Grant was amazing! Atmosphere perfect. They even brought us a water bowl for our dog.read more

The food at this place is above average. One of the better pork tenderloins I've had in the area…read more The service was very good. The drinks are self serve but we had a waitress constantly keeping drinks filled which was above expectations. The establishment is very. The staff does. Pretty good job at keeping the place cleaned up after customers. Warm feel, light music. If you're in the area def recommend checking this place out.

I placed an order online and a couple of the items got a little beat up during shipping. I called…read moreand the person on the phone was very nice and helpful. They sent me replacements for the items that were damaged and they arrived the very next day.

Did you know you can make cheese at home? That's right, CHEESE. Great Fermentations sells cheese…read morestarter and cheesecloth. Just add milk and fresh cheese can be yours in a matter of hours. Staff was very helpful. I cannot wait to master this, mostly because I love to call myself a cheesemonger.

Came here on a Sat night with friends to hear BEE the band perform or at least Evan Krabill who was…read moreperforming. Place was hopping! Good beer options. Food was enjoyed by many but not sure kitchen was prepared for crowd as was taking a long time to have food come out. Kid friendly which is nice for families. All of the bier locations have different vines which I like. Will definitely be back!

Stopped in here while in Indy for work. The space was located at the end of a strip center. As you…read morewalk in there is a seating area and a long bar with around 8-10 seats in the middle of the space, and a a small merchandise area towards the back with a small cooler for to go packaged beers.. There is also a small patio seating area. I sat at the bar and the bartender/server was friendly and attentive, even though she was quite busy. The place was quite busy for a Tuesday night. I had a Marzen, a Roggenshnizzel (German Rye Lager), and an Oat Stout (Oatmeal Stout). All of the beers were good. I also had a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard which was very good. Overall the place was very good and I look forward to visiting again next time I am in the area

Very good selection of brews. It's a bit of a 'gamers' pub but the quiet ambiance is nice -…read moreespecially with the absence of televisions droning on. A good place to read or talk.

I visited Books & Brews to see my friend perform for the brewery's 11th anniversary celebration. My…read moregood buddy is a bit of a low-key musical virtuoso (the guy can play six instruments!), and I got to see him play three of the six instruments on the Books & Brews stage. It's such an intimate performance area, and the sound and lighting are great. They have open mic nights here every week, and I can see myself coming back in the future to listen to more music. This is the "mothership" B&B -- the OG. I've been to some of the other Books & Brews around Indy before they closed, and this one definitely feels like an original. It's very ... lived in, let's say. The layout makes no sense, and there's a lot of stuff everywhere. But it's a cozy space, and lots of people, including families with young kids, were there when I visited. I like that there are "third places" like this that adults and kids can visit to to play games and eat and have a beer. (The adults have a beer! Sorry, kids.) The food at any Books & Brews has never been my favorite. In fact, I usually avoid it altogether and just get beer. But this time, my drink of choice was kombucha, and I got an "Oliver Twist," which is a soft pretzel with beer cheese. That reminds me: The food and beverages on their menu have silly little literary names. You have to know something about me: When I see silly little names on menus for ordinary food items, a switch turns on inside me and I become a defiant brat. I will never play along and say "The Girl with the Chicken Nuggie Tattoo" instead of "chicken nuggets" or "A Tale of Two Piggies" instead of "the ham and bacon sandwich." Nope. It's not happening. And when I ordered the "soft pretzel" instead of the "Oliver Twist," they understood me just fine. There is a huge wall of shelves filled with board games that you can grab and play at your table. There had to have been at least 50 or 60 different games. They also have lots of new board games for sale, as well as things like Magic the Gathering decks, Pokemon cards, Funko and geeky swag. Oh! And, of course, they have lots and lots of books, new and used. I couldn't tell if they were arranged with any rhyme or reason. So if you're looking for something specific, you might have better luck finding it elsewhere. But if you're looking to let destiny choose your next read, you might want to pop into Books & Brews and let the B&B powers-that-be guide you to the perfect book.

I was in town for a few days and found myself here for lunch with a coworker. We had to take a work…read morecall and were starving and the team here set us up perfectly at a table tucked away in a corner so we could do what we had to do. Once that was over I ordered the blackened salmon salad with what I thought was a side of fries but could honestly have been a full entree. Legit I was shook when it came to the table. Had we known, we wouldn't have both ordered one. That said, everything was delicious. The salad had cherry tomatoes, red onion, red pepper, cucumber, avocado, and feta with this creamy lemon feta dressing. I could have done without the red pepper, it was just a weird texture thrown in with everything else, but I would order this again in a heartbeat. And the fries were indeed fire. I took them back to my hotel room and munched on them later. Overall, they were really accommodating and the food was delicious!

I recently decided to pop in for lunch recently while it was pouring rain. The staff at the host…read moredesk were so kind and seated my colleague and I upstairs where it was quieter, so we could jump on a meeting. Once seated, we let our server know we'd be in meetings and would order shortly. When we had a small break, I ordered a Caesar salad with salmon, and, following my colleague's lead, a *side* of truffle fries. When our food arrived (both salads and fries) we were shocked by how large the side of fries was! It was basically appetizer-sized and enough to share. I was so surprised our server didn't mention the generous portion size or suggest sharing. That was a bit disappointing, but overall, the food was tasty!

We like it here - but I wish they had more on the menu than pasta/burgers. Something like a meat…read moreoption with healthy sides. We always avoid going here because the menu is not exactly what we are looking for. They used to have a bowl with meat/veggies/rice or something like that. That was better than the limited options they have now. Service is always great though! And love the brewery vibe.

Brunch Review: we made reservations online for Mother's Day which was so convenient! They can…read moreeasily accommodate parties of 6 and have indoor and outdoor seating. The interior was very well done and has a cute feel. They have an area where kids can play as well, and was a good family spot. The brunch menu is small but everything sounded so good. I got the Dutch Baby and a toffee nut latte. The drinks and food were very slow to arrive at the table. The food took over 50 mins to come out and we arrived at opening. However once we got our food and drinks everything was delicious. The service overall was not great, and we also had a hard time getting our bill.

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.

Went on the web site a day ahead to order large carry out of ribs. I needed some help with the…read moreorder and called the restaurant. Very helpful and courteous assistance! Order was ready on time and received advice on keeping the ribs warm--thank you! Everyone ate and ate--glad I ordered extra. Half Liter is my favorite place for ribs in Indy.

Food is always delicious! We've tried so many things on the menu throughout the years. Never been…read moredisappointed. Plenty of seating and a great outdoor area! There's also outdoor games and fire pits. Lots of bike parking.

This is the perfect chill vibe after work or on the weekend. The service is always great - super…read morefriendly. There's popcorn you can grab. The patio is perfect for soaking up the sun when the weather is nice. There's plenty of seating with umbrellas. They usually have a food truck outside too.

Always a great time! Love the live music nights and just being able to grab a beer in a chill…read moresetting. The staff are always so funny and very nice, and the beer is fantastic. A great local brewery! While they don't have a full food menu, they do have a pretzel that is surprisingly incredible and a food truck that is there a few times a week. You can bring in food or get food delivered, which is nice as well. Great vibes! I've also been to the Noblesville location, which is also amazing!