el Bait Shop - Court Avenue District - Des Moines, IA 50309 | Metromix Des Moines

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The following scores represent the average rating submitted by 28 users:

Overall user rating:
3
Ambiance
4 1/2
Food
3
Service
4
Value
4
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3.2 from 28 ratings

Neighborhood: Court Avenue District
200 S.W. Second St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-284-1970 http://www.elbaitshop.com/
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Brad Walker, 22, and Jeff McElvania, 24, chuckle over a couple of beers at El Bait Shop. (Arturo Fernandez/Juice)
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Take a hunting lodge, mix with a garage and a 1980s arcade and you'll have an idea of what El Bait Shop looks like. There is a mural of characters from "Where the Wild Things Are," a wall of professional wrestlers and some remnants of when the space housed Hairy Mary's. Oh yeah, there's also a working shower. Basically, El Bait shop looks like a million awesome ideas exploded all over the walls. Exploded awesomely.
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"Beer!?! WTF people!?!"

By cambodianhooker, June 26, 2009

Seriously? How is this place only getting 3 stars? They have more beer than any other place in the metro. Must be a bunch of bud/miller/coors sw...

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"Best for the atmosphere, beer and nachos"

By MegF, June 17, 2009

I love drinking at El Bait Shop, the atmosphere is fun-especially the patio. The nachos are delicious, but I cant say I have ever been please with ...

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"Quirky atmosphere, great beer-but eat before you come"

By MegF, April 13, 2009

El Bait shop is like no bar you have ever been to. How many times have you been to a bar with a shower and a giant wall mural from the book, Where ...

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Bar Style
Pub
Atmosphere and Personality
Romantic, Singles, Theme, Trendy, Bar Scene, Cozy, Fun And Flirty, Laid Back Casual, Moderate, and Up To Par
Live Music
Yes
Games
Video Games
Noise Level
Moderate
Internet Access
yes
Features
Happy Hour, Jukebox, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price
$4
Worth Noting
Free home-brewed beer is served Thursday nights while it lasts.
Food specialties: Fish tacos and Mexican.
Televisions: 7
Payment Methods
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity
200
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Cross Streets
Southwest Second Avenue and Market Street
Parking
Free Lot
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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