The Most Delectable Gastropubs in Indianapolis

101 Craft Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (394) • $$

"I got the curried couscous bowl with blackened mahi mahi! It was so delicious. Very flavorful. Mahi mahi was a bit small but I suppose to be expected in the Midwest. Would definitely go for chicken next time!Service was great, friendly and fast. I was honestly surprised how much I enjoyed this place. Would recommend!"

L'Burg Drinks & More

★★★★☆ 3.7 (46)

"Have been here twice, both for dart tournaments. It's not near our house, as we live in Mason, but it's a nice place to trek to for occasional darts and food. Drink prices are great, staff are really friendly, and great bar for soft tip darts and pool. I'm a gluten free/vegan, so not many options available (like pretty much every bar everywhere), but I did get a nice big house salad. It was enough to fill me up for the time I was there. My hubs did have the Cincy chili and really enjoyed it. They have a huge menu and our friends have always enjoyed the food. Maybe consider carrying a 'vegan' burger option, like Beyond or Impossible?"

Antelope Club

★★★★★ 4.6 (22) • $$

"Social clubs are making a big comeback. In a world that seems to reject the ways of yesteryear, it is odd to imagine people craving the social habits of their parents or grandparents. Or does it? With a generation of young adults who have been electronically socialized, bona fide social interactions are nearing rock bottom. Folks want a place where everyone knows their names; they want to see old friends while meeting new ones, and they still want to have a place to get a hearty meal. And...and, dammit, adults want to drink alcohol and smoke while doing it. In Indianapolis, that place exists, and it is thriving. Welcome to the Antelope Club.The Antelope Club has a long history in the city, with its first origins dating back to 1947. Being officially incorporated in 1956, the club moved into its current home in 1964. Managed and operated by Brad Klopfenstein, the club continues to make improvements in both facilities and offerings. When I asked Brad what he thought the public should know the Antelope Club, he gave me the "Oh, hell, where do I begin?" look. He quickly touted the friendly and welcoming nature of the club and its members (affectionately knows as "Lopers"), the wide variety of beers served, the "deep" whiskey selection, great food, and the cigar lounge. I agreed with him - all of those things are reasons why I am a member.It is not difficult to become a member of the Antelope Club. All you need is to have the signatures of two members-in-good-standing, been born at least 21 years ago, and pay a measly $150. Once you've met those requirements, and the board approves your application, congratulations, you're a Loper. We're not a group of elitists; we don't care about your gender, what color you are, what religion you practice (or don't), with whom you go to bed, or your political persuasion. Just be yourself - unless you're a jerk...then you might see the door.The Antelope Club is packed with amenities and activities. As aforementioned, the club has a great selection of everything alcoholic...and non-alcoholic. The food is fantastic, and Chef Vee prepares everything to absolute perfection. I think that his burgers, famous throughout the city, are second-to-none. He even prepares a special, foodie-approved dinner on Saturday nights. The prices on everything are unbelievably reasonable. The cigar lounge is my favorite aspect of the club. With a humidor packed with fine tobaccos, you'll never have to stock up. Plus, members are welcome to bring their own cigars (and pipes, in my case) to enjoy in the lounge, bar, or on the balcony. The club discourages smoking in the dining room and forbids it in the upstairs portion of the club. Accompanied minors are also allowed on the upper level.The club holds a charity gaming license, and it offers several weekly cash drawings, Yahtzee, and pull tabs. Excluding the latter, gaming is for members only. Even if you lose, your money still goes to a good cause!The Antelope Club is open to the public on weekdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for lunch. This gives the prospective member a perfect chance to get to know the place.Take a break from your electronic social life and head over to the Antelope Club. Once you're a Loper, you'll thank me. Pronk on!"

Taxman Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (430) • $$

"On our way south we decided to take advantage of the Sunday brunch at Taxman. There is a lot of free parking around the venue which was great for a busy Sunday.The space has outdoor seating as well, but too cold for us. Once you enter there is a hostess stand and lots of varying heights of tables (tall and regular height). The space feels open and airy with the bar going along two sides of the space. Given the fullness we decided to sit at the bar where they provide full service as well. Menu is great with both brunch and lunch options. They had vegan and vegetarian as well as classics plus some great lunch options. It was pretty packed so we expected a wait even when seated, but the staff was quick and prompt which was much appreciated. The bartender got us some drinks quickly and never 'forgot us' when we decided to drink only water. I would love to see an on tap cider (as allergic to something they put in the bottled versions), but they have a lot of options obviously made in house!Our food was amazing and the right flavors and warmth. There were a few mixups with the kitchen staff (a side order turned into an appetizer size, forgotten home fries, a bit of burning in the side) but overall the taste was great and I would go back again. I had their brunch salmon eggs Benedict with asparagus which was quite lovely. My husband's house made veggie Patty was robust and tasty. We devoured both meals and were very happy we had stopped in. A great spot and definitely something to try again for other options."

Twenty Tap

★★★★☆ 4.4 (652) • $$

"I don't know how they do it, but they do it well here. The sign on the window said Now hiring and listed several key positions. Several people were waiting around outside for a table and I feared we may have to go somewhere else. We went inside to ask about the wait, but she said we could grab a table outside. It was about 47 out there, but they have an awesome overhead heater. Shortly after we were seated a girl brought us some waters and menu's, then our pretty cool waitress came out and took our order. The food really rocked and it was nice seating outside.My burger was the Genghis Kahn, and it was as large as he was in life. The over easy egg added a nice balance with everything else that was on it. Pacing myself with conversation and lots of water, I finished the sandwich, but failed to finish my soup side. The spicy bean soup was very good, but the garbanzo beans were just too much for my tummy. With over 30 beers on tap, I can't wait to come back to see what's pouring next time."

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."

Bar Louie - Carmel

★★★★☆ 3.6 (280) • $$

"Bar Louie's-Carmel offers great vibes on a Friday or Saturday night! We went in and sat at the bar. There's TVs available to watch sports and the DJ starts at 10 pm. There's a small dance floor area in front of the DJ area. There was no cover change. After a certain time, they do card to get in. I didn't grab any food this time, but I did grab a wildberry margarita. It was a little too sweet for my liking, but still a tasty drink. I'll definitely be back."

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (575) • $$

"10/13/2024. Visited Brew River for the first time. Service , ambiance, and food were all good. I was a bit disappointed that the cheese spread appetizer came with crackers instead of the 16 Brixx Crostini advertised on the menu, but maybe that's a Cajun thing.This place is a good choice for a nice evening out."

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"

BODHI

★★★★★ 4.6 (493) • $$

"Food is amazing, service is great, and the drinks are pretty good (but strong!)Hot tip: If you want seating and don't want to wait show up early to wait in line. Otherwise you'll probably end up on the waitlist since it's not a huge space (that's okay though since you can go walk around or hang out at the Garage)Really big portions in my opinion. The apps were really good - got the pork skewers and crab puffs. Entrees were drunken noodles and green curry - I really liked both, but the green curry was my favorite!"

Ralston's Drafthouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (539) • $$

"Posting this review to include the new weekly happy hours menu! Always one of my fav places to go and they have a great outdoor patio!"

Swizzle Stick Bar

★★★☆☆ 3 (5) • $$

"Cool upscale bar in downtown Greencastle. Great martinis, cool live music venues, and a decent craft beer selection. Small, quaint, and good service. Great prices too. Try the Sangria! It is attached to Almost Home restaurant, so you can get some amazing food along with your libations!"

St. Joseph Brewery & Public House

★★★★☆ 4 (644) • $$

"Awesome brewery and eatery!Have tried most their brews, the bison meatloaf, burgers, and the steak. All are amazing!Great atmosphere and super-friendly staff! Make sure to ask JC (Julius Caesar) about the latest sports news."

Revery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (584) • $$

"It's been a while since I've been back. I have to admit since I tried a dinner instead of a brunch this, it was definitely a better experience overall. It also was not packed with people or had loads of people on a waiting list. The service was a bit above average, and everybody seemed to enjoy their food. They are pricey, but, it's a higher brow marketed place so it's par for the course. You get a fair amount of food for the price. The atmosphere is pleasant enough too. It is cramped seating and a bit loud, so a quiet dinner is not on the menu. Someday I'll probably try them again."

Nicholson's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (584) • $$

"My first time dining here! The food and service were absolutely incredible. To begin, the salad was so fresh and crispy. The bread seems freshly baked and toasted.The marvelous plate included a portion of delectable salmon. The chicken breast was so tender with the most amazing sage gravy. The Brussels spouts were delectable.Service was impeccable, especially those smiling faces!"

Union 50

★★★★☆ 4.4 (996) • $$$

".......top notch everything. Meatloaf was amazing, charcuterie board was great ( Wagyu salami!!). Freestyled a drink and the bartender nailed it ( Whiskey Smash mojito + egg white ). Best place on Mass Ave, by far."

Delwood

★★★★★ 4.7 (403) • $$

"SO good. Great spot if you're looking for a classic girl dinner - fries, a salad, and a diet coke. Definitely try out the different dipping sauces here!"

FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale

★★★★☆ 4.3 (566) • $$

"The food is always amazing! The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel like extended family! The ambiance is awsome no matter where you sit and/or hang out! Love this place!"

Griggsby's Station

★★★★☆ 3.9 (122) • $$

"Absolutely great time!Food was excuizete and the service was impeccable. My wife and I stopped here on our way from San Antonio to Dayton and for a small town in the middle of nowhere it was wonderful. One of those hallmark type movie towns. Anyhow the food was cooked perfectly, prices were very reasonable, and the portions were good. 2 floors plus outdoor seating and plenty of staff to control the situation. Parking lot is abundant and even if it weren't plenty of street parking. Service was great, our server was friendly, and quick even with the 2 floor climb ‍. Overall great experience!10/10"

Crown Republic Gastropub

★★★★★ 4.5 (523) • $$

"Service was fantastic. It was clean, organized and everything we ordered was excellent. Definitely a level above for Bistro! Can't wait to go back"

The Hoppy Gnome

★★★★☆ 4.2 (702) • $$

"very nice gastropub, with lots of beer options. they also has a good selection of non-alcoholic mocktails, the pineapple mule is really good. The food is amazing, the tacos are great! The dessert smore is some real work, you get to grill it yourself, fun!"

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 Den by FoxGardin

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34)

"I gotta admit that when you come here, and you see this place...your expectations drop through the floor. However, after you get and taste your food it all changes. For a small little hole in the wall the size of a food truck, they actually make really good food! It is quick, it is tasty, and you get a lot for what you paid for. If only the other food vendors at Sun King were this good, the variety would be awesome, but right now this is my only go-to when going to Sun King.Highly recommend the Pulled Pork Poutine Fries. While the pulled pork is perfectly fine but not amazing, the fries are stellar..and when you combine everything else together...they are phenomenal...and you get a metric ton of it. Share!"

Bargos Grill & Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (51) • $

"Usually, I try to scope out the highest rated spots. This one wasn't highly rated, so I thought it might've been a fluke. Nope. It is actually mediocre.We ordered a few drinks at the bar. The beer selection is on point. The Bloody Mary was horrible, they use the Mr. & Mrs. T's mix, which is the most acidic mix there is and with the load of Tabasco... yuck! The Purple Rain specialty drink was great though, it's basically a purple Long Island iced tea.My husband and I ordered a 12 piece order of wings, and for an extra $2 they made them all drum sticks. My half was the BBQ version and they were slammin'! The crunch under the sauce was just how I like it. Five stars for the drum sticks! My husband's half was the Cajun dry rub, he said that they weren't spicy. We also ordered loaded cheese fries, but those didn't arrive until awhile after the chicken. And they didn't come with the diced jalapeños on the side. I'm slightly allergic, so I only had a few. The fries were shoe string cut and the beer cheese was tasty. The service was ok, even with the fry mishaps, but the weird thing was the employees gossiping about the owner and complaining about other things. The entire business seemed to be run by rebellious adolescents. It was strange and not my cup of tea."

Three Spirits Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (21)

"OK neighborhood bar. The service was fine but there was something a bit "off" during our visit. They were not that busy but it did seem like there was only one person for an above average number of patrons. The drinks we ordered were simple, beers. (Citra Ass Down - great craft IPA) Our food order came within a reasonable time but was simple and nothing memorable, not fresh... frozen. The back area where I sat with my group felt odd, as in generic and nothing memorable. There were no decorations or anything visually stimulating. I would be happy to provide framed or floating prints. Owner, please contact me. Would I return; sure, but only for drinks. Skip the food unless it improves.I will add that prices were above average so you might want to stick to basic domestics or a happy hour special, if available."

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)"

Tela Bar and Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (359) • $$

"Yes yes yes! The perfect lunch spot, especially for a larger party in the area for bridal shopping Everything is made from scratch, locally sourced or grown. The waitress we had was very knowledgeable about the menu and had such great energy! Everyone was so pleased with their meal. All food came out hot & fresh!"

Nine Giant Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (389) • $$

"Fun place and cool vibe, nice and helpful staff. Food was good. Got the Caesar salad, fries and smash burger. Sangria is really yummy!"

Northside Yacht Club

★★★★☆ 4.3 (285) • $$

"VEGAN REVIEW what a find! Awesome vegan options, I had a hard time deciding. Ended up doing the monthly special- a churrasco tofu sandwich with vegan Caesar instead of fried. SO GOOD! Love the cocktails, as well. Great service & fun vibe. Lots of events here. A diverse crowd.Ladies-- if you go to the restroom press the "press for assistance" button, I promise you won't regret it!!!"

Big Woods - Noblesville

★★★★☆ 3.7 (155) • $$

"Love this place and next to our favorite ramen restaurant! The bartender was SO nice and welcoming and the patrons were so friendly As well. We stopped in for a birthday beer but next time we will be sure to get the nachos!"