Mondays get a bad rep, but these deals might make us change our minds!
Whether you work a 9-to-5 job or are in the service industry, Mondays are a great night to treat yourself! So grab some pizza or that cocktail you’ve been wanting to try because you can only take advantage of these deals on Mondays.
Don’t see your favorite Monday night deal on here? Let us know! We’re happy to keep updating this list as deals change and are introduced!
Last Updated: September 2023
Monday Night Deals + Happenings in Des Moines
Centro: Pizza + Peroni Mondays
- Mondays, 5 p.m. – close
- Centro, 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Centro is a Des Moines staple and a go-to place for delicious Italian fare! Swing by here on Mondays for half-price pizza and Peronis in the dining area or out on patio. If you’d rather kick it at home – use the code PizzaMonday for half-price pizza on carryout orders.
Barntown Brewing: Burgers + Fries + Pint = $11.99
- Mondays, all day
- Barntown Brewing, 9500 SE University Ave Suite 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
It’s burger night at Barntown! Known for their innovative twist on burgers, you’re sure to find one that’ll satisfy any palate. For $11.99, get a tasty burger, fries and a pint of one of their classic brews.
Fresko: $5 mules + 1/2 price flatbreads
- Mondays, Starting at 5 p.m.
- Fresko, 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
The geniuses over at Fresko Natural Foods understand the value of keeping it local. Whenever possible, Fresko sources their ingredients from Iowa farms for their seasonal menus. Fresko combines their fresh, local ingredients with natural cooking methods to give their patrons the best product possible. Get $5 traditional mules and half-price flatbreads here on Mondays. Want a fancier mule? For $1 more upgrade for Georgia Peach or Blackberry.
Ceviche Bar: $8 Cubanos
- Mondays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Ceviche Bar, 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
If you haven’t tried a Cuban sandwich yet, this is your sign. Ceviche is the hot spot in the metro for Cuban fare, serving up delicious cuisine that’ll transport you to the island itself! Come for the yummy $8 Cubanos on Mondays and stay for the fun, vibrant atmosphere.
Coa Cantina: Margarita Monday
- Mondays, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Coa Cantina, 425 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Do we need to say more? Mondays are for margaritas and Modelos! Grab your gal pals and head on over for all the best drink deals like their $4 Modelo, $4 Corona, and $7 Coa Margaritas.
The Dam Pub: 1/2 price pizza + $1 off pints/mugs of beer
- Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- The Dam Pub, 2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Monday is officially a pizza night, fam. 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. On Mondays they offer half-price pizza and $1 off draft beers.
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
- Mondays, 4 p.m. to close
- 2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Peace Tree Brewing Co.: 20% off for Service Industry Workers
- Mondays, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Peace Tree Brewing, 317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get yourself a “Case of the Mondays” – the good kind! Save $4 off any 24-pack of cans or bottled brews. Also, service industry workers get 20% off all drafts – just mention what bar, brewery, or restaurant you work at to get your discount.
Marjorie Mondays: $2 off house cocktails
- Mondays, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Hello, Marjorie, 717 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Looking to get fancy on a Monday? We love to see it. Hello, Marjorie bills itself as a place for “libations and damn fine times,” so if that’s what you’re after – look no further! Enjoy $2 off house cocktails on Marjorie Mondays.
Up-Down: $1 off draft beer
- Mondays, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Up-Down Arcade Bar, 500 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Up-Down Des Moines features more than 40 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo and Sega console gaming, and life-size Jenga and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents and with these drink deals, you’re bound to have a fun Monday without spending too much.
The Bartender’s Handshake: Service Industry Night
- Mondays, 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- The Bartender’s Handshake, 3615 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Here’s another place to get a damn good cocktail on a Monday night – especially if you’re in the service industry! Each and every Monday, The Bartender’s Handshake gives 20% off everything for “our friends who bust their asses day in and day out to bring a little joy and community back into the world.”
The Copper Cup: $5 Mules
- Mondays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- The Copper Cup, 207 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
We love a good Moscow mule and especially love the variety that The Copper Cup offers. If you’re craving one, Monday nights are good time to treat yo’self to a $5 mule.
Bellhop Tiki: $5 Frozen Drinks
- Mondays, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Bellhop Tiki, 440 E Grand Des Moines, IA 50309
Your neighborhood tiki bar is serving up $5 frozen drinks Monday evenings until close! Choose from some Bellhop classics like their pina colada and Miami vice, or try their homemade strawberry daiquri!
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