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Historic Des Moines Venue | Seating, Pa

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About The House Of Bricks

The House Of Bricks was a small, iconic venue in Des Moines with a 275-person capacity, known for intimate gigs and memorable shows. The venue has a rich history in the Merle Hay Road corridor and later roots in the East Village. While the original House Of Bricks closed in 2014, its legacy lives on in Des Moines’ music scene. This page provides a comprehensive overview of former seating arrangements, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a visit or reminisce about past performances.

Note: This page reflects historic context and current neighborhood resources. Always verify current venue usage if you’re planning an event or visit.

For concert planning or nostalgia trips, you’ll find practical details below: seating formats from the original club layout, Easy-to-access parking ramps in the East Village, public transit via DART routes, and trusted local hotel and dining partners within walking distance. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners to help you reserve accommodations and meals while you enjoy Des Moines’ vibrant nightlife and music heritage.

We’ve got you covered with straightforward options to secure your seats, access convenient parking, and find great places to stay and eat nearby.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: about 275 attendees.
  • Historic address: 3829 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310 (Merle Hay Rd location).
  • Moved to East Village location: 525 E Grand Ave / 525 E Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309; The Garden later operated in this space.
  • Current status: The House Of Bricks was permanently closed in 2014; the East Village space became The Garden nightclub.
  • Notable events: Alien Ant Farm performed at House Of Bricks (Nov 16, 2014); other 2014 acts included Gemini Syndrome and Psychostick.
  • Parking: East Village has multiple parking options, including ramps at East Second Street & East Grand Avenue and free parking at a ramp near East Grand Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Transit: Des Moines area is served by DART bus routes, including lines 1 and 4, which stop in East Village.
  • Nearby hotels: AC Hotel Des Moines East Village (401 E Grand Ave) is within walking distance; hotels in the district include The Republic on Grand nearby.
  • Seating chart: Seating maps existed for The House Of Bricks when active; venue was a small club with general admission-style setup.