We had a good experience at this small bar. There is not a lot on tap, but what we had was tasty. You can also order food. The service was good as the bartender was really friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back. read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

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Fantastic craft beer and delicious food! Stop by and explore their impressive drink selection, and be sure to try the Totchos, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, or wings--they're all amazing! The service is top-notch, making you feel right at home. Plus, enjoy weekly entertainment with karaoke on Wednesdays, Steppin' classes on Thursdays, and live music on Fridays! Family-Friendly! read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Karaoke Night - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

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Fun place. Amazing drink menu. They make their own beer and bourbon. Friendly staff. Plenty of seating at the bar. Fun place to start or end your evening. read more

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There's a room next door called The Other Room and it's very lovely with a vintage vibe. I dig it. Only think I'm not a big fan of is the sports tv. I mean it's a cute place that doesn't feel like a tv belongs here but whatever. I am here on St. Patrick's day and I know the tradition is green beer but I'm here for an Old Fashioned. I'm a whiskey girl!! I switched out the bourbon for Rye, Dominique (my bartender) suggested that I have some cherry juice in there and that sounded delicious. She was very pleasant and I enjoyed the service. I still need to get some food here but I usually want to spend my money on booze! :-) The place is very clean. Despite it being St. Patrick's it's not very busy but it's only 4:40 pm It can get loud in here so if noise bothers you a bit you might want to try using some sort of earplug. I have sensory issues so sometimes I like to know if the place is loud so I thought I would add that info. The last few times I've been here it's been really nice and not loud at all. read more

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Great little brewery didn't make it in time for the food so I cannot comment on it, but our waitress was fantastic overly accommodating

Very personable place with comfortable ambiance and feeling. Nice selection of brew and spirits. Will come again when passing by.

Not the same bartenders that keep you coming back. It's still ok, and we had high hopes with the new owners, seems like it's still being ran behind the scenes by the old 18th street owners and it's definitely a let down. Never know about the food situation, they have it then they don't. It would be cool to see a VARIETY of types of music offered up here as well. read more

My first visit to this place was five years ago, when this brewery first started. There have been some improvements to the interior, and many more beers have been added. I buy the Pils and the Hunter coco-vanilla milk stout beer from the grocery store in Crown Point, so when I come here I want to try their seasonal beer. The wheat beers are very good. My dog and I completed the Miller Woods trail in the nearby Dunes. Now I was hungry and thirsty. I had ordered a deepdish pizza to go from the pizza place across the tracks and didn't even realize that this place now serves food. I sat at the bar and had Nate serve me. It was mid afternoon and the place wasn't too busy. The patio is dog-friendly so I brought my dog Zeke in and sat outside to enjoy my beer on a picnic table. Kendall, one of the employees, came to give me a waterbowl for Zeke. He was busy enough working the backroom, and his extra attention to detail was appreciated. I stayed long enough to enjoy two varied wheat beers, then left when my deepdish pizza was ready next door. I thanked both Kendall and Nate for their fine service and even complemented them, because the service I got at the Hammond location a few weeks earlier was nowhere near as attentive as the service I got at this place. The music that plays in the background at this location is also much more pleasant to the ears. "Yeah, we hear that a lot!" said Kendall. Ironically, Kendall's picture is not on the brewery's website under "team" [members]. His picture should be there! He may not be part of the brewing team, but he works at the brewery, engages with customers, and is by far the best-looking man working there! Kudos to Kendall. He rocks. read more

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One of the best breweries in the northern Indiana Chicago land. The owner Virgil is very personable and often there to greet customers. Very comfortable ambiance and feeling. Great selection of brew and spirits. You must stop in and I highly recommend. read more

Steak fries were awesome and their beer is pretty good. Service was friendly but a little slow, most likely because it was shift change. The back room was set up for an event. The bar area is really nice, but they could use a few more and nicer tables/chairs. read more

Been here a few times with my wife since moving to the area and was great each time. They have a rotating tap list, cans and bottles, house made spirits, basically anything you could ask for in a brewery/tap house. Food was also good though they could use a vegan option outside of fries. Nicest staff too. If I had one complaint it's they are a victim of their own success and could probably use two bartenders on Friday nights but that's it. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Fantastic service. Our server and bartender Steve was quite lovely and really took care of us. The limited menu approaches food with quality and execution first. Really enjoyable bar food and a cool and clean place to hang. We even ran into some friends, it seems like the local spot. Next time we visit from Chicago I see us coming back absolutely. The house made hot sauce was so frickin good I wish I could take a bucket of it home. The best part was cooling off after a long day at the lake to hydrate with some tasty sours + sharing laughs with really nice staff read more

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You are beautiful. That was the first sign I saw when I was looking for 18th Street Brewery. It is located across from the tracks from Miller Pizza Co. There's a gravel lot across the street from the brewery. There were a few people sitting by the bar when I walked in and the bartender greeted us. They had pints, willis, flutes, snifters on tap ranging from $5-$6. They also offer $15 beer flights and carry out. I ordered the big ass pretzel with beer cheese because I couldn't resist for $4. However, when the bill came, it cost $6 and I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned this to the bartender since he had no idea it was ringing up that way. The pretzel was ok (tasted more like a bread bowl than a pretzel) and the cheese was bland. The $6 bacon mac was pretty good. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) read more

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This place has a great spot for live music though the week, a venue for entertaining private parties, tons of different seating area from inside and outside patio, the food is excellent for a bar plus the service is outstanding! read more

Just had the best pork chop and Puerto Rican rice!!! Thanks John! The bartender, Dominique is always friendly and gracious. This place is a treasure! read more

Wow. The chips and salsa are so fresh and such nice heat from the salsa. The tacos so good and the bread pudding is to kill for. The menu changes but the quality of the food is outstanding. read more

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We really liked this place! My husband and 3 kids came here on a Friday at 2:30. We ordered the totchos and buffalo chicken dip. It was very delicious. We also ordered two IPA's. It was really quiet, the servers were very friendly, and the place had a nice atmosphere. read more

Good beer, friendly service, a good amount of seating = a must stop in NW Indiana. I had (maybe 2 ) of the Rise of the Angels. My favorite double IPA I've had sooo good and so smooth. read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Rise of the Angels DIPA - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

I think my expectations for 18th Street were too high. Their beer, pretty damn good. Emphasis on damn. Their brewery/tap room? Ehhh... Perhaps I shouldn't have started out my day at Greenbush, but I did. While their beer isn't always 100, their brewery is cozy and it's Michigan, so they're really earthy and friendly and for some reason I find that charming. Anyhow, we stopped here on the way back this time and I walked in and....Gary. Alright. Whatever. Beer is good so I'll be happy, right? Ehhh... The bartender kept talking about how busy it was, but I had to keep looking around to find whatever crowd she meant because I think at most 2 people would come up and wait. In fact the whole reason a whole 2 people waited was because the bartenders purposely wouldn't turn around. Whatever, I sat there enjoying my fresh ass beer in what felt like the local VFW, if the local VFW was sky blue. Or ocean blue. Or whatever blue that was. If "small town" was their intent, they succeeded. The bar stools were terrible, even with all my natural padding. I guess that's how they keep people rotating. I finally headed to the bathroom and when I left I noticed a whole additional room that resembled a cafeteria at my elementary school. It definitely had a different feel to it. I've seen some basic ass breweries, but even Tighthead pulled it together enough to have a decent looking tap room with bartenders who could handle an actual rush, and they don't even serve food, let alone overpriced food. I guess I can say their attention is clearly on the beer, and at least it pays off in that regard. Glad I finally got to check out 18th Street, but I doubt I'll be rushing back any time soon. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Drew and 18th street brewery. I've seen the passion and dedication that goes into every beer he makes and that same effort goes into the location he he's working with now that he's got his own spot. I was more than happy to support his efforts in finding a 'home' for his amazing beers. Now that it's finally open I'm glad that he has a place of his own to showcase his beers, a place to hang his hat and roots. I've tried every one of his beers and they're all really great and 'Hunter' his imperial stout will probably be a regular in his line up. Worth the trip if you live within a day's drive (seriously, go there) read more

This place has become the Chuck E. Cheese of breweries. The entire front room is formally advertised as "kid friendly" and there's even a children's menu, including a $5.00 PB&J. Sharing a bar, tavern, tasting room, or saloon with children is one of my biggest pet-peeves and usually a deal breaker. Also, carry-ins from local restaurants like Miller Pizza Station or Miller Bakery Cafe are no longer allowed since 18th Street now offers a limited menu of overpriced sandwiches. Bummer...the food from the aforementioned restaurants is much more desirable. The beer at 18th is just OK and rotates constantly...if you find a favorite, don't expect to enjoy it the next time you're there. The ideology at 18th is more like a glorified homebrewer's playground rather than an established tap house or tasting room; just a bunch of expensive experimental beers without much consistency. The bartenders are super chill and very friendly but the owner has a temper. I don't usually get personal on Yelp, but as a business person, he probably shouldn't take comments about his establishment so personally nor should he whine so publicly. In my opinion, a place like Greenbush in Sawyer, MI has a much more positive, lucrative, and inviting business model. Although 18th Street is just over a mile from my house and one of the very few nightlife options in Miller, I'm taking a break from it. That's saying a lot considering a) I enjoy going out regularly b) most of my friends love to imbibe at 18th Street and c) I'm even a Local One-Eight (mug club) member. Instead, you can find me at the Bakery Cafe or the Flamingo, whom I will gladly continue to support. read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Social! - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

If I was hosting a beer awards ceremony and was handing out an award for "Beer of the Year" it would go to 18th Street - Deal with the Devil followed by a "Best in Show" for - Galaxy Slayer. Both of these beers I can't stop thinking about. Deal with the Devil is incredibly aromatic. Can this be made into a cologne? Very crisp, nice dry hop finish, lots of tropical fruit! I'm basically in love with this American Pale Ale. I only purchased two bombers when I stopped in and wished I would have purchased more. I also have a high appreciation for this breweries overall creativity, packaging design, and showcase of local art. At my recent visit they were highlighting Anthony Lewellen, simply gorgeous work that (to me) plays into the urban landscape of the city. His work really ties into the graffiti street theme that works perfectly with this breweries niche. You will find art all around this brewery including the outdoor patio. Lot's of eye candy to enjoy! When you visit be sure to check into what is available for carryout, details can also be found online. They sell by the can, bottle, and 32oz howler. Be sure to stock up! They also have excellent merchandise (love their caps), musical features on the weekend, and the outdoor patio is pet friendly, each pet will receive water and a dog treat. We're from Indianapolis and this is well worth the 2:30 hour drive! Cheers to 18th Street! Thank you for being awesome and making some of the most excellent beer in this state! read more

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Tucked away in Miller just outside of Gary. You can drive through some crappy areas to get here, but locations surrounding the brewery are not bad, so those turned off by it being near Gary, fear not. They're still a really young nano-brewery as of writing this review, but are already making some really good beers. Seating at and around the bar are limited, but there's still a decent amount of space for a small location. They're making some pretty bold (bold in a good way) beers. Want a hoppy beer? don't worry, their hoppy beers will be plenty hoppy. Prefer a more malty dark beer. they have one of those as well. The day I was there, hoppy beers outnumbered darker, maltier beers 3:1, but the taps change so if didn't see something you'd be interested in your first time in, i recommend coming back another day and checking out their other beers. read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

The first time I ever heard of 18th Street was at the beerfest this summer. My husband beelined straight to their booth. My ears have been perking up as I hear more and more about them all over Indianapolis. Needless to say, we were headed home from Chicago and where did we have to stop? No brainer. The taproom is a nice sized room. There were only 4 beers on tap (2 DIPAs and 2 pale ales). We tried both DIPAs and 1 of the pale ales. No complaints at all. Very good and average prices. I was disappointed they didn't have any bottles for sale, but that's OK. You win some and you lose some. We did hear that they are going to be distributing more to Indy. There is a separate room to eat that kids are able to be in. It is a weird room, and if you were sitting in there with your family I think you would just feel segregated and you don't get the real feel of the place. Maybe the food is just that good... we didn't try any, but will make an effort next time! We will definitely return! read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Daily listing. - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

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It is a welcoming taproom. I went there with my Husband as a DD. The Bartender was super friendly even though I told her I like Ciders and Meades. She recommended a beer called Death Trap. It looked heavy but tasted great. It was a bit crisp (that I like) with 9.5% ABV. The kitchen was closed, but I would love to try their food. A fellow patron next to us allowed us to try a piece of the pizza from Miller Pizza (across the tracks). I suggest keep an open mind if you are on the fence post about going there, it's in Miller (neighborhood of Gary). Down the street is a beachfront and the Marquette Trail for those cycling enthusiasts. read more

18th Street Brewery Gary - Breweries Near Me - Gary, Indiana

Stopped by for food and drinks on Friday night. The service was exceptional. The drinks were great and not watered down like sine places. The light bites were very tasty. We had the wings (grilled) in buffalo sauce and the cheese curds. Very tasty. Will be back! read more

We walked in and sat at the bar, the bartender with the slightly spiked hair didn't say a word to us. My coworker said "can I get an iced Tea" the bar tender just says "NO" with a straight face. We thought he was joking. He had no follow up like you would expect from someone in the service industry. My coworker had to ask "do I have to get alcohol or"...? He said "we have coke or Diet Coke" (or maybe Pepsi). My wings were great, my beer wasn't that cold but it was delicious. Maybe the bartender was having a bad day or he's just a dick. (I'm guessing the later) The guy with the calmer combed over hair was actually personal and friendly. 2 stars for service and 4 for food. read more

18th Street Brewery is literally the only reason one should stop in Gary. I'm actually sad that such beer is associated with "Scary Gary", because their brew is far from scary. Rather, I'd use the words "complex", "layered", and "earthy" to describe such impressive Indiana beer. Hanging out in their tap room one afternoon, I had the pleasure of drinking the Cockfight Farmhouse Ale and Hunter Orange Milk Stout, and by the time I had to go I regretted not packing a cooler to keep a growler cold. It was so sad parting with such crazy-good brews, especially since the selection in Indy is limited. Still, 18th Street's website lists where I can find bottles if their finest craft, so you know I'll be on the lookout for some to take home and revel in deep maltiness. read more

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Just want to say how awesome this place is. Staff is AWESOME!!! Want to give a shout out to Jason and Trinity for being so friendly and attentive. The drinks were on point. Such a great, friendly atmosphere. Great place to go for drinks and a meal. Our friends recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Will definitely be going back here!! read more

10 out of 10. Service, beer, food were all excellent. Steve welcomed us in even though we arrived a bit before they opened and kept checking in through the entire meal. We shared a bunch of items from the focused, creative menu and sampled the beer flight and all were fantastic. Loved the patio, too--laid back, fun music (and kid friendly). This place is a true find. read more

The best brewery in Miller Beach! If you are a fan of trains, you can sit in the window and watch them go by. I came in the middle of the afternoon, and there were some children watching as their parents enjoyed their beers. I didn't get a chance to have any of the food when we came, but I was able to try several beers. They were consistently good. My favorite was the Vual (IPL). Hunter and Safety Pinz are worth trying too. read more

Not a huge menu selection if you are looking for food. FYI the mayo on the house burger is SPICY and there's a chance you won't be warned beforehand. I enjoyed my turkey burger (pictured) and we received a large amount of tots. The tots were yummy. read more

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Love love love their beer. Some of the best in Indiana I've had, alongside 3 Floyds. We were also very impressed with the burger we had. We didn't really care for the atmosphere. Just uninviting and blaring screamo music, not really my thing. Overall, very decent place. read more

Went to check out 18th Street with my buddy after experiencing all the great beers coming out of Pipeworks Brewing and knowing this was the result of a popular Kickstarter project. Entrepreneurship, craft beer, and supporting the cause all go hand-in-hand after all, right? I certainly do not mind putting my cash down on some quality, well-crafted ale. I spend most of my vacations and free time seeking out beer in all it's varieties. It is a passion. The business is located in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary, IN. It was a nicely renovated building with great art and the smell of grain in the air; just wonderful. We sat down, ordered food from nearby Miller Pizza Company, and was hoping to enjoy a few high-gravity brews. The service - to the "locals" and friends of the owner(s) - was great. However, we felt as ostracized as a leper in ancient Rome. I was tempted to ask if having a beer here required a club membership. We almost had to do a hat trick in order to get their attention in order to get another beer. They are probably blissfully unaware the dry glasses and inattention feels deliberate, but craft beer is all about making people feel comfortable - and this was the exact opposite. Make no doubt - the beer here is top-notch. The "feel" of the place if you are part of their social network is probably right there too. However, as a walk-in off the street it feels...just awkward. read more

Dull. Following my thirst I ventured to 18th Street Brewery and stayed just long enough to finish one drink and decide to never return. Atmosphere: You get the feeling you are drinking in a family friend's basement. Drop panel ceiling. Limited seating. Cliques of friends who make it clear they don't know you and an overwhelming feeling you want to leave. This bar has so little personality that you can only stay to marvel at the mediocre service or the equally uninteresting food. Food: Laughable. Like seriously don't even bother. The "big ass pretzel" is salt free and medium size at best. While it is warm the shitty velvetta it comes with in a plastic to go cup taste like degraded rubber. Moving forward to their attempt at Turkey hoagie. I couldn't pretend this was good. The turkey was cold/luke warm. The cheese was barely melted. The store bought chips heaped on the plates were the only good thing. At the first bite I asked for the check and was googling directions to were I would actually eat dinner. Beer: So if you can't be comfortable, you can't eat, at least you can enjoy the beer, right? WRONG! Nothing on the ever changing menu comes in a pint glass. While my beer, a tart/sour berliner weisse was decent it wasn't worth the weak ass bar nor the shitty food. I was happy not to have a pint to choke down, so I could leave for a land of better food and even better beer. Overall: don't waste your money, don't waste your time, don't waste your thirst at 18th street brewery. read more

So...it's possible that this is the only reason I would go to Gary, Indiana. However, I heard this place is on the "nice side of Gary." Right. Great stouts. They also have a good DIPA called Deal with the Devil. A must try. The food is tasty too and we chatted with some friendly bartenders. The space is a little weird and I would suggest sitting at the bar because the other room is kind of like a sad little high school lunch room. Ha. read more

This beer from 18th is quite possibly some of my favorite out there right now. So much so that they distribute to Indiana only, meaning I have had to drive twice now down to Gary to purchase beer to go from theme It's worth the trip here, Chicagoans. Trust me!!! The Cherry, Vanilla and Coconut Hunter are incredible Milk Stouts. I was never a fan of milk stouts until the Hunter was introduced to me. Other favorites of mine are the Cone Crusher IPA and the Sex and Candy. I recently picked up some Rise of the Phoenix IPA and I have to say, it wasn't my favorite. But these guys are doing it right. If you close your eyes in the brewpub area and open them, it feels like a hipster bar in the heart of Logan Square, no doubt. The food is ok, tacos especially. It's compliments the beer enough, which is what my five star review is for. LOVE that they have a guest tap that is usually three floyds or another awesome brewery. If you're a beer buff like I am, the cat's out of the bag on 18th!!! Get there soon bc there will be lines out the door like three floyds brewpub!! read more

Disgusted with this place, couldn't laugh or kid around. We were pretty much told to shut up and not mention Jesus, I wasn't even talking about religion. I was teasing the guys we saw at the Valpo Micro brews. The bartender was horrible, I will never go back to this place again. It is a shame that he told us what we could talk about and what we could talk about. Shame on him, that people can't enjoy there night out on the town. Oh did I tell you all the beer was ipa and one porter. The porter was good, the rest tasted like grapefruit. Gross read more

Good beer and great people. The hours are a little wonky but it's worth it. I strongly encourage any one to try it. read more

I've definitely drank in people's unfinished basements that were nicer than the inside of 18th Street. Just Gary being Gary? We've all been to that dudes house where he started renovating, but stopped midway through because he couldn't find the time, or he got in over his head. That's what 18th Street reminds me of. If that weren't enough, they've managed to select a color for the walls I would have chosen when I was 6. It looks like it should have some toy airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Or some Spongebob and Pokemon posters. Given that, it makes me laugh how "metal" they're trying to be with their sinister beer names and artwork, but you walk in and you feel like there should be an "IT'S A BOY!" banner hanging above a crib. By no means am I saying I'm too good for this place. I've just been to places, breweries in particular, that looked nicer and smelled better. Sure, the beer is what matters. But if I'm going to stop in and stay a while, I like to be comfortable, and feel like I'm somewhere adults like to be. But despite the raggedy atmosphere, I can appreciate that it's different. And it most certainly is that. Service seemed to crack under the pressure of the Friday after work crowd. It took a while to be acknowledged at certain points, and the lady seemed disoriented. They got it together though and prevented it from being a disaster. They've developed a nice little reputation with their beer. It's clear though they're still relatively small time, so hopefully one day they can do this place up to make it, you know, nice. C'mon Gary. You don't HAVE to be so Gary. read more