27 Best Craft Breweries in Indianapolis

“I love this spot, there are video games, pin ball machines, you can even play Nintendo if you ain't got money for the video games. they have great craft beers, little bar type food and the service is unbeatable. The owners are amazing people that stay on site when it's open and meet everyone as if they already knew them. if you haven't checked out this little gem you might want to swing by and do just that“

“The Fest Hall was the perfect venue for our wedding of just under 100 guests! It was WAY more affordable and flexible than any other option we looked at in Indianapolis. We were able to cater in our own food, hire a DJ of our choosing, and bring in our own decorations, which saved a ton of money and gave us a lot of creative freedom to create the wedding we wanted. There were different bar packages to go with any budget, too. We were able to choose 5 beers to have on tap, plus two wines and canned ciders. While the space is connected to the brewery, you almost wouldn't know it, as we had a private entrance and no issues with sound spilling over from the brewery side. The space has great natural lighting, great sound system and dimmable lights, and beautiful tables and chairs, which made it perfect for an indoor wedding. Our ceremony and reception were in the same space, and we were able to set up in a way that didn't require the space to be flipped in between, which just made everything easy and cozy. We worked with Kiley, and she was super helpful, communicative, and just helped us feel at ease with the whole process. The bartenders who served us were also super helpful and kind. Cannot recommend enough if you are looking for an affordable and dreamy venue in Indy!“

“Love love love! Met up with some friends from out of town and even brought my two kiddos and it was such a pleasant experience. Plenty of games to keep the kids entertaining and delicious beer. Good food aswell. Our server Sav was *chefs kiss*“

“BEST BEER IN NORTH AMERICA!“

“Great tasty brews and neighborhood gathering spot.“

“Laid back atmosphere with a good variety of beers.“

“Great staff and beer! We love this place for large groups.“

“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 !!!!“

“Absolutely AMAZING experience! My girlfriend and I were treated like royalty. Spilled a beer and they brought us a new one. They went out of their way to find a shirt in my size to purchase. The food and beer were great. We visit breweries in every city we visit and this is by far our favorite. 5 stars and we would recommend it to anyone! Even brought out kids and they have a kid menu and games to keep kids occupied! Couldn’t ask for anything better!“

“Abandoned Station is an absolute blast! I was in Indianapolis and a work/fun trip and this place came highly recommended from a friend, so we went for a late lunch. The custom drink recommendations alone made my day—OJ Run, Sparkle Motion, Fallen Flag, and Cloud City were all spot‑on and so good that I kept wanting to try ‘just one more.’ The staff is awesome, super friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do.

The vibe inside is unique and full of great energy, and the music kept the whole place feeling lively. There were a few people downstairs enjoying the games, which added to the ambience. And the pizza… WOW. I can’t remember the name of it, but the combo of pepperoni, ricotta, pesto, and hot honey was unreal—something you don’t see often, but unbelievably delicious.

If you’re in Indy and want a fun place with great drinks, great food, and great people, Abandoned Station is definitely a must‑visit!“

“Great tap room on 46th and College south of broad ripple. Not as extensive of a list as the main Guggman location, but they have plenty on tap and to go.

Limited kitchen menu focusing on paninis, which were good, and appetizers.

They do have a little patio on the sidewalk as well. Employees are very nice!“

“Between all of the families with our party we had 6 kids there, at dinner time, after a birthday party, aka recipe for a meltdown disaster times 6. But no! This spot is so family friendly that our kids had a blast, the food was so good, we all got to eat, we had to pull the kids out of there. Highly recommend as a very family friendly, adult friendly, wide open space!“

“I visited Fountain Square Brew while they weren’t so busy, but the staff and the other customers were friendly and welcoming. I liked the place. It’s a bit industrial feeling, but the beers were decent. The flight was a good value, and it gave me a chance to try a good range of their brews. The place also seems dog friendly (I think), but there are also at least 1-2 cats in the place, so please be aware. This seemed like another nice neighborhood brewery. Give them a try if you like craft beer.“

“We held our October 2022 wedding ceremony and reception at Liter House and loved the experience! Drew and the whole event staff were helpful, kind, and easy to work with. We loved our brunch reception with delicious breakfast food and classic Sahm’s coffee cake. The event space is warm, inviting, and the right size to host lots of different types of weddings or gatherings. Also, the location is perfect - the Monon trail is a gorgeous place for pictures and features a lot of cool artwork/murals. I definitely recommend checking out Liter House for your event!“

“Heard good things about this place and they did not disappoint! Delicous beer and the bartender added 3 bonus tasters onto my flight. What a champ!Unfortunately there was a sign that said No Overnight Parking which really upsets me that they encourage drunk driving. The sign should say "If you've had too much to drink, please leave your vehicle here and take an Uber home."This is the first bar/brewery I've ever seen with a No Overnight Parking sign and I really hope it's my last.“

“We met with Chilly Water staff and management to discuss an upcoming event partnership. I had not been to this spot before. Very clean, comfortable, and friendly. I tried a couple of beers and took some home. Very good! We went ahead and grabbed lunch before leaving and was not disappointed!“

“My Wife, Grandson and I stayed at the Bottleworks last week. Was the largest Coca Cola bottling plant in the world. Now it’s a very nice hotel. Located in an area with lots of shops and restaurants. We went to a place across the street called the garage. Lots of food and drink options. I had some Metazoa Hoppopatamus. That stuff is tremendous. I was able to find some in my hometown of Cincy. It has fantastic flavor. If you like Fat head HeadHunter you’ll like this too.“

“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.“

“Indy Brewery Exploration – Stop #10: Daredevil Brewing Company (Indianapolis, IN)

Daredevil Brewing Company was a definite highlight of the week. The Indy Speedway theme gives it a fun local flair, and the atmosphere fits perfectly. The beer was excellent, and the pizza was just as impressive—definitely one of the better food-and-beer combos of the trip.

A must-visit stop for anyone exploring the Indianapolis brewery scene.“

“We were apartment hunting and decided to check this out for dinner.
Great ambience and a great place to hang out.
We got a pizza brussel sprouts and a wedge romaine salad.
The pizza was thin crust and had great flavor.
Brussel sprouts was an interesting pairing with cherries and mustard seed...it worked well, I think maybe slightly less of the mustard would have been nice.
The wedge salad is a classic and they did a great job with that.“

“Came here for a special event and wish it was closer to where I live. The vibes are wonderful with good lighting, large vinyl and VHS wall, and plenty of places to sit both in and outside. The drinks were fairly priced, but was sad they were out of rootbeer. Main issues: not enough restrooms & at least for this event they didn't have enough bartender for the size. Will probably look for other show or event to justify coming out this far north.“

“We tried @halfliter_bbq in #Indianapolis, and this is what we rated them. A couple of things first. It was their Octoberfest, so they were very busy. Even with that, the food was out in 6 minutes! Brisket 8.5. Bark was very good, and the meat fell apart. Pork 7.8. Smoked well, was just dry Chicken Breast 8.8 Best thing we tried here for sure. Smoked wings 6.5. Very good flavor, but it was super dry Turkey. 7.9. Thick and smoked well, just a little to dry for us Sausage 8.0. Good flavor with a little heat Also, the pickled onions were outstanding. If you are in Indy, I would definitely check it out. Check out more reviews on Insta at JoeAndJrkFoodReviews“

“(Translated by Google) Everything was delicious and they gave a very good portion for their prices.Everything was very delicious and they gave great portions for their prices.(Original)Todo estuvo rico y dieron muy buen porción por sus precios.Everything was very delicious and they gave great portions for their prices.“

“I was in tonite and ordered to go; the Spicy Garlic Wings, the Hoss Dip, the Nashville Chicken Biscuits, and the Tommy Pizza. All of it, hands down PHENOMENAL!!! So good! The Pirate Cat Brown is a delicious beer for you to drink while waiting for your food! Will probably go back tomorrow nite! Im from out of town and this is close to Ironworks where I’m staying!“

“What a great way to use a no longer in use church! There's a lot of brewing history with the Catholic Church. The space still feels very Catholic to me, which makes for a unique Brewery experience. The beer and food both were very good. When this far north, I went with the poutine. Even the half portion was too much for me to finish, so still a very generous portion size. There were a lot of beer options. The man who took care of us answered all lot of our questions, which was greatly appreciated. I know this isn't the only brewery in a previous Catholic Church, but it's still something relatively unique to check out. Highly recommend.“

“Great Service, wonderful food and drinks had a blast ❤️‍🔥“

“Stopped in on a whim after shopping near by with a friend. I got a breaded tenderloin and it was delicious. Unfortunately, they were cleaning the beer lines and our server told us after I got a flight of beers. I think because of that they were not cold and one of them quite honestly was just not good. There wasn't a real resolution to being served mediocre beer, but the server was at least nice.“