With its solid, wide-ranging roster of beers and well-executed pub grub, this ambitious two-story brewery and gastropub has distinguished itself in an increasingly crowded local brew scene. The jaw-dropper is Read more [...]
Oaken Barrel
Price: $$Nothing about the menu at one of the oldest breweries in Central Indiana is all that surprising or original. It’s something for-everyone casual—although Oaken Barrel does the standards well. Gooey Read more [...]
Punch Bowl Social
Price: $$Classic cocktails, newfangled pours (including the Beets Me infusion of bourbon, beet syrup, and apple tea), and adult milkshakes are among the offerings from three full-service bars at this outpost Read more [...]
St. Joseph Brewery & Public House
Price: $$Craft-beer fans flock to this renovated Catholic church that put the former Oaken Barrel brewmaster in charge of the tanks and gave executive chef Scott Reifenberger the proper grand-scale backdrop Read more [...]
Stompin Barley
Price: $$Wines and craft beers take center stage at this buttoned-up yet friendly small-plates spot. The wine bar is just as much a place to sip a favorite vintage as it Read more [...]
The District Tap
Price: $$This vibrant Clearwater Crossing– area food-and-music venue features 60 draught beers, from Old Style to Big Woods Brewing’s Six Foot Blonde. They pair well with a varied menu of pubby Read more [...]
Twenty Tap
Price: $Just when we thought this SoBro spot couldn’t boast a more impressive regional beer rotation, owner Kevin Matalucci padded the list with draughts concocted in his own new brewery, Twenty Read more [...]
Upland Carmel Tap House
Bloomington’s Upland Brewery gives its casual-dining experience some Carmel upgrades. Start with a plate of hummus and the $8.95 beer sampler—a lazy Susan of seven half-pint pours. Hulking, juicy burgers Read more [...]
Upland Fountain Square
Bloomington’s Upland Brewery brings its casual-dining experience to a massive indoor/outdoor beer mecca in the heart of Fountain Square. Start with a plate of hummus and the $8.95 beer sampler—a Read more [...]