Hands down the best sashimi tuna salad in town! Having ordered this dish at countless restaurants, I can confidently say Wellman's Pub does it best. The portion of perfectly seared, tender rare tuna piled over crisp greens, fresh mango, and creamy avocado is unmatched. They do not skimp on the fish, and every single bite delivers incredible flavor. If you want a healthy meal that still feels like a total treat, this is an absolute 5/5-star order. read more

Randomly stopped in last Saturday and had a couple drinks. Drinks were good & reasonable priced. Atmosphere was friendly & active. The bartender was very nice and we had a nice time just sitting having a drink. read more

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I've eaten here once before for dinner, but I tried their bottomless brunch this time around. For $16, it was a pretty good deal since most of their food is already below $14. Ultimately, it is just bar breakfast food so don't have super high expectations. There are many better spots known for their brunch in the city. I will mention that we had such a fun server which made the experience enjoyable! read more

Pizza was amazing! Great experience all around! Second time here and both have been great!

Stopped in for brunch on Mother's Day, there was 10 of us and we had no complaints about the service. There was a couple other groups of 6 or more people and we were well attended to. We all chose from the brunch menu but had the option to select from the full menu. I picked the sliders with egg, cheese and sausage. I expected a sausage patty but it was a larger link cut in half making for a more difficult sandwich to eat but it was good. Not greasy or dry. I requested a spicy Bloody Mary and it was delicious. They also had an all you can drink BM option but I chose just one. I would be interested in visiting for lunch or dinner some time and I recommend others do the same. read more

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Ahhhh... I hate to be lukewarm but Wellman's was just ok. Six of us dined here before going to a show at Hoyt Sherman. No one was razzle dazzled by the food. It is typical bar fare, lacking in freshness and creativity. read more

Our server, Ashley, was great. It looked like a busy night, but she working hard and tried to make right for any mistakes. Our group came in for the Thursday night wings. Food was pretty average, nothing special but not terrible. 20% large party gratuity was added to the bill, to be expected. The thing that threw me was a 4% ESF, whatever that means. A surprise 4% hidden behind some acronym is pretty lousy. At least just price it into the wings so I don't even notice. read more

Great service and pub atmosphere. Love their wing night and pizza. Good happy hour, too. read more

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I find it weird that you don't allow hip hop to be played on Their touch tunes and when I ask an employee he stated they took it off on purpose. Do better and give the people what they want read more

Looking for neighborhood bar with familiar style food? Wellman's is the place where the game is on and you can get some eats. We had the tenderloin the size of something from the state fair (not so sure about the "bourbon sauce" that was served with it; it tastes like sour cream mixed with cinnamon). If this stop is not to your liking, no problem; just crawl on down the rest of Ingersoll to find a place that is read more

Wellman's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Stopped by for a brunch on a Sunday and was impressed with the amount of choices on the menu all at reasonable prices. Out server was very friendly and checked back on us multiple times. I had the hash dish which was really good while others had pancakes (they're huge!), eggs, and bacon. Overall the only complaint was most of the food came out lukewarm. Everyone was hungry and didn't send it back but that would be the only con. If in the neighborhood I'd stop by again. read more

I'd like to give it a 4.5. The food was fast with perfect sandwiches. Fries were crunchy & not to salty. Our waitress was excellent. Restaurant is clean and a typical sports bar feel. Menu has lots of good options. read more

Went in and had drinks with friends, had my card swiped a few times because the "machine wasn't working". Look back at my bank statement and it turns out the waitress gave herself a nice tip. Have called everyday for over a week and have heard nothing back. Can't say I'll be retuning read more

Wellman's Pub is my go-to place for a big burger and tasty fries. They have thick bacon that adds a euphoric feeling to any burger. What's even better than their burgers and fries? Their RANCH! Pro-tip: Life is too short to eat fries without ranch. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch the other day and had a great time. The server convinced us to try the buffalo chicken rangoons and they were worth every penny. The burger I ordered was perfectly prepared and the prices were great. read more

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I really dig Wellman's Pub's patio! It's perfect for warm summer night sipping on a brew, wine, or one of their fancy old fashioned mix drinks! The inside seems more sports bar style, but the patio is one of the best in the city, it huge and is risen on a deck so you over look the business of Ingersol ave! It's perfect! Food is your standard bar fare and beware vegans, not to much to choose from but the staff will hook you up with something so go give it a try and see what they come up with! On Tuesday nights they have a team trivia! read more

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The patio area is exactly what we needed. There was shade, and it was cozy and draped in vining plants. There was even brunch being served! I had some biscuit sliders with eggs and bacon--they hit the spot. They had a solid selection of beer on tap, plus bloody Mary's and other mixed drinks. There were good vibes. We will be back! read more

Fast Friendly service! Shout out to Cody for a great old fashioned! Lots of comfy chairs and space around the bar. Parking is a little tight, but then again so is everything on Ingersoll. Lots of TV's to watch the game! read more

This was my first time eating here in over ten years. The service was great and the various salads we ordered were fresh and unique. My brother ordered the Cajun seared tuna and it was perfect. I ordered the same, but for dietary restrictions asked for no seasoning. Unfortunately my tuna was more cooked than needed, but was still good. The drinks were also very good. Great outdoor area for us. read more

We come here primarily for the trivia night. We do not eat here much at all as we all eat before we come. I have had a wrap here that wasn't too bad. The drinks are your normal drinks. The trivia night is fun! In the Summer, this place never seems to cool down inside. read more

((Sunday brunch during playoff season)) The place was busy but we still had great service from the waitress (Lindsey). Great food, spectacular drinks! I had the $12 unlimited Bloody Mary's along with the Ranch Burger. Oh. My. The ranch burger comes with a variety of options but I chose the fries. Crinkle cut fries! Ask for the fancy sauce. You'll like it! Definitely will be back. read more

I brought my 9 month old daughter to meet a friend for a quick bite recently and just loved Wellman's. The patio looked amazing, however we ended up inside due to the heat. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip and chicken nachos, both of which were so fresh and tasted great! I look forward to coming back, as their extensive food and drink menu have tons of good options. Inside had a fun and relaxed sports bar feel. Service was fast and helpful... my only complaint was that it wasn't super baby-friendly (what can you do right?). I was given a high chair with a broken buckle and ended up sitting her on my lap. Oh well! Hope to come back soon, without the baby next time ;) read more

Me and my friends went to this place on their so called "wing night", more like "super slow night". Went here for some simple wings with the bros, ended up waiting here for over 4 hours for our food. Ridiculous right? Tell me about it. Never ever ever eating here or letting anyone in my family eat here ever again. Hate this place. Sowwy. read more

You shouldn't put jalapenos in clam chowder. Maybe it was just the cook. It has never happened before. Please announce it on your menu of you decide to continue. You were known for Great Clam chowder. read more

Was really hoping to be able to enjoy an evening on the Wellman's patio. Unfortunately though it was closed due to inclement weather earlier in the day. Not letting this ruin our night we decided to stay and just eat inside rather than trying somewhere else. It took awhile to get drinks and a food order in. Then when the food did come we asked for condiments that never made it to the table. Our server disappeared for most of the night making it really hard to get refills and the check. Both my dinner date and I got burgers. They weren't the best but weren't bad either. The real star of the show was the french fries, perfectly crispy! Overall I want to give Wellman's a better star rating but can't justify it at the moment due to the subpar food and service. read more

Wellman's is a solid neighborhood bar with lots of wooden booths and tables inside - and a great patio outside.The crowd can get a little sketchy on the weekends, but on a weeknight this is a pretty good place to meet up with friends for a couple of drinks. Their patio is one of the biggest on Ingersoll, and the beer selection is pretty good. That said, the food is not worth ordering here, so if you're after bar food, I'd go down the block and hit up Zimm's instead. I would probably not order food here again - that bad. Service can be a little questionable sometimes too. But overall it's a pretty straightforward pub with a nice patio. read more

Just had lunch here today for the first time. Sat on patio and had great service. Chipotle Chicken Fajita wrap was excellent. We are from Florida, and my husband was surprised at how good their clam chowder was. Would definitely go back. read more

I miss Wellman's. I also miss the way it used to be. Yes, we have no fries? Who brought the fries? I am not impressed. At any rate, you still have the best patio in town and a great place for a night out in Des Moines. The perfect combination of fun, laid-back, casual and cool. I know it's been open for 20 some years, but it's still trendy to show up at Wellman's. And for that - I love you. read more

Good food, good beer and a great place to watch the game. Went with my 10 year old while we were in town for a baseball tournament... wanted to watch the NCAA hockey game ... this was the place! The waitress and hostess were super nice. The service was really, really good. This is a great place to see a game. It's a sports bar ... know that going in. All types of people go to a sports bar. Big open restaurant with high top tables and TVs everywhere! read more

Just got off work was very hungry and remember that the chicken parmesan was on special this evening for $8.95. The food was delicious and decided to stay around for a couple drinks. I took a phone call on the patio and to my return to the bar I saw a young "professional" celebrating her birthday. Her gentlemen friend must have been a gynecologist, I've never seen more fingers dissappear so quickly. It reminded me of a puppeteer. Needless to say conditions at the bar were less than appropriate.... The sandwich was finger licking good! read more

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Go for the dive barish atmosphere and drinks. Maybe go for something like a burger. I wouldn't go very far away from the bar food food. I was amazed that i got charged a buck for a side of blue cheese dressing for my burger (which was decent) and my wife got charged for a second dressing for her salad after finding the first Lime Tequila one has almost no flavor. read more

I love Wellman's. The staff is always friendly and courteous, and the drinks are great. I also LOVE the Portabella Mushroom pizza with adding chicken. It is my favorite pizza, anywhere. It is the default watering hole for my best friend and me. We are here at least 3-4x a week. It can get pretty busy on weekends, but our personal favorite time to go there is during the daytime when it's a calmer atmosphere. I have never had a bad experience there. Good food, courteous staff with good service (especially when seated at the bar), and reasonably priced, well-made drinks. I really can't ask for much more in a pub. I highly recommend them. read more

We've been here a few times, and it's fine as a stop along Ingersoll or for a drink on the patio before heading downtown. But we came here on the Sunday before Labor Day for a friend's birthday - we were bar hopping down Ingersoll, and this was stop #2. Now I get it that it was a Sunday, so maybe they weren't expected 12 people to roll through their door at 7pm, but it was Sunday on a long weekend. If I were a bar owner, I'd be staffed up and running specials all night long! Anyway, we got the dimmest waitress in all of Des Moines. When we asked for menus, she brought one. One menu for 12 people. Our drinks took forever, they came out one at a time. She messed up two of the drink orders. It took her days to come back with a few more menus for the group, and by that time, the couple with us who had ordered at the bar were already done with their meals. By that point, when she finally came and asked if we were ready to order, we were done and decided to move on to the next stop (Star Bar, BTW, where we had pretty darn speedy service despite being pretty packed, and the food was delicious!) read more

Usually this place is extremely crowded for happy hour. Is known more for the drinks not the food. We went for happy hour and the wine pours were excellent. The patio is great. I would go here summer months but I'm not a fan in the winter when it's too crowded. read more

Wellman's is average at best. From the menue, prices, drinks, pretty much everything. That doesn't mean it ks terrible but it isn't particularly memorable either. Also, don't order their pizza. It really doesn't sound like a good idea anyway. Pretty sure it is just a cheap frozen pizza that you could make yourself for less $. read more

I haven't been in Des Moines very long and was looking for a pub open on Sundays. Found one! Friendly staff. Great burger. Lots of tvs for sports. read more

Fun place to go if you're going out for a night of fun with friends. It's just gets really crowded with zero walking room. Bartenders are great though. read more

Been to Wellmans quite a few times now! They have one of the best bar Patio's in DM. You can enjoy your brew and food while taking in all the action happening on Ingersoll. Inside it's pretty much a sports bar. Lots of memorabilia, and games playing on the tvs. There is a nice room with a pool table where you can play and not worry about being in anyones way or anyone being in your way. The prices are pretty typical, they have specials that change daily. Ive had a few different meals here but the last one I had was the street tacos and they were delicious! My friends got burgers and a chicken sandwich that must have also been good because they ate them up real quick! They don't really have much for vegetarian or vegan options so if youre looking for a good meal in that direction, I'd probably go elsewhere. I would have given Wellmans 4 stars but couldnt for two reasons. 1) the bathrooms have a really strange odor, kind of like chewing tobacco-I don't know what it is but they need a new air freshener or something. 2) the last time I came in with a few of my girlfriends we had a really rude bartender. He was pretty vulgar and even "jokingly" called my friend a b****. It was really unprofessional and unless you really know your customer I dont think that's something your business should be known for. Other than that I have had pleasant experiences with the other staff I have encountered and will be back to Wellmans for sure. read more

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Wellman's is a good bar for meeting up with friends. You know the type of place, it's not pretentious, looks well-used, just has a relaxed vibe to it. I have come here twice to reconnect with friends from High School I hadn't seen in 9 years and it really was the perfect venue for it. The beer selection is nice for Des Moines and the pitchers are reasonably priced. The bar is spacious with enough booths and tables to go around. Erotic photo hunt keeps the place classy. Bonus: It is Big Tomato accessible. read more

Is there anything less than one star? This place is obviously disorganized. We went to see a show by a talented live performer last night, estimated time: 8 p.m. upon arrival, we found that the "manager" had made the decision to delay the show by more than 3 hours because she forgot there was an Iowa v. Iowa State game. Fair decision, right? I mean, they are a business and need to look out for their best interest, I respect that. What is appalling is that there was no attempt to contact the performer until he arrived with equipment in hand. Very convenient, because most people that had made plans to see the show had already ordered food and drink. Once confronted about this, the manager decided to take the rest of the night off, leaving two incompetent bartenders in charge who were unable to give any kind of logical reason for the decision. Meanwhile, soccer was played over the big screen while nobody sporting any sort of iowa/iowa state gear sat confused. I watched drinks be returned to the bar (as the patrons that ordered them were there for the promised entertainment) be "resold" to other tables. This place is shady, poorly run, and has zero pride in how they operate their business. They should be ashamed. They are a skidmark in a community that is proud of it's commitment to midwest values. Patronizing this business is nothing short of a slap in the face of prideful, respectful, honest establishments. Please DO NOT GO THERE. read more