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Royal Mile

Name: Royal Mile
Address: 210 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Telephone: +15152822012
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Beer, Scotch & British-style pub grub served in a casual space with a homey atmosphere.
(1921)

On December 12, 2001 local company Full Court Press opened their first (but certainly not last) downtown establishment, The Royal Mile. Described by the Des Moines Register as “Des Moines’ living room”, the Royal Mile has become the “local” for many people in Des Moines. Cozy up to the fire on a cold autumn day or enjoy our beautiful brick courtyard with friends and family. The Mile has a comfortable atmosphere, great beer selection, and wonderful modern and traditional British dishes. The Mile has 28 ales and lagers on draft, over 120 bottled beers and over 115 single malt Scotches. So raise a pint and a ruckus with your mates at downtown Des Moines’ favorite hangout. And don’t forget the Red Monk upstairs – Central Iowa’s only Belgian bar.

10/13/2026

Some people meditate. Some people journal. Some people spend a small fortune on wellness routines.

We like to take everything with a pint of perspective... and a proper pint.

We're not saying Guinness solves all your problems. We're simply saying it's an excellent place to start.

We'll meet you at The Mile 👑

10/09/2026

As Oscar Wilde once wrote, “When I am in trouble, eating is the only thing that consoles me. Indeed, when I am in really great trouble, as any one who knows me intimately will tell you, I refuse everything except food and drink”.

Our annual dinner in honor of Oscar Wilde is coming up on Wednesday, October 14th, and things are getting delightfully eerie at the pub🕯️The menu has been set, the drinks have been thoroughly tested, we even had a photo shoot with a bird...

We hope you can join us for an evening of literary mischief and a little spooky fun. If you haven't reserved your tickets yet, time is running out! Spots can be reserved here: https://forms.gle/TineqYWHPqcZyTWW6

We'll meet you at The Mile 🎃

10/08/2026

Did you know? Sausage rolls, or as we affectionately call them, Banger Bites, have been around since the early 1800s? As with most pies and pasties, they were created as a cheap, hearty, portable meal for workers on-the-go.

No matter what you call them, if you're feeling peckish, don't be a sausage — roll on down to pub and get your hands on a few. They're absolutely pork-fect for sharing… though we won't judge if you keep them all to yourself.

See what other bits of banger knowledge you can stuff into your sausage casing tonight! Trivia starts at 8pm every Thursday. It's free to play and open to all.

We'll MEAT you at The Mile 😉

10/06/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! Once in every show there comes an opportunity to fat wash some bourbon with SPAM! That’s just what we’ve done with a new cocktail for tonight’s special SPAMALOT TRIVIA and during the run of Monty Python’s Spamalot at DMPA - Des Moines Performing Arts!

Featured cocktails:
SPAMHATTAN - Spam fat washed bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and garnished with spam!
ONE POUND COCONUT - Malibu, Myers dark rum, lime, and ginger b**r
LADY OF THE LAKE - Tito’s vodka, lemon, blue curaçao, and simple.

10/03/2026

Oscar Wilde Night is less than 2 weeks away, and we couldn't be more excited! We hope you can join us for a special dinner featuring The Canterville Ghost, delicious food, ghostly tales, and the wonderfully gothic world of Oscar Wilde.

Guiding us through the evening will be our host, Jordan Garcia. Jordan enjoys long walks at a very reasonable pace, cracking open a good book, and dispensing completely unsolicited fun facts at parties. He has a wide variety of musical tastes, and appreciates everything from the top musical hits of the ’80s to the soothing, spiritually transformative sounds of the Pure Moods soundtrack. And when the mood strikes, he’ll happily introduce you to his own carefully curated playlist of absolute bangers.

Make sure to reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/TineqYWHPqcZyTWW6

We'll meet you at The Mile for a hauntingly good time 👻

10/01/2026

Did you know? England's early coffeehouses were sometimes called "penny universities" because a single penny would cover the price of admission, a cup of coffee, and give access to conversation, news, ideas, and probably several opinions nobody asked for.

It's International Coffee Day ☕ so obviously we're celebrating properly. Whether you prefer a traditional Irish Coffee, or maybe something sweeter (👀 Have you tried our Sticky Toffee Coffee or Royal Nut Coffee?!), we've got your caffeine-fix covered.

See what other useless knowledge is brewing up tonight! Trivia starts at 8pm every Thursday. It's free to play, and open to all.

We’ll meet you (upstairs) at The Mile 👑

09/28/2026

🦖🎟️‼️ GIVEAWAY TIME ‼️🎟️🦖

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Hold On to Your Butts — the hilarious Jurassic Park parody coming to The Temple Theatre October 6–11! 🦕🎭

AND because no proper night out should happen without a trip to the pub, we’re throwing in a $25 gift card to The Royal Mile for dinner and drinks before or after the show. 👑🍻

🦖 65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth…

🎬 30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office…

🦕 And now, it’s time to HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS!

🚨 HOW TO ENTER:

Drop a photo in the comments of your favorite Royal Mile food or drink! 🍻🍽️

Maybe it’s a perfectly poured pint. Maybe it’s fish & chips. Maybe it’s something covered in gravy. We’re not here to judge. 👑

Good luck — and remember, when dinosaurs are involved, life finds a way… and apparently so does dinner at The Mile. 🦖🍻

More info and trailer below! 👇
https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2026-27/temple-comedy/hold-on-to-your-butts

Address

210 4th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2am
Tuesday	11am - 2am
Wednesday	11am - 2am
Thursday	11am - 2am
Friday	11am - 2am
Saturday	8am - 2am
Sunday	10am - 2am

Telephone

+15152822012

Website

http://royalmilebar.com/

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