The Iowa Taproom

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $750

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Host your party in a building full of history and charm! With exposed brick and a modern yet vintage feel, The Iowa Taproom is a unique venue in the historic East Village perfect for every event. Your rental will include on site catering, a fully stocked bar, private event staff, set-up and tear-down, and much more.

Seated guest capacity

20-200

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

215 E 3rd St 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our event spaces

The Marquette Room

With a modern yet vintage feel, the Marquette at the Iowa Taproom is sure to surprise you with its charm!

This 3,600 square foot space features wood floors, exposed brick, floor length curtains, and bistro lighting, perfect for all your event needs.

Guest capacity

20-200 Seated

20-300 Standing

Square footage

3,600

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- tables and chiavari chairs - black or white linens - silverware, dinnerware, and glassware - set up and tear down - full service bar with a wide selection of local beer - event staff - on-site catering - day of coordinating - bistro lighting

Room cost

$2,000 Full Day Rental and $1,250 Evening Rental

The Joliet Room

This small, intimate event room is perfect for rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, showers, work meetings, or an evening out with friends.

This space features exposed brick, bistro lighting, a vintage, repurposed bar, garage door, and access to an outdoor patio.

Guest capacity

1-50 Seated

1-75 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Room cost

$1,000 full day rental, $750 evening rental

Ken's

A not so secret speakeasy

This 1920s prohibition style bar is located beneath the Iowa Taproom and available for rental Sunday to Wednesday. If you're looking for an event space that your guests are sure to remember, you may want to check this space out!

Guest capacity

1-65 Seated

1-85 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- table and booth seating - silverware, dinnerware, and glassware - set up and tear down - full service bar with a specialty cocktail menu - event staff - on-site catering - day of coordinating

Room cost

$750 evening rental available Sunday-Wednesday