The vibe of this place is so fun! There's a main restaurant space and then an archway that leads to the half that's the bar. Since it's a corner space, it has tons of natural light and even has outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is on a busier road, though, so you'd have to be okay with that if you choose an outside seat! The bartender was not only helpful but went above and beyond. He talked with us about beer, but also came over and chatted with us about the card game we were playing. We got to try at least 3 or 4 beers on a flight and they were all great. I ended up going with the lemonade beer and it tasted like summer! We will definitely be back when we want a place to kick back and relax with some great beer! read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Upland is kind of an Indiana staple for good reason. Good beer (presumably. I'm sober lol) and definitely good food. Coming in on a Thursday night, we experienced a bit of a rush for seating but we were sat quickly enough and then got our subsequent service fairly quickly as well. This location I think is cozier than others, where it's more sectioned off into a couple different areas with a family friendly area at the front and the bar area a little more separated. We got a nacho to start. It is huge. It can be a whole meal. We accidentally made it most of ours! I got a sweet plum burger as my main dinner. I had about half of it for dinner and saved the rest for later. I didn't think it was anything super special since the sweet plum sauce doesn't really come through in the way I would have hoped. For dessert, we got a strawberry and vanilla ice cream. I wish we could have tried the brownie, but the snow storm of Jan '26 probably made supply chain difficult. Altogether, under devour, starter, 2 mains, and dessert was $40. Pretty good deal if you ask me! I'd certainly come again! read more

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Upland always has good food, family enjoyed Fish and Chips, Hot Chicken Sandwich, and the Bacon Cheeseburger. Their fries are always just the right crispy goodness. This location was not great on service, waited 10m at the door with several employees walking by us. Same thing once we got seated, long wait and employees walking by and not making eye contact. read more

Service was amazing! Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable with any questions we had. We visit quite frequently since this place is within walking distance. The food is consistently good and this visit was no exception. I usually crave the burgers but tonight had the Nashville chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked perfectly! I got the Mac and cheese as a side and it was so good! read more

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Met some friends for drinks and this was my first time at this location. Service was great and very nice that there is a dirt lot across the street for parking. I hate having to hunt for street parking! I just got some fries but they were perfectly crispy and the beer is good. Will definitely be back. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Truffle Fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I got a comparable beer to Blue Moon. My friend got a beer and a tenderloin sandwich with fries. I had a small piece of the tenderloin and it was very tasty and crunchy breading. The fries were even great too! read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

17.00 for a frozen veggie burger that I buy at Kroger. I don't expect much but wow. 200.00 for 4 people and the most just ehhh on all food. Way too pricy for less than average food. Service was good. I will give them that. read more

Genuinely the best Mac and cheese on the planet. The baguette/bread is perfectly crunchy without making you feel like you're going to break a tooth. Smaller location but friendly staff and nice atmosphere. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Wit Mac & Cheese - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Recently Steve and I had Beer from Upland Brewing and we were highly impressed with it! The beer that we shared was a sour ale of the barrel aged variety. The beer was aged with grapes which made it very unique. This was an excellent sour because it lived up to it's beer style name nicely and didn't come off as sweet like some sour beers do. The name of the beer we had was Oak & Red. Flavors to find with this lovely sour are sour, tart, fruity, a slight sweetness with subtlety. If their other beers are as impressive as the Oak & Red this brewery should definitely be scoring some award winning beer! read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - The Oak & Red Sour Ale! - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We had an awesome experience here. First, props to our amazing waitress Madelyn who was a blast to have. The beers were solid all around, and the food was excellent... very hearty, quality comfort food. This is my third time here and I've been meaning to do this review as each visit has been great and I'm looking forward to going back... highly recommended read more

We had an ok experience. The server was nice but we had to ask for things multiple times, including silverware. The food was all ok. We really liked the Caesar dressing and the garlic burger, but didn't feel like the IPA beers tasted like typical IPAs. It was kid friendly, so that's was great. read more

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I really like the burgers here and my husband is a fan of the beer from that place! It's a nice place to hang out

Ate in the bar area and the service made this one a winner. Typical food from Upland - a bit upscale compared to regular burger joints. Parked across the street. We worried about location due to proximity to State Fairgrounds but we had no issues. read more

We love Upland! Lived in Bloomington for many years back when it was the only one. When this Upland opened, the food was not the same. Over time it's gotten better and very good in fact! Their brews have always been great and continue to be. I'm also so happy that they now serve cocktails in addition to their tasty beers and wine. Also fun to sit outside when the weather is good! College is a busy street so keep your dogs closely attached on a leash. Great spot! read more

My daughter and I enjoyed a nice lunch here on a Thursday. We were greeted by the bartender / server and chose a table in the bar area. We've dined at other Upland locations and are quite familiar with how great their salads are, so we went that route. My daughter ordered the Thai tofu salad (her favorite) and I chose the baby wedge salad and added their housemade Southwest tofu. Both were plated nicely and tasted fresh & delicious! Their salad dressings are also housemade, so you can't go wrong with whichever you choose; each is well noted with VEG, GF, V if that's a consideration for you. We'll definitely return! read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Thai Tofu Salad (held the cucumber) - daughter's fav! - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Friendly service and great selections on tap. Weekly menu specials are always top notch!

Great food, friendly staff, great beer. A good experience every time. All locations are good, this is my favorite:

I just tried their "Wedge Salad" last weekend and was OBSESSED! It's iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, hardboiled eggs, bacon, bleu cheese (omitted), and balsamic drizzle. On top, you pour their buttermilk dressing. It was one of the most refreshing salads I have ever had!! My ONLY beef is that the salad is $14. That's the same price as many things on their menu that are clearly more expensive. I don't understand how a hefty burger and fries are the same price as a salad with only a sprinkle of bacon and 1-2 eggs. Their profit margins for the salad are probably extremely high in comparison to other menu items. read more

I for the life of me, cannot understand why a restaurant would hide the prices on their drink menu other than for predatory practices. It's not a market priced commodity especially when brewed in house. Do all the beers cost a different price? No, so we have to ask for each one which understandably the bartender doesn't know by heart. 6,7,8,9, who knows, don't worry about it, just give us your card. read more

Food was to die for here! We loved everything we got, especially the mussels. 2nd best mussels in indiana! Our waitress was amazing and very helpful with recommendations. It was a beautiful place. It was a little pricey for lunch, but we would highly recommend drinks and apps here. read more

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We were greeted immediately and seated at a table somewhat near the door so there was a small draft, but not too terribly bad. It was tolerable. There was good music playing and it was brightly decorated for the season. My wife had their Bad Elmer porter beer and sampled their Teddy Bear Kisses imperial stout beer. She enjoyed them both. I just had a Diet Coke to drink. We had the roasted garlic hummus plate to start with. The hummus was nice, thick, smooth and flavorful with soft and warm pita triangles, blue corn tortilla chips, sliced sweet peppers, sliced cucumber, and sliced grape tomatoes. It was wonderful and perfect for an appetizer that didn't fill us up too much before dinner. I had a medium rare beer cheese burger that had beer cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and sautéed onions. I added mayonnaise to it. It was cooked perfectly, the beer cheese gave it a nice tangy flavor, the onions were nicely sautéed and tasty. The whole burger was mouthwatering good. I had fries with my burger that were warm with the perfect amount of crisp; not overdone and not droopy. My wife had the blue flame burger, it was cooked medium and had blue cheese, jalapeño, lettuce, and onion, she also had fries with her burger. She really enjoyed her burger and fries as well. She commented often just how good it was. I wish I could remember our server's name. She was really nice, she had really pretty glasses that had a sort of silver glitter around the edges. She was very nice, attentive, helpful, professional, and friendly. For anyone who is vegetarian, they have plenty of options for you as well. You would love the roasted garlic hummus plate and if you want a burger, they have impossible meat you can substitute with along with other options throughout the menu. It was a pricey meal, but well worth every penny! read more

We love this place. We get their sour power pack a few times a month for $20.99 and it's so worth it. Their beers are so unique and genuinely my favorite in the city. Their staff is always so fun to be around and super knowledgeable about the entire company. Every time we go we try a new entree and there has never been one to disappoint. They offer unique flavors and fun combinations to all of their entrees. Upland has the best sours I've ever had! Their outdoor dining is super cute and the indoor dining is very personable. They also do live music here! read more

Good food, great beer and outstanding service, what more could you ask for? Had been to the Upland in Fountain Square and enjoyed that. This Indy flagship more than delivered on that promise. read more

Excellent afternoon visit. The food was on point and delicious. Being outside was just perfect. The server was so good and her beer recommendations were very good. read more

Stopped in on a whim & were pleasantly surprised to learn that we arrived during their daily happy hour. This location offers a wide variety of brews made by Upland including ales and sours. Our bartender, Chris was extremely nice and took great care of us. During happy hour, pints and selected food items - including sliders and brownies - are only $4.00. Not only was the service and menu items great, the happy hour pricing was an added bonus! read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Upland brewery cider - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Soooooo confession moment, I had told my coworkers I'd never been here before but I came here on a date once, but we didn't stay because the menu didn't seem appealing lol. 5 years later...raggedy parking lot is still there across the street, but the interior has been redone. Walked in and was with a party of about 13...never had a "Sour beer" before but tasted one tonight and ended up leaving with a 6 pack! I also had an old fashioned and Sauvignon Blanc (both good!) Now on to the FOOD ...the wings had potential but were not fried long enough...the spinach and artichoke dip was heavy on the spinach, but had no artichokes or cream lol, it almost looked like collard greens (that's what I called it all night). The feta, honey, and pita bread was actually probably my favorite, something I didn't know I would like but I DID! My server was kinda snobby I won't leave his name, but he was informative but not the nicest! read more

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The ambiance was really nice, large windows made for good natural lighting. Our server was super sweet and checked on us often. I order the Blackened Salmon BLT. All was super good except the bacon was a little chewy. Would've wish for honey mustard for my fries, but that's just personal preference (I really like honey mustard lol ) read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Blackened Salmon BLT - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The first time I went here, I went for a sours tasting special they do often. I'm fairly new to beer, as I'm trying to not drink light beers lol, so this was a good place to venture to for a tasting. There's patio seating outside and booths and tables inside. We sat inside. The inside was super chill and you can still see outside on the patio like you're inside-outside. And it also has a projector tv display. The staff was accommodating and quick. I recently got a sour Two of Tarts that was a stretch past the tasting adventure. Lol very bubbly and clearly, sour. But I did enjoy the experience. I also grabbed me a burger (Bad Elmers Fav) which has applewood bacon, cheddar cheese and bbq sauce ! Yummy. The bun was buttery crunchy on the edges, which was to die for and the bacon wasn't too crunchy or chewy, just a good combo. I also got the potato salad as a side. The potato salad surprised me! The potato wasn't to big and the sauce was yummy with hint of dill. Definitely a good chill spot to grab a filling meal or just a beer that's not super crowded or loud. read more

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The whipped feta is some of the best I've had. I love the pairing with honey. Great sour beers as well. Fruited sours as well, for all those that love them! read more

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Great great beer is found here. They have great sour beers It is a relaxed bar to hang out during the day. The service is great trust me on that. read more

I can't tell you how much I'd hoped that my experience with the Upland Brewing Co. Tasting Room at 49th and College would be a slam dunk, overwhelmingly positive experience. Unfortunately, it was decidedly mediocre at best. Taking over the space previously occupied by Open Society, this latest in the Upland family of brewing spaces offers Upland brews and menu options ranging from starters/snacks to salads to grilled sandwiches, and a handful of pub favorites. Like all restaurants/bars in Indiana right now, Upland is dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that dine-in options don't exist and their entire business is dependent upon carry-out/delivery of beer and or their dining options. As I was participating in Yelp's Big Night In, I placed an order for delivery hoping it would arrive between the event hours of 6-8 pm. I used GrubHub, which is nearly always a hit-or-miss option, and anxiously awaited my order of a Hoosier Classic Tenderloin Sandwich. It comes with pickle chips and a side with the choice of brewery fries, vegetarian potato salad, bleu cheese coleslaw, or potato chips. I opted for the fries. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea. The food actually arrived a little earlier than expected - a plus. It was placed at my doorstep for no contact delivery. I noticed right away that there was no drink included with my order and tried to catch the driver. Unfortunately, he either wasn't paying attention or knew his mistake. Regardless, I was missing part of the order. The tenderloin was quite average. The bun was lightly toasted, but the tenderloin had the texture of a fritter. It was not quite warm upon arrival - it was edible, but it was certainly nothing I'd ever order again. The fries? While the order was somewhat small, as a side item it was sufficient and the fries were easily the highlight of the experience. They're nicely seasoned brewery fries and I would definitely order them again. I contacted GrubHub related to the lack of a drink and was promised a refund for the drink. My fear is that they'll place it back on what was now an empty gift card - thus giving me a $2.73 gift card that would require me to spend yet again. My hope is they'll use the payor source I used for the amount I owed, but as of this time they've not done so. Overall, I'm still thrilled to support local as Upland is a solid company and does a lot for the community. They're in a hard spot and I'm glad I could support them tonight. I look forward to visiting the location in person once the pandemic calms down and life returns to at least some semblance of normalcy. For now, however, I do have to rate the experience I had and this experience was definitely a mediocre one between a missing item and an average, barely warm main menu item. So, 3-stars it is - an unfortunate result for my participation in Yelp's Big Night In. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - tenderloin sandwich with brewery fries; said to be "hand-breaded," but I'd be surprised if that's true. - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tried the Nashville hot chicken, not only does it taste NOTHING like Nashville hot, the sauce just tastes like a bunch of chili powder. The slaw is good, just don't call this Nashville hot chicken please read more

Great to finally get into the Upland College Ave. location after they expanded. It has a lot of potential and fun space on the inside to help catch your eye. On top of that, the Tap list is second to none and I'm thrilled that they have an extensive list of sours available. On Saturday they do pours from all of their bottle collection as well. For our meal we split the spinach dip - which is for sure one of the best i've ever had and plentiful. For my meal I did te Nashville chicken, it is a sandwich (which -haha - i didn't realize. I would have done this sans bread if I knew. Def does not need it.) I had the two of tarts and it was a nice, refreshing summertime beer. I could see myself spending a lot more nights here and riding the bike over (bike racks on the sides). There is still te tap room, a large main dining room and a back bar to choose from for seating. A small patio is available on college ave. as well. Follow them on their social: @UplandIndy (Twitter), @UplandCollegeAve (IG). read more

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This was my first time at Upland. Each time I drive by, the patio seems filled and seems like a busy place. The day we went was a very hot day but it wasn't that busy and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It's a nice and simple brunch menu. It has the staples of biscuits and gravy, a breakfast (bagel) sandwich, and stuffed french toast... but has some surprises like grit bowls (vegetarian included), frittata, and apple pecan coffee cakes. All four of us enjoyed our brunch! read more

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3 years since I have reviewed here and a lot has happened since then. They bought the corner restaurant and punched a hole in the wall to connect the 2 places. Today I came in on the usual south entrance on college. The bar area has changed a bit, but the openness of it all inspires open conversation. If I had been here earlier I could have enjoyed the Sunday brunch. A few of my friends said the biscuits and gravy is pretty good here, but today I am too late for any of that because the brunch runs from 10-2. I actually got to eat here once, but the menu has changed and I cannot remember what it was that I had. I do remember that 3 of us dined and nobody had leftovers or extras to take home. The food here, like the beer, is awesome. Stop by next time your in the area, I did. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - The tasting room is in the same spot through the arch. - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Sooooo I live in SoBro and I hate that I have been sleeping on this gem of a brewery. It's the 4th of July and our (my husband and I) favorite breakfast/brunch was closed which left us searching for a nearby replacement. Let me just say, I am extremely glad for my usual place's closure. This place, simply put, has great food! Upland, moving forward will be my usual Sunday breakfast/brunch spot. read more

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So disappointing!! I've been to this location before and the food was good. This time was a combination of issues. First, we ordered it to be picked up by Door Dash. They driver picked up one of four bags. by the time that was straightened out and we had all of our food, it was cold and the burgers were very rare inside. the patties were small and the portions little. you would think a $120 order would carry a little more care. For the meal we would have been better at a fast food restaurant. I will never go back and suggest you don't go there as well. read more

Congrats to Upland for their new expansion! I love how they kept the cool twinkle lights and modern brick of the previous restaurant, but made it slightly more friendly, casual and comfortable. There are two bars and the rest is 'seat-yourself' seating. The servers were super kind and friendly, which honestly sets the tone of an entire establishment. They serve Upland beers and sours, wine, and some tasty-sounding signature cocktails. They also serve some good-looking food: wings, burgers, salads, nachos, grilled cheese, mac & cheese and more. It's a fairly simple menu, but they added unique twists to basic options. For example, I got the Southwest Seitan salad which had tomatoes, cheese, corn and jalapeños and fried seitan (had never tried that before!). We also got the nachos with chicken and they were delicious and super loaded. The only thing I'd add to the menu would be a healthy option that isn't a salad (like a turkey or chicken burger or a non-fried app). A few people had laptops out in the middle of the day, so I liked that you can also work from here with a beer mid-day (and then get dinner later of course). Way to crush the expansion, Upland! So excited for you - it seems like the place is super popular and there's always been people hanging out when I've visited/driven by. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Loving the new interior - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Fun little spot just south of the heart of broad ripple. They have a decent variety of beers/seltzer's on tap so I decided to go with a flight to try them since this was my first time visiting. Super friendly staff that gave recommendations and brought us small samples before ordering a pint/flight. The grapefruit seltzer they have was by far my favorite! Nothing like a seltzer I have ever had before and even bought some in cans to take home and enjoy because it was so good! The place is pretty big but there is pretty limited seating due to covid, we went on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy which was kind of surprising. Their food menu sounded good but not what we were in the mood for. Their brunch though on the weekends looks amazing! Will have to stop back by and try it out sometime. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Brunch brunch baby! Honestly I wasn't even aware this place offered brunch but venturing out this past Saturday and realizing everywhere was slammed due to Butler graduation we got to this place right as it opened. They offer brunch 11-2 sat& sun. Service was casually slow, but I think it's because not many people were there and we were sitting in the bar area alone. Egg bagel sandwich was awesome. I loved how it came on an everything bagel instead of plain. The bacon was thick & had lots of flavor. It also came with jam on it and I'm not a sweet breakfast person but it made the sandwich! Crispy home fries too! Biscuits & sausage gravy with fried chicken. Basically chicken smothered in sausage gravy on biscuits. Biscuits seemed homemade and were real tasty. All around a happy-heartattack for those hungover mornings. read more

Upland College Ave Tasting Room - Bagel sandwich with home fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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