Where to eat in Des Moines after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.

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El Bait Shop

The 150-tap craft beer bar operates until 01:00-02:00 and while the kitchen is primarily bar snacks in the late hours, the beer quality remains constant.

The Contrary

East Village's top craft cocktail bar runs until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday with a full seasonal cocktail menu throughout: the best late-night drink stop.

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