26 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“

“This place is awesome and a MUST VISIT, whether you're a local or just in town to visit! I'm super proud to say my fiancée and I helped paint this place prior to their opening several years ago. And I was thoroughly impressed even before they officially launched. The owners are super awesome! And their brews are incredible! They let us sample some, and they have a type for everyone. Their brews are delicious! I'm excited to go back and visit!“

“Wow Sun King blew me away! From Lauren at the front desk personally escorting me to a great seat at the bar with view of the big ten tournament and then explaining how this tap room/food court worked to Murph personally curating my flight experience and giving me such detailed beer lore. I am BLOWN away, I have to shoutout Brittany and Elliot the managers who have built such an amazing culture and personally introduced themselves to me. This California Kid will be singing all the praises!!“

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

“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 !!!!“

“BEST BEER IN NORTH AMERICA!“

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

“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!“

“I stumbled upon this spot by accident, but it made for a great find. I hadn’t heard of the brewery they carry products from before, but the beers I tried were very nice. It was easy to drink stuff. The place itself is comfortable with a decent bar upstairs and a nice assortment of pinball machines in the basement. It’s got a little something for most people. The bartender was also very friendly and offered me some useful tips about the city. Overall, I had a good time and wouldn’t mind coming back at all.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Stopped here on our way to see the speedway. Pizza was delicious, beer was great, service was top tier“

“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.“