We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Tuesday night deals (most of which are all night!) around Des Moines. Don’t see your favorite Tuesday 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
Tuesday Night Deals + Happenings
Sully’s Irish Pub: $12 Burger Baskets + Drink Specials
- Tuesdays, all day
- Sully’s Irish Pub, 110 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get your burger basket at Sully’s, West Des Moines’ Irish pub! Only $12, you can pair this bad boy with a $3 tall boy or a $4 bomb- a STEAL.
Mad Meatball: Taco Tuesday Specials + Trivia
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m
- Mad Meatball, 210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
It’s Trivia Night AND Taco Tuesday at Mad Meatball! All day, enjoy $15 large taco pizzas, $10 taco salads, and 3 for $12 tacos! It’s truly a fiesta over here, so be sure to bring your pals for a night full of all things taco. While you’re here, test your knowledge on some trivia at 7:30 p.m. (and rumor has it, there are prizes to be won!)
MALO: Taco Tuesday
- Tuesdays, all day
- MALO, 900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Support this biz with their Taco Tuesday specials! MALO has become a Des Moines staple, a signature downtown eatery. Their Latin-inspired menu is full of delicious tacos and unique twists on some of your fav foods. Enjoy a special on their chicken tinga and ground beef tacos- and hey, grab a marg while you’re at it!
Stuffed Olive: BOGO Shared Plates
- Tuesdays, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- The Stuffed Olive, 216 Court Ave, STE 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
If you missed out on Martini Mondays- you have a second chance to grab another great BOGO deal from Stuffed Olive! Order up some shared plates like calamari and smoked elote dip, or cheeseburger sliders and chicken skewers- they’re ALL BOGO! Perfect for a girls night out or some post-work eats.
The Station on Ingersoll: $10 Tenderloins
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m
- The Station on Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Celebrate Tenderloin Tuesdays at The Station! Enjoy a juicy tenderloin sammy from Local Brewer Meats with a side of fries for only $10. Add more to your meal with a $3 well drink, $4 draft bottle/pints, $6 mules, and others if you stop by during happy hour.
Captain Roy’s: Trivia Tuesdays
- Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA, 50313
When the weather’s nice it’s the perfect time to bike down to Captain Roy’s and check out their beautiful marina view! Starting at 6 p.m., Roy’s has trivia called by local Des Moines organizations. This patio bar and restaurant is right on the bike trail and frequently hosts live music and events perfect for the whole family!
Fresko: $10 Tacos + Margarita Specials
- Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – close
- Fresko, 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
It’s Taco Tuesday at Fresko! Get any tacos on the menu for only $10, try a $7 specialty margarita or cocktail, or take $2 off any tequila or Mezcal! Want a lil’ crowd-pleaser? Their nachos also include homemade beer cheese, with a choice of short ribs or chicken for $12.
The Dam Pub: 1/2 Off Nachos + $4 Titos
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – Midnight
- The Dam Pub, 2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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) in the Beaverdale neighborhood. American comfort food is their specialty. All day (and night!) get $4 Tito’s and half off nachos at The Dam Pub on Tuesdays. You can get these nachos in a half or full, but trust us, you’re gonna want the full!
The Walnut: $2.50 Draft Beer
- Tuesdays, all day
- The Walnut, 1417 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
This former food truck turned brick-and-mortar boasts all draft beer, all day long for only $2.50!
Django: All Night Happy Hour
- Tuesdays, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Django, 1420 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA 50309
Here’s another fancy option for your Tuesday night. Get deals on oysters, shrimp, appetizers, beer and wine at Django for their All Night Happy Hour on Tuesdays! Available for dine-in or carryout.
Up-Down: $1 Off Iowa Beer On Tap
- Tuesdays, all day
- Up-Down, 500 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
For our IPA lovers and local brew aficionados, Up-Down is supporting our local Iowa breweries with $1 off all Iowa beers on tap. Grab a pint post-dinner, get some tokens, and spend your Tuesday night at the arcade.
Angry Goldfish Pub: $10 Burger + Pint
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – Midnight
- Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery, 2301 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Southsiders, where ya at? Angry Goldfish is an awesome place for perfect pub food. On Tuesdays, get a burger and a pint of your choice for just $10 flat!
Clyde’s Fine Diner: Burger. Shot. Beer for $15
- Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s Fine Diner, 111 E Grand Ave Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50309
For a simple meal at a simple price with an UPSCALE taste, be sure to try Clyde’s Fine Diner. It’s only $15 for their house burger, a shot of Even Williams Bourbon, and a PBR!
The Lift: $7 Cocktails
- Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- The Lift, 222 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
How dirty do you like your martinis? Whether you’re an ol’ fashioned gal or a dirty shirley girlie, The Lift offers $7 cocktails every Tuesday- all day!
Kelly’s Little Nipper: Double Punch Card Night + Tenderloin Tuesday +$3 Blue Moons
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Midnight (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.)
- Kelly’s Little Nipper, 1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
It’s a triple header at this east-side hole in the wall! The historic Kelly’s Little Nipper offers tenderloin sandwiches as big as your face, plus a side and drink for only $11.50. Wash it down with a $3 Blue Moon and don’t forget to ask about a punch card for two-for-one punches!
