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The Royal Mile

Des Moines, IA

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 90 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-09 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

The Royal Mile pairs a proper British pub beer list with a serious spirits program. Beyond the cask ales and draft mixes, over 20 Irish whiskeys and a Scotch list organized by region anchor the bar. Classic cocktails like the Vesper Martini and Gimlet hold their own, while a dedicated mocktail menu and non-alcoholic beers cover everyone else.

What should I order?
Start with the Around the World whiskey flight to sample four half-ounce pours, then move to a Pimms Cup or a draft English Snakebite. For beer, the Magners Irish Cider or a Guinness at happy hour fits the pub setting.
Who will enjoy this place?
Whiskey drinkers will find the deepest bench, from Irish pot still to peated Islay. Beer fans get a broad draft list with Trappist ales and local options, and those avoiding alcohol can still order a mocktail or non-alcoholic craft beer.
When should I go?
Weekend breakfast service brings a separate cocktail list, including Irish Coffee and Bloody Marys with an optional beer back.
What should I expect to spend?
Draft beers run $6–$10, cocktails $6–$10, and spirits pours range from $5 for Jameson to $75 for Macallan 18 Yr. Whiskey flights are $25 for four half-ounce pours.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The Scotch list is organized by region, and the whiskey flights offer a structured tasting path through global styles. The draft cocktail section, mixing beer and cider, adds a twist rarely seen elsewhere.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 84 out of 100

A dedicated menu spans traditional English cocktails, draft beer-cider mixes, and weekend breakfast drinks. Classics like the Gimlet and Vesper Martini sit beside pub-style draft concoctions, with a breakfast list that includes Irish Coffee and Bloody Mary.

Menu strengths

  • — Three distinct cocktail sections: traditional, draft, and breakfast.
  • — Draft cocktails offer a pub-specific format at $6.50 for 16 oz.
  • — Breakfast cocktails extend the program beyond evening hours.

Standout selections

  • — Vesper Martini – Beefeater gin, Tito's vodka, and Lillet, $10.
  • — Pimms Cup – cucumber and lemon muddled with Pimm's, topped with lemonade and Sprite, $9.

Pricing: $6–$10

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 86 out of 100

A broad draft selection covers stouts, IPAs, lagers, ciders, and sours, supplemented by bottles and cans that include non-alcoholic options. Happy hour deals on Guinness and pitchers add value to an already deep list.

Menu strengths

  • — Wide range of styles across draft and packaged formats.
  • — Includes Trappist ales like Chimay Blue and Rochefort 10.
  • — Happy hour specials on Guinness and pitchers of Yuengling or Carlsberg.

Standout selections

  • — Guinness Dry Stout – $6.75 for 16 oz, a pub staple.
  • — Rochefort 10 – Trappist ale at $11, for a strong Belgian pour.

Pricing: $4–$12

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 82 out of 100

A dedicated mocktail section offers five non-alcoholic drinks, and the beer menu includes non-alcoholic options from Athletic Brewing and Guinness. Priced at $5–$6, these provide thoughtful alternatives beyond soda.

Menu strengths

  • — Five mocktails, including a coffee-forward Cold-Fashioned.; Non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing and Guinness.

Standout selections

  • — Cold-Fashioned – muddled orange and cherry, simple syrup, bitters, and cold brew coffee, $6.
  • — Athletic Brewing Run Wild – non-alcoholic IPA, $5 per can.

Pricing: $5–$6

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 93 out of 100

An extensive spirits list spans over 20 Irish whiskeys, a Scotch selection organized by region, and more than 20 American whiskeys. Flights offer a structured way to explore, with prices from $5 for Jameson to $75 for Macallan 18 Yr.

Menu strengths

  • — Over 20 Irish whiskeys and a regionally organized Scotch list.
  • — More than 20 American whiskeys, from bourbon to rye.
  • — Whiskey flights, Around the World and Scotland, each with four half-ounce pours.

Standout selections

  • — Redbreast 12 Yr – Irish whiskey, $12.; Ardbeg 10 Yr – Islay Scotch, $12.

Pricing: $5–$75 per pour; flights $25

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.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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