The Heorot is worth the 30-45 minute drive from my house. Once or twice a quarter my friend (Ball State Grads) and I head to Muncie to have a pizza and an afternoon beer or 4 at the Heorot. The selection on tap and in bottles is a rotating experience every time we go. Never fear they have old standbys as well. Apparently they used to have some sort of drinking club when my friends were in college (in the round the world of beers type style). The staff is great and is very helpful in selecting a new beer to try. If you are within 2 hours of Muncie, it's worth a stop in. Make sure you grab a pizza. Worth the trip alone. read more

This place is terrible. Really. You wouldn't like it. But, it is a place that I absolutely love to visit, and that is why I don't want you coming here. It is mine...all mine. The food is inexpensive, simple, good, and just enough to accompany the wide array of beers. Oh yes...the beers...so many awesome beers... See? If I tell you how good this place is, I am afraid this place will become so popular I won't be able to enjoy it as my own little place of respite. read more

Respect. If there is a heaven, the Heorot is the gateway. read more

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I've probably been to the Heorot 2 dozen times over the last couple years and it's my go-to bar when I go out (which isn't much anymore). What keeps me coming back? Cheap, GOOD beer and a massive variety of it. This is the type of place to rub shoulders with all kinds of people.... old Muncie folk, metal heads, aspiring hipsters, bro-ish BSU dudes... everyone. It's the place to drink a ton of beers for the sake of trying them, eat a couple cheap pizzas, cash out at under $20 bucks and be glad you did it. Service has kind of gone down recently, but if you go often you'll pick up who are the better bartenders. No matter who's pulling the taps, everyone will help you seek what you're looking for if you're kind and seem to know what you're talking about. read more

We went for the first time last night and were so glad we did. I wanted Zombie Killer and the Heorot is the only place I could find that stocks it. Their beer menu is huge, everyone should be able to find something they like. We also ordered a pizza with pepperoni, green peppers, and onions which cost a ridiculously low $5.50 as their pizza was on sale. It wasn't the best pizza I've had, but it was very good and hit the spot. I highly recommend trying the Heorot, you'll be happy you did. read more

There have always been dogs there and pages worth of beers. If you want a unique beer or mead this is the place. Amazing selection from all over. read more

A mainstay of downtown Muncie culture, this bar was the center of the social universe during my time at Ball State University. I used to play live jazz here, I drank a lot of amazing beers here, and I made life-changing friendships here. With the opening of the Fickle Peach just down the street, I understand many of the faces have changed on both sides of the bar, but I will NEVER forget this place. Great selection of beers and unique ambiance with the medieval flavor. Decent bar food. They used to have a "mission statement," which was a collection of cheap domestic cans skewered on a sword which was hung on a set of antlers. If you want Budweiser, Miller, Coors, Natty Ice and the like, go somewhere else because they won't serve it! If you want Chimay Cing Cents, La Fin du Monde, La Trappe, Moretti, Sammy Smith's, Bell's Two Hearted Ale (oh, I miss that one!) or the ever popular Lindeman's Framboise on tap, this is where you go. I haven't been there in at least five years but they used to have around 40 selections on tap and 150+ in bottles. I spent way, way, WAY too much time in this place! read more

Great little pub, crazy amount of beer to choose from. Bartenders will recommend to your tastes. Pizza is fresh and crispy! I Yelped this place and took a chance, glad I did! Relaxed atmosphere, piano and dogs welcome! Next time I'm in Muncie I will be back drinking at Heorot! Amanda is awesome! read more

think heavy wooden things, animal heads, swords, dragons, and celtic knots. the heorot is one of the best things muncie has going for it. seriously, everyone loves it and you can most likely find someone you know whenever you walk in. fridays are awesome, cheap pizza with the purchase of a drink. they have just about any beer you'd ever want and a pretty darn great root beer on tap too. i've been going here since i was too young to go here ;) i love the addition of the upstairs for extra events like movie nights or bands. read more

Our favorite bar hands down. Always something unique to try. The menu is pages long, and changes every week. They have a house brewed mead that tastes like the caramel apple suckers you buy for Halloween. They also offer the perfect variety of drunk foods to sober up on. The atmosphere is one of a kind. They offer board games that anyone is free to use. read more

If you love craft beer, this place is for you. The decor is a bit bizarre but very entertaining to discuss with friends. The most important part of a craft beer bar is the beer and this delivers big time. They hand you a printout with probably 400 beers and they are some of the best beers in the country. I live 2 hours away but I will be returning. read more

Great place in downtown Muncie to get a beer. Bartenders are knowledgeable, selection is amazing, and prices will keep me coming back! I've heard the pizza is good, and make sure to check out the dragon on the wall! read more

The Heorot is famous, at least according to a beer drinker's list of places to go in the Midwest. Stan, is an amazing owner, he even has his own brew he had made. This place is the best to bring a group of friends after a long week at school, hanging out in the old mid-evil tavern style building. They have one of the most extensive beer lists in the Midwest, and you can always try something new. They have great tavern food (pizzas on Friday are always a good deal during happy hour) and they always have seasonal beer on special. On some nights they have live music upstairs and The Heorot is the place to be on nights such as St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, and the locally famed Munciegras. The Heorot will always have a special place in my heart. read more

My family went to Heorot this afternoon to celebrate my brother's 31st birthday. Most of the staff was friendly and helpful- the costumers and atmosphere were pleasant as well. One bartender, however, told my brother that he'd drunk his first pint too quickly and cut him off. We stayed for another hour and after my 2nd pint, I was told that I was cut off as well. My mother was there with us, but apparently the bartender felt we needed another parent. We will not be coming to Heorot for our next celebration. read more

The atmosphere is of a historic viking feel, and is very inviting. Great location being downtown on walnut st. The staff is everything you would want, well educated on all their beer and attentive. The staff knowing the beer is big because this place has over 100 options at any given time. I go here for nite drinks and occasionally food. I dont go here for the food but when you want a cheap pizza or pretzel with your beer, its very satisfying. read more

This is beer geek heaven! I have never seen this much awesome beer cohabiting anywhere in my life. The decor is right up my alley. A giant serpent crashing through the wall, 60 year old taxidermy animals, dust encrusted Viking/Norse god sculptures, long wooden tables with equally long wooden benches, and perhaps 3 incandescent light bulbs a loft in the celling. The jukebox has a great selection, it's a touch tune rather than a old school style. Cheap pizza that is out in 10 minutes. They know how to keep drunk people happy. The outside smoking are is where you will meet some real friendly folk, like the Bird Man. Just listen for the whistle and you'll find him. Can't wait to go back and throw a dart at the beer menu, listen to some Iron Maiden, and haggle over the price of the dirty boar head. read more

Best pub in the area! Huge selection, low key atmosphere, and pleasant staff.

Possibly one of Midwest's best kept secrets and one of the worlds greatest bars ... period. Upon first entry you will have to take a moment to try and locate yourself. It appears as though you may be in mid-evil ole' England, Munich Germany, a Lord of the Rings film, or somehow Muncie IN? The beer list is undoubtedly as first class as it comes in this world and as well priced as you can possibly get. The food, atmosphere, and the company follow suit. It's classic, it's cozy, and it becomes home as soon as you walk in. read more

20 years going and it remains my favorite beer spot in Indiana. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Simply phenomenal.

Hands down the best bar in Muncie. Any kind of beer you want, you can get it here. Very laid back place to get away for awhile. If your man/woman enough to drink 100 different beers in a 6 month time frame, you will be rewarded with a small name plate on the bar. The Heorot made Draft magazines top 150 bars in the United States. I could ramble on for a 1000 more words about how great this bar is, but I think you get the picture ; ).........Go check it out rookie! read more

Bartender knew almost nothing about the beers I was asking about. Said, "I only drink IPAs." So you aren't a bartender, you just pour beer.

This is Muncie's best tavern, hands down. An amazingly large beer selection, unmatched ambiance, and all-around intrigue, the Heorot is truly one of the most memorable bars I've ever experienced. I would make a special trip to Muncie just for the Heorot, despite my love and longing for my Alma Mater. read more

My favorite bar in Indiana. No pretentiousness, no bullshit. Great beer selection, great atmosphere. Great place to get wasted. End of story. read more

Great and unique spot with friendly bar tenders. The best beer list I've seen in Indiana. They had the weinstephaner vitus beer I haven't seen in years. Lots of options for beer, wine, mead, cider. Food menu is limited. No liquor. read more

I have many fond memories of the Heorot from my days as an undergrad student at Ball State University. Some of the other reviewers have hit the nail on the head. It is a great place in mid-sized Indiana town to find a nice selection of beer. To my knowledge (at least this was the case when I was in Muncie), the bar isn't smoke free. You will leave feeling as if you have lung cancer from second hand smoke, but the beers were vast...at least for an Indiana bar. If I am ever back in Muncie, I will definitely hit this place back up. read more

One of the best beer lists I have ever seen. Wide selection and some really neat stuff. Dark in there but good parking options which is not the norm in muncie. read more

Heorot's was dimly lit and empty when we walked in with our dog. We read that it was dog friendly, so we decided to give it a try, even though the writer described it as a dive bar.We had the place and the knowledgeable bartender to ourselves for a while. Dark, cool, clean, and quiet, Heorot's is no dive bar. This pub rates five stars, in our opinion. The menu boasts five pages of beer, lager, and ale, some of which they brew at their own brewery. At 36-40 listings a page, that's nearly 200 to chose from. They also make some of their own mead. They have 10 choices, starting at $9 a glass and varying in alcohol content. Our dog was treated to dog biscuits while we ate snacks and spicy shrimp (from Valhalla's). Other customers came in, some with dogs, and drank quietly with their friends. Dive bar? Not a chance. Like their crafted drinks, this place is top notch. read more

Best craft beer and mead selection in Muncie! Definitely a place to visit if you like craft beer. Also great Viking-themed decor.

I hesitate to call this a bar, because it seems so much more than that. It's a medieval hole in the wall with an amazing beer selection! How's that? Oh, and the first time we went, there was a battle in the street between knights. So cool. read more

The beer selection is insane and the staff are knowledgeable enough to help you make a good choice if you're feeling overwhelmed. Generally the atmosphere is good if a little smoky and my only real complaint is when the Nickelback fans get free reign of the jukebox. read more

The Heorot is really great and a fun place to meet interesting people. I am not usually a beer connoisseur but I found several on the menu that I ordered. You can also ask for a sample or two if you don't know what you want. The food is ok but bars aren't usually really for food. They have Wyler's pear cider for $2 and it is great! read more

Best Ale house I have ever been to! The atmosphere is great, and the beer selection is exhaustive! Every time friends come into town, I always take them here! read more

The best bar in the state of Indiana, if not the entire midwest. Great atmosphere (dimly lit medieval-style), ridiculous beer selection (hundreds!), and super low prices. There isn't much more to say... if you enjoy beer, it's pretty much impossible to leave here unsatisfied. It's a shame that it's located in Muncie, though. It would do so well in a larger city, but I suppose that's part of it's charm. read more

Rarely have I found a bar that has such a great selection at such an excellent price. If you want hard liquor and mixed drinks, this is not the place for you. If you want an amazing selection of beers and knowledgeable bartenders, then this place is perfect. read more

No Tv's...and I LOVE it. If you like beer, and I'm talking real beer not Bud Light, then come here. Viking themed, all craft brews, no tv's, and a great atmosphere. Downtown Muncie should be grateful to house a place such as this. Don't forget to tip your bartenders! read more

I was stray by a Greyhound bus and close to broke and the staff was extremely polite and great to me. I felt really low and they helped me tremendously. Also the beer was great. read more

The best place to grab a beer in the Midwest! The bartenders are always great, the selection is fantastic, and the prices are awesome as well! I would recommend this plane to anyone passing through Muncie. You can always meet great people to chat with here too. Well worth visiting! read more

Amazing beer selection, but bar tenders can be pissy at times which is why it doesn't get 5 stars

As a newcomer to Muncie and a self proclaimed drink afficianado, I must say that Heorot is an amazing place. Forget the smoke and all the decor; if you want true craft beers and a staff that has no equal, you have GOT to visit. I myself smoke (because this IS still America) and the dragons and swords and skulls complete the look. But the stars here are the BEERS! Way to go Scottie!! read more

This place is so insanely dirty and always under construction. That said, it's like a Viking Hall O' Beer, so what do you want? Not a meet new people/college bar. Lots of regulars, live music, amazing beer selection, and really nice bartenders who know their stuff. So, take your friends from the big city there, but they may or may not be impressed. Definitely take your beer lovers, though. The rootbeer is fun for nondrinkers. read more