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.“

“Went in on a Friday evening with a couple friends and had a pretty good time. The place had a relaxed vibe, not too loud but still lively enough to feel fun. Bartenders were friendly and didn't rush anyone, which I appreciated. Drinks came out quick and were made well. There was a decent crowd, but finding a spot to sit wasn't much of an issue. Prices seemed fair compared to other bars around the area. Overall, it was a nice place to hang out for a few hours and catch up. I'd probably come back again when I'm in the neighborhood.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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 with a few coworkers after work, so it wasn't busy yet. Still, met two guys and we ended up sticking around for longer than we expected because we were having good conversation in the outdoor area in the back. Bartender was chill and funny. Will be going back. They don't serve food so eat up before visiting.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great service from our waitress Amber who checked in with us multiple times before and after meal.
Had BBQ Chicken flatbread which was well executed; sauce a bit more on the sweet side, less smoky or spicy.
Karaoke Friday was fun, some good signers, might suggest:
Backing track/main volume turned up a bit too high, drowned out vocals for too many songs.
A friend I was with said the reverb on the vocal microphone was turned up too high.
Overall lots of fun, but a few tweaks to sound settings might make it even better.“

“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!“

“If you know know Fort Wayne you come to O’sullivan’s!!! I can’t remember if it every Thursday’s or Tuesday. For Tronic’s night is electric music, house music, techno! I’m 32 and still love going there is a younger crowd that comes out on that night… any other night it’s pretty slow but it always draws a cool crowd that’s willing talkative , not snobbish… And if you haven’t had there firepit pizza 🍕 is to die for any night it’s bomb and delicious best pizza in Fort Wayne!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and service!“

“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“

“This place is great! The food is good the service is always great and the only downside is that im not a smoker and you can smoke here! Ranchero smoked wings are some of my favorite of all time. The pup wings and oriental orange are also great, and the ranch dressing here goes CRAZY! I forget the bartenders names, but they're all super nice and good at their jobs too!“

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

“We’ve been here twice now, and even though it’s a smaller restaurant, it’s absolutely worth coming back to. The food is consistently delicious, and the salad bar is outstanding with a great variety of fresh, high-quality options. During our most recent visit, one of the steaks arrived medium rare when we had requested medium. Our server, Sydney, immediately apologized and offered to replace it without hesitation. She returned promptly with a perfectly cooked steak, and two managers stopped by to make sure everything was taken care of. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but it’s how a restaurant responds that sets it apart. The excellent customer service, attentive staff, and consistently great food are why we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

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