John Velarde’s Complete Guide to Indianapolis

Cool Places for Beer Lovers
in addition to Microbreweries

 

Downtown

Ralston’s Draft House

635 Massachusetts Ave.

Has over 30 beers on tap, and tasty food.

 

 

North Side

Aristocrat Pub

5212 N. College Ave.

A neighborhood favorite, good food, has over 60 beers on tap.

 

HopCat

6280 N. College Ave.

Has food and has over 100 beers on tap.

 

Indy Stout House

9454 Haver Way

by 96th and Keystone

Has food and features many dark beers.

 

The Pint Room

110 W. Main St. Carmel

Has over 100 beers on tap, try the burgers and the onion rings.

 

South Side

Shallo’s Antique Restaurant & Brewhouse

8811 Hardegan St.

Over 40 beers on tap, over 500 total beers.

 

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Hal’s Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille

1133 N. State Rd. 135  Greenwood

Decorated like the inside of a casino, this is a cool and unique place to eat, featuring an ultra-hip bar that is a great place to hang out. This is one of the coolest and most under-rated bars in the entire city!