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The Royal Mile


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 36 attractions in Des Moines
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Address: 210 4th Street Des Moines, IA

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2 of 5 stars
SherryinDesMoines   2 contributions
Des Moines, Iowa
May 22, 2008

Friends and I used to go to the Royal Mile regulary but stopped going when we could no longer handle the smoke which drfited up to the dining area from the bar. The owners were unable or unwilling to deal with it so we quit going. We plan to go back when the smoking ban becomes law so we can... more

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5 of 5 stars
TravellingManGD   8 contributions
Manchester UK
Sep 19, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

I visited the Royal Mile one evening and one lunchtime while I was staying in Des Moines. As an Englishman I was dubious as to whether there would be a real English pub feel about it, but I was very pleasntly surprised to find that it was right on the mark. All that was missing was a fruit machine (... more

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5 of 5 stars
jack5225   4 contributions
Ames, Iowa
Sep 4, 2005
3
people found this review helpful

If you looking for some great fish and chips, this is the Pub to go to. Not to mention I love their StrongBow cider. It is a great place to catch up with some friends over drinks, but casual attire required. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Des Moines, Iowa
May 22, 2005
5
people found this review helpful

Cheers, The Royal Mile is the best pub in Des Moines. The atmoshere of the bar feels very pub like. They have loads of bear on tap (and even more in bottles). Some of the beers on tap: ESB, McEwans, London Pride, London Porter, Youngs Double Chocolate Stout, Guinness, Beamish, Bass, Newcastle, Boddingtons and Tennants. If your a real beer... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ames, Iowa
Aug 26, 2003
6
people found this review helpful

The Royal Mile, located in downtown Des Moines, is a new local hotspot. The atmosphere is really relaxed, and the clients are respectful. The patio seating (actually in an alley beside the bar) adds to the atmosphere. Members of the local minor-league, the Iowa Cubs, have been seen kicking back with a beer here after a game. more

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The Royal Mile Address

210 4th Street, Des Moines, IA