What to order at Exile Brewing Company

Signature dishes
Exile Burger with Bacon Jam, Pulled pork sandwich, Nashville chicken sandwich
CuisineBrewpub
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
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Signature dishes: Exile Burger with Bacon Jam, Pulled pork sandwich, Nashville chicken sandwich

Location

Address: 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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