The Red Monk

Above the Royal Mile, come enjoy a Belgian beer in the homiest of spaces! The Red Monk is the leader in serving Belgian Beers in the state of Iowa.

Located in a cozy monastery-like atmosphere on the second floor of the Royal Mile, our staff will help you find the right beer to have a great evening! Open nights, Friday and Saturday.

04/11/2024

Come and enjoy the new bar!

See you tonight!

Have you ever wanted to play trivia with fifty of your best friends? Now you can! Come join us in the Red Monk for trivia with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes tonight from 8-10pm. Win some prizes, drink some beer, and learn something new!

03/07/2024

We’ll see you tonight!

Want to see what’s happening to the Red Monk bar in real time? Come on down and join us for trivia tonight! Featuring a new bar, good drinks, and fun trivia. We’ll meet you in the Monk!

02/13/2024

We’ve got some exciting changes coming up 🤫 stay tuned to find out what’s going on in the Red Monk!

02/09/2024

We’re just as excited as you are! Come and drink with us!

Royal Mile Beer, Scotch & British-style pub grub served in a casual space with a homey atmosphere.

02/08/2024

Reminder! We are not hosting trivia tonight in the Red Monk. The Red Monk WILL be open, so feel free to still join us for a drink!!

12/14/2023

Looking for an event where you can drink and simultaneously brag to your friends about your intricate knowledge of your favorite things? Look no further! Come and warm up in the Red Monk tonight and join us for trivia!

12/12/2023

Come hang out and enjoy some great food and beer!

Today only! Get a breaded piece of fish, veggies, and mashed potatoes for only $12.00! While you’re here, might as well grab a glass of ABT 12 for a dollar off to help the Red Monk celebrate ABT 12 Day!

12/12/2023

Happy ABT 12 Day!! Help us celebrate by coming down (or up 😉) to the Red Monk, and enjoy a dollar off draft ABT 12. Cheers!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! The Royal Mile and Red Monk kitchen will be closed today, November 23, 2023. The bar will be open from 5pm-2am. Come and say hi!!! Have a great holiday week!

10/04/2023

"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."

Join us for our first Oscar Wilde Night at The Red Monk on Monday, October 16! We have a handful of spots still available for this five course dinner that includes two cocktails and plenty of Oscar Wilde anecdotes and poetry.

Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/egs3GrohJz5LsD4e9

03/23/2023

Orval Day is this Saturday, March 25! Join us for $1 off Orval all day, freebies while they last, and you can enter the drawing to win the Grand Orval Chalice!

02/04/2023

Use code: CROWN to get $10 off section A tickets to SIX on Broadway from our friends at Des Moines Performing Arts. We're losing our heads over this show and can't wait to have a UK based production in town. There's N-n-n-n-n-n-no way you won't enjoy this one!

12/21/2021

Here are the Royal Mile holiday hours for the next couple of weeks!

We will be open tomorrow for Open Mic Comedy & Cocktails at The Red Monk and Thursday for Trivia Night at Red Monk - Geeks Who Drink. We will be closed this Friday and Saturday upstairs, but you can get drinks downstairs at Royal Mile.

Next week, we will have Open Mic Night and Trivia Night, and then will be celebrating New Year's Eve all Friday! We will then take a break and be closed on Saturday and resume like normal the following week.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Hours at The Royal Mile! Stop in and see us for a drink if your holiday festivities end early. The bar will be open until 2 am!

• Friday, December 24 - Kitchen closing at 2 pm; bar open until 2 am
• Saturday, December 25 - Kitchen closed all day; bar open 5 pm - 2 am
• Friday, December 31 - Open 11 am - 2 am; British New Year celebration at 6 pm
• Saturday, January 1- Kitchen closed all day, bar open 5 pm - 2 am

The Red Monk will be open on New Year's Eve, but will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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210 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 12am

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