El Bait Shop
3.2
from - Neighborhood: Court Avenue District
- 200 S.W. Second St.
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- 515-284-1970
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Southwest Second Avenue and Market Street
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
kitchen; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday
bar; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- American Tex Mex, Tacos/Burritos, Mexican, and Barbecue
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Goth, Preppie, Hip Hop, Business Casual, Anything Goes, Jeans and T-shirt, Clubwear, and Formal
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Pub
Features
- 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
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"Beer!?! WTF people!?!"
By cambodianhooker from Norwalk, 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 from West Des Moines , 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 from West Des Moines , 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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