I have been at this venue a few times. My last two were for events! I got to see the other side of…read morewhat Guggman Haus offers. We got there early and were able to have some drinks and food, including the nachos. Man, I was not expecting BBQ sauce and like a mustardy sauce and cheese and it was flavor exploding, loved it. With the event we had catered pork/chicken as well as sides. Everything was great, the peppercorn dressing for the salad was so amazing, I would definitely think of a salad here in the future. The venue inside the space, with the car, is quaint with seating and you get to see everything happening outside the space as well. This last time, we were in the original Guggman Haus brewing building that houses the coffee. This is adorable! We had service the entire time, including a bartender and the beer. They made everything super easy and I would consider this space for a baby shower, bridal shower, etc. We had 25 people and it fit wonderfully. There is also outside space for overflow, so it makes it very reasonable. Now onto the beer! I had the IPA Riverside, very hazy with a great flavor. Then I went off the rocker and ordered some prickly pear drink, I was not expecting how good that was! Refreshing and light, easy to drink (probably too easy) and the flavor was perfect! Try it if you are there, it is a newer option. PROS: Parking easy, street and lot Many open spaces and areas to rent Games are included, so eat, drink and enjoy company They have trivia nights, woohoo CONS: Sometimes the food is not always a hit, nothing to state specifically today, but I recall in the past saying to myself, don't order that again. So, try everything and find what you like. The place is great and the beer/food options are good, so you will find something you like.

What a great brewery with huge taproom along with coffeehouse next door. The coffeehouse was closed…read morefor private event. But I was focus to go to brewery and it was little hesitant because I wasn't sure where the entrance was. But I was able to find it. The taproom was biggest. I went up to the bar counter. They have good choices. The bartender was so nice. She explained to me well after I told her that it was my first time here. I had flight of beers and they were all so good! I enjoyed it a lot. Schwarbier was my favorite! They do have food but you have to go to different windows. It was easy to do. I had Dip Trio which was really good. I want to stick with something healthy. But it was good. I love the Spinach dip. This is great experience. If I am back in town, I would go this again and also will definitely recommend to my friends and family to go here.

This is the place to be! Hands down the best patio in Noblesville. They have a ton of fun outdoor…read moregames for kids and a ton of different seating option. Great place to host parties or gather. I went with my book club and we ordered so much food - fried pickles, breadsticks and wings, cheese curds and pizza. I recommend the fried pickles, wings and breadsticks! The pizza was OK but the other items I mentioned were 10/10! The patio is pet friendly I think they charge a small fee to bring them in. This is also kid friendly they offer sensory bags for purchase and have a ton of outdoor games to keep kids entertained. Check them out! Cheers!

Really enjoyed our visit here! The brewery has a huge outdoor space with a laid-back,…read morefamily-friendly atmosphere. There are games, a playground for kids, picnic tables, string lights, and multiple fire pits. I think it'll be an awesome spot in the fall. I had the Caprese pizza on the gluten-free cauliflower crust and it was delicious. The pizza trays are HOT, so the staff carries them. If you've never been, you order at the counter, get a buzzer, and when your food is ready they provide plates and utensils and walk the pizza back to your table with you. There was a torrential downpour about two bites into my pizza, so we quickly moved under the covered patio. They also had live music, which added to the laid-back vibe. I'll definitely be back!

You can't beat the ambiance of the outdoor area the has everything: a bar or 2, a stage with live…read moreentertainment plus great food. It's pretty much self serve so plan on walking. It was a very relaxing Friday evening in downtown Indy.

The Rathskeller is a charming old world German restaurant with a large Biergarten. Our server…read moregreeted us quickly with menus and promptly took our drink orders, it was a promising start that after ordering our entrees fell off. I ordered the Schnitzel and my guest ordered the Jagerschnitzel. Both looked good, unfortunately the meat was either tough or overcooked for both orders. The potato pancakes and applesauce sides were good. The highlight of the meal was the large soft pretzels and mustard that was provided instead of bread. Perhaps we caught them on a bad night, and are giving them the benefit of the doubt. The Biergarten had quite the crowd and would be worth a visit during Oktoberfest.

I love Guggman and I'm happy that this place is so close!…read more Great selection of beers on tap and a decent selection of food to grab. This place also has different events during the week! We will be back to try trivia on Tuesdays! Service was also friendly and quick!

The beer is always fantastic as well as the staff. Travis is usually the guy behind the bar and…read morehe's the nicest! My favorite snack is the pretzels best in the area and the dips are perfect pairings for any beer! They do have a smaller menu than the main location but all great choices. If you like stouts, you will always find one on the menu. This location doesn't have all the beer as the main location but they always have a great selection. Their seasonal beer is a must, they usually have a few to pick from. It's a great neighborhood spot to check out. They also have street parking and usually easy to find around the area.

Our Indy Beer Meetup group met up one night at Chilly Water Taproom for a beer and conversation…read more This is located in the Butler University area near Broad Ripple, and it is a nice, quaint barroom. The only disadvantage is that it is a small space and not a lot of room to walk around if it gets busy and packed. They did have a live band performance the night we were there and they were very good. The beer list was great like it always is at Chilly Water. I tried the blood orange IPA as well as the hazy IPA. Both were wonderful and tasted great. The bartender was great and allowed you to try samples if you wanted to. The bar area is small, but good if you want to sit and enjoy the sports game on TV. The ambiance is good and they do have a front patio outside of the bar room if you want to sit outside. They have a sandwich shop next door called Hoagies and Hops if you want to order food. I did get a sandwich and fries and it was excellent. Chilly Water Taproom is a great college bar hangout with live music and good beer. It is a great addition to the Butler University community and Im sure the college students would agree they love having the taproom close by. If I were attending Butler University, I would make Chilly Water Taproom my regular hangout. It is the perfect place for a beer!

Great addition to the Butler Tarkington neighborhood. Connected to hoagies +hops grab a hoagie,…read morebut stay for the beers. Jazz night is thursday called phillyapolis. Cheers! Let's go Dawgs!

Decent menu for a brewery- my burger was perfect and the slaw exceptional…read more I enjoyed the cider and my spouse tried and enjoyed a variety of brews. The atmosphere is comfortable. Order at the bar and service was quick.

Nice place. Very spacious. Hidden off the beaten path if you will. Love the ambiance and esthetics!…read moreBut I don't think it's regarded for its food. The German burger was $15 by itself and it was a frozen patty. I guess what made it German was the sauce. So the food was ok. Not horrible but not good

The beer is really, really good!Trader's Brewery is hard to find because it's in an industrial…read morecomplex and it's easier to enter the parking lot coming north on Zionsville Road. The bar was hopping and loud filled with TGIF people winding down. The place has an industrial vibe, with about a dozen high top tables. Four tv monitors play sports around the room. There is a menu of their in-house made beers above the bar, where you order. My husband and I had a Badass IPA. The beer was smooth and good. Food is limited to pretzels and complementary popcorn. There was a sign for ordering HotBox pizza for delivery. They offer a Club option for $100 that gets beer discounts and other perks. Logo shirts are for sale if you want the shirt.

We came to watch the Purdue game and I was pleasantly surprised that they switched their wine to No…read moreRuff Days - local Daniel's Vineyard wine. They have 4 different ones to choose from. Also way better than the other brand they had before. Alec was the beertender of the night and we absolutely love him. Such a fun guy. And his wife was there as well. Good to catch up with them both. Kids are allowed. But dogs are sadly not allowed anymore, which makes me so sad because we used to love bringing them. Good group of locals to chat with as always.

If you want a chill spot this is the place. Also, bring a basket of laundry because you can do…read moreboth! But before I forget, they have arcade games too! Seriously such a fun place and the drinks are always great. The bartenders are cool and it's for the most part, not that loud. Parking available and easy to find.

I stopped in with friends on a Saturday night after we saw a late movie to have a nightcap. I…read morehadn't been in for some time, but the staff are always friendly and they have a good selection for such a small space. Each of us got a French 75 and it was a perfect way to end the evening. I also love the food truck they have in the back, but it was too late in the night for a snack during this visit. Can't wait to come back!

I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.