24 Best Beer Bars in Indianapolis

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

“Kaitlyn is amazing server. She’s so personable and she made me feel right at home. We shared hair tips and crafting works-in-progress…all while she staffed the bar by herself. (Also, my old fashioned was perfect) Y’all should give her a raise.“

“This is a great smaller outdoor live music venue! Sound is very good and you're able to get fairly close to the stage for a more personal connection to the performer(s). They have a fairly expensive offering of food and drinks for sale. All staff that I interacted with were friendly and polite. I would definitely come back here for a concert!“

“Best bar and restaurant in central Indiana! If you haven’t been there in all the years it’s been open it’s time to go in and enjoy. Great place and great employees!!“

“We had a great time hanging out at Wiseguy! Shout out to Warren, our bartender, who made the experience way more fun. Not only were his cocktails top notch, but he was very personable and an overall cool guy! We would have stayed longer but it was TOO WARM in the space - felt like the AC could not keep up.“

“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 !!!!“

“This is a great rest point for people watching and just enjoying some food when enjoying the canal walk. I stopped by with some family after an hour of walking and exploring the area as this was their first time here and they enjoyed it very much. We saw the gondola people while waiting for our food, the service was swift and food was great. We got a chance to rest and cool down and indoors and outdoors seating options allowed us to choose where we wanted to enjoy the scenery and food.“

“all food has been good.!!!“

“We had an amazing evening at Loom on Sunday. Harry was the bartender and the hospitality he showed us was lovely— so warm and friendly and great at his job. The Negroni and Cilantro Gimlet with pickled ginger that he made were excellent, and we also got to do a tasting of the house amaro, which I highly recommend trying. You’ll never want an underberg again. I really liked the vibe at Loom. Divey, dark, quirky, cozy. We will for sure be back.“

“We stopped by this bar as reciprocal members of another club. The bar staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The club president gave us a tour, and we decided to try their steak night. The prices were reasonable, and the food was delicious. The drinks were also reasonably priced and poured generously!“

“Always a blast. New favorite hangout.“

“Food was awesome, environment was nice!“

“I didn't eat here, but food is available including a connection to the Mexican restaurant next door. Not a large place. They open the garage door by the pool table on nice days. Lots of whimsical decorations. Much of them are related to the Stutz automobiles.“

“A good little local spot perfect for tasty bar food, well-priced drinks and good vibes. The outdoor patio space is a perk in warmer weather, lots of table space indoors to eat and all the service was polite and quick to attend our needs. The pool tables are a plus. A new favorite local spot for me!“

“I stopped by this location of Upland to give their beers a try, so I can’t really speak to their food. That being said, the bar was comfortable and the staff seemed friendly. It wasn’t too busy when I was there, and they had a good selection of beers to choose from. The quality of the brews struck me as excellent, and they had quite a variety of styles. Each beer in my flight was good, and no single one stood out to me as my favorite. This location of Upland seems like a good hangout spot if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Good food. Great service from the bartender. Can't complain. I had a Sun King “Wee Mac” Scottish ale and a salmon caesar salad. The beer was great. I did not have very high expectations for the food given that it's prepared in a separate kitchen and brought to the restaurant, but the salmon was very good and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. A little on the expensive side as you would expect, especially for the beer, but the salad was actually pretty sizeable with a decent cut of salmon. The bar and dining area both looked very clean. The position in the pre-security plaza is nice because you can look out the windows.“

“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“

“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.“

“Very pleased with your catering service. You were very accommodating regarding our ordering for 15 guests the night before a 1pm event. Prices were very reasonable, and the food quality was very good. We’ve added you to our favorites list ❤️.“

“Deliciosos los tacos arabes“

“We had a great visit to Punch Bowl Social as a family... the kids enjoyed all of the entertainment options while the adults enjoyed the signature punch bowl. Service was lackluster but the entire vibe of this venue made up for it. Our entrees came quickly and the presentation was insta worthy, the food reviews were varied in our group with the general consensus being this is again something that could be improved. Overall, we felt the value was excellent and would definitely return when back in Indy.“