Mondays get a bad rep, but these deals might make us change our minds!

Whether you work a 9-to-5 job or are in the service industry, Mondays are a great night to treat yourself! So grab some pizza or that cocktail you’ve been wanting to try because you can only take advantage of these deals on Mondays. 

Don’t see your favorite Monday night deal on here? Let us know! We’re happy to keep updating this list as deals change and are introduced!

Last Updated: March 2025


Monday Night Deals + Happenings


Sully’s Irish Pub: $12 Apps + Drink Specials

sullys app food

  • Mondays, all day
  • Sully’s Irish Pub, 110 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Spend your Monday night girl dinner at Sully’s with your fav gal pals, sitting around a table and sharing apps for $12 each! Yes, this does include Sully’s famous wings and chicken shots. While you’re there, get a $3 domestic or well, or a $4 seltzer.


Angry Goldfish: 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine

charcuterie board from angry goldfish

  • Mondays, all day
  • Angry Goldfish, 2301 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Angry Goldfish is a southside fav- with a ½ bottle of wine special all day on Mondays! A great way to start the week, grab your coworkers or S.O for a post-work wine and charcuterie. Or if you’re feeling a bit more hangry- your half priced wine would pair well with any of their pasta options.


The Stuffed Olive: BOGO Martinis

four colorful martinis on a table

  • Mondays, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
  • The Stuffed Olive, 216 Court Ave, STE 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Martini Mondays!! The Stuffed Olive is known for their almost never-ending, expansive menu of martinis. And guess what? You can buy one, get one FREE on Mondays. Too late to catch a happy hour? No worries! The Stuffed Olive has this deal going all night long.


Centro: Pizza + Peroni Mondays 

  • Mondays, 5 p.m. – close
  • Centro, 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Centro is a Des Moines staple and a go-to place for delicious Italian fare! Swing by here on Mondays for half-price pizza and Peronis in the dining area or out on patio. 


Barntown Brewing: Burgers + Fries + Pint = $13.99

  • Mondays, all day
  • Barntown Brewing, 9500 SE University Ave Suite 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266

It’s burger night at Barntown! Known for their innovative twist on burgers, you’re sure to find one that’ll satisfy any palate. For $13.99, get a tasty burger, fries and a pint of one of their classic brews.


Fresko: Monday Mule Specials

  • Mondays, starting at 5 p.m.
  • Fresko, 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309

Whenever possible, Fresko sources their ingredients from Iowa farms for their seasonal menus. Fresko combines their fresh, local ingredients with natural cooking methods to give their patrons the best product possible. On Mondays, the Fresko mule is only $5! Or, for an extra $2, upgrade it to a spiced orange or blackberry sage.


Ceviche Bar: $8 Cubanos

  • Mondays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Ceviche Bar, 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

If you haven’t tried a Cuban sandwich yet, this is your sign. Ceviche is the hot spot in the metro for Cuban fare, serving up delicious cuisine that’ll transport you to the island itself! Come for the yummy $8 Cubanos on Mondays and stay for the fun, vibrant atmosphere.


The Dam Pub: 1/2 Price Pizza + $1 Off Pints/Mugs of Beer

  • Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • The Dam Pub, 2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Monday is officially a pizza night, fam. If you’re feeling a little nostalgic, go to The Dam Pub! It’s an 80’s and 90’s themed pub opened by the owners of Angry Goldfish (a southside favorite, see above 😉 ) in the Beaverdale neighborhood. American comfort food is their specialty. On Mondays they offer half-price pizza and $1 off draft beers.


Up-Down: $1 Off Draft Beer

  • Mondays, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
  • Up-Down Arcade Bar, 500 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Up-Down Des Moines features more than 40 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo and Sega console gaming, and life-size Jenga and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents and with these drink deals, you’re bound to have a fun Monday without spending too much.


Kelly’s Little Nipper: $8 Grinders + $3.50 Margs

  • Mondays, all day
  • Kelly’s Little Nipper, 1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Kelly’s got ya covered for that “Monday Grind” with $8 grinders (yes, that includes a side) and $3.50 margaritas. This place knows the pain of a Monday and will soothe those office woes with a delicious deal.


Lucky Horse: $10 Burgers + $5 SingleSpeed Mugs of Beer

  • Mondays, all day
  • Lucky Horse, 2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Lucky Horse is slinging beef patties for only $10, all day! And yes, that means ALL of their burgers are $10. Whether you like the OG cheeseburger or BBQ, or you’re a Dogtown Burger lover (a DSM classic) or are vegetarian and go for black bean/chickpea- there’s something for everyone. Wash it down with a mug of beer from SingleSpeed beer for only $5!


The Station on Ingersoll: $12 Graziano Grinders

  • Mondays, all day
  • The Station on Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Graziano Brothers and The Station are bringing us a collab you don’t wanna miss. Every Monday, enjoy a delicious Italian grinder with Graziano’s Italian sausage, banana peppers, giardiniera, mozzarella and marinara- all served on a toasty hoagie. Best part? It’s only $12. Pair that with a drink during happy hour from 3-6PM, and you’ve got a pretty damn good deal. 


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