24 Best Beer Bars in Indianapolis

“The dark chocolate brownies they have alone are worth stopping by.“

“Hard Truth Bar, centrally positioned within The Garage Food Hall in Indiana, offers a distinctive drinking experience that beautifully complements the diverse culinary landscape of the hall. This bar stands out for its carefully curated menu, featuring unique drinks that pay homage to the bar's own creations and the region's flavors. The ambiance, marked by its prime location, invites guests to immerse themselves in a social and vibrant setting, making it an ideal spot for those looking to explore local libations.During my visit, the bartender suggested the peach highball, a recommendation that showcased the bar's inventive approach to crafting cocktails. While the drink was on the sweeter side for my taste, it was undeniably tasty, demonstrating a balance of flavors that was both refreshing and enjoyable. The peach highball exemplifies Hard Truth Bar's commitment to offering distinctive beverages that might not be found elsewhere, encouraging patrons to step outside their comfort zones and try something new.Hard Truth Bar's presence in The Garage Food Hall enhances the overall experience of the venue, providing a central gathering spot for friends, family, and solo adventurers alike to unwind and enjoy a drink. The bar's focus on unique, regionally inspired drinks adds an extra layer of appeal, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to savor the local drink scene. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, like the peach highball, or something more traditional, Hard Truth Bar is equipped to satisfy your cravings with its innovative and diverse menu.“

“I love coming to HI-FI for any and every type of show. The room is spacious enough, yet still feels intimate. The bartenders are always really nice as well!

Side note: Loved that HI-FI participated in Tonic Ball (huge annual benefit show for Second Helpings and feeding our Indy community) this year and so many years past. Last night at Tonic Ball felt like a positive gathering of community! Maciann was fantastic covering Green Day for Tonic Ball.“

“OMG We had the best experience since covid Our bartender Tyrone was amazing fun and fast smiling made our night Thank you Tyrone for making our night great !!!!“

“I ate at Goodfellas before a show, and noticed this little place hiding in the back! I stopped for a drink, and it one of the best amaretto sours I have ever had! The bartender was attentive to everyone and was so kind. I can’t wait to be back!“

“Was visiting a friend in Greenwood and Googled “Greenwood Tenderloin”one of the highest rated was “Shallos Antique Restaurant “. It was on our way home, so we tried it. We loved the quick seating (with a huge Friday night crowd) and Billie was a wonderful server for first time visitors. The breaded tenderloin was exceptional and so was the ribeye sandwich. We will be returning.“

“Can't believe we've never eaten here before today! Enjoyed lunch on the patio this morning with our two dogs. The flatbreads were amazing!! Their homemade tomato sauce is outstanding. We can't wait to come back and try the other menu items!“

“I just love Byrne's Pizza's crust. So thin and SO good. Atmosphere was awesome too. I was able to have a nice quiet conversation and really relax and unwind from a busy week. Service was good and price is right. Very reasonable priced.“

“all food has been good.!!!“

“I won't lie, I've never had a place allow my dog to be treated as much of a princess as what she is here. I originally set up an appointment and party to have my dog for her temp birthday to be done here. And oh my goodness, I've never seen so many of the regulars and the bar staff treat her like a little princess as she is. The drinks are fantastic. The beers are phenomenal, but also the staff is fantastic on working around dietary limitations like gluten intolerance. I have slowly become gluten intolerant, and the staff has been fantastic about making sure that their menus are safe. For those that have these allergies. What a fantastic crew, thank you for allowing me and my own to come in here and treating us like royalty! Thank you so much!“

“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!“

“You HAVE to try Crab 99 Bar & Restaurant in Indianapolis. They seriously have the best food ever. A special shout-out to the little Asian guy who works there – he's the funniest and most awesome person I’ve ever met. Honestly, it's the best food in Indianapolis. If you ever stop by, this is a place you should visit. If you love seafood, this is THE place for you. The environment makes you feel like you’re in a high-class, five-star seafood restaurant, and you won’t ever find any kinder, more respectful customer service.“

“Always a blast. New favorite hangout.“

“The Antelope Club may be the best value in private club membership in Indianapolis.I've tried several menu items, and the food is consistently good and available for both dine in & carry out.It's typically open to the public weekdays for lunch... for those who would like to check it out.“

“I really enjoyed the bartenders at this place. We can for some afternoon drinks and some tacos but stayed to hang out and ended up chatting it up with the bartenders. The tacos connected to Turner’s was really good. Esp with there being the pick up window in the establishment. This place seemed like a hot spot happy hour place and highly recommend coming with friends.“

“Normally I have no issues and the food is always amazing but today with my carry out order I feel differently. I had the district club and when I took a bite into it I was met with a piece of wood that stuck to the roof of my mouth. It appears the wooden spear was broken into the sandwich after taking a closer look. I would just be aware of this if your sandwich comes with one.“

“Best wings hands down. You have to try their volcano sauce.

Try their food specials, they are always fantastic.

Great atmosphere, staff and regulars always make you feel welcome.

Drink specials are some of the best in castleton.“

“Update: June 2025 - Great deal on pizza & breadsticks. Nice atmosphere inside Vinny's Drive Bar. //March 2025 - We got food to go for a poker party: extra large pizza, 3 large pizzas, breadsticks, & wings. All the food was excellant, and for a great price - best deal on pizza. Good service taking our order & food was made timely. RECOMMENDED“

“Very friendly staff. Food was incredible. Was not expecting a full menu, but was pleasantly impressed and surprised. Definitely our new Go-to spot.“

“I thought the food was very good. Chips were served warm and the salsa was excellent. The Carnitas was very tasty. I did think the margarita tasted watered down. There was a small salsa that was served with the meal with no explanation. It had a bitter taste and was extremely hot. I’m someone who likes hot and spicy food and it was way too hot for me. The service was just ok, we had to interrupt the server who was chatting with. Coworker for our check.“

“I've been here before but forgot to review. Have always had great service in the past; however, the guy working today was extremely rude. Beer is always good and served cold. Atmosphere is excellent since it's inside the Garage. Plenty of food options around to match any of your beer choices here.“

“Nice place to relax before or after a flight and try some local brews or specialty drinks. There are also popular food options (burgers, sandwiches, salads) which I didn't try. The Basil Hayden Old Fashioned is good. My server Penny was super friendly and efficient.“

“Deliciosos los tacos arabes“

“The guy waiter with dreads seemed jittery and rushed!! It wasn't busy at all!! He had to retake our order 3 times. The first time he said he accidentally erased our order. The 3rd time im not sure. The queso dip was thick and dark orange-ish yellow not a light yellow and thin like I'm used to. The chicken was the bomb the brussels sprouts with a bomb the cauliflower was a bomb. “