Des Moines Bachelor Party Golf Trip
Des Moines checks every box for a bachelor party golf trip: 5 courses for competitive rounds, 4 bars for the nights (3 open past midnight), 4 group-friendly restaurants, and 4 off-course activities when you need a break from the links.
Sample Bachelor Party Weekend
A 3-day bachelor party itinerary using real venues in Des Moines. Adjust to your crew's vibe.
Day 1 — Arrival & Night Out
Court Avenue District Bar Crawl — 2-3 hours, $20–$40/pp
801 Chophouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Hessen Haus — sports bar · Open late
Day 2 — Main Event
Tournament Club of Iowa — $59–$99
Jester Park Golf Course — $29–$49
801 Chophouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Hello, Marjorie — cocktail · Open late
Day 3 — Last Round
Otter Creek Golf Course — $32–$55
Bar Guide
3 spots stay open past midnight — critical for a proper bachelor party.
Exile Brewing Company
Des Moines' flagship brewery — great IPAs in a sprawling industrial taproom with games
Hessen Haus
Late nightGerman beer hall with boot-drinking challenges and live music — the most fun group bar in DSM
Hello, Marjorie
Late nightEast Village craft cocktail bar — inventive drinks in a stylish, intimate space
Lefty's Live Music
Late nightDive bar with live music and cheap drinks — the late-night anchor of the Court Avenue scene
Group Lodging (Sleeps 8+)
$400–$1200/night
Sherman Hill and Beaverdale neighborhoods
$300–$800/night
East Village and Drake neighborhood
Best Courses for the Competition
1 premium/bucket-list courses for the main event rounds.
Transportation
$150–$250/hr · Fits 14–24
Providers: Des Moines Party Bus, Iowa Party Express
$100–$175/hr · Fits 12–14
Providers: DSM Shuttle, Executive Transportation