EXILE EVENTS
Trivia: The Office
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Trivia, every Thursday at Exile with Trophy Husband Trivia.
Come early and enjoy happy hour from 3:30-5:30pm with $4.50 pints!
Trivia: Music
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Trivia, every Thursday at Exile with Trophy Husband Trivia.
Come early and enjoy happy hour from 3:30-5:30pm with $4.50 pints!
Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop
Community. Art. A Good time. Join us in downtown Des Moines to shop 35 makers with a drink in hand!
Find vendors, drinks and food at all of these fun locations!
Exile Brewing Co
1514 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
555 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Lua Brewing
1525 High St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as woodworking, original art, jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles and so much more!
No MLM or direct sales will be present.
This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume.
This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues.
If you are 21 or older and choose to drink, please drink responsibly.
Trivia: Friends
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Trivia, every Thursday at Exile with Trophy Husband Trivia.
Come early and enjoy happy hour from 3:30-5:30pm with $4.50 pints!
Trivia: Game of Thrones
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Trivia, every Thursday at Exile with Trophy Husband Trivia.
Come early and enjoy happy hour from 3:30-5:30pm with $4.50 pints!
Maria’s Cerveza-Ride
Join us for our 8th annual Maria Cerveza-Ride (Formerly Known As the 'Lemon Trail Ride') on Saturday, April 26th. Check-in starts at 10:00am. You are free to start your ride anytime after that! Riders will receive a custom Maria bandana and can of Maria, our new Mexican Lager.
$30 per rider with all proceeds going to Dream Team. Dream Team Des Moines is a non-profit organization in central Iowa. They provide young adults with opportunities to build confidence, set goals, and create a healthy lifestyle through mentor-based interactions centered around bicycling.
Read more about their mission here: https://www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/
Route: Jethro’s Southside, Mullets, Truman’s Pizza Tavern, Captain Roy’s
The ride will be approximately 14 miles round trip and should be ridden at your own pace!
Bluegrass Matinee
Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for our Bluegrass Matinee with music from Stringfield.
This event is free and takes place in our Beer Hall. Seating is first come, first serve. Full service and bar service available
Trivia: Disney
Come test your knowledge with our weekly Trivia, every Thursday at Exile with Trophy Husband Trivia.
Come early and enjoy happy hour from 3:30-5:30pm with $4.50 pints!
Trivia at Exile: Taylor Swift
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
St. Patrick's Day at Exile
We will be opening at 9AM ON A MONDAY for St. Patrick's Day to get you fueled up for the parade!
Other details:
Full menu and Irish food specials at 9AM
Irish Extra Stout tapped
Green Ruthie
Family-friendly - will have activities for kids (Coloring, shamrock decorating, temporary tattoos, etc.)
Free parking available
Come celebrate with us!
St. Patrick's Pregame
Join us for some live music from Waxies Dargle to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! They will be playing their tunes in the Beer Hall and you can enjoy our Irish food and drink specials.
Fossil Fuel-Up
Planning on attending Jurassic Quest this weekend?? Join us before our after for Fossil Fuel-Up!
Kids Drink Special
Jurassic Punch: Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Orange juice, House made Berry mix, Strawberry Puree, Ginger Ale
Kids Food Special
Dino Nugs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and broccolini
Crazy Straws and Kids Coloring activity while supplies lasts. A Dino guest may be making their appearance throughout the weekend.
Trivia at Exile: Harry Potter
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
Trivia at Exile
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
Sign-up isn’t required!
Bluegrass Matinee
Grab a seat in the Beer Hall and enjoy the sounds of Stringfield on Saturday, February 22nd from 11am-1pm. No ticket required. Full service for food and drinks will be available!
Get your music fix, have a couple of beers, and be home in time for your afternoon nap! Bluegrass Matinees are for all ages!
Trivia at Exile
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
Sign-up isn’t required.
Valentine's Day Beer Dinner
We are thrilled to offer a Valentine's Day Beer Dinner experience for three nights! Join us on February 13th, 14th, or 15th for an unforgettable evening of craft beers and exquisite dining at Exile Brewing, our exclusive beer dinner experience. Celebrate love and friendship in a cozy, romantic setting, perfectly designed for couples and friends alike. Each course is accompanied by a hand-selected beer to complement and enhance each dish’s flavors. Our leadership will guide you through the tasting notes for each course.
Please note that tickets should be purchased per person! Gratuity is included in the price of the ticket.
1st Course: Seared Crab Cake with a Citrus Champagne Salad (Citra Sky Hazy IPA)
2nd Course: Lemon Herb Risotto with Herb Crusted Chicken (Tursi Pils Italian Pilsner)
Main Course: Steak au Poivre (Forage Nut Brown Ale)
Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake (Irish Extra Stout)
Valentine's Day Beer Dinner
We are thrilled to offer a Valentine's Day Beer Dinner experience for three nights! Join us on February 13th, 14th, or 15th for an unforgettable evening of craft beers and exquisite dining at Exile Brewing, our exclusive beer dinner experience. Celebrate love and friendship in a cozy, romantic setting, perfectly designed for couples and friends alike. Each course is accompanied by a hand-selected beer to complement and enhance each dish’s flavors. Our leadership will guide you through the tasting notes for each course.
Please note that tickets should be purchased per person! Gratuity is included in the price of the ticket.
1st Course: Seared Crab Cake with a Citrus Champagne Salad (Citra Sky Hazy IPA)
2nd Course: Lemon Herb Risotto with Herb Crusted Chicken (Tursi Pils Italian Pilsner)
Main Course: Steak au Poivre (Forage Nut Brown Ale)
Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake (Irish Extra Stout)
Valentine's Day Beer Dinner
We are thrilled to offer a Valentine's Day Beer Dinner experience for three nights! Join us on February 13th, 14th, or 15th for an unforgettable evening of craft beers and exquisite dining at Exile Brewing, our exclusive beer dinner experience. Celebrate love and friendship in a cozy, romantic setting, perfectly designed for couples and friends alike. Each course is accompanied by a hand-selected beer to complement and enhance each dish’s flavors. Our leadership will guide you through the tasting notes for each course.
Please note that tickets should be purchased per person! Gratuity is included in the price of the ticket.
1st Course: Seared Crab Cake with a Citrus Champagne Salad (Citra Sky Hazy IPA)
2nd Course: Lemon Herb Risotto with Herb Crusted Chicken (Tursi Pils Italian Pilsner)
Main Course: Steak au Poivre (Forage Nut Brown Ale)
Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake (Irish Extra Stout)
Trivia at Exile
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
Sign-up isn’t required but let’s us get a feel of what we might be expecting!
Trivia at Exile
Come have fun and test your knowledge!! This is free to attend.
Sign-up isn’t required but let’s us get a feel of what we might be expecting!
Holiday Portraits
Make a reservation for SnowGlobe on November 12th or 19th and have the chance to sign up for FREE Holiday Portraits from 5:00PM to 7:00PM! A great way to get a nice photo with your family or friends during the holidays.
Sign-up will be located by the host stand and is first come, first serve. Photos will take approximately 5 minutes and can be taken during your reservation.
Photos will be delivered 7 business days after event and will be sent to email supplied at sign-up.
Come to Jesus 2024
Join us on Saturday, November 16th for our 10th annual celebration for our Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, Jesus on a Forklift.
We will be tapping 2024 Variant at 9am when we open.
JOAFL 2024 Variant: TBA
The $30 package comes with the following:
• 4-pack of 2024 Jesus on a Forklift
• 1 pour of a 2024 JOAFL or Variant (variants are limited)
• 2024 custom JOAFL glass
Ticket holders can pick up packages between 9AM-8PM at Exile on November 16th. Packages that aren't picked up on the 16th will need to be picked up from the host stand and aren't guaranteed a pour of 2024 JOAFL or the variants.
NO Limit on packages per customer. Must buy ticket to reserve.
Holiday Portraits
Make a reservation for SnowGlobe on November 12th or 19th and have the chance to sign up for FREE Holiday Portraits from 5:00PM to 7:00PM! A great way to get a nice photo with your family or friends during the holidays.
Sign-up will be located by the host stand and is first come, first serve. Photos will take approximately 5 minutes and can be taken during your reservation.
Photos will be delivered 7 business days after event and will be sent to email supplied at sign-up.
SnowGlobe
Holiday magic is right around the corner - RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Join us for brunch, lunch, or dinner in our Winter Wonderland!
SnowGlobe 2024 Events:
SnowGlobe Events:
Holiday Portraits: November 12th (5PM-7PM | First come, first serve)
Come to Jesus: November 16th (9AM-8PM | Tickets available below)
Holiday Portraits: November 19th (5PM-7PM | First come, first serve)
Princess Brunch: December 7th & 8th (9AM-2PM | Princesses leave at 2PM)
Santa Brunch: December 15th (9AM-2PM | Santa leaves at 2PM)
Come to Jesus 2024 Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/exile-brewing-company/event/508855/come-to-jesus-2024
Book your spot now as these events fill up fast! SnowGlobe runs from Nov. 12th - Jan. 5th! 🎄
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on UCLA with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on Wisconsin with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/
Beggar's Brunch: The Haunting at Exile
Make your reservations for the The Haunting at Exile on October 27th between 10am-2pm to join us for our first ever Beggar's Brunch.
Gather the family and throw on your best costumes! There will be a visit from Beetlejuice and Morticia Addams, photo ops, practice your trick-or-treating, and enjoy items off our brunch menu or regular menu!
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on Northwestern with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/
Pumpkin Painting: The Haunting at Exile
Make your reservations for The Haunting at Exile on October 19th and 20th for our second annual Pumpkin Painting!
Pumpkins will be available for $5 on a first come, first serve basis. We will have paint makers to create your pumpkin master piece to take home.
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on Michigan State with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on Washington with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/
Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Haunting at Exile
Join us for a wild and unforgettable night at Exile Brewing Company with a showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Get ready to sing, dance, and shout along to the cult classic as you enjoy craft brews and delicious bites. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite character and embrace the madness! Don’t miss this spooktacular night of fun, flavor, and entertainment—perfect for fans of the strange and the thrilling!
Food and Drink available to purchase during show.
*IF YOU ARE WANTING TO SIT WITH A GROUP, PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TOGETHER. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR GROUP YOU MAY BE SAT WITH OTHER GROUPS*
Pumpkin Carving Contest: The Haunting at Exile
Our first ever Pumpkin Carving Contest! Bring your carved pumpkin to Exile from October 10th to October 25th. Your pumpkin will be photographed and displayed on the patio!
Everyone who participates will receive a BOGO Beer Token to redeem at Exile! We will announce the winner on October 26th! The winner will receive a $150 Exile gift card.
Join us for The Haunting at Exile pop-up experience while dropping off your pumpkin! Make a reservation today: https://www.exploretock.com/.../494959/the-haunting-at-exile
Happy carving! 🎃
Drinks with Dracula
Join the cast of Dracula from the Des Moines Playhouse for themed cocktails and food during The Haunting at Exile. Enjoy our collaborative cocktail: The Transylvania Thirst Trap to celebrate the upcoming run of shows.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors will be shown at the Des Moines Playhouse from October 18th through November 3rd.
Can't join us on the 6th? Enjoy The Haunting at Exile all month long and catch the show before or after.
Tickets for the show can be purchased here: https://dmplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFj3o1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcVQqluCGDa16UA4rN8cEAaL5w_0IDI5htqna8YvX25Vx1ChkF82stE9Vw_aem_KCGR9XpRpMbKDdnxov_-pA#/events/a0SPm000000lVUzMAM
Official Swarm Game Watch
Staying in Des Moines for the Iowa Game? Watch Iowa take on Ohio State with us at Exile! Sound on and Swarm flowing.
NEW DEAL ALERT: 6-PACK & A POUND! Enjoy 6-pack Swarm tallboys and a POUND of World Famous Exile Chicken Bites all for $35.
Help cheer on the Hawks and support The Swarm Collective all at the same time!
Learn more about The Swarm Collective: https://iowaswarm.com/