Basically walked in and out. It smelled terrible as soon as we walked in. The bartender told us kitchen was closed on a Saturday afternoon. On day of visit they only offered 2 of their beers on draft. We walked out without ordering anything. Disappointing as we made a detour here on our way home from the beach. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with a few coworkers. We were the only people in the place, which should've been the first red flag. They had four beers listed, all niche styles that wouldn't appeal to most were 86'd, so basically, a brewery with two beer. The menu was small, generic bar food with zero creativity, and even then, four items weren't available. No real options, so we went with burgers and their so-called cheese curds. The burgers were way overcooked and dry, barely seasoned (just pepper), and honestly hard to eat. The "cheese curds" were just cubes of cheddar cut from a block. Not even trying. Service was a 3/10 at best. Feels like they'll be out of business soon. Won't be back. read more

Ever since the Robs left this place has crashed and burned. Owners fought with everyone left and right and there always seemed to be drama and drunken awkward interactions with guests or employees at the bar. The vibe was off. Hopefully something new will open in its place. read more

We immediately were greeted and had our dog with and they were more than welcoming. Ended up being a nice day so we sat out on the patio. Was perfect. They even allowed us to move the tables around as we wanted to be in the sun and had a larger group and wanted to utilize two tables and not just one. They were so accommodating. We all had beers and I had a cocktail and all were good. We then ate as well and I loved my Caesar salad. My dad loved his wings. The rest of the group got the lil Bulldog burger. For some reason when they read the menu they thought it was for lil sliders lol. So they were disappointed when it was a full burger lol. Other than that we had a great time. read more

Bulldog Brewing Co - Breweries Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

Came a couple of times last summer for burger and craft brews. Decent tasty burgers, better than average sweet potato fries. Good service. Returned again this summer and it's a big change. Place feels like it's struggling. Food not nearly as good. Went 2x in past 3 weeks, wanted to think it was just an off day, but no, it wasn't just an off day. Today the place was almost empty, yet we waited over 30 minutes for 2 burgers. They were dry, charred on the outside and overcooked in the middle. The Diet Coke was undrinkable- flat, and syrup ratio way off. Server was trying very hard, but unfortunately it just wasn't enough to save the experience. read more

My sister and I came here for a late lunch after splashing around in the water (or shall I say, on the above-water obstacle course) at Whihala Beach. We were definitely ready to eat and enjoy some local beers. The flights come in options of 3 or 6 beers. With 9 craft brews on tap, it was easy to decide on both sizes for a flight with every beer. Beers were good...wheat and Belgian styles about here. Sis and I are also notorious for wanting to try the same food, so we went "splitsy" on two options: Buffalo chicken panini with house made chips; BLT with sweet potato fries. The sandwiches were definitely good, but the show stopper was the sweet potato fries. Maybe the best sweet potato fries I've ever had...crispy, but not like that coated style of crispy that you typically get with sweet potato fries. Just perfect and delicious. And our server Brooke was incredible. She took great care of us, and made recommendations that helped us decide on our meal. read more

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It's been about five years since I found Bulldog... It's a nice little neighborhood 'Cheers' like bar. Not pretentious, the people and staff are down to earth and reasonably friendly. The wings are good as well as many of the sandwiches but in the time I have been coming here, the limited menu has not changed at all. It's time for a refresh with some new items! The beers are good and location right in the middle of the 119th Street Downtown makes this a great stopoff if you are in the area! read more

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Went to eat today the food and Service Socks not friendly I will never return. This is the 2nd. Time all reviews are dead on read more

Bulldog Brewing is the first brewery on the South Shore Brewery Trail (SSBT; there's an app for that) that I visited while on my Indiana vacation. I was coming from I-80 in Illinois and this gave me the opportunity to knock this brewery out first. It was a Saturday late morning, shortly after opening. I was the first customer. The server was happy to see me. I couldn't stay long because I'm traveling with my dog and dogs are not allowed inside because of the kitchen, and it was getting warm out, so I ordered a Downtime Wheat (ABV 5%/IBU 32). Kudos to the server for serving it with a slice of lemon. It was quite tasty. There were a few other flagship beers on the menu, but they were out of them when I was there. I thus docked a star for my review. The place also serves food. I will come back here to try more beers and perhaps have a meal when it's busy. The historic Whiting area has improved since the last time I was here 30 plus years ago, and having a brewpub here makes me want to come back to explore more of the area. read more

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Came by for a couple drinks. I like that it's this tiny brewery. It's not what I was expecting. I like the idea that a brewery doesn't always have to be in this large warehouse. They offer samples for their beers if you ask for it. The server was kind enough to share what her recommendations were. It was super easy to social distance here. They have hand sanitizer at the entrance and the workers wear their masks. It's located in a quiet town and it's kinda nice to be able to have a place like this within walking distance. They had a pretty good selection of different food items. They had both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. The black bean burger caught my eye. Didn't get to try it, but maybe next time. It was nice that the server was checking up on us but maybe a bit too much. It was kinda hard to have a conversation when that happened too frequently. It was almost like they were bored itching for something to do. They had good intentions though. read more

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Bulldog's Brewing atmosphere is soo pleasant. Bar and restaurant in this small home town of Whiting IN, neighboring the big cities, is a must return to eat and drink. The service superb, I've only been serviced by the most pleasant staff. The menu, you'd surely have your taste buds satisfied and the beer brew, wow quenches your thirst, drinks, soda pop too. read more

Terrible. Flies zooming us, sticky table, awful food. Heavy metal music was too loud. Caprese salad for $11 was 4 of the thinnest palest slices of tomato yet hubby got a salad with bright red fat tomatoes. Rueben was so bad. Came here to eat before a concert at the casino, no need to ever come back. read more

Sticky tables, fruit flies everywhere and let's not forget the roaches that scampered when we tried to adjust the table after we ate. Rude female bartender and drunk management/owner gentleman acting like a clown. Don't waste your time or money! read more

Why do we wait so long to come here? BEST WHEAT, HANDS DOWN! If you are a fan of the wheat beer, they have 2 of them, Downtown Wheat ( 5 stars in my book) and Hefeweizen, strong banana taste if you like that. We had appetizers, fried pickles, habanero shrimp were very good. I'll skip the calamari next time. My husband had Session IPA that was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this place! Went there t read more

I was headed to Dive Taco but they were closed so I decided to check out Bulldog Brewing Company. I've heard such rave reviews from friends, it must have been for the beer and not the food. For a place that serves liquor, the lights were too bright for a club like atmosphere. I felt like White Castle's would have similar lighting. I ordered a black and bleu burger as it's somewhat rare to find that. I love bleu cheese on a good burger. Well, the first disappointment was the dry, stale and tasteless bun. It did not in any way enhance the burger. The cheese was a simple slice. Bleu cheese should be the crumbled kind, melted properly and visible. You shouldn't need a magnifying glass to locate the cheese. The ketchup squeeze dispensers came out of the refrigerator. Who puts cold ketchup on a burger or fries ? The fries were good. The waiter was attentive and professional. The interior was super clean and with a well stocked bar. Very comfy, even though the lights were too bright. No mood, not romantic and not set for evening bar life. This is my opinion. Maybe they were having a bad day but my experience tells me Bulldog needs to fine tune their bar food selections. read more

Bulldog Brewing Co - Black and bleu burger. Dry, stale bun. Wrong type of bleu cheese, crumbled is the very best 3 Dec 2019 - Breweries Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

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Sometimes a place is just right. This is THAT place. We took a drive from Chicago to visit the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting. More on that in my review of that. The Hall was closed for a 1-2pm lunch break, and we strolled what is a truly exemplary example of a small downtown. Ignore Google Maps, and turn left from Chicago to drive under the arch for Whiting's Main Street. You won't regret it. The highlight of our time in Whiting was this brewery. Great beer options, locally owned by a truly devoted (to food, beer, and town) couple. I'm not a beer drinker, but my man is a font of information and a man of highly trained tastes in the beer arena. Really. He loved the options we sampled, and I loved my usual 1-2 sips of one of them. The lunch special (yes, there is a lunch special) looked appetizing. the events they host (Horror Movie Trivia Night just ahead of Halloween) seemed fun and community-minded. But my favorite part of this stop was our conversation with the owners. I learned more in that conversation about the intersection of small business, community, and small towns than I've learned in any other 30 minutes. The folks at Bulldog care about their business, their locals, and even random visitors from the town to the north. Don't just drive by. Stop in. Say hi. I promise, you'll be glad you did. read more

The Place was good before, Rob the former bartender was extremely knowledgeable about Single malt scotch and food in general. He'd let me know when they had good steaks and when they didn't. Service was pleasant, sometimes a bit slow with the waitresses, but most are new, not too many stay long. Update went there Friday the 13th, October 2023 for wickedly Whiting, and the service was terrible. The bartender was clueless, rude and incompetant. Probably had some sort of Napaleon complex. Needless to say, we will not be returning. BTW, I went there with my girlfriend and her father about 2 months ago and the food was terrible. Their sweet potato fries were dry and stale tasting, no stalk whatsoever. My GF's father said it was the worst panini he's ever had. I tried to give them another chance, but this time it was a lot worse. NEVER AGAIN! read more

What a wonderful discover for a mid afternoon treat...the inside is very much a industrial look with exposed ceiling beams the artwork honors the working class area that it's located in. The food selection is good look for the weekly specials Wednesday homemade Perogi the service was outstanding our server Robbie made sure everything was perfect read more

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Racism at its finest! If you're anything but white I wouldn't recommend you visit this establishment. When deciding to experience the local area, we were recommended your establishment for the good food & beers. We stayed long enough to have lunch and even go through the shift change of your waitresses. I wanted to take the time to give you some feedback because my friends and I didn't appreciate the racism we experienced a few days ago. We didn't realize we were visiting a 5 star restaurant that required an inside voice. An older women (maybe the owner) walked over to our table and asked us to lower our voice because it was currently "dinner time" We noticed we were the only Table asked To "lower our voice". It wasn't so much being told to lower our voice in a brewery but we were the only non white customers in the pub. I'd like to point out that your business is listed as a PUB. AKA BAR which is known for large gatherings when celebrating or wanting to have a good time. Indiana has been open longer during COVID so the thought of being told "lower our voice" is the opposite of what you do at a pub. You'd think they'd be more concerned then a group being "too loud" at a bar. Your food was 1/5. If you want to run a 5/5 pub then I'd recommend you offer a better choice of lettuce for your burgers... ketchup, mayo & forks without one having to ask for it. I mean did you expect us to eat with our hands?! read more

I ordered off door dash. There was a problem with the order so I called to straighten it out and the person who answered the phone was not helpful. Kind of just blew me off. I get door dash has issues but this was a menu issue. And I got no help from the restaurant. Their lack of interest in my order makes me think they are doing great business in this pandemic. read more

Funky little brewery on the Main Street. Good selection of beers and interesting cocktails. Food was ok. Fish in the fish and chips need to be cooked a little better. read more

If I die and go to heaven, I hope the food is half as good, and the beer ain't bad either!!!! The chicken fried steak was to die for. All hail the kitchen! read more

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The food was good and fresh I ordered the Asian bbq wings and stuffed tater tots. The tater tots were stuffed with cheese bacon and chives. Our waiter Tiffany was pleasant and very helpful with helping me choose a flavor read more

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In summary: meh. We were excited to try this busy brewery in downtown Whiting. We were greeted and seated promptly by a gentleman I assume was a manager or owner. He was super friendly! Waitress seemed unfriendly but ... efficient? Didn't check on us often enough at all but did bring extra napkins. I loved the beer I had but I really disliked the food. Maybe my mistake? Got seafood at a brewery. Risotto was kind of gluey and crunchy in places. Salmon was totally over-cooked and must have been frozen before they cooked it. Dry, kind of gray. Appetizer was actually amazing! Giant pretzel with Smokey-hammy-tasting cheese dip. Don't get the beer cheese soup. It was absolutely disgusting. I'm sorry but a hoppy IPA doesn't belong in soup. It was unbelievably bitter. The prices seemed high for the portions you get. I'd maybe return for a burger and definitely the beer and the pretzel. Lots of other options nearby. read more

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Always amazing food!!! From appetizers, sandwiches to entrees...so good!!! Food is reasonably priced!!!

I've been coming to Bulldog on and off for 5 years. I enjoy the atmosphere and the food is amazing. I'm not too much of a drinker so I can't review the drinks but I hear they are very good. The service is great too I've always been waited on in a timely manner. read more

First time visit. Fantastic experience. 2 beers and an awesome French Dip for under $20 with tip! Will be back. I like this place, but now being nitpicky, the lighting at the bar can be a little too bright in the evening. Turning the lights down a bit would be more conducive for adults trying to enjoy a adult evening. read more

Been meaning to come to this place for years. Finally met some friends to pregame and service was excellent. Wings were really good, my wife's flatbread pizza was exceptional, hummus was very flavorful. Really enjoyed their wheat beer. We will be back! read more

I came back with a group and had food this time. I can go with 3.5 stars. I had the bleu cheese burger, and it was decent, thought the pretzel bun was a bit hard. Most were happy with their selections. The service was also a bit slow, but we did have a large group of 14. Can't complain about the craft brew selection though, which is quite nice. read more

Bulldog Brewing Co - Bleu cheese burger - Breweries Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

Really great service food and atmosphere! Rob was great. Everything came out super hot and delicious. Will be back. read more

Being a customer since the Bulldog first opened we have noticed the steady lack of care and cleanliness of the establishment itself. The bathrooms need a thorough cleaning and what's going on with the floors in the dining area. Our table was sticky and we had little gnats and a hornet joining us for dinner. We are not sure if having the doors open without screens is a good idea. This is a shame because the food is delicious and the service is still great. The facility just needs some TLC. read more

Very tasty stuff. One of the few brew pub that have a full liquor bar. Good to try some different bourbons. Great bartender. Nice location. Good clean bathrooms. Menu looked great. Too bad I had a late breakfast. They had a fried bologna sangweech that sounded fantastic. Dont find that around too often. Last time I have one was in Buffalo NY. Anyway, great selection of beers and the man can make a mean bloody mary. Worth a visit. read more

Bulldog Brewing Co - Bourbon - Breweries Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

Best mixed drinks in Lake County. Robb is the best bartender ever. Food is very good. Service is exceptional. read more

Stopped in at 9:45pm for one drink, bartender said she wasn't taking in anymore orders and that she was closing, although their closing time here on Yelp said they close at 11pm and there were six other people having a drink at the bar. I figured maybe they were closing at 10 but when another patron asked for a shot, she nodded/hinted over in our direction - it seemed she was queuing him to wait until we left, I hope I'm wrong but we didn't feel welcomed here today. I've been here many times before and today was my first time seeing this bartender. We're used to seeing (Ron?) here on Thursdays. read more

Fun place with local specialty craft beers. Food is good, menu changes often. Service is sometimes slow, but staff is friendly.

When we visit pierogi fest, we visit Bulldog. It is ALWAYS packed. This year they added a beer garden, which is terrific! The had live music and drink specials. Perfect for a beautiful day. Kids are allowed inside but not in the beer garden. Love Bulldog! read more

Server was very sweet. I ordered wings under appetizer section and asked for two burgers with no slaw and sauce on side.... I guess I should have thought it was weird my app never came out quickly... server showed up awhile later with only one burger claiming She stated She thought we only ordered one burger bc she ASSUMED me my guest were sharing 6 wings and a burger.... awkward..upsetting.. made me lose my appetite and I ended up taking my extra burger to go...more strange was my burger was too larger for the to go box to even close.. Bartender will just refill your glass with whatever you were first drinking without asking if you wanted a diff one so we ended up spending extra money on a beer we hated and took few sips of I was so excited to come here and lack of communication ruined my experience This was so supposed to be a bday celebration and I ended up in tears leaving after spending so much money and I over tipped Edit- bulldog contacted me regarding my concerns, kudos and many thanks for caring! read more

I like the veggie sandwich I have had here. I came when they first opened and was not impressed but again I did like the veggie sandwich. They have guest brews which is nice because I don't care for their beer that much but our friends wanted to come here today. Today I have a chicken caesar salad and it is ok. The croutons are kinda crummy though. My husband loves the fried pickles and I tried one and it was good. My friend likes the nice pretzel bun but then bit in and found the bun to be hard and a bit pretentious. My husband liked having the Roby Red beer with the pickles. read more

Bulldog Brewing Co - Caesar salad is ok - Breweries Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

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On Saturday went in to have a mid-afternoon drink and get a bite to eat. It's been three plus years since the first and only time I went there. We just moved back to Region and wanted to give it a go again. Great tasing beer just like I remembered and the food was good. Even more satisfying was the bartender, she carried a great conversation and the service was on target. While we were there a group and special needs people came in to have lunch and they were respected by the staff and had an enjoyable experience. Great Job Bulldog, we'll be back. read more

Came here during Pierogi fest 2017 and they had a fantastic deal: $4 pint beers across the board! They also had an impressive 15 beer tap list from which to choose from so all beer types were adequately covered. I am an IPA fan, but I kinda get sick & tired of breweries pushing them down our throat with over half their menus all variations of IPAs. Bulldog does a great job expanding their pallette across the board (porters, sessions, reds, etc). It was crowded for Pierogi fest surely, but the servers and bar staff handled the increased crowds with such expedient professionalism. Never had to wait longer than 5 mins for staff to retrieve drinks. A great job all around! read more