50 Best Bars in Fort Wayne

“Our server was Angelica and she was great. Friendly, prompt, helpful. The food was exactly what we were looking for. Great flavor, portion size, presentation. I had the strip and it was cooked exactly to my specifications. My husband had the meatloaf. The flavors were on point! Definitely will be back.“

“Came here on a Friday night with a couple friends and it was a pretty chill spot overall. The music wasn’t too loud, so we could actually talk which I liked. Drinks were solid, nothing crazy fancy but made well and didnt take forever to get. Bartender seemed a bit busy but still checked in on us. Crowd was mixed, not too rowdy which was nice. Only thing was finding a seat took a minute, but we figured it out. Overall a good place to hang out, I’d prob come back again.“

“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.“

“Great views and staff.Good food.“

“Great atmosphere, Drinks, & Bartender ( Kimberlee)“

“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“

“This is a really fun bar. Wide selection of drinks and the decor is very retro and cool. Great place to meet up with friends! You can get takeout food from Bravas across the street and bring it over to enjoy with a beverage from Packard's.“

“We have been regulars at the Village Tap for YEARS since we lived in the ‘05. The food is awesome, prices are great, drinks are REAL and the staff are the best part. We try to sit at Emily’s table because she is like sunshine itself.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.?“

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

“We used The Fairfield for our non-profit’s fundraiser, and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The food, the drinks, the customer service…. from set up to tear down, the staff was one of the most accommodating and friendly in every aspect. All of our people kept commenting on how the coordinators were hands on with all of our problem solving, and jumped in to help whenever we needed an extra set of hands. Such a beautiful space (and we couldn’t get people out of the food line.. just kept going back because it was THAT good!) So friendly and kind. Jeremy is the GOAT. Would absolutely recommend for ANY event.“

“great food and great people“

“Great food. Great bands good friends very enjoyable place to go to. Weekly drawings on Tuesdays Nd Thursdays. Come check us out“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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!!“

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

“I've been all over this country and have spent several years living outside of Fort Wayne now. Every time I go back to town to see family I visit the Rail. One of the most under-rated things is just how amazing the jukebox is. 4 plays for a dollar but the really special thing is how well curated the selection is. You'll never come here without vibing to the soundtrack unless you dont have ears. Best bar in the world and one of the places I miss the most about living in Fort Wayne.“

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

“🎙KJ Barbie does a great job!“

“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!!!“

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

“Came in on a Friday night with a couple friends and the place had a nice, laid back vibe. It wasn’t too loud, which I appreciated since we actually wanted to talk. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and it was pretty solid, juicy and cooked how I asked. The wings were decent too, good flavor but not crazy spicy. Service took a little while when it got busy, but our server kept checking in and was friendly the whole time. Prices felt fair for what you get. Overall, it’s a reliable neighborhood bar & grill and I’d go back again.“

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

“Pedal is good vibes. Perfect for summer. Lots of different activities from jenga, chilling outside with cornhole. Place where you can rent pedal cars if you plan ahead. Serve beer and liquor. They also have food too. They do close in the winter but it best in the summer for the outside patio. Great place to start the night with a big group of friends“

“This weekend I had a Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned that I can’t stop thinking about because it was so delicious. The flavor was balanced and the ingredients went together well for an old fashioned with a twist. A group came up to the bar farther down and was served before the rest of us in line so I waited quite a bit for my order to be taken. That’s bound to happen with such a large bar but worth the wait!“

“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!“

“Great place. Laid back atmosphere, friendly people.“

“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.“

“Second year using them for holiday lights, and I've been very impressed with the diligent correspondence from the team along with the stunning display. Great Folks. Competitive prices. A laundry list of services provided. Will recommend over and over again.“

“After decorating at Charlie’s Awesome Venue I decided to pop over to the other side get a bite to eat. I was torn between the two burgers they currently have on the menu. I went with the blue cheese with bacon jam. I am here to tell you this was the best burger I have ever had in my life! Our server was pretty great as well. I will be back soon to get that awesome burger.!“

“I've been a regular at State Bar for awhile, and for the most part, I've always enjoyed the atmosphere. But last night was a wake-up call. It was honestly bizarre. The owner's wife, instead of trusting her staff to handle things, was obsessively micromanaging every little detail. And then, when things started getting a little rowdy, instead of defusing the situation like a professional, she was actually heckling the drunk patrons, making it worse. It’s a shame because the staff normally handles the crowd well, but she was actively undermining them. This isn’t just unprofessional; it’s damaging to the vibe that the bar has worked so hard to build. I really hope the owners recognize this before it turns into a pattern, because with the right leadership, State Bar could still be a top-tier spot. Here’s hoping they get it together before it’s too late.“

“A coworker and I stopped in while on a business trip looking for Italian food for lunch. Wow, they didn’t have it on the menu of the day we were there. Everyone inside was so friendly. They let us know when Italian is on the menu and we are hoping to come back sometime when we’re up in the area again. If not for the food then to hang out with the fun crowd lol“

“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.“

“Had a watch party hosted by the IU Alumni Assn. IU is your national champs!! We had wings and pizza, and both were acceptable. The wings would have been better if they had a crisper skin. It was kind of rubbery, but all the sauces were tasty and not too spicy.“

“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!“

“Great food and service!“

“April 18,2026 The food was very good. Came as ordered. Didn’t order fries because we thought we would not be able to eat them hot for long. It was very cold in the restaurant, when you look around and everyone is eating with their coats on … not good. Person sitting behind us left to get his hoodie out if his car. Server said they only have on and off on the heating/air system!! They were planning on calling corporate about it. When we left, diners were stepping into lobby saying how cold it was in there.“

“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“

“Tried the mamma sandwich today so good amazing food as always“

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

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

“We enjoyed dinner at Cork & Cleaver for our anniversary. The salad bar is outstanding, with top quality ingredients—and even chilled salad plates! For appetizers, we ordered the cream of broccoli soup and the crab cakes. The soup was nothing special, but the crab cakes were excellent—definitely on our list to repeat! For entrees, my husband ordered the fish special on polenta and I ordered the 21 shrimp platter with 3 flavors of shrimp and the stuffed mushrooms. Dessert was chocolate cake. During previous visits, we have also enjoyed the generous serving of the chocolate mud pie! The service was excellent. Be sure to get reservations if you want to get a table, especially on a weekend!“

“Had the pickle and pepperoni pizza and it was dang good. Perfectly crispy, but foldable. Cheesy and greasy, but not drippy. It was a Saturday night, but they had it hot and ready within 25-min as promised. The breadsticks were claimed to be better than Zianos, but we had them and think they are just as good in their own way. Price for a 16” piece and breadsticks was about $30, which seems a bit high, but again the food was great!“