THE ROYAL MILE
210 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 DIRECTIONS
Since 2001
Here’s The Deal:
On December 12, 2001, local company Full Court Press opened its first downtown establishment, The Royal Mile. Described by the Des Moines Register as “Des Moines’ living room,” the Royal Mile has become the “local” for many people in Des Moines. So cozy up to the fire on a cold autumn day or enjoy their beautiful brick courtyard with friends and family. The Mile has a comfortable atmosphere, great beer selection, and excellent modern and traditional British dishes. The Mile has 28 ales and lagers on draft, over 120 bottled beers, and over 115 single malt Scotches. So raise a pint and a ruckus with your mates at downtown Des Moines’ favorite hangout.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: The Earl, Turkey Club, Royal Roast Beef, Iowa Pork Tenderloin, Chicken Breast, Ham and Swiss, Bourbon Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Tikka Masala, Steak and Guinness Pie, Build Your Own Mac and Cheese, Vegetable Medley & Turkey Reuben
Price: Starters Starts from $8
Salads Starts from $4
Cups & Bowls Starts from $5
Sandwiches Starts from $10
Burgers Starts from $11
Salads Starts from $4
Cups & Bowls Starts from $5
Sandwiches Starts from $10
Burgers Starts from $11
Entrees Starts from $11
Late Night Menu Starts from $3
Sides Starts from $3
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FRANCIE'S BAR & GRILL
2100 Wakonda View Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321 DIRECTIONS
Since 1987
Here’s The Deal:
Francie's Bar & Grill has been regionally owned and served the American way of lunch and dinner spot since 1987. Its neighborhood bar and grill have your favorite domestic and specialty beers in a casual environment welcoming to everyone. The sports bar showcases your favorite games-specific events daily in their HD flat covers catering to sports fanatics. Their cook makes everything from scratch to continue a flavorful, fresh meal and a fun atmosphere, whether you're with your co-workers or your whole family. They offer first-come, first-serve seating with a very personable staff to make sure you enjoy your time relaxing, eating, and watching a game.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: Italian Pot Roast, French Dip, The Cuban, Reuben, Brownies, Beers, White Wine, Red Wine, Nachos, Buffalo Wings, Boneless, Chicken Tender Strips, Cheese Fries, Toasted Garlic Focaccia, Patty Melt, Queso, All-American Burger, Philly Chicken Sandwich, Breaded Pork Tenderloin, Grinder, Turkey Melt, Grilled Chicken Salad & Italian Sausage
Price: Nachos Starts from $14
Chicken Tender Strips Starts from $12
Buffalo Wings Starts from $11
Boneless Wings Starts from $11
Queso Dip Starts from $12
Chicken Tender Strips Starts from $12
Buffalo Wings Starts from $11
Boneless Wings Starts from $11
Queso Dip Starts from $12
Toasted Garlic Focaccia Starts from $10
All-American Burger Starts from $13
Swiss & 'Shrooms Burger Starts from $14
Bacon Cheddar Burger Starts from $14
Patty Melt Starts from $14
Sandwiches Starts from $13
Soup, Salad and Sweets Starts from $4
Voted 2019 Best Southside Bar in Des Moines by CITYVIEW
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JOHNNY'S HALL OF FAME
302 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 DIRECTIONS
Since 1962
Here’s The Deal:
Johnny's Hall of Fame – the first sports bar in Des Moines! Back in 1962, John Ulrich and his wife, Fran, opened the Interlude Lounge Key Club in the Elliot Hotel just around the corner on 4th Street. In 1972, Johnny and Fran pioneered a new concept in the bar business and changed the name to Johnny's Hall of Fame, creating the first sports bar in Des Moines. Their restaurant's famous quesadillas cheese-filled tortilla served with salsa and sour cream and coated with tomatoes and green onions. Their chef combined yummy salad greens covered with ham, turkey, black olives, diced tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, and cheddar jack cheese.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: Cheese Bread, Onion Rings, Taco Salad, Philly Cheese Steak Pizza, Bacon Ranch Pizza, Cream Cheese Chicken Pizza, Sanberg Club Sandwich, Hellickson Chicken Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich, Patty Melt, Taylor Sampler, Quesadilla, Wings, Fried Cheddar Nuggets, Chicken Tenders, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Popcorn Shrimp, Frisco Burger, Orton Club Wraps, Sandberg Club Sandwich, Zach Johnson House Salad & Orton Club Wrap
Price: Appetizers Starts from $6
Pizza Starts from $8
Burgers Starts from $9
Sandwiches Starts from $9.5
Salads Starts from $11
Pizza Starts from $8
Burgers Starts from $9
Sandwiches Starts from $9.5
Salads Starts from $11
Lighter Side Starts from $3