A festive Des Moines beer hall serving German food, comfort dishes, and more than 175 German and European brews.
Explore more than 175 types of German and European brews, with a wide variety available on tap.
Reviews highlight the German meatloaf, creamy schnitzel mac and cheese, and crisp fish with curry sauce.
A lively beer hall atmosphere and friendly service make Hessen Haus a popular stop before shows or during a Des Moines visit.
Hessen Haus is a German restaurant and beer hall at 101 SW 4th St in Des Moines, Iowa. The menu includes German comfort food, European dishes, and global favorites in a lively setting.
Guests come for the broad German beer selection, friendly service, and filling dishes such as German meatloaf, schnitzel mac and cheese, and fish and chicken with chips. The restaurant also offers a full bar atmosphere and stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hearty dishes including German meatloaf, schnitzel, and mac and cheese.
Cod and chicken served with French fries, crisp breading, and curry sauce.
More than 175 German and European brews, including a broad selection on tap.
A festive beer hall setting for food, drinks, and casual gatherings.
“Hessen Haus is seriously impressive. The atmosphere is fun, the staff is friendly, and the German beer selection is on another level. They’ve got a huge variety on tap, and everything I tried was awesome.”
“Decided to try Hessen Haus before a show at the Civic Center. Went with the Fish & Chicken with Chips. Two pieces of cod, two pieces of chicken, and French fries. The fish is better than the Mile. Light, Crisp Breading with flaky fish.”
“I can't overstate how delicious the food was! I highly recommend the German Meatloaf. We got everything we wanted from this experience! I'll absolutely be coming back for more.”
Hessen Haus · Des Moines IA