We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Wednesday night deals around Des Moines. And yes, they almost all include wine in some shape or form. Let’s embrace it, shall we?
Don’t see your favorite Wednesday night deal on here? Let us know. We plan to keep updating this list as deals change and are introduced!
Last Updated: September 2024
Wednesday Night Deals + Happenings in Des Moines
Mad Meatball: $12 Burger Baskets
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Mad Meatball, 210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Sometimes what saves a mid-week slump is a good ol’ fashioned burger. Mad Meatball has a burger basket for $12, just in time for hump day. And hey, while you’re there, check out trivia night! Bring along some pals for chances to win gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Ceviche: BOGO Mojitos + Mules
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Ceviche Bar, 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
A refreshing mojito or mule would def hit the spot mid-week. Is there truly anything better? Lucky for you, mules and mojitos are BOGO at Ceviche on Wednesday nights! And if you’re feeling a little snacky, Ceviche has got some real good Cuban food you won’t wanna miss out on!
Fresko: $50 3 Course Dinner
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fresko, 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
Treat yo’ self! When’s the last time you went out for a fancy dinner? Fresko is known for their natural, fresh dishes and they have a Wednesday night special of a 3-Course Dinner for $50 per person. Choose your own first, second, and third course from a wide variety of options such as PEI mussels and half-roasted chicken to blackened salmon and a chocolate molten cake.
Clyde’s Fine Diner: Oyster Night + 1/2 Off Wine (Until They’re Gone!)
- Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s, 111 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50309
Feelin’ fancy? Then Clyde’s Fine Diner is your Wednesday night spot! Join them for $3/half shell, $15/half-dozen, or $30/dozen oysters and get 1/2 off any bottle of wine under $100! We recc. reserving your spot, because this deal is only as supply lasts.
- Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- The Lift, 222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Local DSM hotspot known for their martinis, The Lift is the best place to unwind after a long day. Enjoy the cozy, vibey atmosphere with a couple of your best pals. Or, trek it alone and people watch while you sip your $6 martini.
The Dam Pub: Half-Price Wine & Wings
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
- The Dam Pub, 2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Wings and wine on a Wednesday? Sounds like a great combo to us! Enjoy their chicken wings and half-off bottles of wine all day and night. Patio season is coming to a close, so plan to spend a Wednesday night on their rooftop and enjoy this weekly special!
The Station on Ingersoll: $12 Chopped Cheese + Bottomless Fries
- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- The Station on Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312
The Station on Ingersoll is a local fav, serving up some bar classics and twists on your all American fare. Their current Wednesday deal is a $12 chopped cheese sammie with bottomless fries for only $12! A steal! We’d def recommend following them on social too, as they’re known to change up their specials AND have some pretty cool seasonal pop-ups!
The Stuffed Olive: Wine Wednesday, BOGO
- Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- The Stuffed Olive, 208 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309
Did someone say Wednesday night twofers? Buy one glass of wine, and get one free. Celebrate the middle of the week right with a glass of wine, or two. Definitely two.
The Striking Sparrow: Trivia + Karaoke
- Wednesdays, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- The Striking Sparrow Lounge, 1930 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
A weeknight special doesn’t always have to include food! The Striking Sparrow has a fun-filled Wednesday night of trivia AND karaoke. After you’ve exhausted your mind at trivia (and played for the prize), relax with some good ol’ fashioned karaoke.
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