Events

Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th!

Runs until Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Raise a stein and dust off your Lederhosen! Oktoberfest returns to Hessen Haus for over two weeks of German-inspired revelry September 19 - October 5. 

Join us at Des Moines’ most authentic German bier hall as we celebrate the world’s largest beer festival with traditional favorites and festive flair. We’re pouring Hofbräu, Paulaner, Warsteiner, and Spaten—all imported straight from Germany and served in proper liter steins or our crowd-favorite, Das Boot. 

With over 50 biers on tap, there’s something for every beer lover, from Märzens, Hefeweizens, Festbiers, Lagers and more! Not a huge beer drinker? We will also have mocktails, cocktails, and Das Boots of Carbliss or Sun Cruiser Iced Tea for those wanting to partake in a slightly more American fashion.

The celebration doesn’t stop with the beer. Our kitchen will be serving our giant Bavarian Pretzels, bratwursts, schnitzels, and spaetzle, all the authentic dishes you crave this time of year. Don't miss our famous bier cheese fries or our rich, house-made apple strudel for dessert. 

DAILY SPECIALS:

MONDAYS - Trivia Night 

TUESDAYS - Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree 

WURST WEDNESDAYS - BOGO wurst baskets 

THURSDAYS - BOGO 1/2 off liters 

FRIDAYS -  Free keg while it lasts starting  at 3 pm 

SATURDAYS - Buy any Ayinger beer and get a branded glass for free 

SALTY SUNDAYS - 1/2 off Pretzel appetizers

Hessen Haus is proud to have been your home for Oktoberfest in Des Moines for over 20 years with Das Boot, Jager Train, and authentic German fare.

Whether you're a longtime regular or here for the first time, our long tables, lively music, and unbeatable selection of German brews are ready to welcome you. No passport required.

Sundays every week

Join Hessen Haus every Sunday this Oktoberfest season for Salty Sundays and enjoy 1/2 off our pretzel appetizers. September 21, September 28, and October 5.

Live strolling music from Fritz Schnitzel's Walkabout Polkas on Sunday, September 21 from 6 - 8 pm. 

Runs until Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Join Hessen Haus Monday evenings during Oktoberfest for a special Trivia Night!

Monday September 22 and Monday, September 29.

Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many German biers!

Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!

Because life is better with pasta!

Because food tastes better between bread!