The Most Scrumptious Breweries in Indianapolis

MadTree Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (658) • $$

"IT'S LONG BUT READ IT!!!!!Long time coming...been a regular at 1.0 (original brewery) then regulars at 2.0 (existing brewery) had the first beers served. Seen quite a few changes over the years. (The brewery scene is not what it was). Seen staff come n go. We went through a lean time where the food just wasn't worth going as often. BUT NOW the food is awesome n we're back w a vengeance!!! Have a great time w the bartenders as we always have. For us it's nice to be back home!!!Thanks Kenny n Brady for fixing things! Do yourself a favor and visit! There's something for everyone! CHEERS! JC"

Four Day Ray Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (879) • $$

"Can't say enough AMAZING things about Four Day Ray! We've visited twice in the past month.They have great happy hour deals and delicious food. Their outdoor and indoor seating are all lovely and the servers are upbeat and friendly.Eating a gluten free, bunless burger isn't necessarily the most fun thing, but this burger was outstanding. I'm already thinking through how I can replicate bacon, fig, and goat cheese on a burger at home this weekend.We'll be back anytime we are in Fishers!"

The Tap

★★★★☆ 3.9 (592) • $$

"Went to the tap today and we had a huge group. They were able to get us settled in super quick and before we knew it we had waters and ordered appetizers. Our server Tessa ripped through all of or orders and usually I would expect something to be wrong but everything was perfect! The garlic parm wings were spectacular. Ate so quick I forgot to take pictures"

The Tap

★★★★☆ 4 (406) • $$

"The Tap is conveniently located downtown, making it a great spot to visit. They offer good food options and an impressive variety of drinks. A solid choice for a meal or a night out!"

Big Woods-Bloomington

★★★★☆ 3.8 (340) • $$

"First -- this restaurant is so cute! It's in an old home and is just so quaint and lovely. I thought the service was really good, she met all our needs during our visit!The pulled pork nachos were fantastic! So so good. Great toppings and a good amount of pulled pork on them. The candied bacon burger.....just delicious. The fries were also cooked and seasoned to perfection. I loved everything we tried!"

Little Miami Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (296) • $$

"I really like coming here when I'm on a kayaking trip! It's located right on the river and super close to the bike path, so it's very accessible, but keep in mind if you're kayaking that the hill up to the brewery could be challenging for some. Also, it's quite busy sometimes, but rightfully so! They have fantastic pizza, and the sandwiches are really great too. They have a variety of beers too, and the staff are always happy to help you decide. I like how this place has seating all over. There is ample seating inside, outside at the picnic tables, in lounge chairs overlooking the river or on the roof. I'll definitely be returning in the future."

Taxman - Fortville

★★★★☆ 3.9 (288) • $$

"Just stumbled upon this in Fortville. I liked their beer so thought the food must be good as well.My wife and I were not dissatisfied at all! We had the chicken and waffles with a side of their Mac n cheese. Everything was delicious! The service is great and the ambience is great as well. Would definitely recommend and guarantee we will be back here"

Upland Brewing - Carmel

★★★★☆ 3.8 (303) • $$

"Great service and food! I decided on the seasonal Octoberfest which was ice cold and flavorful. I opted for the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which did not disappoint. I highly recommend Upland."

Chilly Water Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (287) • $$

"Chill atmosphere, great service. We sat inside at the bar, but they have a nice patio out front. Wings were fantastic. Perfect crisp, and we split in half for sweet chili and buffalo. Both were so good. Sandwiches were also good! We only tried a few beers, though they have a ton of options. All of them were good."

Fork + Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (281) • $$

"Fork Ale House is Nestled in the Carmel Sun King District. We decided to go here after a long day of being out. Parking is located on the street or the garage across the street from the location. From the outside the location appears bigger that what is it. Luckily they didn't have a wait.The servers and staff were friendly and the food was good. I went with fish tacos and I though they were pretty darn good. I would definetly get them again. Although the attached photo doesn't look that appealing they were still good. The same goes for the Salmon BLT, the picture doesn't look that well but the sandwich was great. As far as the drinks go, I went with the Smoked Pequena Colada and added jalapeno peppers to it. You won't see a picture listed because the drink was too good to be photographed. That just means I kept drinking it before I was able to capture a picture."

Upland Brewing - College Ave

★★★★☆ 4.1 (216) • $$

"We were greeted immediately and seated at a table somewhat near the door so there was a small draft, but not too terribly bad. It was tolerable. There was good music playing and it was brightly decorated for the season. My wife had their Bad Elmer porter beer and sampled their Teddy Bear Kisses imperial stout beer. She enjoyed them both. I just had a Diet Coke to drink.We had the roasted garlic hummus plate to start with. The hummus was nice, thick, smooth and flavorful with soft and warm pita triangles, blue corn tortilla chips, sliced sweet peppers, sliced cucumber, and sliced grape tomatoes. It was wonderful and perfect for an appetizer that didn't fill us up too much before dinner.I had a medium rare beer cheese burger that had beer cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and sautéed onions. I added mayonnaise to it. It was cooked perfectly, the beer cheese gave it a nice tangy flavor, the onions were nicely sautéed and tasty. The whole burger was mouthwatering good. I had fries with my burger that were warm with the perfect amount of crisp; not overdone and not droopy.My wife had the blue flame burger, it was cooked medium and had blue cheese, jalapeño, lettuce, and onion, she also had fries with her burger. She really enjoyed her burger and fries as well. She commented often just how good it was.I wish I could remember our server's name. She was really nice, she had really pretty glasses that had a sort of silver glitter around the edges. She was very nice, attentive, helpful, professional, and friendly.For anyone who is vegetarian, they have plenty of options for you as well. You would love the roasted garlic hummus plate and if you want a burger, they have impossible meat you can substitute with along with other options throughout the menu.It was a pricey meal, but well worth every penny!"

Books & Brews

★★★★☆ 4.3 (175) • $$

"Just my favorite chill place. Non-pretentious, chill, welcoming and quiet. I visit every time I come to Indy. Also the beer is delish!"

Danny Boy Beer Works

★★★★☆ 3.6 (237) • $$

"This is the place to be during nice weather. Danny Boy has an amazing patio, with roll-up walls that they leave open, so the restaurant becomes one of those indoor-outdoor joints. Lots of fresh air and natural light no matter if you're sitting indoors or out. We chose to sit on the patio, which is shaded with umbrellas at the tables and also big shade canopies running along from the roof. Because the walls were open, we could see three different spotting games that were playing on the TVs inside. There are some patio games for kids off to one side of the outdoor patio. The food is your typical bar food: burgers and nachos and fries and a few salads. They do have several flatbreads on their menu, which we tried (we got the Margherita flatbread). We also got the George Foreman, which is a typical cheeseburger with fries. The fries were really good -- I guess they were the type of fries that you would call "sidewinder fries," because they were thick and spirally. They have discounted specials every day, and the day we visited, the special was nachos. So that's what I got! Nachos come with your choice of chicken or beef, with a side of salsa. The nachos are huge and I didn't even finish half, even though I had some help. Definitely a deal if you get the nachos when they're discounted. To drink, I got the Mac Daddy Scotch Ale. I don't usually like dark beers, but this one was pleasantly smooth and slightly sweet, and went down a treat. The service was excellent -- we were seated right away, our food came out quickly and accurately, and our server was pleasant but didn't linger. Everything you want in restaurant service! I'm looking forward to visiting Danny Boy again."

Streetside Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (165) • $$

"Oh! Now the beer we had at Streetside Brewing was definitely an enjoyable one! If the one we had was any indication that the rest of their beer is that good then this brewery is a real gem! And if it happens to not be the case then just keep on getting the beer we had! Return of the Mac was the name of the beer Steve and I immensely enjoyed. It was a coffee blonde ale that was just oh, so good!Flavors in this lovely beer are coffee, vanilla and coconut. Very light and sweetness that is just right. The balance on this beer is simply wonderful! I do love my blonde ales and though some are better than others Return od the Mac simply soars!"

Daredevil Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (171) • $$

"This place is so cute! The perfect amount of space for a fun lunch with friends. A great parking lot with outdoor seating also. I noted an igloo seating but I'm not sure it was open today. It's all high top seating which I was fine with. The service was great! Very attentive and so good at making the experience fun and personal. Now the ranch was some of the best I've had, if you're a ranch human you get it. The pizza was great I like how they put the sauce and toppings to the edge."

Black Circle

★★★★★ 4.6 (115) • $

"I love a good patio and Black Circle fits the bill! They have a huge lawn area with 6 (ish) picnic tables and several high top chairs on the patio. Lots of people land here after riding their bicycles so you can anticipate a big crowd of people just hanging out drinking brews post ride. It is just the perfect spot to do just that! Have to share that Black Circle hosts a comedy show every Sunday night. They start any time between 8-830p. I laughed LOUD and HARD during the show. Seriously funny. Where do they even find so many comedians around? The stage is set up outside so you can bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy FREE entertainment. Also, twinkle lights. They had me at twinkle lights. I had such a great time last week and will be back soon!"

Big Ash Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (135) • $$

"The food is very good-love the cauliflower crust pizza. Great selection of beers and drinks. Great place to meet up with friends."

Voodoo Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (91) • $$

"If you're in Cincinnati and hunting for a post-workout feast (bulking season or not), Voodoo is the move. My son and I stumbled in looking for gains-friendly grub, and boy, did we hit the jackpot. We started with the Three Little Pigs pizza, featuring the spiciest, most flavorful sauce that had us both questioning if it was the secret to PRs. That pizza was so good, it deserved its own workout playlist.For the main course, my son demolished The Hangover in 7 bites flat--a record even for post-leg day. The smash burger paired with homemade chips? Chef's kiss. Meanwhile, I took on the patty melt, which was seasoned so perfectly it felt like a symphony was playing on my taste buds.Shoutout to the attentive staff who tried (valiantly) to lure me into trying their brews. I had to pass because it was only 1 PM, but their soda pop was refreshingly on point. Voodoo's a vibe--10/10, y'all. Let me know how the brews are!"

Klooz Brewz

★★★★☆ 3.9 (119) • $$

"There were 4 of us from our normal group of 6 that went to the restuarant. The fried mushrooms and cheese curds were enough for a 5 star review. The burger was just alright. Small in size and I ended up removing the bun because it didn't suit my tastes. I also wasn't impressed with the house made soda. I had a root beer and flavored it with marshmallow. The marshmallow flavoring was the only reason I drank as much as I did before moving to a water. I was put off by how close the tables were as it made it near impossible to get out to use the restroom. The staff was very friendly. Would definitely go back."

Books & Brews - Brownsburg

★★★★☆ 4.3 (48) • $$

"Was here on vacation and it's a fun little spot. Perfect for Adults and families . They have plenty of games to play or to purchase. Food was reasonably priced and tasted really good .They switch up their beer and ciders frequently"

Creatures of Habit Brewing Co

★★★★★ 4.8 (38) • $$

"Very cute, clean brewery in downtown Anderson. I just popped in while waiting on family for another event, so didn't have time to peruse the food options, etc. I did notice that children are permitted at the tables when you first enter, up to a certain point where the bar is designated (there is a sign). There are tables for outside seating. Fun vibe!Edited to add: I did notice that they had multiple types of beers (lager, Pilsner, stout, sours!)"

Upland Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (39)

"Upland has really upped its eating game. So many great choices I had a hard time deciding what to order. I ended up with a salmon BLT sandwich which was tasty, with a side of blue cheese cole slaw, also good. Our service was exceptional. Unfortunately it was lunch and I couldn't partake in my favorite Upland brew, Champagne Velvet. Another time, Upland, as I'll be back!"

Metal Works Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (21)

"Went here for the first time over the weekend. My partner and I have decided that we have found "our" pub. Our server was sweet. There was live music and the place honestly wasn't crowded. The food was delicious and the price wasn't bad. We'll be back for sure !"

Thieme & Wagner Bar Front

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19)

"Brian and his family created a real gem with the bar front. I always enjoy stopping in for a beer, whether it's Tuesday's Champaign Velvet special or one of the House beers. The vibe is historical hipster in my view, with some old school community connections tying things together. There's lots of memorabilia on the wall and in display cases. The pretzels are free and the bathroom is clean. The beers are good and the conversation and hospitality are even better. I enjoy T&W every time I visit."

Shamrocks Pub & Grub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (22)

"I'm giving Kettle Top five stars based on the festive and lively atmosphere for their Tuesday night trivia. The whole place was packed tonight without an empty seat to be found. This is the kind of place Anderson needs, and the kind of place Anderson needs to support. It's locally owned with fairly creative food & drink offerings, plus they feature many different kinds of entertainment throughout the week. The special on Tuesday trivia night is the $2 tacos. I got two beef soft shell tacos served with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and a spicy cream sauce-- they were tasty & filled me up for just $4. Service is friendly and fast. Trivia is competitive and fun!"

Four Day Ray Brewing Yorktown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Stopped in here for a mid week lunch and we enjoyed everything about the restaurant/bar. It is very clean in a new building and they provided great service with tasty food and good cocktails/beers. We will definitely be back and enjoyed everything we had.They have outdoor seating on the patio that is right on the Main Street but there is also a splash pad for kids at the park right next to it. They also offer Gluten free (cauliflower crust) pizzas if that is of interest to you. The pork tenderloins were good as were the pizzas. The wings and tot balls were both delicious as well."

Books & Brews - Muncie

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Books & Brews Muncie is one of 7 B&B locations currently open in Indiana - with plans for expansion to many more locations in the works. This particular location is in the old Guardian Brewing space, adjacent to the tracks, and just about a mile from the Ball State Campus.While the locations differ, a few things remain consistent no matter which Books & Brews location you visit. Here is the run down:++ it's the same B&B charm, same tasty beers, same food menu, same amazing handcrafted wood furniture, same events (trivia, live music, open mic night, table top game night - check the schedule for specific days) as the original Indy location. However, this Muncie location brings a fresh layout, a PATIO, and ice/soda service, y'all! + Keep in mind that there is no beer brewed on the premises as of the writing of this review, so there are no growler fills on Sundays. However, you CAN carry out the flagship Books & Brews beers in CANS! Yes, you CAN! + Don't forget to get Mug Club membership - it's good for life - totally worth it at a measly $70 and good at all locations! + All ages welcome -- kids area in the front, tables for families in 2 areas, or a bar area for just the grown folk. + Patio seating! + Flights available!+ Cool literary themed merchandise + Games to play! Free fun! + Free Wifi+ No TVs...so put your phone down and TALK to your frennns!Come. Sit, drink, converse. Enjoy :)"