The Happiest of Hours: 4–6pm at Table 128

There’s something magical about that moment between afternoon and evening — a chance to slow down, gather with friends, and mark the transition into night. At Table 128, we wanted to create a Happy Hour that feels like an extension of who we are: seasonal, welcoming, and designed to bring people together.

Happy Hour wines by the glass at Table 128 including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Photo by Joelle Blanchard | Figment Art Photo

The Happiest of Hours runs Tuesday through Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m., and is available anywhere you like to sit — in the dining room, at the bar, or out on the patio when the weather’s nice. Whether you’re winding down after work, kicking off date night, or just meeting a friend for a drink, this is your perfect pre-dinner ritual.

Our Happy Hour menu features thoughtfully crafted cocktails, crisp wines by the glass, and local beer — plus a menu of small bites that showcase the same quality ingredients we use for dinner service.

Pet-friendly patio dining at Table 128 in Gray’s Landing, downtown Des Moines — perfect for Happy Hour or dinner.

Bites include:

  • FIG & BRIE BRUSCHETTA (vg) – toasted sourdough baguette, dried figs, brie, orange blossom honey

  • SHISHITO PEPPERS (vg,gf) – grilled peppers, marinated feta, tamari vinaigrette, toasted sesame

  • DEVILED EGGS (gf) – aioli, Dijon, brown sugar, bacon, sriracha

  • FRIED CALAMARI (gf) – romesco, paprika, herbs

Wines by the Glass:

  • Chardonnay – $10 | Le Château de Chaintré, France

  • Sauvignon Blanc – $10 | Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County, CA

  • Rosé – $10 | Sangiovese, Frico, Italy

  • Cabernet Sauvignon – $10 | Cousiño-Macul, Chile

Classic Cocktails ($8):

  • Old Fashioned – Four Roses bourbon, house bitters, orange, bourbon cherry

  • Margarita – El Mayor blanco tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, salt rim

  • Martini – Revelton gin or Ketel One vodka, served dirty or dry, with stuffed blue cheese or pimento olives

Pair your drink with a couple of small plates and you have what I think is the best hour of the day. The menu shifts with the season, so there’s always something new to try — whether you’ve been coming for years or are stopping by for the first time.

For me, Happy Hour is about creating a moment of pause — a time to connect with friends or colleagues, celebrate a small win, or simply enjoy a cocktail and watch the evening unfold. However you use it, we’re here to make it special.

Chef Lynn Pritchard

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