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Check out Central Iowa's newest Bike Trail Patio Bar located on the Neal Smith Trail at Birdland Marina!

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Bike on in for some of your favorite local brews or domestics. Enjoy our spacious patio and deck on the Des Moines river while listening to live music and eating tasty grub from Capt' Roy's own food truck.

Bicycle Friendly

Capt' Roy's is located on the Neal Smith Trail with plenty of bicycle parking. Our unique location is an excellent hub to start, finish, or pit-stop on your cycling adventure.
  • We have a deck overlooking the river
  • We are a hub for the bike trail
  • We LOVE bicycle events
  • We sell ice and other supplies for cyclists

Beer

Capt' Roy's will feature a variety of local craft beer, along with all of your favorite old standards. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.

About

Capt' Roy's is the vision of partners Jack Daugherty and Wade Thompson. Jack is a member of the Power Boat Club, Parks Area Foundation, marina tenant, and supporter of the Union Park Neighborhood Association. Wade brings cycling to the equation and an extensive background in music. The vision and name is based on local legend Anson Roy Williams AKA: Captain Roy! Barefoot skier, beer drinker, and friend to all!

Food

Serving a full menu from our very own food truck and offering daily lunch specials. We specialize in Americana food.

Captain Roy's Menu 1
Captain Roy's menu 2

Locale

Captain Roy's is located at the Birdland Marina, 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, Iowa. On the historic Thompson Bend of the Des Moines River near Union Park.

Captain Roy's nighttime aerial

sponsoring BIKEIOWA since April 2017

Location

Captain Roy's
1900 Saylor Rd
Des Moines, IA 50313 MAP

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