About Lua Brewing
From Lua Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Lua Brewing is a brewpub on High Street in Des Moines' Sherman Hill neighborhood. It opened in November 2019. Its website says it was voted USA Today's number one brewpub in the United States in 2025.
The beer leans German and hazy. The drink menu lists a flagship German pilsner, a flagship Bavarian hefeweizen and a flagship hazy IPA, plus big stouts. The lagers get a slow side-pull pour that takes seven to eight minutes.
The kitchen makes smash burgers and a long menu of shareable plates. Vegan and gluten-free menus are available on request. Brunch runs on Saturdays and Sundays, and the patio is spacious and dog-friendly.
Larger groups can rent the Harvest Table, which seats up to 16. It is one of the most reviewed brewpubs in Des Moines on this site.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Lua Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Does Lua Brewing serve food?
Yes. It runs a full kitchen with burgers, sandwiches, bowls and salads, and its website says the kitchen closes one hour before the taproom does.
Are dogs allowed at Lua Brewing?
Its website says the patio is dog-friendly.
Does Lua Brewing take reservations?
No. The website says it does not take reservations. You can rent the Harvest Table, which seats up to 16, or the whole space by filling out the inquiry form under Parties.
Can I buy beer to go?
Yes. The drink menu lists to-go beer.
Which breweries are close by?
Exile Brewing Company is 0.3 miles away. Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company is 0.9 miles away, 1717 Brewing Co. is 1.3 miles away and Confluence Brewing Company is 1.4 miles away.
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Before you visit Lua
Walk in expecting a full kitchen and a busy taproom. Lua does not take reservations, so a little patience helps on a crowded night. Check luabeer.com for current hours, since the site posts seasonal ones.
If you want a lager poured the traditional way, order it early. The menu says the side-pull faucets need seven to eight minutes per glass.
Exile Brewing Company is 0.3 miles away, and Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company is 0.9 miles away. 1717 Brewing Co. is 1.3 miles away. That makes it easy to add a second stop.