Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Locust Tap yet. Call (515) 689-9654 to check before you go.
Typical hours for bars in Des Moines
Most bars in Des Moines open around 3:00 PM and close around 2:00 AM on weekdays; 73% are open on Sundays and 100% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 15 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
434 East Locust StreetDes Moines, IA 50309
About Locust Tap
Locust Tap is a bar located at 434 East Locust Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Phone: (515) 689-9654.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 434 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 689-9654
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Popular times (typical for bars)
Bars are usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of bars in Des Moines.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Locust Tap’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Locust Tap directly at (515) 689-9654 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Locust Tap there are 42 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 110 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (31), Mexican & Tex-Mex (11), Cafes & Coffee (10), and American (6).
Competition is strong: 20 other bars are within a mile and 31 within three miles. The closest is 85 Bar, < 0.1 mi away.
22 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexBar Nico< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodThe Continental< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- ItalianLucca< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDaisy Chain Coffee< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Locust Tap located?
Locust Tap is located at 434 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of Locust Tap?
You can call Locust Tap at (515) 689-9654.
What else is near Locust Tap?
There are 110 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Locust Tap. Nearby options include Bar Nico (< 0.1 mi), The Continental (< 0.1 mi), and Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Locust Tap?
20 other bars within a mile. The closest is 85 Bar, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
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