- Event Overview
About
Des Moines, IA
New Years Eve Pub Crawls
Des Moines rings in the New Year with the Iowa capital energy and Midwest authenticity that makes it one of the most welcoming cities in the country. The East Village and the Court Avenue bar districts offer a New Years Eve scene that has grown steadily in quality and the bars here are excellent by any standard, not just Midwestern ones.
Our Des Moines New Years Eve Pub Crawl moves through the East Village and Court Avenue, stopping at venues that represent the genuine quality of what this city has built. Des Moines has invested in its downtown and the results are bars that are independently owned, well-run, and serving a community that appreciates good drinks and good company.
December in Des Moines is genuinely cold, typically ranging from 15 to 28 degrees at night with the Iowa prairie climate making the wind chill a real factor. But Des Moines locals are completely unfazed by this and the bars on the route are warm and welcoming in both the physical and social sense. The Midwestern friendliness of a Des Moines NYE celebration is one of its most distinctive qualities.
Our hosts manage the East Village route with the local knowledge that this neighborhood rewards. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the midnight countdown happens with the genuine Iowa warmth and Midwest celebration energy that makes Des Moines one of the most authentic New Years Eve experiences in the country.
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket. Check in in the East Village and start the night.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive pricing throughout the route. Des Moines bar value is excellent.
Official NYE 2026 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
Midnight Countdown in Des Moines
We gather the group for midnight in Iowa’s capital city.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and all transitions.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Party Gear at Check-In
2026 NYE accessories distributed when you arrive.
East Village and Court Avenue Route
The crawl covers the heart of Des Moines’s best bar districts.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
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How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
Check-in at 7:30 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Wristband, welcome drink. Route starts at 8:00 PM.
Move through Des Moines venues toward midnight.
Event Agendas
Your complete St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
The East Village in Des Moines. Exact address with ticket purchase.
How cold is December in Des Moines?
Very cold. Average 15 to 28 degrees at night with wind chill. Full winter gear is essential.
What is the dress code?
New Years Eve attire with serious layers. Des Moines crowd is smart casual.
Are specials included?
Your ticket covers the welcome drink. Subsequent specials are discounted with your wristband.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is downtown Des Moines walkable?
Yes. The East Village and Court Avenue are both walkable bar districts.
