Love everything about it. Excellent beer selection. Comfortable and safe. Pool tables and wonder patio

I visited this establishment on a Saturday night and noticed very few patrons (a clear warning sign for a bar). The bartender continued to carry on a conversation with other customers while I waited patiently to be recognized. He eventually came over and stood in front of me without speaking (warning sign number two). I requested a beer menu which he pointed out was on the wall. He kindly let me sample 2 beers. I requested a wine menu for my wife and he listed the varietals available. I inquired about the cost of the Pinot Grigio. He apparently had to go find the the manager and came back to tell me the price of the Sauvignon blanc. I politely pointed out that I wanted the price of the Pinot. He seemed visibly frustrated (as he looked like it was a burden for him to walk that much) and had to go find the manager again. He poured the beer and opened the bottle, throwing away the cork. I asked about the possibility of corking the leftover and he seemed to fish the cork out of the trash, pushing it back into the bottle without offering a wine glass (the third warning sign). I gave him my credit card and as he rang up the sale, I inquired about setting up a tab since he didn't offer to do so as most bartenders will. This was clearly too much for this poorly trained millennial and he again had to get assistance from the manager. Not being able to control himself, he muttered "I guess he's never been to a bar before" loud enough for me to hear, obviously upset that I did not request a tab before he rang in the sale. I asked him to repeat what he said. He of course had misplaced his cajones by then and denied saying anything. The manager, looking like Large Marge from Pee-wee's Big Adventure, naturally failed to try and resolve the situation and took back the drinks without giving my credit card back until asked. I sarcastically thanked them for their customer service and went to leave. Naturally, one of their few regulars had to throw in his 2 cents in and followed me outside. This little bald man with his pit bull said that "maybe the problem is you". I replied "maybe" and walked away with my wife. He followed behind making fun of my wife's gait (she limps from prior surgery for bone cancer) and threatening to push her over. As he was obviously all talk and no action, I ignored him as we walked over to the Canon Commons for the concert. Of course he also showed up there, but by then he also had misplaced his man parts and didn't approach us. So a word of warning to potential new visitors - DON'T. read more

The Guinness at this place is the worst I have had around the world. I had a pint tonight, and it was acidic not smooth like what is expected. Did not taste like Guinness at all. read more

Great selection of American microbrews on tap and in the bottle (Left Hand, Founder's, Bluegrass Brewing Co, Bell's, Three Floyd's, etc), which means you're not going to find a $1.25 Bud Light special here. The wine selection isn't vast, but it gets the job done. The owners and bartenders know their stuff. They make great suggestions and remember your favorites after just a couple visits. There's a decent amount of seating - I don't think I've ever had to stand around there, even on a busy Friday or Saturday night. The atmosphere is laid-back - this isn't a meat-market party bar where you can't hear yourself think (thank goodness!). It's mostly professionals, beer geeks and the occasional hipster. There's no food, save the free popcorn, but that's a small gripe. If you're looking for something off the beaten path of Muncie's college bars, the Peach is the place to go. read more

The Fickle Peach - Fickle Peach logo - Pubs Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

$4 Guinness? Yes please! Being removed from the Muncie bar scene for a while, I was delighted to find that places like the Peach DO exist in downtown Muncie! Atmosphere was comfortable--with a mixed, fun group of people watching the Pacers playoff game at one end of the bar -- and other groups chatting in booths or while seated at the awesome bar. Beer selection was great! Lots of good choices on tap. Smoke-free inside was a plus...and you are welcome to take beverages outside to sit on the patio to relax also. I heard that they do have live music sometimes (?)... This old gal felt at home here. I will return to the Peach when I am in Muncie again. read more

i love this place. great hang-out. people are great. Bar is awesome.

For starters, they get five stars simply for making great use of one amazing 100-year old buildings remaining downtown. The space occupied by the FP used to be a bank, and you can still see the vault and some of the original woodwork. FP always has a good selection of beers (heavily focused on Midwestern beers) and the bartenders are friendly. There is a friendly cast of regulars and the bar is frequented by the great and the good of Muncie. It also has a modest presence from Ball State on the weekends. I would recommend the pub quiz, "Smarty Pants," on offer on Tuesdays which features free beer for the winners of every round and generally pretty interesting questions (though focused heavily on "trivia" as opposed to knowledge). read more

The Fickle Peach is one of my favorite bars I have ever been to. It is a great hidden gem in Muncie. If you like really good local beer, you need to go to the Fickle Peach. They do have a few selections of macro brews but, we don't talk about those very often. The Peach is in an old bank and it really sets the mood and ambiance of the bar. The old vault is in the back and it is just a great overall experience. The bartenders are knowledgeable and passionate about the beers they are serving. The beer is fairly inexpensive, compared to a big city bar. Roughly $4-5 for a pint. It is a chill vibe in there, where dogs are welcome! They also have Smarty Pants Trivia on Tuesdays, which hand out pints of beer as prizes. If you ask nicely, you can also get a basket of popcorn to go with your beer. They have a few TVs and pool tables to keep folks entertained. If you are in the Muncie area, or within driving distance, check out the Fickle Peach! Great beer, great people, and a great bar! read more

This is my favorite pub in Muncie. I like the owners, the bartenders, the drink selection, the atmosphere, the patrons, and the location. I've put in many hours on their foosball table. I've never had a bad experience here and know that regardless of what kind of day that I've had, I will have a good time here. They occasionally have live music for certain events but rarely charge a cover. It's by no means a music venue but whenever they opt for live entertainment it's top notch. They also have "smarty pants" trivia on Tuesdays. read more

A solid downtown bar with clean bathrooms, good beer selection, and great atmosphere. A separate section for 3 pool tables is nice but they're covered in slow playing purple felt. Food options are limited and parking can be an issue on busy nights. Overall it's a good place to hang out and meet with friends. read more

Great, mellow bar at the southern edge of downtown. Fickle and Peach made this former bank into a beautifully restored after work bar. There are 10 or so draughts and plenty more en bouteille, as well as decent wines by the glass. Hippie music on the juke and occasional live shows, but pool, foos, and a couple video games are more likely entertainment. Classier than the other downtown bars, but without a group of friends, attention might wander to the big TV. read more

Well looks like Princess Leia lost her shit...this could possibly be the best bar in all of Muncie

I've been going to this bar for almost ten years, and I have yet to have a bad experience. Along with Savage's Ale House, the Fickle Peach has some of the nicest, most genuine bartenders in Muncie. I've lived in downtown Muncie since 2006, and the Fickle Peach is a big reason why I've never left. While they may fall just short of the quantity of beer that the Heorot has down the street, they more than make up for it with quality service and a dedication to serving great beers from Indiana, Michigan, and surrounding states. I would recommend to anyone that appreciates craft beer and/or wine to come to the Fickle Peach and give it a try. read more

This bar is a little more quiet than I am used to, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! There were some fun new beers for me to try as well as various wines. Plus they have pool tables and popcorn, so you can't go too wrong! read more

Friendly place with a cozy small town feel. In a good way. Pool tables, high ceilings, old building and friendly staff make it a great place to grab a beer. A great selection of beers and ales. Located in the heart of downtown with easy parking nearby. Feels like a proper pub. read more

The other place in Muncie to drink... Great beer selection and Woodchuck on tap which is always a plus. Awesome people watching.

The Fickle Peach has a great beverage selection, including a wide variety of items on tap. The prices are excellent for a bar - affordable and not pricey. There is plenty of seating and pool tables for those interested. Love the atmosphere in this great historic building in downtown Muncie, with cool features like the original vault still visible. The only downside is that it can be very smoky at times. read more

If you want to know where professors and grad students go to escape from the hustle and bustle of loud frat parties, the Fickle Peach is the answer. Being a beer and wine bar, the Fickle Peach boasts a nice downtown atmosphere with booth seating, bar seating, and lots of standing mingling room. There are pool tables and foosball for those who enjoy a bit of late night competition, and a juke box and live music pump some life into this historic building. read more

Had a great time with my son and his girlfriend the Friday night before he graduated from BSU a couple weeks ago. Great service excellent beer menu. Enjoyed the KBS on tap. Servers were friendly even thought the place was packed. Had left some property of mine there. they had no problem returning it to me. Not only are there good people there but everything about the place was good. I'll be returning there next time I'm in Muncie. Thank you all for a good experience. read more

I have only been in a handful of times right around 5-530 and it's usually pretty busy. The bartender has always acknowledged my presence if he is busy; and then takes my order...otherwise he is right there to take my order. I love the live music. Great place. read more

Wonderful beer selection on tap! I really liked the atmosphere and that it used to be an old bank. I would give it a higher rating if they had good bar food. read more

For the bar scene in Muncie, its one of the larger ones and the brightest. The booths are great for conversations with friends and the bright lights mean you can actually see them across the table from you. Ask for the popcorn, it hits the spot with your beer. read more

The Fickle Peach is a great bar here in Muncie. It is a relaxed atmoshpere and they have several good beers / wines to chose from . If you are looking to play pool and hang out with a big group of friends, this is your bar. read more

The closest thing to a true, not contrived British or Irish pub atmosphere in Muncie. Biggest difference is that the prices are close to half of what you would pay across the pond. Great Midwest beer selection, with several rotating taps and bottles complimenting their standards. Live music ranges from bluegrass/americana to classic rock. Juke box has a carefully curated mashup of bluegrass, jam band tunes, and GenX college rock. No touchtunes wars here. In the summer months, the patio is a delightful cross section of townie business class, service class, and young creatives, made even better when they show movies on the facade of the bank across the way. Whenever I am away from my Muncie home, I yearn for a 4 dollar Guinness or a 3.50 bells two hearted, and the clear open sky vistas of my beloved Charles Street. read more

the other place to go get beer downtown. on par with the heorot, but with more class. it's a beautiful bar and the owners are pretty awesome guys. if you're in the mood to chill and have a beer or some wine, this is the place. read more

Probably my favorite bar in Muncie. I travel up there just to visit Heorot and Fickle Peach. This place is super laid back, and not filled with the obnoxious college crowd. The draft list is always on point (Rodenbach Vintage, ahhh!) and the bartenders are super friendly. It's always a treat to visit. read more

Went with a group of my friends and they denied us access because we were "too intoxicated". We were hitting every bar in Muncie for our friends last weekend here. They wouldn't even let us in the door, so how could they know we were too drunk? Terrible management. Don't go to this establishment read more

Good service stands out in this dated pool hall environment. Great selection of libations and friendly staff make it a good choice for a drink or cocktail. read more

We had a blast there New Year's Eve! You can get a decent beer at a lot of places, but the Fickle Peach has a cozy, fun atmosphere and friendly staff. The selection of music on the juke box is exceptional. We also caught a live band that was very enjoyable. The decor is inviting and the bathrooms are clean. The bartenders made us feel welcome. Definately our favorite downtown destination! read more