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Hessen Haus

4.2 from 12 ratings

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Neighborhood: Court Avenue District

101 Fourth St.

Des Moines, IA 50309

515-288-2520

http://www.hessenhaus.com/

Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

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Datebook Diner: Hessen Haus

Hessen Haus manager Mary Foster, 27, taps a beer for a patron at the German beer hall's 40-foot bar. (Arturo Fernandez/Juice)

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Styled like an authentic German beir hall, Hessen Haus features a large assortment of draft and bottled brews from Germany (along with a few domestics). Hessen Haus is the home base for the annual Oktoberfest celebration downtown. The bar is known for "the boot," a giant glass footwear that comes filled with beer. You need to have a group of four to order one, and make sure to follow the rules while playing.

Getting There

Cross Streets:: Fourth Street between Martin Luther King Junior Parkway and Court Avenue

Parking:: Free Lot

Wheelchair Access:: Yes

The Basics

Hours:: 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday; 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; Food served until 10 p.m. daily

Cuisine:: German and American

Price Range:: $$ ($9-$15)

Reservations:: No reservations required

Dress Code:: Anything Goes

Alcohol:: Full Bar

Smoking:: No

Bar Style:: Pub and German

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:: Area Classic

Live Music:: Yes

Games:: Video Games

Noise Level:: Moderate

Features:: Online Menu and Takeout/Carryout

Average Drink Price:: $5-$10

Worth Noting:: Food specialties: Brats, reubens, burgers, salads, goulash
Televisions: 4

Payment Methods:: Major Credit Cards and Cash

Capacity:: 150

Outdoor Seating:: Yes

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"Always a fun night!"

By MegF from West Des Moines , June 28, 2009

Hessen Haus is usually always a great time. I havent yet eaten there, but I love stopping by when going out downtown. My favorite part about the ba...

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"DasGood"

By DMArtist from EasterLake, February 24, 2009

Hessen Haus is a really good place to find a nice meal, a huge stein of beer, and some good times; all for a really excellent price that won't brea...

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