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    4.6 (47 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Zsuzsa B.

    I went to Primeval on their 5 year anniversary celebration day - it was my first time there. I got their special anniversary stout flight and a pretzel. Both the beer and the pretzel were quite good. The place has a fun atmosphere with long tables and benches, service was fast and friendly. It is a good place to try if you are looking for a brewery in downtown Noblesville.

    Buffalo chicken dip
    Quinn L.

    As an avid summer fan, I love all things cookout/picnic/neighborhood BBQ, and eating dinner at Primeval Brewing was the perfect way to get a taste of summer during these dreary April showers. In the "lobby" area of Primeval, there is a small stage for live music performances, as well as a shelf of board games (some family-friendly and others that are geared towards just adults!) As much as I enjoyed the live singer's talent, the speakers were extremely loud and made it hard to hear the people I was sitting with. Adding to the cookout atmosphere, the dining room is outfitted with large picnic tables that are big enough for multiple parties to sit together. If you prefer a more private spot, Primeval also has a few individual tables. Speaking of the BREWERY part of Primeval Brewery, there is an extensive draft beer menu from local vendors, as well as cocktails made with locally-distilled spirits. My friend tried the Clever Girl cocktail, which is gin flavored with blood orange. It was as delicious as it was visually appealing! Fans of local breweries/distilleries might be interested in trying a beer "flight," a tray of 4 beers of choice for a very reasonable $10. For appetizers, we ordered the charcuterie board. It wasn't exactly what we were expecting, but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a simple meat and cheese platter without any extra complications. We also had the buffalo chicken dip with blue corn chips, which was a crowd favorite. The dip was pretty spicy, but the chips balanced out the flavor. I had the grilled cheese panini as my meal, and I was impressed with the delicious blend of cheeses. I opted for no mustard, but I imagine that the flavor would add an elevated flavor. Overall, Primeval Brewery is a great place to enjoy dinner, and I can't wait to come back in the summer for a proper picnic!

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    Shashank S.

    Excellent German style beers they brew on site, and great pretzels (I just wish they were bigger) with cheese and mustard. Couple of neat features, the beer is not all served in pint glasses but in a glass that is appropriately shaped for the type of beer you order. Any German or beer connoisseur would pick up on this important detail. Another interesting detail about my experience was the lack of sticky floors. I really appreciated this. The staff takes pride in operating a clean establishment. Tables are socially distanced so once you are seated you can take off your mask. (Note this was reviewed in September 2020 as bars are dealing with COVID-19 restrictions)

    Karley M.

    Cool ambience in downtown noblesville. Staff was very friendly and they had full bar. I liked the exposed brick which seemed to have some history. Large garage doors that open to outside were nice! It was very very loud would be the only downfall. Overall a cool spot though!

    Lazy days beer and edelweiss
    Michelle D.

    We came in during an event where they have live music. Very family friendly environment with shareable tables. They say it's European style so don't be afraid to sit next to a stranger. The beer I picked is nice and light. Great place to pop in and have a drink while waiting for a table on the weekend.

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    Ken N.

    As Noblesville continues to grow, it seems fitting that a third local craft brewery has been added to the offerings. This one has a great location about a block east of the courthouse. I was able to find free street parking (though limited to 2 hours) just a short distance away. Inside, the brewery is very open with the order counter on the left, tables with large/clunky benches at tables on the right, and the actual brewery visible, but off limits in the back. No table service is available, so you order your beverages from the counter. They currently have six house beers (all English and German styles) as well as a few guest beers and a limited amount of spirits. I decided to go with a Helles Lager, a Hefeweizen, an IPA, and finished with the Rauchbier which I had never tried before as the fourth selection in my flight. The Welcome to Helles (4.4% ABV, 18 IBU) was a tasty starter. Nice malty flavor that should appeal to lots of beer drinkers. The Edelweiss Hefe (4.9%, 11) had a rich aroma and just enough banana/clove flavors to satisfy a Hefe enthusiast (like me!) I was a little surprised that the staff suggested the Maxwell IPA (6.4%, 81) as my third taste when IPA's and sours are often last. Again, another solid IPA with a bitterness that reminded me of grapefruit juice (hops and citrus). Very enjoyable and I think should appeal to the IPA fans. And finally, the Rauch My World (5.3%, 24) was completely different from any other beer I've tried. Having a beechwood smokiness and bacon flavor, I could see this going well with barbecue or maybe even a steak. As for a stand alone drinking beer, I won't say it was my favorite. But maybe that's something I would just have to get used to. They do have some merchandise available and though there wasn't any growler filling during my visit, it appears from the menu that howlers and growlers should be ready in the near future. Overall, a casual atmosphere for enjoying a beer while supporting a local business. I think given time, this place may grow more popular than the other two in the area. Review #3356

    Steph T.

    Great brewery add to the downtown Noblesville area! We got there right when they opened at 4p on a Friday (street parking was easy to find) and it was quickly packed with people shortly after that. It is a very large space with a big bar counter that you order at and many long communal tables to sit at similar to a German beer hall. We ended up doing a flight (4 beer samplings) of various house beers. It is a mix of German and English style beer with dark and light options along with a few guest taps and some wine and other liquor. My personal favorite was the Titus which is a Pale Weizenbock. They have free popcorn with various different favored salts to try but if you wanted to order food, they have a limited food menu that included a charcuterie board with different sausages and cheeses on it. They also have some sandwiches and a limited kids menu (all ages are welcomed). Will certainly come back to this brewery when I am up in Noblesville visiting family again.

    Tom H.

    Nice place in downtown Noblesville. Clean and cozy. Very friendly staff. Good food at decent prices, though the food menu is limited (just sandwiches and appetizers). Mainly a craft brewery modeled after a German bierhaus. They do have soft drinks (in cans) and a kids menu if you want to bring the whole family. Order at the bar, take the numbered stand they give you, and they'll bring your order to you. They also host live music.

    Half growler (Howler) of Afterglow
    Carrington T.

    Preordered beer pick ups online- 2 growler refills & 1 new howler fill. The bartender was friendly and diligent about keeping things clean. She took the time to sanitize the growlers thoroughly before they came near any of their taps. The Afterglow and Edelweiss brews are our favorites. Afterglow (English Strong Ale) is perfect this time of year when we still have cold and hot days. It has a nice toffee flavor when it's chilly, but also not too heavy for when its hot outside. Edelweiss is delicious and refreshing all the time. It pairs perfectly with sitting outside to enjoy the warmer weather.

    Emily B.

    Primeval Brewing is a home brewer-owned brewery in downtown Noblesville. The owners are state and national award-winners and the beers taste like it! They're not the place to go for your birthday cake milkshake-flavored beers. If you're looking for a barrel aged quadruple dry hopped IPA, this is not the place. They focus on German and English styles and do a great job of it (they do also have a delicious IPA, to be fair -- it's mainly European hopping with a hint of American). My family and I tried all of their beers, and you truly can't go wrong with any of them. I'd encourage everyone to try the Rauchbier -- it's a smoked beer and is not to be missed! If you're more of a Bud Light person, the cream ale is a great choice (it's wayyyy better than Bud Light though, it's flavorful but light). The Helles is also excellent! They are family friendly and have a small food menu as well as a cocktail menu for those who don't prefer beer.

    Buffalo chicken dip + pita chips
    Ashley T.

    We popped in here after just moseying around downtown Noblesville and were pleasantly surprised. Great spot for good beer and German-inspired food. We decided to order an appetizer and went with the buffalo chicken dip, which didn't disappoint. They had a few TV's going with hockey and baseball, and a nice classic rock playlist playing. Would love to come back and check out their live trivia on Wednesdays.

    Pretzel Freak with half of an Oktoberfest Marzen :)
    Thomas S.

    Laidback place with great beer and limited but good food. I enjoyed an Oktoberfest Marzen, Hefeweizen, and their IPA, all quite good. The "Pretzel Freak" was the perfect ham and cheese on a hot pretzel roll. One star off for no table service. I was doing some work and had to stop each time I needed a beer, which was exactly three times . Recommend!

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    Tnt B.

    Great hang out and people to be with! Check it out. Definitely in my top 3 favorite breweries to visit and kick back and listen good live bands.

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    Great brews. Lots of great live music. Good place to meet a large group. Food is tasty.

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    Thank you so much for visiting, look forward to seeing you again!

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    Thank you so much for trying us out, look forward to seeing you again!

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    Thank you Mindy! Glad you enjoyed our family friendly atmosphere!

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    They have sandwiches, flatbreads, appetizers. We had a flatbread pizza and a soft pretzel served with cheese sauce and honey mustard dips. All was delicious!

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    We loved their hefeweizen, Edeweiss, and their smoked beer, Rauch My World (great with food).

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    Bier Brewery - Eeny Meaty Miny Moe pizza

    Bier Brewery

    4.4(95 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I wish we lived closer so we could come all the time! We came with our daughter for the first time…read moreon a Tuesday mid-afternoon. That day they had a "family special" meal where you buy one large pizza, one shareable, and you get a kids meal for free. When my husband went to place the order, they told him you actually get THREE free kids meals for free! We only have one kid, so they told us they would just put the other 2 to-go. He also got us 2 drinks and it wound up being only like $40 for a massive amount of food and drink. They also have vegan cheese which is huge for my lactose intolerant husband to still enjoy pizza!!! This place is huge - so many seats indoor and outdoor. The outdoor was perfect for families. They have a playground area and lots of space to run around. We can't wait to go back with a group of friends!

    This is the place to be! Hands down the best patio in Noblesville. They have a ton of fun outdoor…read moregames for kids and a ton of different seating option. Great place to host parties or gather. I went with my book club and we ordered so much food - fried pickles, breadsticks and wings, cheese curds and pizza. I recommend the fried pickles, wings and breadsticks! The pizza was OK but the other items I mentioned were 10/10! The patio is pet friendly I think they charge a small fee to bring them in. This is also kid friendly they offer sensory bags for purchase and have a ton of outdoor games to keep kids entertained. Check them out! Cheers!

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    MashCraft Fishers

    4.4(128 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    The MashCraft IPA is really, really good. This was one of the beers I got in my beer flight, and it…read morewas my favorite. I'd even go so far as to say that this is one of the better IPAs I've had in a long while. Beer flights at MashCraft are generous 6-ounce pours. You get four of them, and there are 16 different beers, ciders and sours to choose from. I got the Prickly Dragon (a sour with notes of prickly pear and dragonfruit), the MashCraft IPA (yumyumyum and my favorite, as we already established), Squeeze the Juice (an New England IPA), and Triple Jam from Blake's Hard Cider, which was too sweet for me and tasted a little like cough syrup. They also offer wine and cocktails here, but I didn't see them on the menu. I was told this verbally by our extremely gregarious and outgoing server. One cool thing about this MashCraft is that they have an outdoor pickle ball court! When I was there, it was being occupied by families with children who were running around the court, but hypothetically, one can play pickle ball at this brewery.

    My friend and I needed last minute Halloween plans. After scouring Facebook events, we saw…read moreMashcraft was having Halloween trivia. I haven't had the chance to dine here before, but drive past it often. Service was top notch from the moment we walked in. Our server was so friendly, welcoming and eager to ensure we had a wonderful time. The menu isn't huge, but they have a lot of unique items. The chicken sandwich I had was delicious, but it was a bit messy. My friend also enjoyed her burger which was the special of the month. We ordered the special drink from Halloween, and it was tasty. I did think $10 was a bit high for what was essentially a vodka and sprite. Trivia was also a blast. They had cute prizes for the holiday and we even ended up winning a gift card. Not bad for free trivia. The host did a great job and made everyone feel welcome. The pickleball court also looked fun if the weather was nicer. Can't wait to come back.

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    Books & Brews - Soft pretzel (Oliver Twist)

    Books & Brews

    4.3(183 reviews)
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    Very good selection of brews. It's a bit of a 'gamers' pub but the quiet ambiance is nice -…read moreespecially with the absence of televisions droning on. A good place to read or talk.

    I visited Books & Brews to see my friend perform for the brewery's 11th anniversary celebration. My…read moregood buddy is a bit of a low-key musical virtuoso (the guy can play six instruments!), and I got to see him play three of the six instruments on the Books & Brews stage. It's such an intimate performance area, and the sound and lighting are great. They have open mic nights here every week, and I can see myself coming back in the future to listen to more music. This is the "mothership" B&B -- the OG. I've been to some of the other Books & Brews around Indy before they closed, and this one definitely feels like an original. It's very ... lived in, let's say. The layout makes no sense, and there's a lot of stuff everywhere. But it's a cozy space, and lots of people, including families with young kids, were there when I visited. I like that there are "third places" like this that adults and kids can visit to to play games and eat and have a beer. (The adults have a beer! Sorry, kids.) The food at any Books & Brews has never been my favorite. In fact, I usually avoid it altogether and just get beer. But this time, my drink of choice was kombucha, and I got an "Oliver Twist," which is a soft pretzel with beer cheese. That reminds me: The food and beverages on their menu have silly little literary names. You have to know something about me: When I see silly little names on menus for ordinary food items, a switch turns on inside me and I become a defiant brat. I will never play along and say "The Girl with the Chicken Nuggie Tattoo" instead of "chicken nuggets" or "A Tale of Two Piggies" instead of "the ham and bacon sandwich." Nope. It's not happening. And when I ordered the "soft pretzel" instead of the "Oliver Twist," they understood me just fine. There is a huge wall of shelves filled with board games that you can grab and play at your table. There had to have been at least 50 or 60 different games. They also have lots of new board games for sale, as well as things like Magic the Gathering decks, Pokemon cards, Funko and geeky swag. Oh! And, of course, they have lots and lots of books, new and used. I couldn't tell if they were arranged with any rhyme or reason. So if you're looking for something specific, you might have better luck finding it elsewhere. But if you're looking to let destiny choose your next read, you might want to pop into Books & Brews and let the B&B powers-that-be guide you to the perfect book.

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    King Jugg Brewing - Our wings are tossed in our Homemade Sauces and served with Homemade Ranch and celery sticks

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    4.3(133 reviews)
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    King Jugg is one of our favorite places in Fishers to relax with friends. The patio is…read morefantastic--it's spacious, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere, especially on a nice day. It can get pretty busy, though, so if you're planning to bring a larger group, I'd recommend visiting during non-peak hours. One of our favorite things is their great pricing on buckets of Sun Cruisers, and we love that you can mix and match the flavors instead of being limited to just one. It's a small touch that makes the experience even better. If you order the wings, don't skip the signature sauce. We've become huge fans of it, and it's one of the reasons we keep coming back. Overall, it's a great spot to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and enjoy the patio. Next on our list is trying the giant pretzel, which is served with your choice of queso or mustard. Looking forward to giving that a try on our next visit!

    I saw this restaurant on my drive. I decided to go because of my co-workers' gathering…read more Fun place with the courtyard activities. Open to the inside like a garage. Lots of sports playing on the TV. Limited nearby parking is a down side but some further away to walk. This time I tried the kids meal of 2 chicken tenders and plate full of homemade chips. Chicken could be crispier. It was just the right size for my dinner. Not wow by the food for the second time. Great service.

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    Urban Vines Winery & Brewery - Patio seating

    Urban Vines Winery & Brewery

    4.3(490 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    Urban Vines is the place to be on a nice summer evening!! This is a great spot to gather with…read morefriend's and family, beautiful vineyard view and cutie little pond with ducks and we even saw a deer! They offer indoor, outdoor covered and outdoor picnic tables. We ordered pizza and charcuterie for our book club gathering tonight - everything was delicious! Service was great! If you havent checked them out we highly recommend for you next wine night! Cheers!

    Confession: I'm not the biggest fan of Indiana wine. (This isn't actually a confession or a secret…read more I will gladly tell anyone who will listen that I don't like Indiana wine.) It's usually way too sweet for my palate, even the dry wine. But the wine I tasted at Urban Vines was really good! Could it be that I can no longer say that I don't like Indiana wine? If you like dry wine like I do, I suggest sticking to the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Those were the red wines that I chose for my wine flight, plus the Pinot Gris from the white wine section. These were all delicious and dry enough for me. (If we're really quibbling, they were still slightly sweeter than I like, but I realize Indiana wine can only go so dry.) Mostly, though, Urban Vines is ideal for people who like sweeter wines. The people who see "cotton candy" on the wine bottle and think, "Yes, this is what I want. I want my wine to taste like liquified sugar." That said, I did taste a sample of the Wine-A-Rita, which is a sweet wine infused with agave and lime, and served on ice. Whoo! That's a nice little sippin' drink. I could see killing a couple of glasses of that on a hot Indiana summer evening. I should also mention: The pours that they give you for the wine flights are generous! More than generous, actually. I am no wine lightweight, and I could feel the sweet and bitter fruits flowing nicely throughout my bloodstream by the time I took my last sip. Luckily, Urban Vines has food to offset all of the wine. I came for a pizza flight, but they weren't offering them when I visited, so I got the margherita pizza instead, which came with torn pieces of basil, marinated and roasted tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It was very tasty! They also offer things like boards (veggie boards, breadstick boards, cheese boards, meat boards), plus salads and desserts. They also offer brunch on the weekends. This is a pleasant little place to hang out and enjoy wine and food. It's also family-friendly -- they have a small playground that's near the patio seating, so you can relax and also watch your kids play. Urban Vines is a nice place to unwind with some wine and food, and just enjoy the day.

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