Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Microbrewery featuring a warehouselike tasting room pouring regular, seasonal & experimental beer.
Des Moines has 17 breweries & distilleries ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Microbrewery featuring a warehouselike tasting room pouring regular, seasonal & experimental beer.
103 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
501 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
1701 25th St #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Historic, industrial haunt with over 100 regional craft beers & locally sourced New American fare.
555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Small craft brewery serving drafts in a casual beer hall & pub grub in its rustic restaurant.
9500 University Ave Suite 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Buzzy brewpub with a farm motif offering artisanal ales & comfort food, plus an outdoor patio & TVs.
303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
111 S 11th St Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
111 S 11th St Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Modern, spacious hall offering 50+ beers & wines on tap, plus rotating gourmet food trucks.
309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Casual, polished brewpub serving specialty beers plus a menu of steak, seafood, pizza & burgers.
2837 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
5513 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Beer-centric haunt with 100+ taps for craft ales, ciders & domestics, plus pizza & gourmet pub grub.
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Common questions for booking corporate events in Des Moines, Iowa.
For peak season in Des Moines (typically Q4 + spring), book 8–12 weeks in advance for popular breweries & distilleries. Off-peak windows you can often secure top venues with 4 weeks lead time. Last-minute requests get priority responses from venues with cancellations — submit your quote and tell us your event date.
Des Moines breweries & distilleries range from intimate 20-person meeting rooms to 1,000+ guest spaces. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
It varies. Some Des Moines breweries & distilleries bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
Des Moines breweries & distilleries pricing varies widely by venue tier, day-of-week, and season. Weekday meeting space starts around $500–$1,500; full-day venue rentals with catering for 100 guests typically run $5,000–$25,000. Submit your event details for tailored quotes.
Des Moines is a strong choice for corporate events because of its airport access, hotel inventory, and dedicated event infrastructure. Use the destination stats below for population, visitor volume, and convention space figures specific to Des Moines.
Yes — these are standard items in any Des Moines venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
Each venue sets its own cancellation policy — most Des Moines breweries & distilleries require deposits (often 25–50% of total) and have tiered refund windows (full refund 60+ days out, partial 30–60 days, none under 30). Confirm specifics with the venue before signing.
Most modern Des Moines breweries & distilleries support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
High-level metrics about Des Moines for corporate event planning. Sources: US Census, regional CVBs, public visitor reports.
First-person field notes from corporate event planners — what we got right, what we'd do differently next time.
Best-of Des Moines is the most underrated corporate-event city in the Midwest and the insurance industry has known it for decades. These nine venues reflect what the city actually offers — which is better than the national perception gives it credit for.
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