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The Royal Mile

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

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The Royal Mile

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Ranked #2 for pubs in Des Moines
"Best fish and chips and shepherds pie balls!"(3 Tips)
"Comfort food, scotch, and a new & improved fireplace... Perfection!"(12 Tips)
"Get the Scotch Egg! Delicious!"(3 Tips)
"Be sure to check out the upstairs for Belgian beers at The Red Monk"(2 Tips)

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Juice MagazineApril 24, 2012
Royal Mile/Red Monk was voted #3 in our reader-determined Top 50 Bars poll. Stay downstairs for a Scotch or a selection of UK beers or head up for high-alcohol content Belgian beers on tap. Read more
Michael GeeMarch 18, 2015
Ate lunch on St Patty's Day here. It was super packed because of the parade. If it hadn't been for a wonderful group of regulars in the booth next to the door, we never would have found a seat.
Tom HunkeleOctober 17, 2013
I tried the shepherd pie balls they gave a very good sized portions and they were very rich make sure you share best tasting full stomach I've had in awhile
Ryan EllsworthJanuary 5, 2014
Been here 100+ times
This is the place you want to be on a cold winter night! Comfort food, scotch, and a new & improved fireplace... Perfection!
Susan WellfordSeptember 22, 2014
Fun Scottish bar, dark & moody, as it should be. Great tap beers and a Sporting KC watch house. What's not to love?!
Nitefall on the RiverJune 24, 2013
Enjoy some tunes after your beer. Head on over to Nitefall on the River, located at Simon Estes Amphitheater to see great live music. Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere perform 8/4.
Jordan JepsonMay 13, 2014
The hand soap is to die for! Watch out for crazy hobos that broke up with their imaginary friends and want a cigarette.
g oconnorMay 11, 2015
Scotch selection and their rotating taps. Great stop on way out of town.
Jason HoffmanMarch 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Beware of Dennisio Von Huvenstein he will steal your unfinished drinks and then ask you for cab fare. He is also the 4th street pizza Barron. He secretly loves Pizza Hut.
Victoria DavilaMay 2, 2013
The place is small but the atmosphere was cozy & the decor fit right in. I loved the British telephone booth!
Jon MartinMay 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ask for a toasted sourdough bun. Place your chips/fries in it then add ketchup/hp sauce. Congratulations you just made a chip butty!
Jay FernandezNovember 1, 2015
If you're wanting to watch sports just a heads up they have around 4 24-32 inch TVs you can barely see anything on.. You might want to think twice!
Sean CourtneyNovember 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
The Beefeater: half pound burger, roast beef, corned beef, fried onions, and Fuller's cheese sauce. For the gastronomically adventurous only, but delicious, oh yes.
Desarae VeitJuly 6, 2012
Organic apricot cider, it's not on the menu but it's delicious.
Robert (+LP+) MullenbergDecember 21, 2014
#rowdy #bawdy #hascharacter #wallart #darkatmosphere #scotch #wideselection #goodservice #bar #desmoines #iowa
Daniel RothmanNovember 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The scotched egg is fantastic...unless you have cholesterol problems. Still, probably worth it anyway.
Chris MacKenzieSeptember 13, 2018
Well made pub food in a realistic atmosphere
Brian MurphyApril 24, 2013
Ask for the Guinness Stew ON TOP OF the mashed potatoes. Amazing!
JodyDecember 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I've enjoyed fish and chips across England & Ireland. The fish and chips here are quite good; easily the best I've had in the States.
NickAugust 1, 2012
Two words.....Banger Sauce. I usually special order that with a double order of fries.
Rhiannon HelferJune 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the cucumber salad...chunky cucumber, cashews and red onion bits. Yummy!!
Andrea BurkeMay 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
the veggie burger and sauteed vegetables are fantastic!
Rhiannon HelferSeptember 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the shepherd pie balls. Yum!!!! Also, they have the best spinach artichoke dip with toast...
EsquireFebruary 1, 2011
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Order a shot of Zwack Unicum, the national aperitif of Hungary, with a beer back. Read more
Ian O'ConnorJune 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Sheppard's pie balls are freaking delicious and such a good deal!
Evan[Bu]July 21, 2013
While at Royal Mile a Boddington's is quite necessary. Spot on!
Scott PogemillerMay 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good food and great drink selection...they do it right here
G CocoJune 25, 2013
There are definately twelve beers available on most weekdays.
Hillary BrownNovember 1, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Have yourself a Hobgoblin English Ale or an Old Speckled Hen Ale (on tap) You won't be sorry!
SteveMarch 5, 2014
The Guinness sirloin pot pie is the reason I eat here.
Jeff KwiatekDecember 23, 2010
Arguably the best bar in Des Moines. Pick a mid level scotch at random and enjoy!
Kathie Hixon-SmithApril 8, 2012
Portions are big. Split or come hungry unless you have a big appetite.
Steven ChristiansenNovember 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Fish and chips and a Fullers ESB (or tea on lunch)
Kent BachmanOctober 27, 2013
Great atmosphere, try the shephards pie
Jessica DemastusDecember 11, 2010
The grilled duck breast and Guinness stew over mashed potatoes are both phenomenal!
Jason NocksJuly 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing selection of single malt!
Robert (+LP+) MullenbergDecember 21, 2014
#scotchselection #draftselection #importselection #tvs #upstairsroom #redbullvodka
AmyFebruary 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fish and chips! Must have.
Beth PJuly 17, 2011
Upstairs has a brand of vodka called Effen. Flavor black cherry. A must have!!!
Juice MagazineOctober 5, 2011
If a beer is made in the United Kingdom, The Royal Mile will probably have it. Follow the link for more about the pub: http://dmreg.com/HmtGkR Read more
PamAugust 6, 2017
Great beer list and apps
John KrogmanMarch 11, 2018
Great pub and good food.
Kathie Hixon-SmithApril 8, 2012
Try the crisp in cider and shepards pie! Yummy
Abby KesslerMay 25, 2013
Best fish and chips and shepherds pie balls!
Jaime BernalFebruary 22, 2015
Pub food. Draft beer. Scotch
Aaron PriceMay 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Beefeater sandwich was so good I might leave my wife for it!
Carrie MartinMay 2, 2012
For a true British experience, request the HP sauce
ShawnJuly 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Interesting menu and a billion beers
Brant GilbertJuly 19, 2010
The Earl of sandwich and a black/tan. Good lunch or dinner combo
John KalishDecember 5, 2015
30 year old Scotch

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