1st time visitors trying some of DSMs breweries. First of all - our server was dynamite! So…read morehelpful, so knowledgeable about the beers, the brewery, the area, etc. Got the full story about the famous real-life Ruthie of Ruthie Gold Lager fame which was great. Beers were terrific, we even got a free to-go order of their incredible chicken bites because we were first-time visitors!? Awesome - we will definitely be back - we sat in the bar but the restaurant space is cool too and they have an outstanding outdoor area as well - very cool historic building in downtown - well worth the visit. We will be back!

Great place to get a beer, Horrible place to come and watch Sports. Watching final 8 WC games and…read morethis happened 5 times in extra time. the bar inside had a TV that was further ahead, everyone would cheer 15s before outside would know what happens. I Do Not recommend, go to big grove or johnnys.

Confluence Brewing Company in Des Moines is one of those places that just understands the…read moreassignment. It is right off the trail, has free water, free live music, free bike parking, and a great patio. Add in cold local beer at fair prices, and it is pretty hard to complain. The people serving were mostly friendly, the beer was very good, and the selection is always great. If you go inside and head up the stairs, the selection gets even better. My only suggestion: please consider selling mix-and-match 4-packs or single cans to go. We wanted to buy some to take with us, but we could not agree on one flavor, so we skipped buying more and just stuck with what came out of the tap. For cyclists, bridge beers and bike beers are a real thing, and it feels like there is a missed opportunity there. That said, we will absolutely be back for all the "free" stuff, the local beer, and that amazing patio. Great trail stop, great beer, and a perfect place to take a break. Keep up the Lord's work. Cheers!

Added Confluence to our route while biking on a beautiful summer Friday night because they are…read morelocated right off the trail and had a live band playing that night. Plenty of bicycle parking, outdoor shaded seating with an outdoor bar and they were hosting a food truck. More of an A/C type, there is seating inside with the main bar and a variety of board games to keep you entertained. I appreciate the wide variety of beers, including a couple sours, seltzers and NA options. Staff were friendly and super helpful! What a great night out.

The Firetrucker was created and raised on the shoulders of a great man, and the legend continues…read more This has become a local standout as far as breweries go! They have embraced the locals as well as the biking crowd. Being right off the high trestle trail they are perfectly located to serve the 2-wheel crowds! With occasional live music and always having a food truck roll in it is a great place to drink fantastic beers and handmade cocktails while enjoying a snack or meal from the revolving food offerings. The staff are always friendly and quick to fill your drink orders. In addition to that they have a massive selection of board and card games to help pass the time with your friends and family! Go check it out!

Great place for live music! Smaller patio but still good size. Picnic tables. Looks like you could…read moremaybe bring your own chairs. A few snacks sold inside. Huge beer menu. We had Jell-O shots on the 4th! Very friendly staff! Would definitely go back & recommend . Check it out!

Felt like I lived there. What a friendly, fam oriented place. All welcoming, very much above…read moreaverage brews.

Some of the best beer I've had since I've been Iowa definitely gonna stop next time I come though.read more

We keep ending up at SingleSpeed Brewing in Des Moines, and there is a reason for that…read more The place is cool, convenient, and very welcoming to people on bicycles. It is right off the downtown trail in one of the best spots in town, which makes it a perfect stop during a ride. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a big bar, plenty of drinks to choose from, and a relaxed hangout vibe that makes it easy to stay a while. The beer is good, the food is great if you are hungry, and the wait staff has always been top notch for us. They seem to go out of their way to make people feel comfortable, whether you are stopping in for a full meal or just grabbing a beer along the trail. Prices are fair, the location is excellent, and the service has been consistently strong. I also appreciate seeing them help keep some Iowa beer history alive, especially with Peace Tree no longer operating out of Knoxville. We will definitely be back, and if you are riding through downtown Des Moines or just looking for a good brewery stop, SingleSpeed is worth checking out.

We came with a large group but service was still fast and good! Loved our food and drinks and the…read morespace was clean and comfortable!

We've came here many times for a drink, to participate in puzzle league, or play bingo. They have…read morelots of large tables, some outdoor seating, and bar seating available. I usually drink a cider or the root beer on tap. I've enjoyed all the ciders I've had. Some days the staff come to your table and take your order/wait on you, other times you're in a line ordering from the bar. Overall, we enjoy some of the activities they offer and food trucks that come in for food options.

Top 3 Saturday evening spot in town. Grab a cold brew and a bite off the food truck. Kick back…read morerelax and enjoy the band. Life is good at Uptown Garage.

We attended uneventful there on a Friday night, closed to others. Staff was great and it was a…read moresuper nice event. The food was catered in, I don't know if this was the doing of the founders or our by our event planner, but the food was crummy. I was told the eggrolls were the best and those were gone. so maybe the foundry could find a better caterer. the bar staff was great. my daughter (teen) was very particular about her shirley temples and the staff rumored her and her weird concoctions. overall i enjoyed the experience there.

We stopped here when we were in the area to utilize one of our Passport coupons and enjoyed the…read morestop. We both loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff. The drink menu is abbreviated, but the main choices are there and the bartenders do an excellent job of creating drinks based on your tastes. He made a Limeade (see picture) for me and it was great. Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5 Value: 3 Service: 5 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support.

If you are a cider lover like me, you have to check this place out out of 8 cider I tried I took…read moremultiple home...would have done all but they were out

We were just passing thru from town to town and saw this new Cidery. Beautiful building!!! We…read moreordered 2 flights consisting of 4 tastes of the cider made there. They had music playing. Very clean. Cute merchandise and free popcorn. Many tables inside, couches and a loft area with seating too. You could also go outside on the deck and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Prices were very reasonable. And when we couldn't figure out an 8th cider for our flights they let us have a tiny sample. They do have crackers and meats and cheeses for purchase for snacking too. Outside there are 2 sand volleyball courts and a stage. They are closed for the season but have special dates they are open for pop up events, today 11/22/25 was their Bottle Extravaganza where all bottles were $1 off! We left with 3 bottles. Love the atmosphere here! We will definitely be coming back!