i had the bourbon chicken and my wife had the meatloaf. The food was great and the wait staff was fast and very freindly. i will definitly return every chance i am in the area. read more

If you're debating whether Hard Truth is worth the drive to Nashville, the answer is absolutely yes. The food is fantastic! Depending on how busy they are, you may have a short wait for a table, and your food might take a little longer to come out--but it's well worth it. Don't stop at just the restaurant. Take some time to explore the beautiful grounds, browse the merchandise shop, and walk out to Hard Truth on the Rocks, where you'll find a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the property. During the warmer months, they often have live music, making it an easy place to spend a few relaxing hours. The cocktails are excellent, the staff has always been incredibly friendly, and there's plenty of Hard Truth merchandise if you're looking for a souvenir. I may or may not have left with a t-shirt. Whether you're visiting Brown County for the day or just passing through Nashville, Hard Truth is more than just a restaurant--it's a destination that's absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. read more

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Went for the second time while in Nashville, Indiana. This place was very crowded and there was a short wait for a table. Amelia was our waitress and she was top notch! I ordered the spinach salad and it came out perfectly. I had grilled chicken added to it. The flavor was great and there were sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and walnuts on the salad. The dressing was light and tasty. The room was huge and a bit loud but I could still talk with my friend. I definitely recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more

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The food was great. The service took a little bit to attend to use but once they arrived we got our meal in a timely manner. Cool spot! read more

My trip here was short, but overall had a good experience. My coworkers and I were in town for a retreat, and had some free time, so we checked out the grounds and grabbed a drink. The area was well maintained, and had a nice outdoor space to sit. We all ordered one drink each- with the price of how expensive the drinks were, it was hard to have multiple. I will say- I am not a craft guy, nor a whisky guy, but was along for the ride. I had a Bahama mama cocktail- it was strong, but not overpowering. Would try again in the future when returning for food and possibly a tour. Overall, drinks and the ground were great, but the price of the cocktail kept me from staying too long. read more

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The food and menu are great. We had a really large group, but service was incredibly slow. Can't blame them too much for that. The prices are also pretty high for what you get, but I enjoy a good cocktail so I'd go back! read more

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We went on the basic tour, it is a bright new facility, in a scenic area. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. They have many tour options. Our tour included basic bourbon making, and a tasting in the distilling area. Full bar with signature cocktails, if you're going in town to big woods you might find the same cocktails at a lower price?! Our favorite was the sweat mash bourbon. They are planning on having some bourbon aged in white oak barrels from wood harvested from the distillery grounds. Pro tip if you are the first tour of the day, the visitor center did not open before the "start" time of the tour. read more

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My husband and I visited Hard Truth Distilling Co. for the first time and we're already looking forward to coming back this summer to catch the live music on Fridays and Saturdays. There's so much to experience -- from tours and tastings to different activities -- and the food menu is just as impressive as the drinks. Our family loves their cinnamon vodka, so grabbing a bottle was a must. I ordered the Valentine's Day French Kiss cocktail, which was bubbly, light, and super refreshing. We shared the Pulled Pork Nachos and the Grilled Cheese -- the pulled pork was incredibly flavorful and definitely the standout. I personally would've loved a few extra toppings on the nachos, but overall everything was fantastic. Between the atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food, and great drinks, it was a 10/10 experience. Shout out to our server, Gus! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Nashville, IN area! read more

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Waited twenty minutes to have a kid come out and tell us the grill wasn't working. Managers and staff standing around talking. No apology or offer a water or shot? It's also a distillery. WAMP WAMP Disappointing... read more

My wife and I returned to Hard Truth for another pre-show dinner in Brown County/Nashville. The Nashville Music Center is the best venue for live music in the area, and Hard Truth is a perfect pre-show option. My last trip was the fish and chips, this time I was in an 'eat healthier' mood, and I was able to pull that off with plenty of flavor. Then after wife was full, I ate half her meal with made it a bit less healthy but still terrific. My wife had the Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. Huge portion, and it had great flavor. The sides were fine, probably not what I would have selected but were still good. My choice for the night was the lemon chicken, which for me was a leap of faith as I'm hit-or-miss on liking sauces. I loved it. Nice portion size, a healthy chicken breast and the sauce was light and very flavorful. The sides were rice and asparagus, not my usual choices but again looking for healthy so they were a good selection. All in all another great meal with good service and the location and ambiance in Nashville are terrific. Be advised, if you're going prior to a show, reservations are a must unless you get there quite early. read more

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My late friend Ken N. wrote a great review of Hard Truth Distilling, which still holds up more than seven years later. So if you want to know minute details, read his review. He's still beating me at reviews, even from the grave! Hard Truth Distilling is like a campus. Sure, it's a restaurant, but it's a also a real distillery, and you can take a tour of it. You can also take a tour of the grounds on an ATV and check out the space, which is a venue for music and events. You can also take a tiki cruise or take a mixology class. I suppose you could spend the whole day here! Actually, you could literally spend the day and night here, because Hard Truth also has cabins, located in the woods on their campus. I didn't do any of those fun things that I mentioned -- I only ate at the restaurant for lunch and dinner. I got the maple bourbon chicken sandwich for lunch, which came on a brioche bun. It was good! But what made it even better was eating it while drinking a Hard Truth Old Fashioned. It was a bit on the sweet side, which I really like. I don't know if it's from the type of bourbon (sweet mash), or if they add something to the Old Fashioned, but either way: that shiz hit. For dinner, I didn't want another burger or sandwich, so I got the bourbon glazed salmon, which was served over jasmine rice and came with roasted asparagus. The salmon was cooked perfectly! The whole dish was comforting -- like something I would make at home, but even better. I ate my salmon with a cold glass of Pinot Grigio. They don't have a huge wine list (in fact, it's minuscule). But if you want a glass of wine, you can get one here. I don't usually get dessert after a meal, but I thought: What the heck? When in Nashville, right? So I ordered the bourbon peach cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on it. It was baked in a cute little cast-iron skillet. It was OK, but it was super sweet! It needed something else to balance the sweetness. You can drink bourbon at Hard Truth, and also eat lots of different things with bourbon in it. This is definitely the place for bourbon lovers. And if you want to take some bourbon home with you, there is a gift shop in the restaurant with all kinds varieties of Hard Truth alcohol. read more

Very cool place! I wanted to like it as everyone in the guest book at our cabin recommended it. We Called to make a reservation and were told they don't do same day reservations but for two people to come on in. We did and were put on the waitlist. Went to the bar and got drinks. While we enjoyed our drinks the female bartender told anyone who would list that "people need to learn to use phone!" She sent a bartender home since there were very few reservations and then everyone just came in. She obviously had no idea we were none reservation people (as out of towners). Our waiter was awesome welcoming us and telling us all about the place. We both ordered the fried chicken revival. The chicken and biscuits were very good with lots of flavor. The mashed potatoes were so bland and the corn was cooked so long it was very chewy. The portion size was also on the smaller side. read more

This place is truly amazing. One of a kind distillery, restaurant, and venue. It is HUGE. Not only the restaurant, but the outside seating and the land. And it is breathtaking. We had a reservation for 4, and were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. Our waiter definitely seemed frazzled: we had to ask for things multiple times and remind him of our drinks, food, and dessert. The food itself was okay - the fries were wayyyyy too fried, not enough potato, but I enjoyed my sandwich, and the others in my group liked their meals. $10 chili was a disappointment - it was so small and WAY to spicy for me to really enjoy. Drinks were good and dessert was great! We sat outside and enjoyed the live music for a bit. Beautiful area. **the next day we did an ATV tour around the grounds with 4 tastings included. This was so much fun!!!! Our tour guide Kathy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of hard truth, bourbon, and the grounds. Definitely recommend for a fun lil adventure** read more

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Stopped here for a late lunch after walking around Nashville. The venue was huge with some good pictures to be take outside. Service was pleasant and prompt. The place seemed clean and orderly. We started out with pulled pork nachos and hickory brown sugar wings that were all delicious. I would go back for the chicken wings. For my meal I had the smash burger that was delicious that came with French fries. I tried the old fashioned which was so delicious and smooth. I will be coming back here. read more

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We were a party of eight. We started off with the pineapple drink. Yum. 10 out of 10. Everyone was happy with their order. I had the meat loaf & mashed potatoes plus a side of brussel sprouts. The surroundings were beautiful. Best of all was our waitress Shay! We met both owners and had our picture taken with one of them! read more

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Wonderful food and ambience. Staff were great and very attentive. Of course the drinks menu was amazing with wonderful beer and mixed drinks available. Definitely worth stopping by when in the area. Great selection of liquor to buy by the bottle to take home. Very nice selection in the gift shop as well. read more

Went around 1 on a Saturday, it was busy. Tip: Didn't know you could make a reservation via Toast before going, highly recommend doing! Since we didn't make a reservation prior, we put our name in and they text when our table was ready (indoor and outdoor options available). Once we got notified, we went up to tell them however were advised to get back into the long line with those who hadn't listed their name to get our table. Seemed counterintuitive. Ordered their pumpkin beer (Put a fork in it) which they rim the glass with I believe pumpkin spice which made every drink even more delicious. Bbq pork grilled cheese was super flavorful! Subbed fries for flash fried brussel sprouts ($4 upcharge). Everything was super yummy and the right amount of food. Service was decent overall- our server was new, she did a good job considering how busy it was. Clean and very nice establishment, parking was easy. Definitely would come back. read more

Hard Truth Distilling - Pulled pork grilled cheese with Brussels instead of fries - Distilleries Near Me - Nashville, Indiana

Loved hard truth distillery. I got the moscow mule at the tasting room , the bar staff was so fun. I walked around the campus and checked out all the fun installations, really cool distillery. Will be back for a whole day of fun next time we are in Nashville Indiana read more

The salmon was amazing. Service was very friendly although I'm very particular about service. When I'm having a conversation with someone, I don't want to be interrupted just by someone asking me how things are going. I'd rather them take some intuitive glances and just take an empty dish or so or bring some water. I literally hate being interrupted. read more

A friend and I decided to try the restaurant at the Hard Truth Distillery for the first time a couple of days ago. We would definitely visit again, and the biggest reason for that is that we had Anna as our server and she very much went above and beyond to make it a great dining experience! My friend ordered the Stillage Stack, and it was massive! She enjoyed it thoroughly. I got the Hard Truth Whiskey Burger, with a couple modifications, which was also solid. Unfortunately, the burger was not cooked as ordered (ordered medium rare and it was borderline well done), BUT Anna was willing to make things right, so no worries, things happen! My absolute favorite thing I ordered, though, was a cocktail called the Nashville Nightcap....basically a chocolate mint bourbon concoction that was AMAZING. Maybe just became my new favorite drink! Thank you, Anna, for giving us such a great experience, its obvious that you enjoy your work and take pride in it, and we appreciate you!! read more

The restaurant has a good menu. We ordered the bbq sandwich, bbq nachos and the birds and bees sandwich. All of them were really good. I ordered C.R.E.A.M. drink it was very pretty and really tasty. Great drink to order on a warm day. We will be back for the tour and another restaurant visit. read more

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We stopped in for dinner. The place is absolutely gorgeous. The woods and outdoor patio area with stage for live music was fabulous. We chose to eat on the upper deck and we had a great exposure to the live music too. The restaurant was very busy, but we know why. The staff is so warm and friendly and you gotta love a place where everyone pitches in for service and support. It's clear the team really enjoys working here and with each other! The deck gets sunny and hot later in the afternoon so make sure to try and sit strategically where one of the wall fans can keep you cool! We didn't know this and it got toasty for us after a while. We started with a couple of specialty cocktails with a berry spin and the Brussel sprouts starter. These might be some of the very best sprouts we've ever had. It's a real art to get the center of sprouts to be tender and flavorful. These were amazing and the sriracha glaze is so full of Smokey flavor and a perfect kick at the end. Super great. Teresa got the wedge salad and I was going to get the fish and chips, but their fish fryer was down, so I went with my back up, the meat loaf. Teresa really enjoyed the wedge, it was fresh and very nicely appointed with cheese crumbles too! The meatloaf was less successful. I have to say the mashed potatoes were really flavorful and the green beans were perfectly prepared too. The saucy drizzle on the meat loaf didn't taste good to me and it took away from the dish, sadly. I noticed they had a bacon onion jam that they put on their burgers and do I repeatedly ask for a small serving as I knew it would change the meatloaf for the better. After waiting quite a while for the jam what I got was more of the sauce I had worked to get off the meatloaf! Made me sad, I'm a big meat loaf fan, but I left most of the portion uneaten. Really a shame too. Alex was our server and he worked very hard but both the bar and the kitchen were incredibly slow. And it took quite a while to get a second round of cocktails too. I ordered a slice of blueberry cheesecake to go, but when we got back to our BnB, it hadn't come with any utensils so I had to go hunting for a spoon or something in the kitchen downstairs. It's not a big deal really, but it's worth a mention for the future. Easy to drop a spoon or fork into the box. All in all, we had a great experience thanks to the staff's enthusiasm and pitching in, the cocktails, and the super delish sprouts and wedge salad. Thanks to Alex for really working hard for us! We'll likely be back at some point just to try again! Nashville, Indiana is a beautiful area and if you have a chance to get here check out the area and Hard Truth! read more

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I walked into the Hard Truth distillery, kind of knowing what I was gonna get when I got there. Beautiful facility. Everything's pristine. I sat at the bar, and I had an appetizer and a salad. The was food was good. The appetizer which was a bread that came out like a candle with butter and spices and honey was really good. And I would have it again and I would recommend it. There were just a little touches that could've made this a five star experience. I had to ask for my own silverware, I had to ask for salt & pepper, I had to ask for a refills on my soda, like I said, just a little touches that could've made it a better experience. The place was you had a decent crowd for a December Sunday night and I can imagine how beautiful the place is during the spring, summer and fall months with the leaves falling. I would definitely recommend it as a date night or as a family gathering. read more

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We went to the tasting building first and got drinks. They were very good and the place was clean and spacious. For how packed it could have been, the bar area was pretty small. We did enjoy our time here! We then went to the restaurant and got lunch, the food was GREAT. We got fish and chips and a burger. The restaurant was huge and had so many tables. Th service was great and we loved our time here. Will definitely bring visitors back!! read more

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Absolutely awesome. The tour guide had vast knowledge of the industry and did a bang up job.

Such a cute venue with a cozy, rustic vibe. The salmon was excellent, moist and well seasoned. The brussel sprouts, however, were a bit too spicy and undercooked for my taste. Service was friendly and the atmosphere made it a nice spot to relax and enjoy the day. read more

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Shari our tour guide was very knowledgable about the disterally and RV life. Loved her spunky personality. I liked the award winning whiskey. But, also learned I am not a fan of Rye. Restraunt wait was 30 minutes. Good burger and fries with a decent Old Fashioned. Part of the area was closed off for a wedding. read more

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We stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday in October. Wasn't terribly busy although we did make a reservation. Dining room itself is vast and dark. We sat outside on the balcony with a beautiful views and gorgeous weather. Service was friendly and attentive. Ordered a whiskey burger and although the menu says they cook to medium as default and medium is what I ordered, that burger was cooked well past done. It was gray and dry. But the toppings were delicious. Truffle fries worth the upgrade. The chili was a tad spicy for our taste. The maple bourbon wings were delicious although it was disappointing to not get a single drum. It was all flats. Despite the menu saying it would be a mix. Also, menu states one pound of wings. It was maybe one pound with the plate. Both cocktails ordered were fabulous. In all, about what you'd expect from a large operation that relies on tourist traffic and therefore doesn't need to maintain standards for returning guests. read more

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The barrel experience was a wonderful tour. Starts with an Old Fashion and finishes with learning how to barrel thief. Be ready for a nap of you taste after and then go to lunch. All the products we tried were amazing. They do an awesome job with sweet mash. I would love to bring others to try this experience. read more

I was only able to come for a brief weekday lunch in the middle of winter, but from what I was able to see, this place would be amazing in the spring. There is a huge balcony and outdoor seating area (where the concerts are). The food is very good. The menu is completely different from Big Woods, if you are familiar with their chain of restaurants around the state. read more

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Had a great dinner with friends at Hard Truth Distilling! There was a long wait, but that was completely expected on a holiday weekend. We just went downstairs to the bar, grabbed a Bloody Mary, and listened to live music while waiting for a table. The food is always good, and it's always a fun time too. I love the truffle fries there! read more

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Great little hidden gem in Nashville, Indiana. Up and coming sour mash bourbons with a 300 acre wooden backdrop you'll have a nice afternoon. read more

Hard Truth Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Nashville, Indiana

Fantastic place! This is a highly recommended, must visit stop if you're planning a trip anywhere near them! Excellent craft cocktails! Superb service and a beautiful venue. Live music on the outdoor stage was an added bonus! read more

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Had a great experience at Hard Truth. The spinach salad was fresh, well-balanced, and not too heavy. The cocktails were excellent overall, but the Waterfowler's Delight is an absolute must-try. It really stands out and is worth ordering even if you're only stopping in for a drink. For food, the pork ribeyes were amazing--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The collard greens were also great and made a solid side to round everything out. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially for the cocktails and those pork ribeyes. read more

I've been to Hard Truth twice since posting the original set of photos. My second visit was to take the ATV tasting tour through the woods. On both occasions, I found the food to be average to above-average. My smash burger was very good - no complaints. The tour guides during the ATV excursion were outstanding, and the servers in the restaurant have all been very good as well. The overall site is huge and expansive, and they've really established themselves as a local distillery that offers a wide range of experiences. It's also very close to the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, I'm sure we'll be back many more times. read more

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We experienced the ATV distillery tour. So much fun! The day was beautiful, we loaded up in the ATV. Plenty of room for up to 5 guests. Made multiple stops in the wooded area behind the welcome center. Learned about each different spirit at each stop. ATV is def off roading up and down the trails, so hold on. Just a small amount of walking. I enjoyed a stop at the swings! History galore from Rick. Def recommend! read more

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We did the "Get Lost" ATV tour as part of our anniversary trip to Nashville, and it was such a fun experience! While the price was a bit steep at $70 per person for a 60-90 minute tour, it was worth it. Lucky for us, no one else booked our time slot, so it turned into a private tour. Our guide, Kelsey, was fantastic--knowledgeable, friendly, and just all-around great time. By the end, we were following each other on Instagram! The grounds are stunning, especially in the fall when the scenery is at its peak. During the tour, we got to sample a variety of drinks: a shot of moonshine, a shot of whiskey, half a Quaff On beer, a gin cocktail, and their take on Fireball. Definitely felt like we got our money's worth! Afterward, we headed to the Hard Truth restaurant to enjoy a meal and sober up before driving home. Overall, highly recommend this experience! Kelsey mentioned they also offer other tours throughout the year, including a boat tour--sounds like a perfect excuse to come back next summer! read more

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A must visit spot to experience woodsy southern Indiana. And if you're a bourbon fan don't miss the distillery tour! read more

Unfortunately the food does not do the restaurant and grounds any justice, they have spent so much money on beautiful grounds and facilities, but the quality for food is very mediocre. They need to invest in a quality chef! read more

Food was really good! i had a Fish and chips meal that was alaskan cod and so tasty good service & ambiance