Events

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week

Raise a stein and dust off your Lederhosen! Oktoberfest returns to Hessen Haus for over two weeks of German-inspired revelry September 18 - 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, shotskis, 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 - Free half liter of beer with purchase of adult entree  

TUESDAYS - Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree  

WURST WEDNESDAYS - BOGO wurst baskets  

THURSDAYS - Mystery Glassware (free mystery glass with purchase of a liter of beer, while supplies last)  

FRIDAYS - Free keg while it lasts starting at 3 pm 

SALTY SATURDAYS - 1/2 off Pretzel appetizers  

SUNDAYS - $5 off Das Boot 

 EVENTS 

Thursday, September 17 - History Happy Hour 

Friday, September 18 - Oktoberfest Kick-off Event at 3 pm with a Free Keg Tapping while supplies last

 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. 

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

Join the Des Moines Historical Society for their next History Happy Hour Series event! Our presenters will take you on a journey through time of fourth street and what has housed 101 SW 4th Street, historically. 

 Details: Thursday, September 24 Speakers:  • Jeff Bruning (Full Court Press)  • Ryan Ellsworth (INVISION Architecture)

More details coming soon. 

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

Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!

Because life is better with pasta!

Because food tastes better between bread!