Apparently this is the place to be on a Sunday around 11:30 am. I was not expecting it to be as busy as it was. Luckily they have tons of seating so we didn't have to wait at all. We sat on the heated patio and it was so nice and warm. We split the huge Bavarian pretzel for an appetizer. I've had this before at the Castleton location and it was as good as I remember. Both the nacho cheese raspberry wasabi mustard are good too. The snack size boneless wings are enough for a meal for sure. I went with the Hermaican flavor. They smelled so good. There wasn't a lot of spice so I think I prefer the No-Way and Three mile Island sauces I've had in the past. I also would've liked more celery and carrots but that's just a personal preference and most people are probably more than ok with just a veggie garnish. My brother had the tenderloin and my mom had the burger. They both enjoyed them. There are lots of tv's everywhere you look, prefect for sports. This time around the Winter Olympics were on. Our server was friendly and talkative and checked on us often. read more

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I have been to all the Ale Emporiums in town and they are all fairly similar. The space is usually pretty crowded on Saturday evenings, so expect a wait, but service is generally good. It's definitely not a great set up for a band (too small, feel like you are sitting on the speakers, reverb) - so if you want conversation, this wouldn't be the place for you on Fridays. The seltzer selection was limited, but most people show up for the beers so not a big deal. The food has never disappointed. I tried the new Naki Burger and it was delicious! Definitely recommend trying it if you like the hermanaki style profile. read more

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We arrived towards the end of lunch hour. I was steady, not insanely busy. The server greeted us after a short wait. He had our drinks to us pretty quickly but the wait for him to return to get our order was quite some time. When the food arrived it looked delicious unfortunately the boneless wings were very dry and seemed over cooked and the pizza was barely warm, like it had sat in the window for a while before serving. The service over all was ok. read more

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Their boneless wings are the best boneless wings I've ever had. We get them Herman style, love the spice and then to start their potato skins & fried pickles we most recently tried were so delicious! Plenty of parking. Service is great. read more

This is a great local restaurant that serves great bar food and drinks. First time coming here and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Service was great too! I ordered the Grilled Ham & Cheese on a pretzel bun. Food was really delicious! The sauce that came with it was unique and good! read more

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So let me start by saying thank you to the entire staff at the Greenwood location. My daughter got married on New Years day and we wanted to treat the newlyweds and other members of our family to a welcome to the familia dinner (especially where I didn't have to cook ) so we decided on The Emporium (at first we had selected the Castleton loc but unfortunately they don't allow anyone under 21 yrs old) so lucky for us we choose the Greenwood loc! We had agreed to get there by 7 pm judging by the parking lot when we arrived we just knew it was going to be an 1-2 hour wait! But the young man (sorry I didn't catch his name) he advised us that it may be an hour wait but he'll check in with us just in case the wait is short and he did exactly what he said he would do.. we waited for approx 15-20 mins after arriving we were all seated and our host Christian was awesome! To have to deal with a party of 10 ppl including 2 small kids he was so patient with us but attentive and got all our orders correct! I will most definitely be back to this location (hopefully without 8 other ppl) the food was hot and fresh and I love that they make all their sauces in house! And I want to send a shout out to Brittany the Greenwood loc manager for responding to my email so quickly regarding our upcoming visit! I guess we will have to make it a tradition to come to Ale Emporium on Jan 2 each year from now on to celebrate! Thank you again for the hospitality and service it was the chefs kiss muah read more

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Holy cow, this place is even bigger on the inside than it seems. There is a spacious patio with covered and uncovered tables. Be warned, especially because the patio is on a corner, the wind can really whip through if you're at a table on the edge of the patio. Like the OG location, staff is fun and helpful and the food is delicious. read more

We love their menu! The fried pickles, nachos, and cheese pizza are incredible. When I say pizza, i actually mean a deep dish full of gooey melty cheese. Always had nice service, and they are usually busy so that impressive! read more

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The service was amazing, our waitress busted her butt in the bar area. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was amazing. I ordered pork fritter and tots, also wanted to try the wings and boy howdy am I glad I did. The wings are the stars of the menu! These boneless aren't like chicken nuggets...they are more like 1/4 chicken breasts. Tons of meat, moist and huge on flavor. To quote BillyBob I give them a 10! read more

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Everything was good pizza was very good every time I get this pizza is always amazing. read more

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A great, busy haunt for after golf for 12 of us. Excellent beer selection, broad ranging menu, and efficient service. The Hamamacki Chicken salad is terrific as is the White Stromboli. All in all, a perfect hangout. read more

The food slaps every time! The Hermanaki wings are always spot on. I recommend tossing in spicy garlic sauce if that's your thing. The margharti pizza was delicious it makes me want to try more pizzas from there. Quaff on strawberry blonde beer is my favorite I'm glad they have it on draft they even have the peanut butter busted knuckle. Chad was our server he was very nice and attentive. The outdoor seating was nice and warm it was a good vibe. read more

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Service was poor. Couldn't get my servers attention for a refill until after I was done eating. Then sat with my card out waiting for the check to come for about 25 min. read more

We ordered from here tonight thinking it wouldn't be bad. We were wrong. Literally everything sucked. Even the wings that they say are award winning What in the actual??? You're kidding right They were soggy, we live less than 10 mins from the restaurant so help me made it make sense. Even the pretzel pickles weren't good Maybe if they weren't burnt they are usually good I don't know (refer to my pics) THE MENU LITERALLY TRICKED me into thinking this would be good by the way they worded everything. I will not be back The Mac and cheese alone is HILARIOUS read more

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This place is just okay! My boneless wings were dry. The ale panini used anise seed somewhere in the mix. Both the online and the printed beer list had beers that were no longer available. Very busy, there was a 45 min wait for 2 on a Saturday night, so people seem to like it. But it's a thumbs down for me. Oh, and there was an up charge of $2.50 for fries! Panini came with a side, and the most boring, common side had an up charge. read more

Quick service on a Friday holiday weekend, food was very tasteful! The white Stromboli was a great flavor savor!

A must visit! We love the vibe here and the food is always great. The bar area is huge with lots of TVs and live music on the weekends. Get their wings- you won't be disappointed! read more

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This is the Ale's newest location. It's in a strip mall where Fireside Grill used to be. It looks small from the outside, but it is huge. They also have a large covered patio. The food is solid here (like the other locations). read more

Just went tonight ordered for the whole table wings fries appetizers salad and pizza I wanted another drink and was told I was cut off at 4 doubles I have never been cut off a day in My life and I am 38 such bullshit don't plan on going back I wasn't driving was with Family in for the holidays . . You can f**k off for all I care read more

The service was very bad! To the point off I won't return! We ordered a pizza all pepperoni half mushroom and half olives it did not come out even close and our waitress would not come back to see if we needed anything! It came out to be a $50.00 meal I could not eat! Never again...the only reason they get a one is I can't go any lower!! read more

My husband and I stopped in here for a late dinner tonight after visiting his mother in the hospital nearby. Right off the bat staff were not very friendly. I don't know if they were tired or it was because it was kind of slow, but no one really had any emotion. After being seated, our server seemed to be going out of her way to do small things she knew would annoy us? It was really odd. We were given no time to look over the menu or even sit at the table and settle in before she appeared and was repeatedly asking what we would like to order. At one point she came over to refill our waters and she picked up mine to add more water to an already completely full cup (I had taken only one drink from it) and overfilled it so that water splashed all over me, my phone, and the table. Before our food came out she brought out tiny appetizer plates for us to "share our wings with." When the wings did come out, the plates could fit our sauce cups and barely one wing without knocking anything off the plate while cutting them. The wings always have good flavor, but we were disappointed that about 1/3rd of them were pretty dry. When we did want our server to come over so we could cash out she was nowhere to be seen for 10-15 minutes. Finally, when paying the tab, she held the tablet out, but had it angled towards her so she could see what we were tipping, which was uncomfortable since we did not have a good experience and then felt pressured to tip her more because she was staring. Every other restaurant we go to that pays that way leaves the device at the table and then the server will come back to grab it when we are done. It was overall a very unpleasant time and I would only recommend stopping in at their OG location in Castleton. read more

Great wings, steep price tag. The service at this location was horrendous as we waited and waited when a drink was ordered, checks were needed or even the process of ordering was initiated. I do love the food but the prices just continue to increase. For what was a normal order for two ended up being $90. Tough for a casual dining spot. read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. We go there usually once a week. Always wonderful. We go there at lunch and dinner. Makes no difference, food, service and atmosphere are always welcoming. read more

Very subpar service and mediocre food. Our waitress seemed less than thrilled to be there, doing just the bare minimum - no refills, checked on us once after food came and then brought the check. Food wasn't anything special - my wings were super dry and more like chicken chunks. Not much breading at all and very little seasoning despite getting the Jamaican spices. Portion sizes were generous with the wings, however the flavor was just lacking. My husband got a tenderloin and said it also had zero flavor. Fries were $4.50 and average as well. Doubt we'll go back. read more

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Food and beer selection are nice and consistent. I'm not a big wings fan but theirs are very good. The parking is a challenge and the traffic in the area is a headache but it's a fun vibe. Lots of TVs and nice outdoor and breeze way dining. Good for all ages and pets allowed outside. Staff is plentiful and fun! read more

Outstanding service from Justin! The only complaint the sweet tea was a little bland, in Ales defiance we are southerners our tea is always over sweet! But the pizza was immaculate and the salad was very fresh. The best part was the fresh avocados and the sweet tomatoes! Keep it up guys great service and great food. Restaurant was very clean overall made for a great experience! read more

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I always want to get something different, but the boneless Hermanaki wings are just so good!!! My family has tried the Pizza and a few other menu items, and everything is consistently good. Service EC at this location is always great. read more

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We stopped in the Ale Emporium for lunch with our grandchild. We arrived early about 11 a.m. so they were not too busy yet. The hubby and I got a cocktail, he had a beer and I ordered a margarita. I was not a fan of the marg and did not finish it. We ordered a grilled cheese and mac and cheese for our grandson, a Margherita pizza for me, a breaded tenderloin with sweet potato fries for the hubby. Our waitress checked on us after serving our food to make sure we were good. My hubby absolutely LOVED his sweet potato fries so I had to give them a try and I have to agree those were the crispiest best fries I had ever had as well. He liked his tenderloin and I enjoyed my Margherita pizza although it was not a typical Margherita pizza but the crust was crispy and there was lots of cheese and had two slices to eat as leftovers the next day. The grandson only ate half his grilled cheese and a bite or two of the Mac but you never know about kids! We sat on the family side and the interior was not much to be enthused about but we got decent service and a good meal. We will likely stop in here again to try something different. read more

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Ambiance: This is a pretty cool place! It kind of has a Rock Bottom vibe with lots of musical instruments and concert posters on the wall except with a beer theme instead. They have TVs lining every wall with a good variety of sports on although no audio or subtitles if you're actually invested in watching. Instead, they have unobtrusive music playing on the speakers and we noticed they installed acoustic tiles on the ceiling to minimize echoes so the conversation volume of this place is actually really good. There's plenty of natural light from all the windows and it's generally just a very comfortable restaurant to spend an evening at. Part-way through our dinner, a duo started playing live music on the patio which was super cool. Service was very friendly and food came out in a reasonable time. Food: Wings - If you're struggling to decide, definitely get the wings. They're juicy and fairly meaty compared to the tiny wings you get from places like Buffalo Wild Wings. The Herman-style is spectacular with a perfect spice rubs that gives the wings a complex lightly-spicy blackened flavor. The spicy garlic was like a slightly more garlic-heavy version of a traditional buffalo sauce which wasn't bad at all but paled in comparison to the Herman-style. FYI they are served by weight which is why you don't see how many are in a snack vs regular size. 5/5. Pork Tenderloin - From a technical standpoint, this is a very good tenderloin. It is not too thick/thin, not too salty, the pork is tender, and the breadcrumb breading is crisp. The main problem is that it is served with a bun and absolutely nothing else; no pickle/lettuce/tomato/mayo/mustard/etc. This made it an extremely dry meal and if you ate it with the soft bun, the bun would make it even drier and negate the crunch of the breading. The only thing that saved this was using ketchup. 3.5/5 Naki Burger - Pretty underwhelming. The burger was charred and overdone, the Hermanaki sauce was too light, and the canned pineapple they use is bland. Using a slightly thicker patty, cooking it to medium rare/medium, caramelizing a few layers of the sauce, or serving sauce on the side would've gone a long ways towards improving the dish. 2/5 Fries - Pretty generic, they get cardboard-y if you don't eat them fast enough. Almost felt like a waste of calories 3/5 Tots - Much stronger option! They come crispy and stay that way, you also get a ton of them. If they had fun dipping sauces it would be perfect. 4.5/5 Beer - They have a fair selection of beer with lots of Indy and Midwest options, you have no trouble finding a beer in the style you like Overall, this is a very solid restaurant. I would gladly come back for the atmosphere and friendly service but primarily for the beer and wings. We plan on trying their pizza offerings next time, but so far, the non-wing options have been unimpressive. read more

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The service is ok... the restaurant can be loud (but fun) BUT is all about the WINGS!! Hands down some of the best! My kids love the Hermanaki sauce but I love the Hermazian sauce! I thinking could bath in it. The ranch & blue cheese dressings are house made. Also, live music on the weekends. Ale Emporium is a family favorite read more

Ale Emporium - Hermanaki wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great atmosphere! Lots of tvs showing sports and all kinds of sports and music memorabilia on the walls. Huge bar area and a dining room. Service was good. Greeted as we came in the door by about 5 girls behind the counter. Server was good and friendly. Kept coming up and refilling drinks. We got chips, queso and Salsa for an appetizer. It was just okay. Chips were a little stale. Salsa was sweet and queso was good with chunks of tomato and peppers. I hit the Mac and cheese for dinner. It was good with a nice cheesy layer on top. We also go the Hermanaki chicken salad. They have a few special sauces for their wings. North my wife and son love the hermanaki sauce. Sauces HERMAN-STYLE - Secret blend of peppers and spices, mixed with the Ale's secret sauce. HERMANAKI® - Secret blend of peppers and spices, the Ale's secret sauce, and teriyaki sauce. HERMAZIAN - Secret blend of peppers and spices, the Ale's secret sauce, and Asian sweet and sour sauce. HERMAICAN - Secret blend of peppers and spices, the Ale's secret sauce, and Caribbean jerk seasoning. This salad had Grilled chicken smothered in the sauce on top of bed of fresh greens with mandarin oranges, tomatoes, tortilla strips and blue cheese dressing. Really good. Usually I get one of their pizzas. They are so good with a crisp crust and lots of toppings and loaded with cheese. We have eaten here many times and have never left unhappy. read more

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Traditional wings are so good, on ly carrots!!! and stuffed bread sticks are good too!!! read more

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Some of the most beloved wings in Indy for a reason (with a price tag to match.) I have been here a couple of times, and ordered via Door Dash a time or two, as well. read more

The family and I made it in to the restaurant this evening. They were packed- about an hour wait for a table of eight at 6pm. We got seated, and the waitress was prompt. Overall, our waitress was really good- always making sure our drinks were full, and food was put in at a reasonable time between courses. We shared a bunch of appetizers that I failed to get pictures of. The stuffed breadsticks were great, and the chicken quesadilla had good flavor. I was also a big fan of the side salad I got with homemade croutons- the peppercorn dressing was to die for. I had the spicy chicken sandwich- it had good flavor and would definitely recommend. My wife had a white Stromboli- she wasn't a huge fan of it. Definitely a fun and upbeat environment. The IU-Purdue game was on which was funny to watch hearing yelling for both teams at the same time. Overall, happy with our experience here. read more

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This place had a very relaxing atmosphere. The staff was friendly and the service was very fast. The pizza we had was bursting with flavor. Lots of f cheese and you could tell all the meats and cheese were quality. I can't remember when I have had a pizza this good. There were plenty of toppings this is the kind of pizza you sit down and eat with a knife and fork. We got the potatoe skins for a appetizer and they were huge and very flavorful they were a meal on their own. The only complaint I really have is I wish the pizza had a little more sauce it was very good. I will definitely be back when I am in the neighborhood. read more

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This is my 3rd time coming to Ale Emporium & every time I receive excellent service. My food is brought out on time, it's delicious & their staff is always making sure you don't need for anything. This visit, Tyler help me with my to-go order. She was friendly, my order came out in an efficient manner of time & check on me during my wait. My food came out tasting great! They also had a live band playing which was great entertainment during ny time waiting. read more

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Bone in wings were delicious Bavarian pretzel was delicious Tons of screens showing various sports Boneless wings were super dry and not very hot but the sauce was good They began bussing the table before we were done paying which was odd. Overall pretty good but needs some polishing with their food and service read more

I had a good time but there was no WiFi and IU football was on. The wings were ranch,carrots, and celery are free, just ask for it. The service was good, they did not trap us in for 2 hours. It is casual and really good. Hope you enjoy! (Written by Eddie, my 10 year old) read more

We have been here and left a few times because the wait was going to be too long but this time, we were able to be seated immediately. That's pretty darn good for a Sunday evening meal when we have more than four people (we had five) in a party. All of the food we ordered tasted amazing! My husband and I split the Ale Yeah Hot Chicken Sandwich and I am glad we did! We ate this open-faced with each of us using a part of the bun. The piece of chicken was large enough that it hung out over the sides of the bun even after cutting it into two halves. We are big eaters and splitting it like this was still plenty of food for us. The sauce on this sandwich and the aioli given on the side complimented the chicken well and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Our server had several tables but was still pleasant and attentive to our requests. We will definitely return. read more

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I had heard good things about Ale Emporium so when the opportunity came to try it out for myself, I gladly accepted. I had lunch with parents. I was happy to see they had family seating! And even then you can watch all the sports you want! Food ... I had the parmesan peppercorn salad dressing wuth my side salad and it was delicious. My mom and I split the Hot Italian also pretty decent. Not my favorite. My dad had the Hermaican wings, the flavor was okay. That said, I'd go again for the atmosphere and to try different items. read more

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