27 Best Craft Breweries near Carmel

“Ask for Sarah, excellent service, drinks, and food!!“

“We were in town for a soccer tournament this past weekend, and Fork & Ale House went above and beyond to accommodate our group of about 30 on Friday night. Jeff, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and made sure everything was perfect. Our server was awesome—friendly, attentive, and kept things running smoothly. The food was fantastic and came out impressively fast for such a large group.

If we’re ever back in Carmel, Fork & Ale House will definitely be one of our go-to spots. Highly recommend!“

“Fun and enjoyable! Listened to him play in the past and tonight it was just so much fun for everyone. Enjoy!“

“We only stopped by for a beer. The service was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food looked good but we already ate. Ordered the Church Milk Stout and it was delicious and smooth. At over 6% one was enough. Tried the Jack Ringo. Very hot finish!“

“A busy brewery with a couple of food outlets and long queues for food. I had one beer, which was nice, then took my food outside. It was good, and there was live music being played in the plaza which added to the ambience.
The toilets were clean and well maintained.“

“Traveling from Michigan and came across Upland Brewing. Stopped in for a beer and a quick snack. The Juiced in Time Haze IPA and Two of Tarts sour were both amazing. The staff were great! And the food was tasty, we will definitely be back and highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“Great place to hang out with friends“

“BEST BEER IN NORTH AMERICA!“

“Laid back atmosphere with a good variety of beers.“

“Nice place. Parked, on street, immediately in front.
There is some sidewalk seating for a few but the majority will sit at cool, sturdy picnic-style seating. I love communal seating, great way to meet new people.
I love the medium-toned wood throughout, the exposed brick, the cool metal ceiling. A roomy, comfortable place.
For those in wheelchairs, you need the side entrance (unreachable from Logan St). Go around back, where there is some parking apparently, and roll on in. Once inside, y'all are good.
The beertender was chill. We talked a bunch because it was a gloomy, rainy Tuesday before Turkey Day & there wasn't a lot of traffic. Nice guy.“

“Bret was the best server/bartender that we have had in a long time. So friendly and kind to us and are kids. The food and beer (& cider) were amazing as well. Can’t wait till we are back in town to come again! Thank you, Bret!!“

“Great tap room on 46th and College south of broad ripple. Not as extensive of a list as the main Guggman location, but they have plenty on tap and to go.

Limited kitchen menu focusing on paninis, which were good, and appetizers.

They do have a little patio on the sidewalk as well. Employees are very nice!“

“We held our October 2022 wedding ceremony and reception at Liter House and loved the experience! Drew and the whole event staff were helpful, kind, and easy to work with. We loved our brunch reception with delicious breakfast food and classic Sahm’s coffee cake. The event space is warm, inviting, and the right size to host lots of different types of weddings or gatherings. Also, the location is perfect - the Monon trail is a gorgeous place for pictures and features a lot of cool artwork/murals. I definitely recommend checking out Liter House for your event!“

“We drive from 3 hours away and come back to this place every time. Food is outstanding, service is always friendly, beers are amazing. We love this place so much. The restaurant itself is really pretty and has a great vibe. We will keep coming back. Nachos are so good and the hot honey chicken is delicious. Kids love it too!“

“Delicious Sunday brunch from Herd. Unusual but very tasty biscuits & gravy. Service was very helpful & friendly.“

“Excellent food and the employees are all amazing. We are always greeted with warm welcomes. Give King Jugg a try, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Heard good things about this place and they did not disappoint! Delicous beer and the bartender added 3 bonus tasters onto my flight. What a champ!Unfortunately there was a sign that said No Overnight Parking which really upsets me that they encourage drunk driving. The sign should say "If you've had too much to drink, please leave your vehicle here and take an Uber home."This is the first bar/brewery I've ever seen with a No Overnight Parking sign and I really hope it's my last.“

“We had an awesome experience here. First, props to our amazing waitress Madelyn who was a blast to have. The beers were solid all around, and the food was excellent… very hearty, quality comfort food. This is my third time here and I’ve been meaning to do this review as each visit has been great and I’m looking forward to going back… highly recommended!“

“If you haven’t been to GJ, what are you waiting for?!? We celebrated my husband’s 30th bday here and Amy took care of us all night. All of our friends and family commented how amazing she was! S/O Sharon and Wade (bartenders) and Matt (GM) for helping the party be a success! Beer is always good, but it’s the people at GJ that make us come back again and again. Thank you!“

“We were apartment hunting and decided to check this out for dinner.
Great ambience and a great place to hang out.
We got a pizza brussel sprouts and a wedge romaine salad.
The pizza was thin crust and had great flavor.
Brussel sprouts was an interesting pairing with cherries and mustard seed...it worked well, I think maybe slightly less of the mustard would have been nice.
The wedge salad is a classic and they did a great job with that.“

“the two beers i had were the kind of ipas i like. refreshing and hoppy, but not overpowering.
extra innings and reunion.
i would have tried more, but it’s a long drive home.

fries were tasty.

i will return next time i’m passing by to try more.“

“Great place to relax and have a couple drinks with friends. Slushies are a must and highly recommend. Will be back soon.“

“Came here for a special event and wish it was closer to where I live. The vibes are wonderful with good lighting, large vinyl and VHS wall, and plenty of places to sit both in and outside. The drinks were fairly priced, but was sad they were out of rootbeer. Main issues: not enough restrooms & at least for this event they didn't have enough bartender for the size. Will probably look for other show or event to justify coming out this far north.“

“We tried @halfliter_bbq in #Indianapolis, and this is what we rated them. A couple of things first. It was their Octoberfest, so they were very busy. Even with that, the food was out in 6 minutes! Brisket 8.5. Bark was very good, and the meat fell apart. Pork 7.8. Smoked well, was just dry Chicken Breast 8.8 Best thing we tried here for sure. Smoked wings 6.5. Very good flavor, but it was super dry Turkey. 7.9. Thick and smoked well, just a little to dry for us Sausage 8.0. Good flavor with a little heat Also, the pickled onions were outstanding. If you are in Indy, I would definitely check it out. Check out more reviews on Insta at JoeAndJrkFoodReviews“

“I was in tonite and ordered to go; the Spicy Garlic Wings, the Hoss Dip, the Nashville Chicken Biscuits, and the Tommy Pizza. All of it, hands down PHENOMENAL!!! So good! The Pirate Cat Brown is a delicious beer for you to drink while waiting for your food! Will probably go back tomorrow nite! Im from out of town and this is close to Ironworks where I’m staying!“

“Great Service, wonderful food and drinks had a blast ❤️‍🔥“

“AMAZING vibes here. We came super hangry and the food arrived literally 5 minutes after we ordered. The espresso martinis taste like dessert and the food hit all the right spots. Mary was our server and she was fantastic. All around amazing place to go. Definitely recommend!“