The Sumerian culture valued beer and brewing. So much so there was even a Goddess of Brewing-…read moreNinkasi. The appreciation was lost upon the Romans, and eventually the Romans would be besieged by Vandals, internal disarray, and be the subject of modern day bro-influenced discussion. It is felt that the American independent/microbrewery beer experience birthed in the 1970's with companies like Boston Beer Co (Sam Adams). Companies that eventually no longer were microbreweries, adjusting their profile to fit the palate of the masses. How about we deviate from that approach? Be local, serve local. Taste profiles that don't exist solely in the figment of our imagination. I found a place like that today, not far from home. Settled in a shopping plaza next to a paint store, Deviate offers twelve brews on tap and can pour others. This is not a place to have a Galentine's Day dinner. This is a place to drink beer and let the conversation flow by itself. A place where board games and popcorn are complementary. BYO (PF). Bring your own pets and food- we brought our dog, and he was well welcomed. Finally a brewery here that allows dogs. I had the Twinning lager, and it was quite nice. 5.1 oz. Also $5 for a 16 oz. Pretty epic. For those who are Browns fans- this is a Bengals spot. Who dey likes this place? I do. Come back for the vibes and more.

I was on my food tourism/ brewery 'crawl' leg of my short trip to the Circle City. This brewery is…read morelocated in an unassuming strip mall in what feels like the outskirts/ outer suburban areas of Indianapolis (I'm an out of towner so I may not have the best idea of the neighborhoods). I'm big into craft beer and regularly partake in a robust craft beer community where I live. And I have to say, this brewery is the type of brewery that I love. It seems like they do more of the stouts (pastry and barrel aged, etc.) which is right up my alley. They have a good variety of other styles here as well. Since I was driving, I was only able to get a few small pours, but if I had more time and/or lived in the area, this is probably a brewery that I would frequent. The place itself is pretty large and has fun decor. There's games you can play including pinball machines and you can probably bring in your own board games here. There's also a popcorn machine, which is always a plus in my book. The place is very dog friendly and the folks here seem very friendly and helpful.

The beer is really, really good!Trader's Brewery is hard to find because it's in an industrial…read morecomplex and it's easier to enter the parking lot coming north on Zionsville Road. The bar was hopping and loud filled with TGIF people winding down. The place has an industrial vibe, with about a dozen high top tables. Four tv monitors play sports around the room. There is a menu of their in-house made beers above the bar, where you order. My husband and I had a Badass IPA. The beer was smooth and good. Food is limited to pretzels and complementary popcorn. There was a sign for ordering HotBox pizza for delivery. They offer a Club option for $100 that gets beer discounts and other perks. Logo shirts are for sale if you want the shirt.

We came to watch the Purdue game and I was pleasantly surprised that they switched their wine to No…read moreRuff Days - local Daniel's Vineyard wine. They have 4 different ones to choose from. Also way better than the other brand they had before. Alec was the beertender of the night and we absolutely love him. Such a fun guy. And his wife was there as well. Good to catch up with them both. Kids are allowed. But dogs are sadly not allowed anymore, which makes me so sad because we used to love bringing them. Good group of locals to chat with as always.

We stopped here because I needed a Tenderloin sandwich fix. We took a chance and we're glad we did…read more The tenderloin is thicker than most and is delicious. My wife tried the Buffalo Chicken sandwich fix I like the dive bar feel. We were in a time crunch and our server made sure we got out in time. Next time in Indy we need to hang out here a bit.

Always a good time at Trader's Mill. Plenty of parking outside and it's located within a strip…read more They have trivia days, which is nice and you can win gift cards. We went on a Sunday night to grab a drink. It wasn't too crowded. Music was good but not too loud. There's plenty of bar space, tables, booths, two pool tables, a basketball game and a few others. Chad was our bartender and he was great. Fun, friendly and very quick with service. There was a party of approximately 12-15 people but the bar is a nice size so it wasn't overcrowded. I ordered sweet potato fries only. Wish they had maple syrup to be honest, but they weren't terrible. This is a very chill bar to come to. They have a steak special every Friday. Enjoy!

We held a surprise birthday party last night and it couldn't have been better.Heath was the manager…read moreand had our room prepared much earlier than we needed it. he was great at keeping in touch with me as we set up and decorated for the event. Brittany was our server. She was excellent! Very attentive to all our requests. Frequently filling drinks requests and very timely in delivering our food and drinks. Always with a smile. She genuinely loves her work and does it very well. The food was very good. We had mostly apps and especially the flatbreads were very tasty!!! There was one other gentleman, I didn't get his name that popped through and asked if we needed anything several times. VERY GOOD SEVICE! Nice people to work with and I would highly recommend this place for a casual lunch or dinner or for a larger gathering! Thank you to Marcus for arranging our party and helping navigate through all the details. Kudos! To Brittany, Heath and the kitchen staff. Can't wait for spring to get out on the patio!!! Thanks for making Sherrie's party a night to remember!!!!

Came here on a Thursday evening. Self-seating so we found an open high top. Most of the tables…read moreinside were high tops with a few regular tables. More seating outside where every Thursday they have live music starting at 7:30. We will have to come back for that. $5 cover charge to the patio where music is. We shared spin dip which was delicious. Husband got the chicken club which was HUGE with a Side of tots. I got the chicken tenders with fries. Pretty average but good. Nothing bad to say about it. For dessert we got the apple empanadas which were really nice. Excellent service. Maria our server was on it and another server came by frequently to check on us. We will be back especially for the live music!

FYI: Be careful how you treat people. White people are not the only ones who write reviews…read more Me & my friends went for Super Bowl Sunday 2024. The night started great until we ordered food & drinks. The first thing was my friend ordered the lamb chop dinner and although she asked for WELL DONE it was red in the middle and her baked potato was hard as a brick and old. She thought it was mold on it but it was a lot of black spots. Then, They charged one friend $27 for a drink she did not order. They told my friend she had 2 drinks when she only had 1 drink. The manager (tall big bald head black man) came over and threw a $20 bill at her and told her she "not allowed to order shit else". My other friend ordered lamb chops and it took almost 2 hours for her to get her food. When she complained about it she found herself arguing with the server. Instead of the server apologizing and asking to make it right, she's arguing about who ordered first between all of us. Then my other friend ordered a catfish dinner TO GO. By now, it's 3.5 hours later and we all about to leave, her catfish dinner had not came out yet. When she asked about it to the female manager waved her hand at her & walked away as if she was lying. But in fact the server said she never put it in, I guess she had forgotten? Then last but not least I asked for some water before we left. The bartender said the manager said not to serve "us". I said, "No! He said her" (pointing to my friend). The bartender replied "no the whole table". WOW! It's 7 of us here and we all brought drinks & food, spent at least $350 and I can't get any water?! THATS CRAZY!!! But this what we get for trying to support our own kind (black people). Never again!!! I mean the drinks were good, the food was mid but the service is terrible!!! I was literally denied a cup of water after spending over $300 because they lied about my friend buying 2 drinks & didn't want to take it off our tab. We all work at the post office and we work hard for our money. We would not lie about a drink or an undercooked, spoiled dinner!! And although we make good money, we will not sit & pay $27 for a damn drink we did not order!!!!

I was not sure what to expect when I walked into Nzone. I figured it would be your typical sports…read morebar with a few food items and limited beverage options. Not quite the case at Nzone. I came for a car event but since it was during dinnertime, I needed something to get me by. For $5, you can get 4 perfectly cooked wings and fries. Just what I was looking for as I did not want a large number of wings. I had to wait for 20 minutes because we came in after the kitchen had closed for a short break but the server promised me that she would come find me when the kitchen re-opened. She was true to her word and came to take my order. I appreciate service like this. Wings are a solid 5 out of 5. Cooked perfectly golden and through. No undercooked spots and were decently sized too for the bonus. I did not expect the wings to be that good. You can get them cooked plain as I did or tossed in a sauce of your choice. What caught my eye was the various food selections on the menu. I will have to come back to some other items and see if they hold up to the wings. The bar is well stocked with spirits from the typical well options to some pricey spirits that you will not find at the usual sports bars. Chris, the owner is willing to help and answer questions. Emily made sure we were well taken of throughout our time at Nzone. They also had a DJ upfront that was high energy and tucked on the wall not too far from him is an arcade game.

The food and services was both great the ambience was off because of the kids it looked more like a…read morebar and that was it

A family vibe restaurant, with lots of signs, posters throughout. There are also TVs so if you want…read moreto catch a game you can. I noticed a sign on the door that was about a regular customer who passed away and they were honoring their memory. So you know it's a family type of place where they like to get to know the customers. We made a reservation and got seated right away. Our waiter was great. He was polite, quick and we made sure to let him know that he is appreciated. We had chips and dip as our app. I had the fish and chips. They were a good portion. I had an Angry orchard hard cider, which I was happy to see on the menu. Our little one a cheeseburger and fries with lemonade. Overall, great place for a meal. I would recommend.

The Pub at Anson OMG, this was SO good. We came here once…read morebefore and weren't impressed with the burger, but decided to give it another shot... and I'm so glad we did. This time we went full comfort food mode and WOW. The wings were crispy and flavorful, the chili dog with tots was pure cozy goodness, and everything just hit. We also ordered the meatloaf (Monday special, not pictured) and it was absolutely worth it...classic, hearty, and comforting. Amazing staff and awesome ambiance. We came here for the IU game and the vibe was amazing Safe to say this might be our new go-to spot for comfort food. Don't sleep on this place, second chances can be delicious.

The Pub at Anson has such a cozy, "regulars" vibe that I really love, I t's one of those spots…read morewhere if you show up enough, the staff actually gets to know you. We actually have some friends who live nearby who first got us into this place, and now it's become one of our go to favorites. It's just a comfortable, friendly environment where you can settle in and feel right at home immediately. The menu is surprisingly versatile, too. I'm a huge fan of their breakfast selection when I'm craving something hearty to start the day, but their burgers are also a total staple and never disappoint. Love their tots! And they got good drinks as well

If you're looking for a legit spicy chicken sandwich look no further than World Famous Hotboys!…read more You can choose the spice level which ranges from "Training Wheels" to "Painfully Spicy." The chicken is the perfect combination of juicy on the inside yet crispy on the outside. The sando comes with yummy coleslaw on a fluffy, buttery delicious bun that's super fresh. They also have sides like Chicken Etouffee Creole which is a stew made with a light brown roux, herbs spices and chicken. Served with rice. Instant Classic. It's a super fun environment with a stage and a drum set. They have plenty of drink specials and entertaining events. Both times I've been here the bartenders have been great. Not your average chicken sandwich atmosphere. Will be back!

Food and Drink: I went to Hotboys on January 5th for a fraternity event, and it was so good, I went…read moreback a second time the next day! On my first visit, I had the tender meal (Medium+ spice) with the fries. The tenders were seasoned well, spicy as expected, and were larger than what I remember. I was full after eating two of them. The fries were fresh and hot and were also seasoned well - pair them with ranch and *chef's kiss*. The next day, I had the same meal to-go, but had greens instead of fries. Hands down....the best greens I've had in Indianapolis. These are the greens you want at Thanksgiving! The spice level was great, it had flavor, and I finished my cup wanting more of it! A wonderful surprise for sure. Customer Service: Based on the fraternity event, customer service was pushed to the limit. The staff remained polite and stayed busy. They did their best to find customers that had ordered food while navigating the crowd. Very professional and flexible. They are appreciated for their multitasking and hard work! Ambiance: The ambiance from the graffiti wall to the party light vibes on the inside is top tier. Outside of being s great restaurant, this was a welcoming party place with the food and drinks to match. They have a patio area for smoking and the party filled up the inside and easily spread outside to the patio. This place was perfect for the fraternity event and I can guarantee the vibes would be right for a sports watching night with the fellas, or just wanting a good lunch. And shoutout to the DJ that kept the music going all night. Highly recommend!!