We came here on Wednesday and shown a table right away. Since I like to try local beers when traveling, I ordered a Pseudo Sue Pale Ale. Pale ales are usually not my choice but it was worth a try. I ended up ordering 3 before we left. For food each ordered 2 tacos each a la carte. I ordered one grilled shrimp taco and one blackened chicken taco. My friend ordered one fish taco and shrimp taco. We ordered 1/2 order of the jumbo pretzel appetizer which came with one jumbo pretzel, queso, and nacho chips. The queso had a good amount of heat. The pretzel was soft and not too much salt. Our server was professional and friendly read more

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Breakfast at the Beaver Tap. Walked in for a late breakfast on Sunday. Met a girlfriend to enjoy some breakfast. Tables were almost full. Bar was busy too. We snagged a spot near the back. The waiter was quick to take our drink requests. He came back soon and I asked his recommendations. He sold me on a omelet and my girlfriend got french toast My girlfriend sold me on the Taps potatoes. I haven't had potatoes like that. Almost cut like potatoes chip but then fluffy and fried. Not over crunchy and not to heavy. The make to order omelet was good to. For some reason they left the bacon out but I just tossed it on top with the avacado I was craving. The TVs were on but not to loud yet. There was some football playing later in the afternoon but it wasn't game time yet Music played as we sat and chatted. The food was good. My friend really liked her French toast and black tea. I'm glad I made it out for breakfast. The staff was friendly the whole time. Completely affordable breakfast for us two ladies. I think I want to come back and do this again. read more

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We were looking for a place to have lunch and saw this from the street. What a great find! They have awesome daily specials, but we ordered off the regular menu. He got the club and fries and I got two tacos. Our food was excellent and service excelled also. We had a server that had only worked there for a very short time - ya gotta love when you get honest answers about not having knowledge of most of the food, but he could say what he'd served the most of and gotten rave reviews. He was spot on! The parking is small closer to the door, but we found some street parking. I truly cannot say enough about the food and service, and also the pricing. Specials and Happy Hours have wonderful pricing. My advice? Head on over there today! read more

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Went there on a wednesday afternoon for lunch with my parents. I had the blackened shrimp with onion tangles, it was very tasty. S had the Cajun pasta. I tried the pasta and it was good. my mom got the deli ham sandwich. it was all very good. Sage was our server and he did a great job. They have daily specials and my wrap with a side was $9. We also got pot stickers as an appetizer. they were very good. the BBQ sauce it comes with has a kick to it so if you sensitive to spice, stay away. read more

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I've been to the Beaver tap over 100 Times in 2025. This place has an amazing variety of different food choices and drinks. The service is always amazing. Low key down to earth chill atmosphere. Be sure to check out there daily specials! Oh, and there breakfast menu all day... always a hit! ;-) read more

The food was excellent! Some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. My friend and I have also enjoyed a few of their breakfast offerings. Our server on both occasions was Sage. He was very helpful when we were ordering and did a very good job of taking care of our every need. read more

I was getting a delivery from them and asked them to separate the pulled pork from the grilled cheese sandwich which is a very odd thing to ask. They did it! Even put the pulled pork in its own little container, I had just expected it to be on the side. The food is great and the staff at Beaver Tap is just the best! Margaret S read more

Great neighborhood bar. We had burgers and fries. They were great. Our service was very good as well.

Can we talk about the Mac & Cheese? Or maybe the tator tots? Yummmy!! When I need some good old fashioned bar food that is consistently good, this is one of my goto spots! And apparently that hankering comes more often than I realize because now some of the bartenders recognize me and have my drink order ready. Be sure to ask about the daily specials as sometimes there will be one that isn't posted. read more

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Really great food and service! Live bands on Wednesday 's! Hot beef was a special for only like $10 read more

Beaver Tap - Hot Beef sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This is my third visit. Staff is fast, friendly and efficient. Good is tasty and there is plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Food and beer selection is small but decent. Decor is a mix of boat life (balcony) and 1980's downstairs. It is a fun place to hang out. read more

Beaver Tap - Seating for everyone except the Baptists! - Sports Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

So they got me on a day where I was reaaally craving nachos and safe to say that craving was satisfied. My nachos were so good and fresh which I appreciated. Definitely recommend coming in on a weeknight where you can check out their weeknight deals and have a little more freedom on the seating. The location is a quaint dive bar, with an awkward entrance but a nice outdoor patio. The location also thrives with their regulars, you can tell right away it's a local favorite in the neighborhood. I've been here a couple of times back when they had trivia, so this was my first time back in quite awhile. (I still had a hard time finding the entrance for some reason. Note it is the door next to the patio and it's a door without a window just a sign that says you have to be over 21.) They also have a couple games here like pool and darts. But it is a small location so I can say it can be packed pretty quickly during the weekend. Overall I'd say if you're moving close to the area, this is a local spot you should give at least a shot for a drink and some grub. Especially if you're looking for a classic American dive bar. I still recommend the nachos. read more

Beaver Tap - Mexi Pub Nachos - Sports Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Great food, Bailey was the bomb. Seating chairs are excellent, nice to eat great food in comfort. 5 Star recommendation. I hadn't been in Beaverdale in years. Worth the trip. read more

Best bar food in Des Moines! Great menu and it all is fresh and cooked to order.Not to big of a place,yet not to small.No bright lights.Just a great place to chill, eat some good food and relax.Server's are friendly as well. read more

Food and service have been consistently great every time I've gone. The only negative is the bathroom needs a makeover. read more

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Good service small town feel.. fantastic appetizers and bar tenders make great drinks.

Great drinks and food, They serve breakfast everyday. The service is great, as always I had a good time. Very relaxing place and friendly. Give it a try. read more

A group of 4 of us stopped in for a couple of drinks on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Bartender was attentive and friendly, and the drinks were very reasonably priced and tasty. Plenty of TV's with football and other sports action. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Tenderloin sandwich was horrible, don't order this. Lunch time service is very slow, so take into consideration. Great ambience, nice place. Just won't go back here. read more

Terrible customer service and terrible management. Would NOT recommend to anyone who wants decent food. Also, the company recently fired their staff and brought in new staff... lied to them and fired them, right before Christmas during a pandemic.. how horrible. I can't support businesses like this. read more

all new menu and owners. lunch was good. great special was outstanding! this app is stupid. i don't have a picture from last week. do you want a review? read more

Never thee fuck again ordered grubhub they called cancelled half my food then I said ok refund me then called back and said opps our kitchen closed at 9:00 20 min later ok I said she said we have to refund yu but I dnt know how then called 20 min later and said well we will just make it for you! Ummmm makes no sense who is making my food so I flat out said dnt send no billshit to my house for 50.00 she said ok!!!! Guess what they sent cold dried out bullshit!!! Never thee fuck again!!!ughhhh! read more

Gotta say I kinda love the BEAVER TAP! We went at 4pm on a Tuesday and discovered they do "2 dollar Tuesdays," so any drinks that are normally 6 bucks and under you can get for only 2 bucks! They also have 2 dollar tacos on Tuesday! We stuck to drinks and the FREE Popcorn! We ended up getting 2 local Confluence brews on tap (me) and Ashley got a spicy bloody Mary (which I tasted and was delicious) They had 3 flat screen tv's on with some, "Bar Transformation," show which was hilarious! I joked with the Bartender, "you must just play this show to make your bar look better!" It was pretty great and we were hooked! I dug that the bar seemed to be full of regulars, even at the early happy hours. It was clean and comfortable! The bartender was super attentive and talkative! He told us they even have live music on Friday nights as well! So thats cool! They also have a pool table! All and All fun little sports bar, with nice regulars and cheap drinks! 3 drinks, 4 baskets of popcorn..... tab total 6 bucks! Not to shabby! Hooray for Tuesday! ps also have really good looking outdoor patio that I will totally hit up this summer! read more

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LOVED my time here! amazing food amazing staff! Fish tacos and the shrimp wrap are a must. Hot honey sauce, maverick shrimp and much more that i loved here. Their happy hour for food is 2-6 half off apps monday-friday. read more

USUALLY.......I have a blast every time I go into Beaver Tap. Last night though was nothing but frustrating and completely annoying. Busy Saturday night. Plenty of people waiting at the bar to get drinks and 2 bartenders behind the bar who couldn't give a shit about anyone but their friends. After waiting 10minutes (literally 10 minutes. Got to the point where I was so annoyed by being blatantly ignored by the bartender that I actually started to watch my phone to see how long it took him to help me) I finally got his attention and ordered my drinks. He started making them THEN got distracted by his friends and started talking to them leaving my half made drinks just sitting there. Then he proceeded to start picking up dirty glasses that were literally everywhere and started doing dishes. AGAIN leaving my drinks just sitting there and me growing more furious by the second. I had to actually ask him if he could grab my drinks for me. He had totally forgotten he had even started helping me. It is a little suspicious when both bartenders disappear to the back somewhere and come back more fucked up than they were before. Especially when you have a bar full of people waiting to get drinks. One guys pupils were so dilated he looked like a cartoon character. Neither of them could focus on anything they were doing. Multiple people in my group were extremely frustrated with trying to order drinks. It kinda ruined the night. We come in all the time and we'll most likely be back but it was by far the worst experience at Beaver Tap ever. read more

The jewels of America lie in dive bars. The beaver tap definitely fits the bill. Great place to watch a game or listen to music. The patio is awesome. Shaded enough to enjoy yourself outside but stay out of the sweltering sun. People are friendly (as are the bartenders). There is a characteristic dive bar aroma, but just like the best cheeses, it comes with the territory. Be sure to come on a karaoke night, The place will be hopping! read more

Beaver Tap - Beers on the patio! - Sports Bars Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Quickly as this is a bar. Cool small space. Essentials. Great service. Reasonable prices. Decent menu. Been here several times and Tyler is amazing! read more

Great little dive bar. Different craft beers on tap. The bartender even let me have a small sample before buying.

This is a solid neighborhood bar. $2 drinks on Tuesdays, with very few drink excluded. I had a Bloody Mary. Excellent deal, and the bartender was very conscientious of how spicy. Totally friendly, and very casual vibe in here. Best part? Quirky tv shows and free 'corn. Can't beat it. I'd love to come back in the summer and sit on the patio. read more

Beaver Tap and the staff are just the best! The fiancé and I head that way every Wednesday for the free pool and live music... Drinks and food are always great what else could you ask for in a dive bar! read more

This place is disgusting and the bartenders are morally very low people. This "establishment" should be ashamed of themselves. A group of friends and I went there last weekend and had 3 items stolen from us. A brand new Patagonia jacket, a wallet, and a purse. When we noticed our friends wallet was stolen off our table (we were all playing darts and had our things on a table next to the dart board) we began searching for it in the bar thinking she had dropped it or misplaced it. Come to find out we found some lady at the bar trying to pay for her drink with my friends card. She had my friends wallet in her hand. The female bartender witnessed this entire exchange and said nothing. We then went back to our table only to notice a jacket and an entire purse was also missing. Of course we thought it was the same lady and her friends that stole my other friends wallet. The cops were called but the other two items were never found. The bartenders did nothing. Come to find out the bartenders are friends with the woman. DO NOT step foot in this place unless you want to get stolen from. The cops told us there have been several incidents like ours at Beaver Tap in the last few months. read more

Worst place. Zero stars if we could. Jukebox sucks, waste of money! Spend your money else where.

When busy there is no table service. Reworking menu so next to nothing to eat was available. Not worth going.

Every time I have been to this bar I've always had a good time although when I went last night I could not believe how incredibly rude our bartender was, I believe her name was Stacy. She blatantly ignored me every time I patiently waited for a drink. I get that it gets busy but after she looked right at me and walked away I started to get the feeling it wasn't a mistake, and that happened every single time I wanted a drink. Not to mention when she did serve me she acted like it was going to kill her to get what I ordered. I was nice and tipped so I see no reason for her to be so awful. I will probably go back but I'll walk right back out if she is bartending. And just a tip, if you are in the restaurant industry/customer service, it probably wouldn't hurt to smile. read more

It's a great dive bar since I lived in the area come here in the summer great sports bar.i like the drinks