The Tastiest Brewpubs in Indianapolis

Wiedemann's Brewery and Taproom

★★★★☆ 3.8 (110) • $

"The atmosphere of this hidden gem has to be cut right out of a Willy Wonka story book. Jodi at the bar is amazing friendly to the point you instantly feel like family. Not to mention the French Dip was honestly one of the best I've ever had. 10 out of 10. Don't miss this "must stop" place."

Big Woods Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (328) • $$

"Go for the smoked wings! So yummy! It's a small cute place. I had a great old fashioned, the wings were great, the pizza good, the staff friendly. Next time I'll try one of those beer flights- they look amazing."

Brew Link Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (139) • $$

"We stopped in here on a Saturday evening before we went to the hockey game. And it was pretty good. We got the cheese curds and they were pretty solid. Got a nice big burger. And it was rather tasty as well. My wife enjoyed her sandwich and mac & cheese. Also service was good. Ambience was cool. Had nice TVs all around we enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend it."

High Grain Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (207) • $$

"Seated immediately on a Saturday afternoon. Friendly service. We tried the brussel sprouts with spicy aioli...sooo good! Chicken and dumplings are in a very tasty broth. Veggie burger and beef sandwich were both delicious. French fries are even better! Creamy banana pudding for dessert!"

Dead Low Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (169) • $$

"Great meal! I ordered the gluten free pizza with vegan cheese. The waitress was very conscientious and let me know that there is milk powder in the gf crust since she noticed I ordered vegan cheese. That nearly made my whole experience - it's rare for waiters to take the extra step to make sure allergies and preferences are accommodated to. You also can switch out a gluten free bun or roll to any sandwich. The man who was at the hostess stand originally told us that he just seated "a hundred people" and that the food would come out late.. but it didn't at all which is good. Not sure why that was said. But it was fun eating outside and the tables seemed clean! Will be back!"

Northbrook Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"An excellent new addition to downtown Arcadia. Northbrook Brewing Company has a chill and fun ambiance in a massive space. This huge space houses a pool table, dart boards and big screen TVs offering plenty of fun. Northbrook has a variety of beers they brew in-house (full or half-pints) in addition to some small bites. The crew working the bar are also fast and friendly. Definitely worth a detour or excursion if your live on the north side of Indy."

Twin Archer Brewpub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111) • $$

"Even tho I haven't had much here, what I have had was spot on. The fried cauliflower was the best I have had: Fresh cauliflower, tasty batter, piping hot, great dipping sauces. Cider selection was several, my drink was cold, prompt and what I wanted. Nice music mix, not to loud. Enough ppl but not over crowded. Zero complaints!"

T M Norton

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Incredible Cuban sandwich, I've been to Cuba and I know! Oriental chicken salad is great too! The Service is out of this world and the ambiance is like the place where everyone knows your name."

Hangar 58

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (41) • $$

"Cannot thank the shorthanded staff enough for making the Solar Eclipse weekend a huge success. They made it a really special weekend with their attentiveness under duress (the hotel was PACKED) and the food/drinks hit the spot! Thank you!"

Sun King Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (61) • $$$

"My go to spot in the airport. It's the best place to get a preflight drink or even a meal before taking off. They make a great Bloody Mary and I like that the bar has TVs while you wait! The food is also very good."

High Grain Brewing - Winton Rd

★★★★☆ 3.9 (29) • $$

"What an exciting space! Plenty of parking.I was surprised to learned that they made four different wines. I tried the white and rise and both were excellent.The appetizers were amazing: flatbread with hummus, salted pretzels with a rich, warm cheese sauce, huge chicken bites, casadias stuffed with meat and cheese.The bourbon banana pudding was rich and amazing. Queen City acrobats were amazing as well.The heart shaped sugar cookies were very tender. ... along with a cup of coffee."

The Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (65)

"Had a great lunch! Caroline was so attentive and we just kept throwing questions at her. We so appreciated the GREAT service, delicious food (FRIES WERE AMAZING- note: GET THE BEER CHEESE), and beer selection. We have been wanting to try Purple Haze- Abita- and they had it! Thank you! And Caroline ROCKS! Would have sat and drank MUCH MORE beer- but- alas- it's only noon"

Moontown Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.2 (343) • $$

"Came in a couple of weeks ago as I had heard great things about the barbecue, apps, and brews... (fun fact-no longer serve barbecue).Pros- Speed of food service- Warmth of food- Clean and has a fun and lively vibe- Fries were great! (Pretzel app too)- Lots of tables and space for a party of 2 or 22Cons- Slow service (evening we went service was very slow and spotty)- Order incorrect, may have just been a rough night overall"

Fretboard Brewing & Public House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (118) • $$

"When we entered I was a bit disappointed until they showed us to our table on the second floor, which was a very nice dining area. Our waitress was great explaining the menue and giving us a few facts about the restraunt.we ordered the beer cheese appetizer which was very good, For our dinner we had the COD (fish and chips) with a side of green beans. The cod was excellent minimal bredding, flakey and paired with the tarter sauce it was super. The green beans were delicious and I am not a big fan however these were cooked to perfection, not mushy . We were too full for dessert...Definately would go again. We ate early and by the time we departed the place was full..."

King Jugg Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (81)

"King Jugg's atmosphere was amazing. I haven't been to a place with such a great feel in a while! The food was also outstanding! Everyone at our table loved their meals (wraps and burgers) and I had the Buffalo chicken dip app as my meal which was so so good! Unfortunately I was really not impressed with our service. The server seemed distracted and didn't know what their "secret sauce" was? Which I find weird when it's all over the entire menu. They seemed quite distracted and not entirely friendly which threw the vibes off. I also paid in cash and she brought my change but didn't bring my coins(just the bills)... not sure why it's assumed you can keep part of my change? I did tip her but maybe she was under the assumption I would not and kept my coins which... is stealing lol. I hope I can go back and get better service because everything else was perfect!!"

Kismetic Beer

★★★★★ 5 (51) • $$

"What's not to like about this place?Women owned - affordable beer with a lot of options - incredible interior design - a parking lot?! - and really wonderful people. This place left a lasting impression and if I had more time on my hands I'd be at this place a lot more frequently. If you haven't been, GO!"

Moontown Brewing

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Pretty cool place to grab a beer. I'm by no means any kind of beer connoisseur but I know what I like. You can tell them what kinds of things you like and they'll make recommendations based upon that."

Upland Brewing - Columbus

★★★★☆ 3.9 (362) • $$

"A perfect afternoon break, I popped in to Upland after checking out the adjacent bridge and enjoyed a beer before continuing my journey. Sitting at the bar, I found a power outlet and connected to the wifi for an hour or so.Quiet, comfortable, great service and the beer was refreshing. [Review 20526 overall - 71 in Indiana - 1507 of 2023.]"

Big Woods- Edinburgh

★★★★☆ 3.5 (70) • $$

"We stopped in on a Monday for lunch for adult beverages and pizza. The service was pretty slow and the restaurant was only half filled. I tried the Gatherer pizza on a cauliflower crust. The crust was crisped perfectly, and the veggies were cooked to perfection/ not soggy. The mixed drinks were delicious and served in a ball jar. We were happy with food and drinks. The waitress did not come by frequently, so if you visit....consider ordering double drinks, an appetizer and don't be in a hurry."

Field Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (290) • $$

"My absolute favorite spot in Westfield. The menu is well curated and rotates seasonally.Drinks are refreshing and the meals can please anyone! We played cornhole last time and hung out for a couple hours. The servers are great and the outdoor space is next level."

Upland Brewing - Fountain Square

★★★★☆ 4.2 (222) • $$

"**BRUNCH REVIEW ONLY**We went here for brunch a few weeks back and I was surprised by the presentation and type of brunch that was served. I had been here previously for the Bagel Breakfast Sandwich and it SLAPPED so hard!!! We got the Chicken and Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy and French Toast. As you can see, it's very much presentation-heavy, however I found the flavors were lacking and did not meet my expectations. The chicken and waffles went pretty heavy on the rosemary / seasoning which was unexpected and not desired. The French toast was good, but too sweet for me. The biscuits and gravy were good, but I wish it were more sausage heavy!I'll totally be back for brunch, but only for the Breakfast Bagel!!!"

Third Eye Brewing Company - Hamilton

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20)

"The Food is Amazing the drinks are amazing too! Very friendly staff. Super clean. They pay close attention to cleanliness here and I love that. My favorite burger is the Mind bender the bacon jam on it is AMAZING with the pimento cheese oh my Lord it's delicious!!! The all American burger is great also,the big Bavarian Pretzel is great and they give you 3 dipping sauces. The wings are delicious plenty of sauce to Choose from on your wings! I've NEVER had a bad meal here or a bad experience the beer is good our favorite is the number 8 it's a lighter beer not real heavy. We are regulars because it's a great place."

Voodoo Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (20)

"Waitress was amazing as soon as we walked in explaining everything and inviting us back for their live music. Food was delicious and the fries were some of the absolute best."

Civilian Brewing Corps

★★★★★ 4.5 (65) • $$

"Super nice folks, very busy even on a Wednesday evening. Really good beer. We really don't speak beer so samples were offered and we chose our pints - the Amber ale, and it was really good and only six dollars. I had a brat which was much different than Wisconsin Brotz, which I'm used to but flavorful. My husband had a burger and really enjoyed it. We split the fries as an appetizer and they were yummy with interesting Dips. My only complaint is the mac & cheese was very bland, and the coleslaw was kind of weird. We try something else when we go back."

LiL' Charlie's Restaurant & Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (144) • $$

"I had dinner here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised--the food was fantastic! I ordered the Charbroiled Chicken Breast entree and loved that there was an option to add an extra piece. For sides, I went with broccoli, which was perfectly cooked, and fries that were some of the best I've had. Our server was wonderful, and the food came out quickly, great experience. Looking forward to trying more items on the menu next time."

Terre Haute Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (101) • $$

"I found myself in Terre Haute on a Friday afternoon and decided to stop in. Tried a few of their sour beers and the pretzel with beer cheese. The sours were both fantastic (boo-berry vizodka and reptars revenge) and I found myself puckering! The staff was SO friendly and incredibly attentive. I had parked at a table to do some reading and they checked on me often to see if I needed anything. Really felt welcome in this tap room, and the beers were great! The pretzel was HEAVEN. so fluffy and perfect! The manager told me that they've been searching for the best product, and they DEF found it. Couldn't have been happier to find myself here!"

Upland Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (92) • $$

"I've been on business travel lately and I was sent to Indianapolis for the first time. Once I checked into my hotel I did a Yelp search for food and found this brewery was very close. I like trying local places and avoiding chain restaurants so I headed over. My bartender was very friendly. I asked for a recommendation on beer and she asked what my favorite types are. I said Stouts, Reds, IPAs in that order. She told me about their beer called Teddy Bear Kisses. She also gave food recommendations, which was good but nowhere near the beer :)The Stout was amazing, one of my top five stouts all time. It was strong, very flavorful, and smooth. I wish I could have taken some home to Texas with me. Breweries here could learn a thing or two from Upland. I ordered a pizza, which was good. I don't want to take away from that, but the. Were left the impression on me. Service was excellent, everyone was friendly."

Broad Ripple Brewpub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (443) • $$

"This place was awesome!! If you're vegan and looking for a place to This place is it. The food is flavor and tasty can hardly tell it's vegan. I had the tenderloin , hubby had fish & chips and my daughter who is no longer vegan was super impressed. The service was as expected very knowledgeable and was able to suggest entrees. Over all service 5 stars .8The ambiance was a little dark for me would not stop me from ordering again."

Nigh Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (98) • $$

"Proximity to my hotel made Nigh Brewing an easy choice for dinner, and I am definitely glad I stopped in. I started off with a Nigh Southern Belle beer, which was a solid opening stanza given I hadn't yet decided which meal I'd be pairing it with. On the advice of my server I tried the Cubano sandwich ... it was delicious. I really liked the pepperoni slices they add to a traditional Cubano--an unexpected surprise but along with the nice crisp pickles it was perfect. I'd also be remiss to not compliment the service. My server was terrific and took the time to stop by multiple times to make sure I never had a dry glass. If you're ever in Indy and in need of a good meal in and nice clean restaurant, this gem out near the airport fits the bill."

Bad Dad Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (60) • $$

"Don't miss this tiny place in a tiny town. Big flavors, big personality, and great beer on tap! And all with local friendly service. The Detroit style pizza (we had the Motown) was so flavorful and the crispy cheese around the edges is the best! We also tried the Yo, Paulie, which is a white pie with soppressata salami, ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey...yeah, amazing! We'll be back when in the area next time."

Taxman CityWay

★★★★☆ 3.9 (311) • $$

"Great food and they have an outdoor patio that is good size. They offer brunch on the weekend! Popped in before a Fever game. Pictures of the happy hour and the Frisco Melt! FYI VEGETARIANS/ VEGANS!!! The fries are fried in an animal fat/oil (as 2 of the people I went with are vegetarians and they were told this)"

Bier Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (50)

"Wow, what a nice gem of a place. It seems there's a bit of something for everyone at Bier Brewery in Noblesville. Plenty of space to spread out. Tables galore, fire pit options, playground for kiddos, and membership-only dog park. (You can find membership pricing/guidelines on their website) Dogs are allowed on leash in the common area. Food and beer were exceptional. I prefer pickle chips (Carmel location has these), as the spears prove to be a bit too difficult to eat. Workers were out and about clearing tables, even in the back of the wooded area. Everyone was nice! Tip: When you go to pick up your food, you wait by the food window where it says "Exit." I found this fairly confusing. Maybe they can change the sign to "food pick up here.""

Upland Brewing - Bloomington

★★★★☆ 4 (686) • $$

"Went there for lunch with some friends today. I had the fish and chips, they had the tenderloin sandwich. Everything was simply amazing! My fish was absolutely crispy on the outside, tender, and juicy on the inside. The house made tartar sauce made the dish complete. It was accompanied by housemaid fries, which were absolutely fantastic. I wish I had thought to take a picture before I devoured my lunch. The service is always fantastic at this place. I love going there in the summer when you can sit on the patio. But the inside is beautifully decorated with amazing murals and just an overall great vibe."

Lafayette Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 3.5 (272) • $$

"I haven't been to LBC in several years, so I was excited to see specials listed on a board out front. Today, I was after a bowl of soup. It was early and a table full of local law enforcement was having lunch. Always a good sign when the locals eat there. They are housed in an old building. There is patio seating, bar area seating an another large dining room with a large beer mural. We got a table by the window. Matthew was the only server working when we arrived. He was friendly and made recommendations despite being busy. He said the soups are homemade and a guy comes in a makes them a couple times a week. The soup of the day was a Turkey Alfredo. The soup was creamy, hearty and thick. The seasoning was perfect, not too much salt. I would have traded some of the noodles for a few more vegetables. But it was really good none the less. The Tap Room Chicken Sandwich,bbq pulled chicken topped with melted cheese and deep fried onion wedges, stole the show. A generous portion of the chicken topped a fresh chewy pretzel roll. The onions were unique and delicious. Sandwiches come with fabulous house made chips. Soooo good, golden brown and not too salty. Yum. His sandwich was $2 off as a daily special. There's free street parking the building is accessible with no stairs. Kid friendly with kid menu. Adult friendly with bar. I'll be back to try the happy hour specials."