About Uptown Garage Brewing Co.
Uptown Garage Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom on Walnut Street in Ankeny's Uptown District. It sits in what was once an old Ford showroom and garage. Its website calls the bar the longest in the Des Moines metro.
Vintage automotive signs and original dealership decor line the walls of the 5000 square-foot taproom. The website lists 30+ rotating beers and ciders on tap, plus soda, canned cocktails and wine.
House beers on the website include the hazy IPA Juicy Wagon, the amber ale Eleanor and the Lotus hopped pale ale Hop Nellie. You can also order beer to go online.
The room has a stage for live music, a golf simulator and a kids area. Bingo runs every Tuesday and King Trivia every Wednesday. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Ankeny on this site.
From Uptown Garage Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Is Uptown Garage Brewing family friendly?
The website describes the taproom as family friendly and says it has a spot for the kids. A reviewer on the site also mentions a kids area away from the bar.
What events does Uptown Garage Brewing run each week?
Bingo night runs every Tuesday and is free to play for all ages. King Trivia runs every Wednesday evening. Music bingo happens monthly on the third Thursday.
Can I book a party there?
Yes. The website has a parties and groups page where you can book a private event.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Firetrucker Brewery is 0.2 miles away. Fenders Brewing in Polk City is 6.3 miles away. Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant is 7.7 miles away.
Answers come from Uptown Garage Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Before you visit Uptown Garage
Come with a group if you can. The taproom is large, and the patio has seating and games. Families can use the kids area.
Check uptowngaragebrewing.com for the current tap list and events before you go, since the beers rotate. Bingo night on Tuesday and trivia on Wednesday are the easiest evenings to plan around.
Firetrucker Brewery is only 0.2 miles away. That makes it easy to pair two Ankeny taprooms in one visit.