? ✔️
Sanity? …still searching. 😂

Now it’s time to reel in the weekend! 🎣

Let us do the cooking, fetch you a cold b**r, and handle the important stuff while you kick back. 🍻
Our kids menu (listed below) makes it easy to bring the whole crew, and our patio is the perfect place to unwind, soak up some good vibes, and let someone else worry about dinner.

So leave the stress at the dock and come cast a line for some weekend fun! Come in before or after the Cubs games, Bike Rides, Farmers Markets or Downtown events! 🎣

📍 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines
🍻 Cold drinks. Good food. Great vibes.
😎 You’ve worked hard. You’ve earned this catch.

08/28/2026

🎧 Listen In: Bruno's Podcast Interview on el Bait Shop!

Part 1 is out now! Give it a listen, hear what Bruno has to say, and let us know what you think. And if you enjoy it, share it with a friend!

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q1XvztMZnyaZF4x0FdPp5?si=4oc3wQohSG-0Z3V1uu0pog&utm_source=sms
🎙️ Watch/listen on Buzzsprout:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527028/episodes/19710838

And don’t go anywhere… Part 2 is coming soon! 🔥

08/28/2026

🎣 CATCH OF THE WEEK! 🍻

This week’s catch is swimming in from Amana, Iowa! Millstream Brewing Company! 🍺

We’ve reeled in some great brews, and this catch is definitely worth getting hooked on! 🎣

Stop by, grab a cold one, and see what’s on tap from Millstream Brewing Company. You might just find your new favorite! 🍻

🎣 Cast a line our way and come get hooked!

08/27/2026

🍔🎉 It’s National Burger Day! 🎉🍔

What better place to celebrate than El Bait Shop?! Reel in a burger that’s BIG on flavor! 🎣🍔

🔥 Our Famous 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger is just $9.99!
Two juicy ¼ lb. patties, melted American cheese, pickles & onions. Simple. Classic. Delicious.

But that’s not the only catch! 🎣 We’ve also got:
🌶️ Spicy Diablo Burger
🍄 Mushroom Swiss Burger
🌱 Impossible Burger

Pair it with one of our 250+ b**rs and you’ve officially caught yourself a pretty great meal. 🍺

Come hungry. Leave happy. And maybe loosen your belt a notch. 😎

📍 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines