We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Thursday night deals around Des Moines. You’re so close to the weekend and yet still so far away. Celebrate an early Friday or “thirsty Thursday” at one of these hot spots in Des Moines, serving up Thursday specials to round out a week well done. Wind down for the week (or start your weekend off early!) with these Thursday night specials and events in Des Moines. 

Last Updated: September 2024

Thursday Night Deals + Happenings

Up-Down: 10 Cent Tokens + $2 Off Signature Cocktails

  • Thursdays, all day
  • Up-Down, 500 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Not food-related but hey, who doesn’t love a little after-work fun? Up-Down has a great Thursday night special with 10 cent (yes, cents. Haven’t used that currency in a while) tokens and $2 off signature cocktails. Also, they’ve got some BOMB pizza.

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Kelly’s Little Nipper: $9.50 Philly Basket + $3.50 Long Islands

cheesesteak and fries with long island

  • Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Kelly’s Little Nipper, 1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Sometimes, there’s really nothing better than some good ol’ bar food. Kelly’s Little Nipper can satisfy that craving with a $9.50 philly basket (including a side AND a drink) and $3.50 Long Islands. This spot is great to sit back and unwind, hanging out with the eastside locals.

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Captain Roy’s: Karaoke + Smashburger Special

 

  • Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313

Warm up those vocal chords for a night of karaoke at Captain Roy’s! Sing your heart out to soulful tunes, or take out your post-9 to 5 frustrations on some heavy metal rock. Captain Roy’s is also serving up a smashburger special, so make sure to grab one and a pint of a local DSM brew to wash it down!

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Mad Meatball: $20 All You Can Eat Wings

 

platter of chicken wings

  • Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Mad Meatball, 210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Yeah, you read that right. ALL. YOU. CAN. EAT. Don’t go to Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop to get your fix. Get the most bang for your buck with all you can eat chicken wings at Mad Meatball for only $20!! Don’t believe us? Check it out for yourself.

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Fresko: Sushi + Suntory Highball

platter of one sushi roll on table

  • Thursdays, all day
  • Fresko, 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309

Calling all sushi lovers!! Fresko has $10 ALL sushi rolls on Thursdays, including $10 Suntory Highballs! What are those you might ask? It’s a smooth, sweet drink made of suntory, orange bitters, Angostura bitters, black walnut bitters, and  apricot vanilla honey. Sounds delish, right?!

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MALO: Grilled Chicken + Filet Mignon Fajita Special

 

  • Thursdays, all day
  • MALO, 900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Forget Taco Tuesdays, when you have Fajita Thursdays!! MALO is a DSM fav and serves up quite the unique menu of entrees and sides, a Mexican-Latin fusion of sorts. Make sure to order a marg when you go, and check out their pork belly tacos or Malo fries! 

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Bellhop Tiki: $7 Poolside Classics Drink Specials

 

two pool cocktails on a table

  • Thursdays, 4 p.m. -2 a.m.
  • Bellhop Tiki, 440 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Wanna capitalize on those chill poolside vibes to end your week? You can do just that at Bellhop! On Thursdays, enjoy $7 poolside classic drinks and immerse yourself in that tiki bar atmosphere. So sit back, relax, take a sip and close your eyes- who knows? You might be transported to your fav poolside spot.

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Sully’s Irish Pub: 2-for-1 Domestic Draws, Bottles, Wells & Cans + $14 Steak Night

 

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

Thursdays at Sully’s Irish Pub is twofer night! Get 2-for-1 on all domestic draws, bottles, wells and cans. The pub is also slinging steaks on Thursdays. Starting at 5 pm, you can order their 8 ounce steak and potato meal with a side of garlic bread all for just $14. Dinner is served!

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The Stuffed Olive: Buy Two, Get One Free Martinis
5 Martinis on a table

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

The Stuffed Olive is the go to bar for all things martinis in the metro. On Thursdays, they are offering a buy two, get one free special on all martinis so gather up some friends and work your way through the yummy menu!

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