Exile Brewing Company ★ 4.2

CuisineBrewery

Price$$

Neighborhooddowntown

HoursTue-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 10:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-21:00; closed Mon

Phone+1 515 883 2337

Last verified2026-06-26

Location

Address: 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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