Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileEl Bait Shop
Des Moines, IA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-15 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
El Bait Shop's homepage states 251 beers on draft and calls it the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi. The venue-authorized Toast ordering page lists a Wings & Pints special at $19.99 with a required choice of Draft High Life or Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz. Reviewers consistently highlight an extensive beer selection, with mentions of hundreds of taps and a massive offering of craft beers in cans and bottles. For nonalcoholic options, the kids menu includes three soda choices at $1.00 each, and a reviewer described a blackberry hard cider as crisp, tart, and smooth, noting a to-go sample bottled in a 40 oz can.
- What should I order?
- Order the Wings & Pints special, which requires a choice of Draft High Life or Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz. For a nonalcoholic option, the Kids Cream Soda is listed at $1.00.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone seeking a vast draft beer selection with hundreds of taps and a large inventory of craft beers in cans and bottles. The $19.99 Wings & Pints special with a required draft choice suits those who want a straightforward beer-and-food pairing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- El Bait Shop states it has 251 beers on draft and calls itself the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi. The venue-authorized ordering page details a Wings & Pints special that requires a choice of Draft High Life or Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz.
Beverage categories
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Beer
El Bait Shop's homepage states 251 beers on draft and calls it the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi. Reviewers consistently highlight an extensive beer selection, with mentions of hundreds of taps and a massive offering of craft beers in cans and bottles. The Wings & Pints special at $19.99 requires a choice of Draft High Life or Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz.
Menu strengths
- — Homepage states 251 beers on draft and calls it the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi.
- — Reviewers consistently mention hundreds of taps and a massive offering of craft beers in cans and bottles.
- — Wings & Pints special at $19.99 requires a choice of Draft High Life or Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz.
Standout selections
- — Draft High Life: a draft beer option in the Wings & Pints special on the venue-authorized Toast ordering page.
- — Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz: a draft beer option in the Wings & Pints special on the venue-authorized Toast ordering page.
Pricing: Wings & Pints Special at $19.99; Draft High Life and Keg Creek Mitch Ultra 16oz are the required draft choices in that special.
Nonalcoholic
The kids menu includes three non-alcoholic soda options at $1.00 each. A reviewer tried a blackberry hard cider, describing it as crisp, tart, and smooth, and noted that a to-go sample was bottled in a 40 oz can.
Menu strengths
- — Kids menu includes three non-alcoholic soda options at $1.00 each.
- — A reviewer described a blackberry hard cider as crisp, tart, and smooth.
Standout selections
- — Kids Cream Soda: listed at $1.00 on the kids menu on the venue-authorized Toast ordering page.
- — Blackberry hard cider: a reviewer tried it, describing it as crisp, tart, and smooth, and noted a to-go sample bottled in a 40 oz can.
Pricing: Kids menu soda options at $1.00 each.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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