Iowa is home to a LOT of Germans, and thankfully that means we’re also home to a lot of German restaurants! One bier haus staple is a Bavarian pretzel, and there’s a lively German bar in Des Moines that makes the best Bavarian pretzels in Iowa.

Hessen Haus in Des Monies is one of the best German bars in Iowa, and you will love the authentic atmosphere.
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This airy, lively beer hall is a great place to gather with friends or family to enjoy authentic German food and drinks.
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Even the snootiest beer snob will find something that blows them away from their extensive bar menu.
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Their extensive German-American menu features burgers, schnitzel, potato salad, and much, much more.
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While you are investigating some of the stranger items on the menu, be sure to order one of their Bavairan pretzels.
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These gignatic pretzels are the same size as the wood-fired pizza you'll find on their menu, so you'll probably want to share!
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Try both the stone-ground mustard and house beer cheese dipping sauce with this gigantic soft pretzel - which one do you prefer?
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Don't forget to pair your pretzel with a beer from the bar - you have more than 175 varieties to choose from!
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Hessen Haus is located at 101 SW 4th St., Des Moines, IA 50309. This bier hall’s hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Be sure to join them for their German celebrations – check their calendar here for a heads up.

Hessen Haus is just one of many German restaurants in Iowa that serve authentic European food, so check out our list of 9 Amazing German Restaurants That Can Be Found In Iowa and get in touch with your roots!

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