Now that fall has officially arrived, don’t you just want to escape into a friendly, laid-back restaurant with awesome traditional food that just happens to be on the quirky side? If the place just happens to make you feel like you’ve stepped into a party in Germany that’s cool, too.

This place definitely has some unique traits.
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If you like traditional German food and bier, you'll love it here.
You’ll feel like you stepped into one of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s Fairy Tales when you cross the threshold of Hessen Haus in Des Moines.
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This quirky German pub and restaurant is located at 101 4th Street.
Feel free to dress up for your visit.
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Diners in costumer are welcome any day.
We can’t promise there’ll be a fair maiden in this woodsy restaurant, but if a villain can be defeated by cold beer and great German food, this story will have a happy ending.
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Hessen Haus/Facebook
At Hessen Haus, group revelry is the theme. It happens to come with really good food.
Some of the crowd favorites in the way of cuisine include the Bavarian Ham and Cheese, Jagerschnitzel, and the wings, of course.
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They have nearly 50 biers on tap, 21 of which are imported German varieties, and over 100 types available in bottles.

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It’s Oktoberfest year ‘round here, so if you are in the mood for some fun, this place is a great choice.
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Hessen Haus/Facebook
Live music is a frequent treat, here. Polka enthusiasts gather frequently to enjoy the sweet sounds of accordions and local bands.
The atmosphere is fun and light-hearted. Hopefully, a train will pass during your visit.
Hessen Haus/Facebook
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Not just anyone can drink from Das Boot. There are rules. Very important rules.
The atmosphere is fun and light-hearted.
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Hopefully, a train will pass during your visit.
In January of 2016, Hessen Haus closed for a month to undergo a remodel that included new bathrooms, new flooring, and new tables.
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The place is spiffy!

Hessen Haus in Des Moines is open between 11 am and midnight Monday and Tuesday. They stay open until 2 am Wednesday through Sunday.

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