Wow. We have come to look forward to our trips to Fort Wayne for reasons more than seeing family. This pub is a regular stop for all of us. The drink selection is unexpectedly large and diverse and the service is incredible. Austin serves and remembers all our preferences, even for those of us just visiting- months later! It's such a comfortable community pub. Go in on taco Tuesday! read more

Good service! Super friendly staff willing to give good recommendations for different beers. It's a little small, but overall a cool Irish pub feel! read more

This is an awesome place. Small but has an exorbitant amount of beer choices. Something for everyone! A must visit when In Ft. Wayne!! read more

Deer Park Irish Pub - This is the coolest bar! Bartender was young guy who knows his beer! Very neighborhood bar vibe! Loved it!!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

On my most recent trip to the deer park Irish pub, there was a special treat in store for Xmas! Namely, Utz's pub mix. Utz has gone all out with this snack mix. While I'm not positive of the names of all of the components of this medley, I'll do my best to provide some commentary. First of all, the uniformity of snacks was fairly impressive. Each pour from the large container provided a fairly even mix of tasty morsels. The standout, in this authors humble opinion, is of course the rye chip. While bitter and a bit sour, it isn't as heavily seasoned as the mainstream ghardetto's brand. A hint of mustard is all these bad boys need to shine. I give the chips by themselves a D... for delicious!! There is also a small wheat puff cracker, that appears to be glazed in a small amount of sugar. It seems to be fairly bland, and is probably provided as a filler to contrast the rest of the delights in the mix. I'm no snack mix architect, but I feel that this may be a deliberate decision in order to highlight the standout components of this mix. There is also a puffed wheat spiral, which while different in shape appears to be meant to balance the mix as a whole. The pretzel component is crisp, lightly salted, with a hint of buttery glaze. Overall the staple of a good snack mix and builds a great foundation. They made the bold decision of including a sesame component, that also carries a semi sweet glaze. It provides just the right amount of savory to balance the mix, and Utz is spot on with this choice in my opinion. Similar in texture and appearance to the rye cracker, they have also included a wheat cracker seasoned in cheddar and herbs. While eliciting a similar delightful crunch as the rye cracker, it lends pretty hard to the savory and salty portion of the snack mix flavor wheel. I am grateful for its inclusion in this particular mix. While we are on the subject of cheddar, the wheat cheddar spirals lend much of the same profile, but mix up the mouth feel by providing almost no crunch. Another interesting call by the snack artisans at Utz. Last, but not least are these bizarre little balls of what I assume are puffed rice. While not a punch of flavor, they balance the equation out with a toasty aftertaste. All in all, I would consider myself fortunate to sample the snack mix at the deer park on Xmas day. I'd rat the mix itself highly, but I'm probably slightly skewed by the company provided by the staff and patrons at this fine establishment. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. They have such a wide variety of beers, fantastic staff, and it's such a cool atmosphere. They have nights with live music and karaoke. Definitely make a trip on a Tuesday for tacos-they are DELICIOUS. (And fairly priced). The wine slushee is also a favorite. The outdoor patio area is dog friendly, and you can also bring your own pizzas if you want. (Although they do have tasty food like jalapeño poppers and cheese curds). Really, if you haven't been here, what are you even doing with your life??? CHECK IT OUT ASAP. you will have no regrets. read more

Deer Park Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Pisses me off that beer was still priced high the day after the st. patrick's day bullshit. I gave it one star and I'm still pissed and I'll never get over it. read more

Best beer selection in the area. Staff are knowledgable about their beers, sours, etc., in stock. They have Guinness and Smithwick's on tap all the time. They also serve good coffee and tea if that's your thing. Often times they have live music with talented local musicians. Deer Park is also known for cool special events throughout the year. read more

Deer Park Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Wow. What an experience. I befriended two dogs, watched an interesting poker game at the next table, and enjoyed great conversation. They had every beer I could have imagined. We ordered pizza from a nearby restaurant and had it delivered to enjoy with our brew. read more

Deer Park is nestled right next to the University of Saint Francis. I discovered this little pub during college when many of my friends attended school there. I love the atmosphere here. The owner is always energetic. It is literally a little room full of tables and a bar rail. Very intimate and you can see and hear everyone's conversations. Craft beer galore. Tons of craft beer in the bottles. Limited craft beer on tap. That's why I am giving it four stars. Wish they had a better selection to offer draft wise. I have enjoyed a few taco Tuesdays. $2 tacos. No, these are not anything special but hey they are $2. Karaoke is also a frequent occurrence. It doesn't get much better than pitchers of beer and karaoke on a thirsty Thursday. Deer Park puts on a great St. Patty's day. Tents outside. Tons of beer and it is just a great time. During warmer weather they also have a great little outdoor space...and we all love to enjoy a brew outside. read more

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This is my favorite bar in Fort Wayne. An exceptional beer list, great old man Irish pub vibe, friendly staff, and sometimes free popcorn. It's small, but cozy, and we've always had an excellent time. When the weather is nice there's a small patio that expands the seating. *Note - only beer (maybe wine?), no liquor. That helps keep this a non-college bar, even though they are right across from USF. read more

Went for my first time Sat night and it was dead!! They had a band playing and from the parking lot we could hear them clear as day. Walked inside sat the farthest table away from the band but it didn't matter. We couldn't talk amongst each other nor could we Hear the waitress ask us What we'd like to drink. She used hand signals and we pointed to what we'd like to drink. Drinks were average price but with just one beer we'd had enough. Had the band been a few decimals lower and the place bigger it would have been tolerable. We left to go somewhere else. I am not sure I'd go back because of the size of the bar. Needless to say we didn't get snacks but they do serve some food. Lots of entertainment on the May menu too. read more

So you say you're a huge fan of 80's pop culture and long for your own "Cheers" but happen to live in Fort Wayne, Indiana and can't take the Boston commute? Well worry no more, my friend! It truly is a place where everybody knows your name... even if you don't want them to. A friend of mine had heard of something called, "Dancioke," which happened to occur at this establishment once a month. From that day forth she practiced her moves night and day so that when the time came (which happened to be her birthday) she would be prepared. We walked in, chose a beverage from their impressive beer selection and sat down awaiting the moment where our friend would bust a move in hopes of winning a t-shirt. The charismatic, "Tony Bologna," then took the stage, welcoming everyone individually by name and told us it was going to become like "Foot-loose" in there very soon. My eyes darted around the bar trying to figure out which ones were the uptight repressed Baptists and which ones were going to feather their hair, throw caution to the wind and dance like they've never danced before. It wasn't long before my friend took the stage and creepy cheers of "shake it, (insert friend's name here)" began. It was then that we stopped wondering why this was the first and only bar we had heard of that had "Dancioke." So if you're looking for a place to drink with a great beer selection and people that will remember your name, it's great. But if you're looking to go out and dance as the center of attention surrounded by creepy older men, you're better off going to amateur night at a strip club where you could at least make a couple bucks. read more

Because this seems like a popular place to review potato chips, here is my review of Miss (She's still available, boys!) Vickie's sea salt and vinegar potato chips: My initial impressions are that the bag, while not overly noisy to handle, is filled to approximately half capacity and has a nice weight to both the plastic and the chips contained within. Upon opening, I was greeted with a nice earthy potato scent. I'd imagined that the vinegar component of these chips would permeate my senses more, but this appears to involve less of my olfactory senses than I had initially expected. The first chip involved an extremely mild amount of vinegar, which dissipated quickly. I was left with a very toasty taste, indicative of the time in the kettle that these particular chips spent. They were allowed to dawdle in there, which lent to a not-quite-burnt but stern reminder that these chips are not of your typical lays variety. These chips also keep with Miss Vickie's theme that in terms of salt, less is more. Considering that salt is prominent in the name of the chips, it is not prominent on my taste buds. I don't, however, criticize the artful choice of the chip architects. Leaving the vinegar to shine slightly above the salt, but simultaneously for both of these characteristics to exist slightly underneath the roast level was a bold move. And honestly, a move that I applaud. Miss Vickie, do your worst. Listly because I continue to taste only your best. read more

Can't go wrong with their huge selection of beers & great customer service! They always have fun events or bands playin! One of my favorite places to grab a beer! read more

Wanna be ignored by bartenders? Wanna check a place out that caters to the regulars? If there is a more overrated bar in Fort Wayne, let me know. This place is one of those self-identified 'taverns' and the pretentious owners just want to seem local and keep the regulars happy. Also, gross af bathrooms. read more

Though this pub is small, it's full of heart and hospitality. They serve only beer and a small selection of mini wines but the selection is amazing! So many to choose from! This is definitely one of my staple establishments to go to for that home town feel. It's also dog friendly inside and out read more

I love me some Deer Park Lodge. It is a cozy little place tucked away in a non-descript location, directly across the road from the Univeristy of St. Francis. Oddly enough, though, I never run into the rowdy college crowd that you would expect. Though, I guess the rowdy non-college crowd shows up there from time to time. Two things to note about Deer Park. A) They have a great beer selection, and not just in bottles. They probably have about 10 beers on tap, that rotate pretty regularly. My crew and I know brew, but there always manages to be something new for us to try. Luckily for us, there are regularly beer specials, such as $3 pints, that faciliate this nicely. 2nd) The people. Tony, the owner, is friendly and warm and always truly happy to see you there. The bartenders are helpful, cordial, and don't keep you waiting too long. And, the patrons are quick with an obligatory smile and head-nod. It's not a place I go to weekly, probably mostly because of proximity. But I'm there enough to know that it is consistently a good place to get a cold pint and leave with a little cash in your pocket. (Halloween at Deer Park is legendary! Giant pumpkins beware!!) read more

This bar is an absolute BLAST! Deer Park is a small little craft beer bar, but is full of fun! The owner is hilarious and super friendly, makes friends with everyone who walks in. If you like craft beer, the Deer Park Pub has over 100 craft beers, 12 on tap, hundreds in bottles. All of their beers can even be carried out and their carry out price is comparable to any Fort Wayne liquor store (selection is amazing). Highly recommend this exciting little place. Their slogan is: "A place to bring your dear for a damn good beer" how much fun is that?! read more

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This is a pretty cool bar that is placed in a very unique spot. tucked away in a corner just beside the bridge across from st. Francis. The environment is awesome, with things all over the walls! This place would have 5 stars but they missed the mark for me with the size of the bar and the service. Service was ok. There was one server who came to get our order and disnt come back again. I told her my range that i qanted to stay within on price and what type or beer i liked and ahe walked away to grab a random beer (which i have already had and disliked) opened it and sat it down...i told her i tried that and wasnt a fan and she said sorry.. i paid for a beer that i wasnt a huge fan of .. also one time and my friend had to go up to the bar to get another drink. When it comes to apace the bar dows have a very large outdoor area but when the whether isnt good it would be pretty tight in there. Beer selection was awesome tho! I loved all the choices. read more

Deer Park has the best beer in town by a HUGE margin. Downside? its not a brew pub. Upside? Its not a brew pub (no skanky amateur brews posing as craft beer). People are cool, vibe is for serious drinking. Had bands on the weekends, your results may vary. read more

Best craft beer bar in town. They always have an excellent selection or rotating drafts from around the country and the best selection of cans. Wherever you are from, when you walk in the door, you aren't a stranger! read more

Wanted to stay for more than one drink, but the genius owner started puffing cigars indoors, and my asthmatic girlfriend and I had to leave. Thought smoking in bars was illegal? Oh well. read more

Great example of classic Indiana locals bar. Love the atmosphere and live music. The table tucked away in the old phone booth is my favorite place to sit. read more

Headed here after a delicious Thai dinner at Mahnisa (sp?). We needed a cold beer to cool off our mouths from the chilis. A couple of draft Oberons did the trick. The bartender (not Tony) was charming and chatty. In July 2012 there's some major bridge construction going on which is probably affecting the business at the Deer Park. We were two of about 5 folks in the joint. It looks like there's a nice outdoor seating area, but it was a little hot, so we opted to sit at the bar in the AC. read more

This place just makes me happy. Everyone is so nice and the owner is often there to greet you with a smile. We frequent this little place often and their Taco Tuesday is always an option. Their beer selection is AMAZING!!!! They don't have food outside of Taco Tuesday and are supportive of local business by welcoming pizza delivery! We often bring our own chips and salsa to go with our tacos:) Super comfortable and laid back:) Surely one of the Fort's best kept secrets:) read more

Best beer in town. All the bartenders are incredibly friendly, if you get to meet Tony(the owner) you'll agree he's probably the most likeable man in the world. read more

Craft beers? I guess if you like drinking out of a bottle they have a decent selection. Not much on tap. Half of their taps were empty. On tap there were your usual 8 staples, Stella, Samuel Adams blah blah. No didn't see anything in it to suggest it was an Irish pub. Just really small really boring beer bar right next to campus. Could of fallen of my chair and went to bed. read more

Best Irish pub in Fort Wayne! So many craft beers to choose from. Friendliest staff you'll ever meet.

Great neighborhood/college/community bar. Outstanding beverage list from craft beers to imports. Comfortable place to meet friends, old or new. Tony and staff run a fine establishment! read more

Great bar if you're under 21. There's really no menu but they do have a few bar foods unfortunately they mostly taste like crap. The owner is a weird little man that people laugh at because he acts like a clown. I don't know how this place stays open. It must be all the under age college kids. read more

I love this place! Small, quaint, and a nice selection of beers. It's located across the street from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Friendly staff and very helpful. Absolutely great!! Can't wait to come back! read more