The Perfect Way to Unwind - Happy Hour at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse!

We all need a break once in a while, and some weeks, more than one break is necessary! Specifically for that reason, every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm we host the best Happy Hour in Des Moines. When you've got great people to hang out with, delicious drinks to enjoy at a great price, and plenty of TVs playing all the games to distract you, your worries will begin to fade away, and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse knows how to distract you in all the right ways! 

Why We Love Happy Hour
There are lots of reasons why a good Happy Hour will improve your outlook on life. For one thing, it's a nice change from being stuck at work, and it can even make your job seem easier to handle if you invite a few co-workers along to get to know their fun side a little better. Once you work a visit or two to the Boot's Happy Hour into your regular schedule, that work week will seem to fly right by!

You might be surprised to learn that studies have been done which showed that spending time enjoying the company of others relieves built-up tension and lowers the risk of depression. Even if you don't know anyone when you get here, you're very likely to go home having a few new friends to add to your list. The staff is always friendly, and our patrons are always awesome!  

Great Drink Specials at the Boot
In addition to that awesome company you'll find at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, the special drink prices during Happy Hour will delight you too. First of all, we've got 18 delicious draft beers on tap, including quite a few tasty, local Iowa brews, and they are on sale. If beer isn't what you're thirsty for, we also offer incredible discounts on many of our mixed drinks. Pair your favorite cocktail with some of our awesome appetizers and the experience will be even better!

Stick Around for Dinner
If you fully take advantage of the entire Happy Hour, that means you're still at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant at 6 pm, which is the perfect time to go ahead and order dinner. You're already here, and the fact that you don't have to cook when you get home is an additional reason to be happy! If you've got a family at home to feed, order dinner for everyone to go to surprise them with. When you do that, the happiness goes home with you too! 

Happy Hour at Wobbly Boots BBQ isn't going to solve all of your problems, but it will give you the relaxing and enjoyable break you need to get back to real life. Call your friends and make it a regular meet-up that you can all look forward to weekly. Even if you show up outside of the designated "Happy" hours, we'll still make sure you have a great time! 

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Enjoy Our Delicious Flatbread Creations For National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day falls on February 9, and you can celebrate right here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive with one of our amazingly delicious flatbread creations. People have been making flatbreads to enjoy for over 5,000 years. We've taken that tradition and proven that the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines can also make a fantastic flatbread! 

Most pizza is made from yeasted flatbread and typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked in an oven, sometimes with additional toppings added. Flatbread pizza is generally made on a thinner, crispier crust using lighter toppings and sauce that is most often not tomato sauce. The best part about our recipes is the fact that most of them contain our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked meats! 

Crab Rangoon
Wobbly Boots' own crab rangoon filling slathered on our flatbread pizza crust, topped with our 5-cheese pizza blend and then finished with fried wontons and a sweet chili drizzle. Always a customer favorite!

B-L-T
We start with our thin flatbread pizza crust, spread our homemade cheese sauce on that, add our 5-cheese pizza blend, and then top it all with smoked ham, bacon crumbles, lettuce, & tomatoes. It's deliciously drizzled with ranch dressing before serving.

Buffalo Bacon Chicken & Jalapeno
Our flatbread covered in our chipotle buffalo sauce and topped with grilled chicken breast, bacon, & jalapenos plus our 5-cheese pizza blend and finished with ranch dressing.

BBQ Brisket
Our homemade BBQ sauce spread over our flatbread pizza crust and topped with slow-smoked brisket, red onion, and a combination of our 5-cheese pizza blend & cheddar jack cheese. An outstanding flavor that can't be beat!!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Our homemade spinach artichoke dip generously spread over our flatbread and topped with a 5-cheese mozzarella blend, chicken, diced tomatoes, and finished with Parmesan cheese.

Reading those recipes is enough to convince you that our family-friendly restaurant in Des Moines knows how to do more than just great BBQ. Of course, tasting these culinary creations is an even better way to know that the next time you're craving pizza, we can cure that hunger! 

We've got some great appetizers to enjoy before digging into your flatbread from the Boot, and they also go great with one of our fresh side salads, or better yet, share a flatbread and one of our meal-sized salads with a friend. And of course, if you're over 21, nothing washes down pizza better than an ice-cold beer! We've got all of your favorites in bottles, plus 18 taps which include some of Iowa's best craft beers. If you join us during Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, you'll even get those tasty brews at a special price!

Come on in this Friday, February 9 and celebrate National Pizza Day at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. Don't worry if Friday isn't good for you, because we're happy to serve you one of our amazing flatbreads anytime that you like, any day of the week! 

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3 Reasons To Stick Around After You're Done With Dinner

You've just enjoyed a delicious dinner (or possibly lunch) at our friendly Des Moines BBQ restaurant. Just because your food is gone, that doesn't mean that you have to leave! We love having you hang out here with us at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive, and today we've got 3 great reasons why you should stick around after your plates have been cleared. 

Save Room For Dessert
Enjoying a great big plate of the best hickory-smoked meats in Des Moines may make it hard to leave room for something sweet afterward, but if you plan ahead, you just might be able to save a little space for one of our delectable desserts. If you're worried about getting too full, ask for a doggy bag for part of your meal. That way you get a sweet treat after you eat, plus a bonus treat of leftovers for lunch tomorrow! (Maybe even a late-night snack. We know how irresistible our dishes are!) Order some dessert, enjoy it with a cup of coffee, and hang around for a little while longer. 

Have An After-Dinner Drink
If you're too full for more food, you may be able to find some room for a refreshing after-dinner drink. We've got a fully-stocked bar and talented bartenders that are able to mix up your favorite cocktails. There's a wonderful variety of ice-cold beers both in the bottle and on tap here too. 

We have 18 draft beers available that change periodically, but you will always find a nice selection of local Iowa brews among the mix. If you're sticking around after a late lunch, you may even be able to catch our Happy Hour, which happens every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, featuring beer and mixed drink specials.

Catch Some Sports Action
There is always something sporty going on, whether it's a game or something sports-related, and we've always got it playing. You'll find 17 TVs conveniently placed throughout the restaurant, so you don't have to belly up to the bar to catch a game. You can enjoy watching from any seat in the house! 

After you're finished eating, feel free to hang out and watch the rest of your game with us. We're sports fans too, and it's always more exciting when you get to watch with a bunch of other fans. As a matter of fact, you might even want to check your favorite teams' schedules so that you can plan your trips to join us at the best place to watch sports in Des Moines ahead of time. (Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner!)  

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is open 7 days a week at 11:00 am, ready to serve you a delicious lunch, dinner, Happy Hour snack, and everything in between! Once you step through our doors, we consider you to be a part of our Wobbly Boots family, so don't just come for the best BBQ in Des Moines (although that's an excellent reason on its own) but stay for the company. We love hanging out with you, and we hope that you love joining us often at the Boot. 

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Delicious Drinks To Warm You Up From The Iowa Cold

December is here and winter weather is quickly approaching. (As a matter of fact, it feels like it's already here!) We've not only got the best BBQ in Des Moines to warm your bones, but our wonderful Wobbly Boots Roadhouse bartenders can mix up some delicious drinks that will do the trick too. Here are a few suggestions.

Whiskey Drinks
Whiskey is known for warming up a person when the weather gets cold. In reality, it really just gives you the immediate sensation of warmth by causing your blood vessels to dilate which brings warm blood closer to the surface of your skin. The feeling won't last long, but it will sure taste good when it goes down! Here are a couple of whiskey cocktails you may want to try.  

• Hot Toddy
  This classic cocktail made up of whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and hot water is a great drink for tackling some of the symptoms of a winter cold. 
• Four Horsemen
  If a little bit of whiskey gives you a warm feeling, imagine what 4 at once will do! This delicious drink consists of scotch whiskey, bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and Irish whiskey. 

Coffee Drinks
Hot coffee always tastes good on a cold day, and when you add some of the special ingredients from behind our bar, it tastes even better! Coffee cocktails are great to enjoy with your meal, and they make excellent after-dinner drinks too. Some of our favorite add-ins are; Bailey's, Irish whiskey, Kahlua, and Amaretto.  

Bloody Marys
Yes, this drink is served over ice, but it's the perfect cocktail to add a bit of heat to. With the proper ingredients added to the base mix, you can really give it some spicy deliciousness. Let the bartender know how hot you can handle yours, and with the addition of some spices, hot sauce, and certain flavored vodkas, you'll soon be enjoying a cocktail that will definitely warm you up.  

Seasonal Craft Beer
Okay, these are actually served ice cold, but they're only available this time of year. Your dinner should warm you up enough that you can enjoy a full-bodied, tasty brew along with it. If you don't drink one while you're here, you may have to wait until next year to get the chance again! Right now at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, we've got Samuel Adams Winter Lager on tap. Our choices change often, so be sure to check to see what we've added each time you come in. 

No matter what mouthwatering item you order off of our extensive menu, the talented bartenders at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant can come up with a creative cocktail that will taste great with it! If you join us during Happy Hour every Monday - Friday from 3-6 pm, you may even get some of those delicious drinks at a discounted price! Come on in and fight off that cold weather here with us at the Boot. We open daily at 11 am.      

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Cheers to the Awesome Iowa Beers We Have On Tap at the Boot!

According to the calendar, this Thursday, September 28 is Drink Beer Day! While we don't need a special day to enjoy the best Iowa beers on tap, it is a great excuse to highlight the incredible local brews that we have for you here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. They change occasionally, but right now, here are the tasty beers we have waiting for you on tap. 

Confluence Brewing Company
This city is not only home to the best BBQ in Des Moines, but also this awesome brewery. They have been in business since 2012, but the dream began back in 1991 when John Martin, the company's head brewer, began playing around with beer made from grain crops found in Iowa. He researched, practiced, and taste-tested for a few years, then began Confluence Brewing Company with co-founder Ken Broadhead so you could all enjoy the results. 

We feature 3 of their delicious beers on tap here at the Boot. Farmer John's is a refreshing blonde, multi-grain ale. Des Moines IPA is their American take on an India Pale Ale. We've also just added their seasonal Oktoberfest, which is a rich, amber-colored lager with a full-bodied, toasty flavor.  

Exile Brewing Company
Des Moines boasts yet another amazing brewery with Exile Brewing Company. These guys describe themselves as "a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community, and the future of our land." Every beer they brew is a dedication to both European tradition and the quality of good old American hard work. 

Right now we've got an Exile favorite on draft, Ruthie. It's a smooth gold lager with a robust body, named for the finest woman to ever have served a beer in 1950's Des Moines. 

Boone Valley Brewing Company
Our next featured brewery is based in Boone. Their journey started out as a fun notion to make beer from a kit, but soon turned into a passion for brewing. After winning multiple awards for the beers created, it became obvious that Rick was good at this! Often referred to as the "Willie Wonka of Beers" and the "Phantom Brewer," his hobby turned into an incredible brewery we are proud to feature. 

We have the delicious, medium-bodied Roxie Irish Red on tap. It is filled with complex malt flavors and aromas, and it's become a local favorite. 

Peace Tree Brewing Company
Knoxville brings us this brewery that has called a former Nash Rambler car dealership home since 2010. The name comes from the historic grand sycamore that grew near the town of Red Rock, which was a meeting place for many generations of Native Americas, and later was a meeting place for fur traders too. The tree is this company's symbol because they hope their beers will be "shared with friends and strangers alike and act as a catalyst for conversations, new friendships, and important agreements - in line with the lore of the Peace Tree of Red Rock."

You'll find two of their tasty creations on tap at the Boot. Blonde Fatale is a Belgium-style blonde ale that is surprisingly smooth. We also have No Coast IPA, which is a big American IPA with tons of bitterness and loads of hop flavor with piney and citrus notes.  


Firetrucker Brewery
The people behind Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny live, breathe, and eat local. Local ingredients are always used in their beers. A sense of innovation, a sense of community, and the desire to improve life is at the forefront during the creation of each of their brews. You can always expect to get lots of flavor, while still maintaining a clean finish. 

We feature their Pumper Truck Porter on tap. It comes out of the tap with a silky black appearance and a creamy head. The full, delicious flavor is made from brown and chocolate malts as well as roasted barley and hops. 


You can get a taste of any one of these brilliant brews on tap at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive 7 days a week, while they last. As we mentioned, occasionally we'll switch up which beers we carry, but these awesome Iowa breweries will always find their way into our restaurant. 

If you join us for the best Happy Hour in Des Moines Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, you can get all of these for only $3 a glass! Pair these awesome Iowa brews with our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked BBQ, and you've got a great meal ahead of you.

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Scotch Lovers Unite! National Scotch Day Is July 27

There seems to be a "holiday" to celebrate just about everything nowadays. This week, if you're a Scotch lover, you've got a bonus reason to raise a glass. Thursday, July 27 is Nation Scotch Day! If you're not a scotch lover yet, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has dedicated this blog to helping you better understand this tasty beverage. Maybe it will make you curious enough to finally give it a try. 

Scotch or Whisky? 
Actually, it's both! "Scotch Whisky" is only one type of whisky. Others include Irish, Canadian and American whiskey (with an "ey" on the end), and Kentucky bourbon. While all are generally grouped together at the bar, each has its own distinctive qualifications to earn its name. 

Scotch whisky can only be called by that name if it is in fact made in Scotland. For reasons we are not quite sure of, they spell it "whisky" rather than "whiskey". The main ingredient used is malted barley, and it must be aged in an oak cask for at least 3 years. As any Scotch aficionado knows, the longer it sits in the barrel, the finer the drink tastes. Most Scotches are distilled twice, but some go through the process more, as many as twenty times!    

As for the other liquors mentioned above, Irish whiskey and Canadian whiskey must be made in those countries. American whiskey must be made in the U.S.A., but our country has taken it a step further. We have variations that include rye whiskey, bourbon (usually from Kentucky,) and whiskey (most often from Tennessee.)  

How Do You Drink It? 
A lot of people choose to drink their scotch alone, right out of the bottle, while others have it on the rocks (over ice) or with a bit of water mixed in. This is the best way to appreciate the distinct flavor of the different types of Scotch whisky that we have behind the bar of our Des Moines BBQ restaurant. There are a couple of classic cocktails that contain this particular liquor too that you may want to try. 

ROB ROY
Basically, it's a classic Manhattan, but made with Scotch whisky instead of rye or Tennessee whiskey. Simply add sweet vermouth and bitters, then garnish it with a lemon or orange twist. 

SCOTTISH MULE
The Moscow Mule is an extremely popular drink combining vodka, ginger beer, and lime in a copper mug. For this variation, just switch out the vodka for a nice malt Scotch. 

RUSTY NAIL
Two ingredients come together for big flavor. This cocktail mixes Scotch whisky and Drambuie in an old fashioned glass over ice with a lemon twist. 

FOUR HORSEMEN
For a true whisky lover, this combines the best of them all! Scotch whisky, bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and Irish whiskey. 

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive has a wonderful selection of liquor behind our bar, and our talented bartenders are happy to mix up your favorite cocktail to enjoy alongside the best BBQ in Des Moines. We also have an incredible beer selection, including 18 draft beers, and you'll even find many of your favorite local Iowa brews on tap at the Boot. Come in for a drink and stay for a bite to eat too! 

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Joining Us For Happy Hour At The Boot Is Good For You!

You probably already know how much fun the best Happy Hour in Des Moines is every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, but did you realize that it can be good for your mental and physical health too? Taking a break in between work stress and home responsibilities every once in a while does a body good! 

"Happy Hours" were originally created as a form of entertainment to distract men out at sea from the day to day workings on the ship and keep them in good spirits. Rather than drinking, they would box, wrestle, enjoy music, or watch movies. During Prohibition, the term "Happy Hour" was picked up to describe the time when people would secretly meet for a few pre-dinner cocktails in private homes or speakeasies before heading out to the restaurants that couldn't serve alcohol. 

Today, we don't have to sneak around to enjoy a few cocktails together. (Thank goodness!) We are free to enjoy a drink anytime that we want. There are a few benefits to meeting up with friends and co-workers during Happy Hour though. Please keep in mind that these benefits only hold up when you drink responsibly and in moderation.  

Improves life at the office.
Having a drink with your co-workers after the work day is over is a great way to de-stress and get to know each other in a more relaxed atmosphere. Getting the chance to form relationships outside of work pressures and deadlines can help everyone to work together better once you get back to the office. 

Lowers depression.
Studies have shown that spending time enjoying the company of others relieves built up tension and lowers the risk of depression. Both of those things are excellent for improving your overall mental health at work and at home.  

Improves heart health.
We've covered the many surprising health benefits of beer, when consumed in moderation, in a past blog. One of those benefits is boosting your "good" cholesterol by 10-20%, which aids in reducing the chances of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks.   

Easier to get to the weekend. 
As the old song goes, "Everybody's working for the weekend!" Well, taking part in Happy Hour at our Des Moines BBQ restaurant is a great way to make that weekend seem not so far away. All work and no play is no fun at all. Invite the office, and your friends outside of the office, to join you for a mid-week break. You all deserve it! 

Happy Hour at the Boot
Five days a week, Monday-Friday, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse offers some incredible drink specials so that you can enjoy Happy Hour without spending all of that hard-earned money from the job you're taking a break from. Weekdays from 3-6 pm, all 18 of our delicious draft beers, including many of your favorite Iowa brews, are only $3 each. You can also enjoy $5 specialty drinks and $3 Captain Morgan cocktails. Pair any one of those drinks with some of our awesome appetizers and it's even better! 

We look forward to seeing you at the best Happy Hour in the Des Moines area soon. Bring the whole gang. We've got plenty of room for everyone, and we can't wait to welcome you all to our place. 

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Enjoying a Beer!

Friday, April 7, 2017 is designated as both National Beer Day AND World Health Day. What does Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive do with this type of information? Well, we research to find out if there are any health benefits tied to a big, frosty brew. You're all in luck too, because beer does have a few of those, and your favorite bar in Des Moines has listed them for you below. 

National Beer Day
For over 13 years, beginning in 1920, Prohibition was enforced. This meant that it was illegal to buy or sell beer and alcohol in the United States. In March of 1933, President Franklin d. Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act into law, meaning that U.S. residents could once again legally enjoy a drink. 

Even though signed in March, the new law did not go into affect until April 7 of that year, which then became known as National Beer Day. Fun fact: the day before, April 6, is often referred to as New Beer's Eve because people were so excited about getting the chance to legally purchase a beer, they lined up outside their favorite breweries and pubs the night before!  

World Health Day
This holiday is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global health awareness day. April 7 marks the founding of WHO, and they use it as an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to the important subject of global health. Topics of both mental and physical health are addressed, covering a variety of subjects. 

Health Benefits of Beer
Enjoyed in moderation, beer actually has quite a few health benefits. If you stick to no more than 1-2 glasses a day, the following facts may be true for you. 

• Beer has a thinning effect on blood which can prevent the formation of clots, and the Vitamin B-6 from it helps to prevent build-up in the arteries, making it good for your cardiovascular health. 
• It can boost your level of "good cholesterol" by 10%-20%, helping to prevent coronary disease. 
• The antioxidant content of beer is equal to that of wine, and beer has more protein and Vitamin B than wine. 
• When compared to regular wine and cocktail drinkers, regular beer drinkers were found to have the lower blood pressure. 
• The silicon present in beer helps to increase bone density and protect your bones against osteoporosis. In one particular study, drinking 1-2 beers a day showed an increase in bone density for 4.5%. Be aware though, that people drinking 3+ brews a day actually lowered their bone density up to 5.2%. 
• Beer, especially the dark varieties, are a good source of soluble fiber. This is great for the digestive system. 
• Also a rich source of magnesium, it can aid in the prevention of kidney stones.
• Beer is both high in potassium and low in sodium. 
• Age slower with beer! It increases the potency and impact of Vitamin E, which happens to be a major antioxidant that maintains healthy skin and slows the aging process.
• In one Spanish study, researchers asked people to exercise until their body temperature reached 104 degrees. They then had some drink a beer and others drink water. The beer drinkers turned out to be slightly more hydrated. 

Celebrate at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
Here at the Boot, we've got lots of refreshing beers for you to choose from, including 18 varieties on tap. We are proud to feature many local Iowa breweries among your choices. You can even get a special price on beer during the best Happy Hour in Des Moines every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. So the next time you're in the mood for a healthy dose of your favorite brew along with some amazing BBQ, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has got you covered. 

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7 Fun Facts To Share This St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is this Friday. Even though it is originally an Irish holiday, we've come to love celebrating it right here in the United States. While you're out with your friends this weekend, here are a few interesting points of conversation from Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for you to share.  

Saint Patrick was NOT Irish
Ireland's patron saint was actually born in Britain to an aristocratic family. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped and forced to work as a slave in Ireland for 7 years. He eventually found his way home, but something kept telling him to go back to Ireland and do some good. 

The Shamrock was a Teaching Tool
St. Patrick used the many 3-leaf clovers that were growing all over Ireland to teach the pagans there about Christianity. Each leaf was used to represent an aspect of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

Irish DON'T Eat Corned Beef
Well, not necessarily ever, but it's not a dish that is served for the St. Patrick's Day holiday in Ireland. This tradition was actually created in America. Corned beef was expensive and considered a luxury back in Ireland, but when the Irish immigrants came to America, ironically it was the most affordable meat for them to buy. Cabbage was also inexpensive. Irish-Americans put the two together, ate it often due to the price, and the recipe came to be thought of as an Irish dish.  

Americans Love Beer
We love a pint of that delicious Irish stout, Guinness, on occasion. Our BBQ restaurant in Des Moines even keeps it on tap regularly. On St. Patrick's Day we'll want to have an extra keg or two on standby, though, because Guinness consumption in America doubles nationwide.  

Irish Pubs Close For The Day
Residents of the United States tend to treat St. Patrick's Day as a big drinking holiday, but in another ironic twist, Ireland doesn't. It is actually a religious holiday over there, and many local pubs remain closed for the day. 

Irish Whiskey
Another popular drink requested on St. Pat's is Irish Whiskey. The word "whiskey" is an Anglicization of the first word in the Gaelic phrase "uisce betha" which means "water of life." Whiskey (always spelled with an "ey" on the end) from Ireland is made with a blend of malted and unmalted barley, while whisky (with only a "y" on the end) comes from Scotland, and it only uses malted barley.   

Don't Forget To Wear Your... Blue?
For hundreds of years, blue was associated with the holiday instead of the green we wear today. The reason for this is because Saint Patrick's color was historically blue. If you head out on St. Patrick's Day now without green somewhere on your body, the mischievous leprechauns will pinch you! (Unless your friends pinch you first!)   

There you go! Seven fun facts to impress your friends with when you come into Wobbly Boots Roadhouse this St. Patrick's Day for your pint of Guinness or shot of Jameson. Get your green on, head to the best restaurant in the Des Moines area, and share a little holiday fun here with us this weekend. 

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