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.“

“Great views and staff.Good food.“

“I was in town to see a friend as part of my quest to see all 50 states. I am glad this was the recommendation because I tried the local pork tenderloin sandwich with a side of really great coleslaw and had a really great chat with my friend. I managed to park in the back, but it seemed like parking could be a little bit difficult in the area. We also decided to head out when trivia night was starting as it was getting a bit loud and crowded. However, we could have enjoyed the patio!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“An above average sports bar to satisfy any palette!“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“There wasn't any food because it was a bar, but the jukebox was free and they have such an awesome music selection. The live bands that played were amazing and I can't wait to go back! The bartenders are super friendly and the vibe is chill. There's art all over the wall that is hand painted. If you're alt in the slightest you'll love it.“

“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.“

“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.?“

“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 !“

“Great food and service!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“In Fort Wayne for business and coworker told me about this place. One of the best steaks I've ever had in a restaurant and everything from the apps to the salad bar, to dinner was just amazing. Try the coffee crusted ribeye, you won't be disappointed.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“🎙KJ Barbie does a great job!“

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

“Eli and his guys did a great job cleaning my windows my windows inside and out. Their attention to detail was outstanding. Because of that, I also had Eli install our Christmas lights. Again they did an outstanding job!“

“Thank you so much for sharing The Charlie Horse this past weekend at The Chris Center event! You were the talk of the town! So much fun!“

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

“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.“

“The Food was delicious and the Drink were amazing! I highly recommend this place!!!!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.!“

“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.“

“We had an amzing fish sandwhich. I saw it and knew I would have to take some home. I was wrong. It was so good I made myself finish it! Everything was DELICIOUS.“

“The food is delicious and served hot good menu selections at good prices.
The drinks are poured in a way that your know what you ordered. A good thing.
Come on in. The drinks are cold the food is hot and the atmosphere is fun!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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