Upland Columbus is filled with upscale historical character, offers great craft beer, tasty food and superb service. The building sits on the banks of Driftwood River (now called East Fork White River) and offers spectacular views of the famous Robert N. Stewart Bridge in Columbus, Indiana. Upland Brewing Company is a local brewery that started in Bloomington, Indiana in 1998. Now, they have a number of popular restaurants/pubs across Indiana. The building, built in 1871, served as the Pump House supplying water to the city of Columbus, Indiana. The Pump House faced financial, water and quality challenges over the years, but was instrumental in industrial growth of the city. The Pump House operated until 1950, when the city moved to well water. The Pump House served a number of businesses and organizations since 1950. Upland opened the pub in 2016. We were greeted and promptly seated in the bar when we entered. Our server/bartender, Jess, was attentive and friendly. Several other servers also engaged with us, as well. One brought me a fascinating pamphlet describing the history of the building because I was curious. We arrived in time to sample their 3:00 - 5:00 pm Happy Hour. (I love a good Happy Hour.) We ordered Dragonfly IPAs, which went down smooth on a hot summer day. We also enjoyed a couple of sliders from the Happy Hour menu. The Bad Elmer's Fav burger was good with lots of bacon but my favorite was the Hoosier Tenderloin. I should note that much of the food is locally sourced. The building has a large dining room, bar, private dining, private event room, and a fabulous patio with river views. The landscaping is gorgeous. Their signature beers are available for purchase to go along with the logo shirt and a few other logo items. I highly recommend a visit. The food and beer are first class. The setting is lovely and service is attentive. read more

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Pretty inside but also on the inside I had a disaster experience .... Well I've eaten here once before and it was awesome but this time it wasn't. Matter of fact I'm not sure if I want to go back. We were sat in an almost empty restaurant but that was most likely because of time of day (around 2). Our waitress though took awhile to come greet us. She took our orders and to start off on a wrong foot our 2 cocktails and WATERS took over 10 minutes to come out. I know this because I had a text I had sent and being aggravated I went back and looked at the time when I sent it . Later on our appetizers came out. It was about 20ish minutes after our order went in. Then our food came about 5 minutes after that giving us little room left on the table. I know it was an almost 45 minute wait to get everything. I ordered the blackened chicken which was amazing my first visit a couple months previously but this time it was dry and definitely blackened .... AKA burnt! The manager was checking on the other tables she had with an additional waitress running around so I assume our waitress wasn't the only one taking care of them (4 as seen in picture actually) and when he popped by to ask how everything was he took my plate to remake it. 15ish MORE minutes go by and I asked the waitress if she could check on my food and she said 'well chicken takes a while to cook'. In disbelief I jokingly said I can make it faster at home so please just get mine to-go since my parents were already done and had been done for awhile. We got to-go boxes for their leftovers and my food came out shortly after . We received $ 40 off without asking so I appreciated getting something for 1 1/2 hours waiting in a nearly empty restaurant and no meal. I went home and when I went to heat up my food AGAIN the chicken was charred and extremely dry. I ate the sweet corn farrotto which was atleast good and trashed the chicken. Since it was now dinner time I made my own meal With the time and overall poorly done meal(s?) I had I think I'll avoid it happening again by just going elsewhere. It's a shame because we went here with a party of 8 previously and they did so good. We were honestly thinking this would be our spot for special occasions after that but it's likely not worth it since the manager and chef left us hanging and yet again served something subpar. I'd of hoped they make absolutely sure my simple chicken dish was correct the second time around I didn't take a pictures of food we got unfortunately. Our appetizers looked and tasted good but they were eaten quickly because we were starving by the time they came out around 3 so no time for those pictures either. I was then too busy sending my food back and eating appetizers. Once my chicken came out togo we all just wanted out of there! Then once I got home I was too aggravated and gave up any reason to go get my phone I suppose. Why bother? They didn't bother to make it right after all except to give us some $ off but I still wasted my time that day and again when I got home making my own food . The manager will definitely remember this disaster though read more

Some vegetarian food worthy of a visit, but this business caters to the meat eaters and beer drinkers of Columbus. What I have eaten was good.....and really pricy. read more

Stopped in after a wedding shower to get a drink and some aps. Everything was yummy! The mustard with the soft pretzel was very strong and really cleared my sinuses! I got their Champagne Velvet Pilsner and that was great especially because of the deal on it. They have drink specials every day. Our waiter was great, unfortunately I didn't get his name but he was very attentive. We sat at a high table near the bar area and I had a great view of the river through their doors (forgot to take a photo). The ambiance was great, the whole place is a nice cozy brewery with a lot of dark wood. I don't know if there was any music playing but if so it wasn't too loud which is nice. It was pretty empty when we went around 4pm on Sunday. I would definitely come back! read more

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First visit and so glad we decided on Upland!! Salmon and Fish & chips were great. Very nice and attentive service with good recommendations. The atmosphere was very pleasant and interesting. Can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed a quick stop here for lunch while traveling. It was a beautiful May afternoon so we sat outside on a large patio overlooking an adjacent river. The river view is hidden from much of the patio by trees but you can hear the sounds and catch a glimpse. It's a pleasant environment. We ordered beers and sandwiches which were good. Especially enjoyed their potato salad. Service could've been a bit more organized as we seemed to be served by committee, which is fine as they were all pleasant and helpful, just slow sometimes. Their full outdoor space is really nice. read more

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Top tier staff and great food this place always exceeds expectations . Thanks for being so great upland!! read more

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Very good beer, very good service and ask for Carrie as the bartender, she was very pleasant read more

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Great environment and the food is terrific! The wait staff were very punctual and attended to all our needs!

Food was delicious. My wife had fish & fries and i had the Margherita pizza. our server was very friendly. We will return again

Nice atmosphere inside and out. We sat on the patio and ordered wine and salmon. The food and wine were both excellent. We will be back.

A perfect afternoon break, I popped in to Upland after checking out the adjacent bridge and enjoyed a beer before continuing my journey. Sitting at the bar, I found a power outlet and connected to the wifi for an hour or so. Quiet, comfortable, great service and the beer was refreshing. [Review 20526 overall - 71 in Indiana - 1507 of 2023.] read more

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We had a great dinner at upland. Fabulous burgers and fries. Our server, Brittney, was friendly, efficient and was great at recommending beers for every palate. The building is gorgeous-maybe an old train station? read more

Great atmosphere with friendly service! The steak frites we had were all good and the spinach artichoke dip was excellent. If we lived nearby we would love to also try their brunch. Overall this was great and a welcome surprise for our stop while traveling. read more

Good service and good food. Super clean kitchen that is visible to guests, which is a plus! read more

Our monthly ladies dinner out at Upland Brewing was most enjoyable. A variety of adult beverages were ordered. My fish was moist and flaky. Our server Katie was great! We would have liked to sit outside on this very pleasant evening, but patio dining is first come/first served and all seats were taken. Plenty of parking spaces in their lot. Warning: The cotton fiber napkins will shed on your pants read more

First time visiting, won't be the last. I Excellent Beer Cheese burger with very good bacon and onions. Cold beer. Great fast service. No notes. read more

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Say in bar at high top table, service was quick. Had chiccharones , which tasted good, but came with side of BBQ sauce. Flat bread pizza was okay. Beer selection was a little limited but had a variety of choices. read more

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this was my first time dining at Upland brewery and I was rather impressed. I was so satisfied with the meal. the food choices seem fairly basic yet when you get your food, the flavors and the textures as well as all the different ingredients really just are a pop explosion in your mouth. the beer choices are so good. They had a good amount of microbrews on tap and you really can't go wrong with any choice. The dining area is very open and modern with a twist of industrial. The service is phenomenal. I never had to ask for refills they would give refills even before I was finished with my current drink. they checked up at ample amount of time and they were not pushy. They were very warm and I definitely loved my experience. I can't wait to return. read more

Upland Columbus Pump House - Brewpubs Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

I'm back yet again! lol. This is still the best place to get a burger in Columbus. Still great speed of service. We sat in the bar tonight by choice. It wasn't too loud and the music playlist was random and enjoyable lol a lot of throwbacks. Some Billy Joel. ELO. Stevie wonder. Bonnie Tyler. Etc. I don't remember noticing the music before. Thanks Joseph Palacios for this enjoyable and delicious place of business. Ps I was waiting to post this review until I got pictures of the food but we were so hungry that we tore it up as soon as it came so I spaced it lol read more

Upland Columbus Pump House - Brewpubs Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

One of the nicest restaurants in town, food never disappoints. Their menu has changed quite often, so there's always something new to try. Definitely one of Columbus' proudest establishments! read more

Great restaurant and staff! COREY, our server, was wonderful and she and the hostess worked hard to find us an outdoor table near a heater without us even asking. The food was delicious, and the outdoor patio had a good vibe. Highly recommend. read more

Tip: Upland Brewing has flights, even though I didn't see it on the menu. I got two sours and two light beers in my flight, and the Revive sour with pineapple and chamomile was definitely more than the sum of its parts. I loved it. The Champagne Velvet was good, and it's apparently popular, but though beautiful (it actually looks like a champagne) it had a bitter edge. The Upland Wheat, described as kind of like a Blue Moon and served with an orange slice, was my least favorite. The hubs liked his Hoosier Gameday Lager enough to order a second. The Upland appears to be a former train station, beautifully reappointed: big, airy dining room, welcoming bar with TVs and clean bathrooms. The menu had lots of choices (including several vegan and gluten-free). I saw a number of pizzas come out of the kitchen. I enjoyed Tony's Wedge Salad; that buttermilk dressing is definitely not out of a bottle. The hubs ordered a medium Beer Cheese Burger. It arrived bleeding, and took 20 minutes to replace but when prepared properly, it was delicious. (The manager made it right.) The beer cheese was excellent, and the fries were tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. The Upland is only two miles off I-65, worth the departure from your route. read more

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Great location and really fun building with tons of seating and a nice outdoor patio! We are regulars at home so we just grabbed beers and a soft pretzel today. Always a good experience and fun to visit the Columbus location! read more

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Stopped for a beer and snack on a recent day trip to Columbus. 5+ stars for the location! The building is beautifully restored, comfortable and spacious inside and outside. We enjoyed a couple of beers - the PawPaw sour and Two of Tarts. Both were delicious - Upland really does a great job with their sours. We also split the baby wedge. It was full of flavor and a nice size to share. Service was excellent - friendly and fast! The only reason I'm giving 4 versus 5 stars is that prices are high compared to similar breweries. I'd go back next time I'm in the area and in the mood for a sour or want to relax in a great atmosphere. read more

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We came in around 5:15ish and were seated right away! We brought our three young kids with us- they were very accommodating and a kids pizza with a side of fries was perfect for our 5 and 3 yo to split! My husband and I split the hot honey sandwich and the pineapple chicken. The sandwich wasn't our favorite. It had a blue cheese coleslaw but I couldn't taste the blue cheese and flavor of hot sauce wasn't our favorite. The star of the show was the pineapple chicken! It was very well seasoned and cooked! The coconut rice that came with it was delicious and complimented it nicely- we both thoroughly enjoyed it! The restaurant was beautiful! It's inside an old pump house and there's lots of historic touches. We will definitely back! read more

If you sit inside the bar is better than the main dining room.i am not sure what it is but the main dining room feels cold and non inviting. The patio when weather permits is very comfortable and overlooks the river. The service especially at the bar, is always friendly and receptive. Their spinach artichoke dip is to die for. It is very filling though and is almost a meal on its own. Our meals were very good. The portions are balanced and delicious.I love their Sunday Brunch. The chicken and waffles never disappoints! read more

This Restaurant has the be the best in Columbus. First the location is wonderful. Right on the water. If it had not have been raining the night I went I could have gone for a stroll in the park after dinner. There is a very inviting outdoor seating area to spotlight the gorgeous view of the water. The building itself is a beautiful Brick Building. I arrived for an early dinner on a Wednesday and there were not as many people. I am glad we went early, because it was packed by the time we left. The menu had some great options to choose from and several Burgers I had a difficult time choosing because of their fabulous culinary combinations. The choice of sides was also fantastic. I finally chose the Sweet Plum Burger with Broad Ripple Chips. I wish there was just a little more plum sauce, but overall it did not disappoint! I can't wait to go back to try the other burgers! The Broad Ripple chips were a nice touch. read more

Upland Columbus Pump House - Sweet Plum Burger and Broad ripple chips - Brewpubs Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

This place has a variety of food options on their menu. They have few vegetarian options and I am not sure if they have any Vegan options. I didn't check. They also have grand outdoor seating. Their indoor is average to loud noise. This place is family friendly and business casual. Their customer service was amazing. They were able to give us all options and modify our orders as well. Their chips and salsa taste delicious. I highly recommend you to reserve a table before you go because all evenings are busy. We went there on a weekday and they were super busy. We had to wait 20 minutes to get a table and we were a large group too. read more

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I've said it before but I'll say it again: Upland is an absolute Indiana treasure! I was in Columbus, IN, and I had to head to the pump house location for lunch after a long day at the farmer's market on Saturday. I went with my boyfriend and his family, so we had a relatively big group. However, we were sat immediately upon arriving. We did go around 3, so it was after peak lunch but before peak dinner. The restaurant itself is so beautiful. There are so many plants, and the space is perfect. Our sever was so nice and super patient. We had to ask for more time to look at the menu, and she didn't rush us at all. I knew I wanted to get something I don't usually get, so I went for the Turkey and avocado sandwich with fries. It was incredibly delicious. I only ended up eating half of the sandwich, but the other half saved really well. The sandwich had Turkey, avocado, red onion, chipotle aioli, and cheese. It was a wonderful summer lunch because of how light and fresh it was. The upland fries are so good for absolutely no reason!! I love them with ketchup or ranch!! Other people at my table got burgers or salads. I've had plenty of Upland burgers, but I had never actually seen a salad from there. My brother in law had The Upland with breaded chicken, and my mouth was watering when I saw it! He told me it was really good, so I'm looking forward to trying it next time. My mother in law had the Baby Wedge, and that also looked quite tasty. That one has boiled egg and bacon to add extra protein, and it seems like the balsamic drizzle ties the salad together. Managers Jorge and Tessa are the best! They're so hard working and kind to all the guests. We will definitely be coming back often! read more

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This was my first visit to Upland Brewing, Columbus tap room. To start, the ambiance of the tap room is absolutely fantastic! The building, I understand, was built in 1903. Based on the name and proximity to the Flatrock River, I suspect it was intended to be a pump house. Bringing history to modern culture is great! It is not your typical taproom...it is pretty big, has rooms for private meetings, overlooks the river, and has the Robert Stewart Bridge in the background. If you like beer, good food, and architecture, this just might be heaven for you! The burgers are great. I had the blue flame burger at lunch time. The burger, which is marketed as spicy, wasn't particularly spicy but it was very good! I came back in the evening and had the Local pulled pork sandwich with the seasonal vegetables as a side. The veggies were fantastic! The pulled pork was very delightful. Served with a local inspired bbq sauce (on the side) it was perfectly cooked (not sure if the smoke it on site) overall a great pick. Side note, the play great classic rock here!!! I really see this place being a fantastic summertime meeting Now to the beer: While I was here I had the following: 1. Dragonfly IPA 2. Campside Pale Ale As a flight: 1.Champagne Velvet 2. Wheat Ale 3. Komodo Dragonfly IPA (Black IPA) 4. Bad Elmers Porter Beer Review: Dragonfly= overall, underwhelming. Great color but that is about it.....I would not keep this in my fridge. Campside Pale= also quite a disappointment. This brew lacks the citrus/ piney characteristics associated with pales....would not keep in my fridge. Champagne Velvet= this looks like a super light, low BAV Pilsner but is actually a 5.5%. This could be an all day Pilsner and I would keep it in my fridge Wheat ale=color is decent but lacks the citrus flavors normally in a wheat. This was a pretty disappointing beer and I would not keep in my fridge. Komodo Dragon IPA= now this is a beer I would keep in my fridge! Looks like a porter, smells like a Hopslam, drinks like a heavier pale. Bitter flavor hits at the end but isn't overpowering. This is a pretty great beer. Bad Elmers Porter= for a porter, this doesn't have the body you expect. No Silky or creamy characteristics.....this one falls short of awesomeness by a country mile.. Nonetheless, if you don't care about beer much, this place is fantastic!! If you are a beer enthusiast, this might not be the place for you. read more

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Awesome place. In town for a training event and just looked for a hood rated restaurant on Yelp and this popped up. They have local brews that are more toward the sour ales. The food was incredible. The pork was pulled perfectly and did not have a lot of fat on it. The habanero sauce complimented it well. The service was great. Staff was attentive and quick to take care of us. The ambiance was inviting and exciting. Definitely ready to try more at this place. Oh and make sure to order the brownie for dessert, it's to die for! read more

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What type of Indiana food to get? Here, it's the Upland Hoosier tenderloin sandwich which is a breaded tenderloin with pickles, mustard aioli, lettuce and red onion and chose a side of chips (with potato salad, fries or salad as other options). The blackened salmon BLT was pretty tasty. Their Kentucky bbq wings were crispy with a side of pickles, pickled onions, carrots and a small bed of green leaves. Kids Mac n cheese was a nice comfort food because why not! All in all filling and appetizing. Service was perfect and friendly. Ambience had a lot of space and reminds me of a train station of some sort since it has a train track next to it. read more

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Sam (aka Drew Barrymore) was a fantastic server-personable, helpful and just a fun person! Food was excellent, service excellent-recommend you give it a go. We are bar eaters so - try the bar area!! Just a part of a great day!! Carpe Diem! read more

Very cool vibe as you walk in with their kitchen being in full view. Walking in I already decided to have pizza. The kid at the host station was completely useless and we seated ourselves at the bar. Bartender was AWESOME made sure we had everything we needed. The Ron Swanson pizza was really good. Will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

Upland Columbus Pump House - Ron Swanson pizza and Juiced Up IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

The building is cool but the food is definitely not that good for the price. Service was good. It was just the food was not the best.

This is a nice, more upscale place to go in Columbus, I really enjoyed the pickles and the wings that came with them, the hot sietan was delicious and crispy on the outside, sweet and not very spicy, I just wish there was more kimchi and cucumbers. The fries were really good, pillowy soft on the inside. We were seated at one of those little two-person tables that is right across a partial plant wall thing from another table so you could hear everything they were saying. If they just staggered the tables a little bit or at least added more plants it wouldn't be so bad, but as is I learned the specific dietary restrictions of our neighbors LOL. The waitress also brought us our check while we were still eating (without a word) which I thought was a bit odd. Maybe because we didn't order any drinks? I would love it if they had decaf coffee and also more nonalcoholic drinks options in general. Next time I might try the sietan Ruben, or the tofu salad! read more

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It's not always easy to serve a large group of people, but Anna, our waitress, was OUTSTANDING! Thanks so much! read more

Upland Columbus Pump House - Brewpubs Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

There was a lot more to this place that I anticipated. It's really large inside, but also has a great patio where we sat overlooking the river. The beer was great, as well as the food. I had the Beer Cheese Burger and fries. The fries were nothing too special, but the burger was really great. Very flavorful. Not to mention the great service, and the prices weren't too high. Glad we stopped in. read more

I've eaten here more than a few times and it's been a solid experience every time - really good food, beer, and service. I typically get the black bean burger and fries. The outdoor seating is nice when the weather cooperates. But when a restaurant has lots of reviews that reflect similar experiences, I don't feel the need to chime in. Making an exception to give a shout out to the awesome server we had the other night - Sally. She took care of us when we ate in the bar area and made sure we had everything we needed. She was super pleasant, highly skilled at taking care of multiple customers, and I hope the business owners realize what a gem they have! read more