I've been here twice and I think it's time for them to open more locations. The first time I went was a few years ago. I wasn't wowed by the beer at all. Periodically I'll try Sun King when I see it on-tap but it never wows me. The atmosphere was cool and there were only about a dozen or so people there on an early-Saturday afternoon. The staff at that time weren't that friendly but that was a few years ago. I'm sure they've changed that by now. On a recent trip to Indy for a concert, I was pressed for some time and meeting some friends in Indy. I did want to stop somewhere before meeting them for a drink so I decided to give Sun King another chance. It was a Saturday but it was early evening(around 5ish) but if there was ever a place that I knew I immediately didn't want to be, this was it. The place was packed. Front to back. Shoulder to Shoulder. Nowhere to sit. That's not even mentioning the line to the bar. The line was crazy long and snaked around the room. I couldn't believe there were so many people. I've seen busy taprooms but you would think that Sun King is the only brewery in Indy! Had I stayed, it probably would've taken at least 30 minutes to make it through that line. As before, I was pressed for time so waiting any length of time that wasn't normal just wasn't happening on this day. Maybe if I could throw out some constructive criticism; Try creating an organized queue of some kind. Don't just have a line with people lining up around all the tables. To go with that chaos, there were also people up walking around, people going to the bathroom, people going to check out the store(I like the store area), people with their beer trying to find a place to sit... and so on. To be 5 in the evening, it was absurd. On a side note: I do like their artwork, name, theme, and boards with the beer names. I just wish I could find a beer worth my time. read more

Love this place! My favorite beer, orange vanilla cream ale, can be found here ($6 growler fill in Fridays!). They have a huge variety and even some slushies. Definitely suggest this place for anyone who loves a good beer! read more

Sun King Brewery - Orange Vanilla Cream Ale - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Savannah was super helpful helping us pick beers. We enjoyed everything we tried. The nacho bar is very tasty, the green chili chicken is the best. read more

Sun King has the game on lock for canned beers around Indy. You can hardly go to an event without them featured, as it should be! However, as a dark beer-loving guy I am consistently impressed by the rotating taps of brews at their brewery. I've been to all their locations and they are great at partnering with only the best food vendors. I recommend making this your next night out because the casual setting and great atmosphere make it perfect for friends to come and go throughout the night. Get some flights to figure out what you like, settle in with a pint, order food, and play some games. Try some light beers, some sours like the Cherry Busey, and some dark beers. If you like Mai Tais 100% order the Wicker Swordfish because is basically a beer that will transport you to the last time you had a Mai Tai on the beach! read more

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Sav was a great server! Would come here again for sure. Beer was cold, service was fast and friendly.

Savannah provided us with amazing service and gave great recommendations based on our preferences. 10/10 will be coming back for both the beers and the atmosphere. read more

Favorite spot in the city! Savannah & Paige really made us feel at home tonight even made me coffee so I could survive the concert we are headed to. Thank you for the great service! Megan read more

Love coming to sun king downtown and always have a great time . Our server Savannah was fantastic. Beer is top notch and highly recommended.

Brittany was attentive and kept us laughing when playing the games with us. drinks were good price

Savannah was the best server. we had a blast and she was so fun playing games and recommending beer to us!

Our tour guide, Luke, was super knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and amazing! Had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

Savanah was a great server!!! She was great at making our visit fun and enjoyable!!!!!!!

Extra cool vibe. Extra friendly staff Extra cold beer on tap, lots to choose from. A lot of outside seating and the inside has picnic tables that are kid friendly on that side, must be 21 on the bar side (just a chain link away). Plenty of beers to go, merch and excellent nachos. Yes, they have lots if salsa, pickled onions and who know what else, but they are tasty. read more

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The beer and service were good. It was very cold inside due to the air conditioning so we went outside to sit on the patio and it smelled like manure sludge. We appreciate that they want to fertilize the plants, however, it was unbearable almost but too cold to go back in and we want to enjoy the weather while we can. read more

My latest visit to SKB during a "Holiday Jog" can be summarized with three lovely words...FROZEN HOT COCOA. I have apparently been living with my head in a hole as I had no idea that Sun King expanded their magnificence into distilling! I will always be a fan of Lupulin and Fistful of Hops and when the mood strikes, Osiris. Have yet to experience an IPA by Sun King that I dislike. My non-IPA loving friends constantly rave about the Sunlight Cream Ale and Pachanga. But we all could agree and enjoy the delicious frozen hot cocoa! This OG location is always hopping and has continued expanding. There is and a great patio for the warmer months (or colder months when the inside is packed). Frequent events keep things fresh and they even get in the holiday spirit with a tree made of kegs! The in-house Smoking Goose/OCA kitchen has great bar bites when the mood strikes and I poached from hubby's plate when I wanted more than my own allotment of pretzels and pimento beer cheese. Staff do their best with crowds but seating can become a premium. Thankfully snagged a spot for eating since I tend to wear more of my meal (than usual) when forced to dine standing. As the great breweries do, there are a variety of card and board games to enjoy during your visit! There is a small family-friendly area so please be cautious of your vocal volume when reading off your Cards Against Humanity collections! If you're looking for a "quiet quaint brewery experience" this is not it...I haven't personally met anyone that enters a brewery with said intent but thought I should make it known. Parking lot is free as is much of the area street parking! Bicycle parking is also available if you desire! Of the various tasting rooms and locations SKB has expanded to, this remains my favorite and a must visit for any beer lover! read more

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Savannah R took excellent care of us! We try to visit every time we're in town! The beers were delicious and it wasn't too crowded!

It was a week day and a stormy one at that. I don't understand why but we tend to get a lot of rain when we have trips planned. Very frustrating. Kind of funny that we chose to come here and it was very close to a bad storm! It was nice that it wasn't super busy though. We were able to sit right at the bar and get some history on the brewery. This must be a very popular place or was enormous and there is a ton of merchandise! You can also buy beer to go! We both very much enjoyed it. We will definitely come back. Indianapolis is a ton of fun and I highly recommend taking a trip and checking it out! read more

Sun King Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped here at airport On our way to Philadelphia for a early drink. We were served right away by our server. I ordered the Moscow mule and mom got a draft. My drink was good but not very strong. It cost $15 for the mule which is just way to high and If I had known the pricing I wouldn't have ordered it. Since it's the airport I'm not too surprised by how expensive the cocktail was but I should of asked. The draft was far more reasonable and tasted just as good. read more

Sun King Brewery - Pacanga Beer and Moscow Mule - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Sav was amazing and we had the best time. What a great night in Indy. Highly recommend

The beer is killer and the tacos are so worth the money! You get more than enough food and feel like you got a deal. The Sun King staff at the location we went to weren't all that friendly, but the drinks and food made up for it. We'd still definitely go back. read more

super great food and drinks, good atmosphere. highly recommend the Cream Ale - thank you so much to our waitress Savannah for making the whole experience so much better! read more

Savannah was great! She was honest and thorough. A lot of beers and solid choices. Awesome place to be

Savannah R. was absolutely amazing! Super friendly with great recommendations that were spot on with our requests! Will gladly being going again! read more

Awesome beer and awesome service! Savannah was so great and made sure we had what we needed. The Canadian Torando was a great, easy to drink brew. Sun King was a really chill way to begin the weekend! read more

Sun King Brewery - Canadian Torando - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The drinks an appetizers were amazing. I'm an LA Journalist whose never been to Indiana before & I gotta say it was amazing time. The event after Big 10 Media day was fun. Savannah is a rockstar server with outstanding customer service skills & she kept the drinks coming. The ambiance was great. If I could give Sav 10 stars I would. The whole staff was great and friendly. Thanks for a wonderful time. read more

Sun King Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a great spot we stumbled upon close to our Airbnb while visiting Indy. Learned about their beer, their spirits, and tasted a bunch of great beer. Friendly staff, great selection of craft brews and liquor drinks. Fun atmosphere. We'll be back before we leave town! read more

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Great variety of beer with great service from Savannah! Wonderful brewery tap room ambiance.

Savannah rocked. Very personable, fun, down to earth. Fits the atmosphere of Sun King Brewery!

This place never disappoint! Ask for Sav! she's the best! Great atmosphere, fresh & delicious brew!

I wish I tried Sun King sooner! Being from Indiana, I've heard of it as I see their beers in grocery stores and restaurants throughout the state. I finally stopped by the downtown location, and it did not disappoint. They have a massive parking lot which is super convenient and indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was great, and let us try samples and explained the drinks well. The orange vanilla sunlight and the pachangarita slushie are some of my favorites. If you aren't a beer person, they have tons of other drink options. The Nacho outpost also has great food! read more

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Sun king is the king of breweries in Indianapolis! What I love most about Sun King is the variety of beers they have. Want a tradition light beer? They have it. Want a sour beer? They have it. Want a hoppy IPA? They have it. Want a seasonal beer to get in the spirit? They have it. The options are endless and always changing. While you can get beers on tap and fill your growler they also have carry out cans and bottles. It's such a fun environment! They have a variety of indoor and outdoor seating, games you can grab and take to your table and even awesome swag. Hungry? They even have a local food vendor (La Margarita) built right inside. While it can't happen during covid times Sun King is also your spot for fun events. I've been to fall festivals, non profit events, workouts, beer tappings, trivia, etc. They are such a community centered company and are always willing to give back to the Indianapolis community. They recently announced their partnership with Wendy's in helping to make the new pretzel beer cheese burger. Sun King will always be the beer of choice for Indy! read more

Sun King Brewery - Sun King themed wall on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came here for Hambones Trivia tonight. Sydney hosted and did an awesome job. Savannah was our server and took great care of us. The drinks came quick and the beer is delicious. Definitely come check it out! read more

While I love the beer, location, staff: Menu has changed! They're food contractor is One Trick Pony, which, means they really only sell one main dish: burgers (fries and onion rings too) I was really looking forward to dinner, but we ended up eating somewhere else after a cocktail. I did really like the spicy marg- done really well and not too sweet. read more

Sun King Brewery - Spicy Marg - Breweries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My family ran in Saturday for some nachos and as always they were so good! of course we had to grab a Hot Chocolate slushee. These are amazing. We had Sav for a server again.She is the best! she was super attentive and talked with the young kids we had with us. She made sure we had all we needed and wanted. We will be back soon. read more

Awesome beer & great service from Lindsay, David, & Sav. The Fishers Cargo Schwarz was the bomb!!

Steve was an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable and informative. Would highly recommend .

Great beer! GFJ XPA - try it! Great atmosphere. Ask for Savannah - knows her beers and excellent service.

Savannah's beer knowledge is impressive. Thanks for your help and recommendations. Cheers!

Alright brewery! Would be a nice place to hangout with friends - very large interior with cool atmosphere, nice little outdoor patio that's dog-friendly. The sun king art on the walls is neat too. That said, I was pretty bummed because they were out of every item on the menu I wanted to try. They also said they don't generally serve the liquor that they make which was pretty weird to me. Also I am not a beer-drinker so that was disappointing. They did make me a "custom" drink which was fine but pricey ($12). My partner who does drink beer said their beers were "fine." read more

Savanah was amazing!! Super fun server and made our night even more exciting. Great beer as always.