50 Best Bars in Fort Wayne

“Stopped for lunch today. My Boyfriend and I shared the green goddess salad, crab hush puppies, and the chicken sandwich. Aside from the decor being lovely and the bar/restaurant being super clean, the food and service was spectacular! Lily, our server, was extraordinarily polite and helpful with our questions. She was kind enough to ask the kitchen to split our order ahead of time which was much appreciated. The green goddess salad and chicken sandwich were amongst the best we have ever had. Looking forward to checking out their brunch while we are in town.“

“Sat at the bar and ordered the Italian grinder and some draft beer. The bar staff was phenomenal! They were very friendly and accommodating, when I needed a drink they made sure I had one. The Italian grinder I had was great also, the Italian sauce is always my favorite.“

“Great views and staff.Good food.“

“This place has the most unique drinks in Fort Wayne with the most knowledgeable bartenders. And they don't mind when you ask a million questions about ever drink they make. Tonight my favorite was the Songbird and the hubby loved the Si gorilla.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful staff, wonderful drinks. The very first time I went there on Saturday right after we ordered our first drink the electricity went out and half of downtown Ft. Wayne. The staff brought out a bunch of candles in the atmosphere, was so beautiful and unique“

“Stopped in for a couple of drinks with my wife after dinner on Saturday night. The vibe was great—lively and welcoming. The music was a bit loud, but that might just be me getting old. The staff was friendly, though they spent more time chatting with the regulars than the other tables. Can’t blame them—I’m just jealous I’m not one of them yet!“

“Kat is the best, pizza and drinks were wonderful..always with a smile.. love this place“

“great food and great people“

“Stopped in last evening for a quick bite to eat and our waitress took us to our table ...who's name was Caitlyn... (possibly a K not sure). But we had the BEST customer service that I have had in as long time. She was so Sweet and checked on us continually. She also suggested when I wanted a wrap...that I didnt have to have it with Buffalo sauce could get it just plain with ranch. When she bought the food she said, "Would you like an extra side of ranch". I thought that was so kind. Then when she bought boxes to the table for our left overs she bought a lid for my ranch and a sack to Carry our containers in...ALL without me asking. I asked for the manager to come to the table for her to be recognized for her impeccable customer service!! He said, " He appreciated me bringing that to his attention". I made sure she got an excellent tip for her Kind , caring and quality customer service. BUT I ALSO THINK SHE DESERVES A 5 STAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating here as well. Most of the time these days you dont get that kind of customer service...so when you do it needs to be reconized!! Thank you again Caitlyn on a job well done!!“

“Always a great time!! One of the best stages for live music in The Fort.“

“I've been going to this rustic old place for almost 15 years, laid back and friendly. It's been a great place to grab a beer,wine or lite bite to eat since 1895. Still has the original bar stand and alot of the original wood. This bar will take you back to the past.?“

“I went in and tried the specialty of the day, which was the crab Rangoon grilled cheese, and it was absolutely amazing and the service was friendly and kind, and the prices were very affordable!“

“Good food people are so very nice I love it so very much thank sevice“

“Im on a work trip. With a few other guys. Asked a bar tender about where he drinks. He said the brass rail!! And let me tell you this place is great the staff Seath and Candice were our bar tenders and let me tell you the usual bar banter was not lost on them.. will be going back there next time I'm in town!!!“

“Decent local place for a few beers. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly bartenders. ***still the exact same as it was a year ago, as it was many years ago; A local bar for locals and anybody else for that matter that is looking for a down-to-earth place to relax and have a few drinks away from the busy areas of town.“

“warm cozy atmosphere in a country setting. I personally couldn't ask for much more“

“Amazing wings, drinks, service, and atmosphere. On another note I call the wings here some of the best wings in town.“

“🎙KJ Barbie does a great job!“

“I love this little bar. It's got an interesting crowd as most bars do but it's a small one with mostly regulars. When I go here it's never too rowdy and most of the regulars are nice people who are friendly and kind. The bar staff are just as wonderfully kind and they make that place so much better.“

“Great place...great food. A group of us from high school met here for lunch and have decided to make it a regular deal. Back in the 70's I worked around the corner and ate here often. After closing for a while it has come back better than ever.

The folks here treated us like royalty. The prices were reasonable, the food delicious and the beer really really cold. I came up from Indy and I'm coming back....often!“

“Yes we recommend for the drinks but there was no food specials. We tried happy hour and the Facebook posting said they had food specials but when we were actually there they did not. They said it was old advertisement that couldn’t be removed. We were disappointed that we went there for happy hour drink and food specials but there wasn’t any actual food specials.“

“Birdie’s is a huge gem in the crown of Ft. Wayne! Great drinks, creative menu and bartenders/ staff are top notch! I highly recommend stopping here should you find yourself in the “Fort”. If you’re fortunate you’ll find Tory who is very talented in mixology , she is witty and funny. Also an unforgettable bloke, Richie, who will do everything to make sure you are happy. Love it here !“

“Had a great night at Pulvers!! Ari and Marshall are the best!!! Made our night more fun!!! Definitely say hi to them if you stop in!!!“

“A one-of-a-kind building and delicious dishes!“

“I love this bar! my favorite place in Fort Wayne! I've been going there for more than a minute!“

“We had an amazing time on the Pedal Bike experience! Kal was our driver for the night, and he made it truly fantastic. His friendly and energetic personality really enhanced our experience. He helped us choose the best spots to stop along the way. I would definitely do this again and would request Kal as our guide!“

“We were there the first week they opened back in the 70's. The owners treated us like family. We drank, ate, then drank some more. Last call was usually too soon. We listened to Peggy Lee on the jukebox. That's when we were young. As we got older, we were less attentive and eventually drifted away. Jimmie, Luba, Tom and Bill. I miss them!“

“We had my son’s 7th birthday party here! They are easy to communicate with and they have wonderful customer service. The arcade is extremely clean! As of right now — 8/3/25 for the birthday packages each child gets a $10 playing card. I added $10 of my own, so each child got $20. I still didn’t know if that would make it enough for 2 hours. They are thinking of making it 1 hour of unlimited play (minus the claw machines.) I also brought Minecraft bingo to do at the table until everyone arrived, so they started the arcade games at the same time. Overall, being new to birthday parties, they are trying their best and are happy to hear thoughts. I also understand they have to make money to survive! They gave my son a prize that was more than the credits he had and I thought that was very kind of them. Thanks for a great party Claw Crazy.“

“Amazing local bar in Fort Wayne! Food was great, drinks were perfect and service was excellent. Abby was our server. She was super friendly and knows the menu well and was ready with suggestions for us. The Veggie Burger was phenomenal, as were the green bean fries. The atmosphere was diverse and welcoming. Everyone from the staff to the other guests were super chill and friendly. We stopped on our way to Michigan to catch the Super Bowl, which was being played on so many tvs I couldn't even count them all. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone passing thru the area or to anyone local looking for a good local bar to make their "local".“

“I love neighborhood bars. I knew a lot of people here and met new friends“

“Have eaten there twice in last month with two groups of four and seven. All were impressed by the excellent food, moderate prices and great service. Special shout out to Shyanne for her great service and terrific drink and food recommendations!“

“I absolutely love this bar, it’s my favorite go to tiny hole in the wall. Last time I was there I was sitting by the front entrance and someone opened the door then proceeded to fire off an automatic air soft gun. Luckily I had a thick coat on so all the ones that hit me didn’t hurt too much. I’m also very lucky that it wasn’t a real gun lolol always something new here“

“We are some what regulars at arena .love to sit on patio ,but the patio needs a good cleaning. A good hosing off every couple day's would be great. and to bad the patrons can't use the ash tray instead of patio floor.“

“Decided to try a new to us bar. Had a few drinks. I pleasantly surprised they had Happy Thursday available! The bartender was super awesome Saturday night, although i didn't catch his name i definitely appreciated that he was more than on his game.“

“Great food and service!“

“All around great place to be! Great food, reasonable prices, super friendly staff! Definitely worth a try if you’re in or driving through the “08” area!“

“Just flat out amazing. Our location in Ohio closed a few years ago. We came here after so long and it is just as amazing as we remember. Going to make it a regular thing now. Missed it too much.“

“Been here a few times for lunch during the week. Food was good service was just okay from the female behind the bar. This is my type of place as dive bars are my favorite type of bar . People who complain about cleanliness are not TRUE dive bar goers. The owner was there both times and was super friendly and made sure my group was taken care of.“

“Best coffee house/bar/cafe in all of Fort Wayne!“

“I'm only rating based on having the loaded tots at a birthday gathering. Tots were pretty good, just didn't deliver on the first item listed in the description: beer cheese. Other than that, lots of other cheese, delicious, and large portion. Our waitress was great, she and the kitchen were just way overloaded for our party size, and they knew we were coming. Craft beer offerings were decent, but I'm a craft beer nut so I'd push them to have a little more availability especially with their location, nice atmosphere, and the popularity of craft beer. Speaking of the atmosphere... It's modern, clean, well appointed inside. I gave it 2 stars because it was so unbearably loud, and that was almost entirely our party's noise, not even the music or a band. The space is crying out for some sound dampeners.“

“Hey you want good food this is the place to go !!! Everything we had was just Delicious!! Best Italian food in Warsaw!! Bill and Sharon the twin… 5 stars for us“

“Good wings. Good rolls. We will be back!“

“Our favorite restaurant around! For birthdays and special occasions, we make the one hour drive to Cork N Cleaver. Salad bar is amazing, the lobster bisque is perfect, and I'm pretty sure I've never ordered off the menu, because the chef's specials always sound too good. Staff is friendly and super professional, yet also personable. Can't say I've ever had less than a 5 star experience.“

“This hidden gem, located in Huntertown, boasts a surprisingly spacious interior and a generously sized outside patio area, despite its modest exterior appearance. However, parking can be limited & the establishment may be challenging to locate. Although smoking is permitted, the ventilation system is highly effective, minimizing the presence of cigarette smoke. I ordered 10 wings, requesting extra crispiness, which unfortunately wasn't achieved, likely due to the smoking process. Nonetheless, the wings were bursting with flavor and remained delicious. The only improvement would be crisper skin. Additionally, we ordered the sausage roll, which was exceptional - arguably among the top three I've ever had. It arrived hot, with a soft yet non-gummy exterior, and was filled with fresh ingredients & lot's of toppings. The $3 long neck beer special was an excellent value. Our waitress provided attentive and helpful service, and the environment was clean and well-appointed. I eagerly anticipate my next visit to try their funnel fries & other menu items!!!“

“Sooooo good! I love the atmosphere, service, space for a big party, and food!!!!! Delicious! I will be back.“

“I’ve always loved Henry’s since I discovered it in the mid 90s. While they’ve changed over the years their service and quality have only increased. My only one sad regret is that since the pandemic they haven’t brought back the fresh seafood bar on Fridays and Saturdays! This was always an exceptional treat.“

“The Hi Ho Again is Poe all over again. Love it“

“Great place to drink and have a good snack and relax.“