Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
Restaurant
4.4 (741)
About Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
From Court Avenue Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company is a brewpub and restaurant in downtown Des Moines, founded in 1996. It sits in the historic Saddlery Building. The website calls it Des Moines' original craft brewery.
The room is a tribute to Iowa brewing history. It is decorated with antiques from old Iowa breweries. The beer labels draw on Iowa breweries that closed in the Prohibition era.
The brewery says it brews with traditional methods and natural ingredients. Google lists it as an American restaurant, a steak house and a pizza spot. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday.
Happy hour runs weekday afternoons with half price pizza, discounted core brews and classic mules. Regulars can join the mug club. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Des Moines on this site.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Rating
4.4out of 5
741 Google reviews
Questions people ask
Answers come from Court Avenue Brewing's website, read September 24, 2026.
Does Court Avenue have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. It brings half price pizza, discounted core brews and classic mules.
Is there brunch?
Yes. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Can I book a private event or a table?
Yes. The website has pages for private events and reservations. It offers takeout too.
Which breweries are close by?
1717 Brewing Co. is 0.5 miles away and Exile Brewing Company is 0.8 miles away. Lua Brewing is 0.9 miles away and Confluence Brewing Company is 1.3 miles away.
Breweries near Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
Before you visit Court Avenue
Reserve ahead on courtavebrew.com if you are coming for weekend brunch or with a group. Weekday happy hour is the thriftiest time to visit, with half price pizza.
Check the beer list on the website before you go. Regulars can sign up for the mug club and the CABCo app there too.
1717 Brewing Co. is a short walk at 0.5 miles. Exile Brewing Company is 0.8 miles away.
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