Amazing bar, great beer (get the Viking's Blood mead), amazing atmosphere, and a super knowledgable staff (thousands of beers and these guys can tell you almost every single detail about each one). They also have a lot of live music (mainly local acts, not a lot of national headliners, but still a good show). They also do things like karaoke, trivia night, etc. Favorite bar in Muncie. read more

I usually hate beer, but at the Heorot, there is so much selection that your head will spin--and I guarantee they'll find you something awesome to drink. Their food is pretty good too, and it's not too expensive. I used to go here with friends when I was a student at Ball State, and I don't go out that often anymore, but this place is my go-to when I do. read more

The pizza taste like cheese on a cracker, the bartender seemed like the type that would have no problem slining racial slures around his very white bread friends. Beer selection is outstanding but when your staff is so ugly I'd rather get a 6 pack and go home. The micro brew from the brewery upstairs was nothing to write home about. read more

The place is an old run down bar but they have way too many beers to count! I think there was like 5 pages of beers to choose from. Don't go for the food. read more

Many choices for beer enthusiasts. Viking type bar. Reasonable prices. Quiet and chill, but needs entertainment

The Heorot takes its name from the ale hall in Beowulf, & Stan, the owner, has decorated the dimly lit bar in medieval finery & adorned the walls with his SCA shields, weaponry, and various other awesome things, including turning the duct work into a dragon w/ light-up eyes & the ability to breathe smoke that weaves in and out of the walls. Right under the dragon is a fireplace, with benches & a table, perfect for cold autumn nights.The tables are long slabs of wood, able to seat large groups easily. I've been going to the Heorot off and on for a few years now, always with friends, & always manage to have a great time, even if I dislike beer. This is strictly a beer bar-no other booze. If you DO like beer, this is the place for you. Something like 50 beers on tap & nearly 200 bottled awaits you. Back in the day you'd get an engraved brass plate on the bar for drinking so many beers in a certain amount of time. If you managed to drink 100-odd different ones in a month or so, you'd get your own stein they'd keep for you to use.Not sure if they still do this, but have a couple friends w/ nameplates. They have remarkably addictive cheap-ass pizza on special Friday nights. The rest of the food is bar fare- large hot dogs, sausages, various brats & toppings, cheese trays, etc. All filling & very cheap. On the weekends, there's sometimes a cover for live shows, but it's reasonable- $5 or so. There's darts in the back & a jukebox. Upstairs there's a beautifully rustic meeting space that used to get used for LARPs long ago. There's lots of those torch & cauldron lights that look like flickering flames that really look cool in this place. The only downside to the Heorot is that you will also be able to breathe smoke like the dragon by night's end, but a sore throat's worth it for the unique environment & fantastic selection. read more

If you like beer, good luck finding a bigger selection anywhere else. And with rotating taps every week, you'll always be able to find something to drink. If you're hungry though... I'd go somewhere else and maybe come to the Heorot for a drink once you're done eating. It's not that they don't have food, but... well I'd just go somewhere else to eat. read more

Unbelievably great selection! 100+ drinks or so on tap. Great atmosphere, and they actually get some Celtic bands in there every once in a while. I used to play there, and the usual crowd that you can expect to see there are a combination of collegiate intellectuals and local creeps now and then, so it's nice to bring a few friends and drink some kick ass beer with interesting people. The "thing" to do though for any fan of the Heorot is to get a "card" started. What they do is keep a track record of all the beers you ever drink on an index card and once you hit 100, they'll engrave your name on a little dog tag looking thing and nail it to the top of the bar (you have to go to see what I mean). The overall category is what really makes the Heorot a solid 4 star bar though. I recommend going especially if you want to venture off into some pretty flavorful, tasty, and sometimes interesting brews. They have great specials throughout the week and you can't beat the cheesy bread. read more

One of the most extensive beer selections of any place I've been. Most beers are also very reasonably priced. Cool spot to check out if you are in Muncie. read more

This place was awesome UNTIL an employee, a male bar tender, walked up to a male friend of mine and tried to kiss him. Needless to say, things got a little dramatic and 20 graduate students got kicked out. read more

Visited the joint last Sat. along with a group of about 35 family members all related to the owner Stan Stephens. Had a very good time drank some unusual beer, listened to some juke box tunes. Enjoyed the atmosphere, wall hangings, wanted to throw some darts but the bar tender said they did not have darts, only dart boards. Next year we'll bring our own darts. And chalk for the score boards. Watched a dog get served at the bar, drink beer from a glass and set on a stool,the owner drank after the dog from the same beer, hope the glass gets washed real good before I come back next year. Overall it is a bar with alot of character, very many unusual beers, well worth a visit. The joint probably does very well when Ball State students are in town. Only one negative to the entire afternoon, Stan had 35 family members come to visit and spend money at his joint. Seems like he could have come in and said Hi! I have not seen him in about 50 years, most had never met Stan at all, was it too much to ask for Stan to show up? Next year June 14, 15 & 16 we'll be back. Stan, mark your calander. And also Stan, stock more T-shirts, cold beer, and keep Hank Jr. (Family Tradition) on the juke box! read more

So many things to look at! The bartender was friendly, with great suggestions from the very extensive drink menu. This is a solid choice if you are looking for a fun environment and wanting to try a new beer or two. read more

So disappointed!!!! My husband and I came into town to take our daughter on a campus tour and after our friends raved about this place we had to try it. It was the worst experience I've ever had at a bar or restaurant!! It took over 30 minutes to try to get a beer. It was a Tuesday evening around 6 and there was not even a full bar. The bartender was rude even after we had been waiting. We sat at the bar with no bartender even inside for 10 minutes and when she finally came in from smoking it took another 20 minutes to get to us. When she finally did, my husband asked about a couple beers and she did not know anything about them and seemed irritated that we even had the nerve to ask. I will NEVER go to this place again. The selection is great, but I would rather take my business somewhere where the bartenders do their job and make us feel welcome. read more

I stopped in today and was blown away. When I first walked in it was just myself and another man and one of the most gorgeous, exotic looking women I've ever seen. Who woulda thunk a smoking hot gal like that worked at a place like this? Well with looks like that usually come little to no brain power so my sights weren't set too high in terms of knowledge. Being the beer connoisseur I am I thought I'd make myself seem appealing by asking her about beer, stumping her, then impressing her with my knowledge. Unfortunately, everything I asked about she knew. Blasphemy. I haven't been here in a few years, but if all the staff are as knowledgable as she, they will find you something you'll love. The draft selection is unmatched and everything I had tasted as fresh as ever. As the place began to fill up, the barkeep was quick to get to everyone and also talk to them all and answer multiple questions. Greeted everyone like a regular or best friend. The prices haven't raised too much, and the selection has grown. Very friendly vibe, will be back more often, especially Tuesday's for conversation and new suggestions. Must stop if you're in town. read more