During all the time I was clearing out my late father's home in Putnam County, I really wanted to…read morecheck out Central Normal Tap in Danville. The timing just never worked. However, on a recent trip back to visit my parents' grave, I finally got the chance to stop in and check it out for a bit. Central Normal Tap is basically a laid-back, charming pub and grill with solid dining options, craft beer, spirits, and a terrifically friendly vibe. I'm not sure if terrifically is really a word, but I'm sticking with it. Located on the east side of the Danville Town Square, this is a great place to hit if you're doing some visiting of the town square (and you should). It's not an all-day joint. It's really from evening into the night hours. The town square offers free parking (with accessible option). While there are stores on the square that are not accessible, Central Normal Tap is pretty darn good (some of the tables are a bit high and there are a handful of booths that have a step up). Dining options include pretzels, wings, flatbreads, and more. I didn't spend a whole lot of time here, but I enjoyed the time I spent. The vibe was a nice tapestry of smaller town charm with a modern energy. The food was tasty, and the service was absolutely top-notch. I would easily return, though I might avoid when it's super busy as I could imagine accessibility being a bit more challenging just due to the layout. For those who wonder (I love origin stories), the name comes from Central Normal College, a former college that moved from Ladoga, Indiana to Danville, Indiana in the 19th century and lasted until just after World War II. It's a part of Danville/Hendricks County history (you can learn more about it at the Hendricks County Museum).

The BEST Loaded Fries around!! I have been craving them ever since... The pizza was great too! But…read morethe best part about our visit was the server/bartender/cashier - she was doing it all and was simply amazing!

We love Mokey's! We visited this adorable Danville spot twice already and have plans to return…read moresoon. The owner is the sweetest and has thought of everything to create a special ambiance - seating, local artwork displays, retro music, and delicious charcuterie boards (of course!). This is a comfortable place to visit with friends, a date, or on your own. Can't wait to return!

Wow what a great evening. Ended up at a Mokey's private event. Permanent jewelry and cocktails…read more Like how cool is that.

What a great place. Excellent burgers and sandwiches. Great selection of appetizers and drinks…read more Newly added frozen drinks are a welcome addition, as well as ice-cold beer. The staff are extremely friendly, always willing to help. Motorcycle/Harley Davidson theme adds a nice touch of ambiance, without being overwhelming. Nightly specials and music every weekend make for great entertainment. Scotty and Shelby are very involved in the community as well, regularly hosting dine to donate every Thursday, as well as hosting the annual Heroes Ride. Radio Bingo on Tuesdays has cash prizes and is free to play.

Well, we've never been here so we thought we'd give it a try. We've heard a lot of good things. Our…read moreserver was Savannah. She was super helpful and also so sweet. She had asked me if I had tried their ranch dressing. I told her no she said we make it here in house. I'll bring you some so you can taste it and it was very good. We got there before 5 o'clock. Her shift ended at five so we made sure closed our bill out with her so she could get the tip. I got a tenderloin with onion rings, which it was really good. I would get that again. Hubby got Patty melt with tater tots? well, they weren't really tater tots. They were letter tots if he would've been a six-year-old, he would've enjoyed them. I really look like a fun place to go with a group of people they have a band on Friday night but we got out of there before they started. We did have two other people come over and check on us that were really friendly also.

I love to sit outside and enjoy the day as I sip my coffee and eat delicious food! The Liege…read moreWaffles are my favorite closely followed by the Hearty Egg Croissant sandwich. Such a relaxing and refreshing place to visit!

It's like a movie sitting on their porch sipping a great cup of coffee. Such a friendly and cozy…read moreatmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again!

Really enjoyed my first visit to The Alchemist! Such a great vibe with outdoor seating, parking in…read morethe back and what appeared to be a full bar for later in the day. Gotta love that & We stopped in during the morning and they had breakfast sandwiches along with bakery items from Rosie's Place in Noblesville -- including their famous gooey cookies, which was a fun local touch. I had a chai tea latte that was excellent and also tried the Golden Glow, one of several healthy energy/wellness shots they offer. Great atmosphere, good drinks and a nice mix of coffee shop, breakfast spot and neighborhood hangout. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

The staff is always friendly and helpful. The vibe is high class, and the coffee is solid. New fall…read moremenu is out, and I tried the Lumberjack. I little pricey, but totally worth it!

Great Food Service and atmosphere...the drink specials are always excellent...The dinner specials…read moreare unique and delicious‼

I love a good road trip. The sense of adventure and discovery alongside people I enjoy is one of…read morelife's greatest pleasures. The Whisk has been on our road trip list for awhile, and we finally went with some friends. Greencastle has never been high on my priority list of places to visit, but I'd heard rumors about "The Whisk" being a great place to visit for whisky lovers like myself. And the rumors were true! Walking up to The Whisk...well, that doesn't happen. You have to walk down some stairs that are nondescript, giving the entrance a very old fashioned speakeasy vibe. I immediately fell in love. It feels like a secret club that I'm a part of! The decor is big city speakeasy vibe and lets you know immediately that regardless of shoe you are, you're welcome at the Whisk (see some of the pictures of the decor). We went on a Friday because they have a dinner menu only on Fridays and it changes every week. Tosh and her husband, Joel, are the co-owners and curators of all the food and cocktails. Although there are always small plates on the menu, the full menu complete with dessert was exactly what we wanted. The presentation and flavors of the dinner and drinks felt like being in Chicago or New York, not Greencastle! It was a delightful anachronistic experience. The blackened catfish and The Ghost whisky cocktail were some of the best things I've ingested in a long time. I can't wait to go back!

What a fun, character-rich place! Located in a renovated historic movie theater, tons of ambiance…read moreplus frequent live entertainment. The rooftop is a hidden gem, lovely if it's not too hot to sit outside. I was with a group and we got to sample a number of menu items. The shrimp cocktail with little pops of mustard seed was great, as were the short rib egg rolls. Also enjoyed the sirloin with chimichurri and the sesame-crusted seared tuna. Do not miss the "Sticky Foot" dessert - a slab of DELICIOUS date bread pudding with caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream and popcorn on top. YUM. If you're a cocktail fan, I loved the butterscotch/root beer old fashioned. Order it smoked if you're fancy.

Uniquely impressive interior with full screen movie running (captioned) in this newly opened…read morerestaurant that kept the flavor of its former theatre. Our server Emily was cheerful and informative. A parking garage across the street served us well for dining at this restaurant and attending an event at Hendricks Live across the street. The shrimp cocktail appetizer featured fresh large shrimp with dollops of horseradish on the plate and a nice sauce. I enjoyed the steak frites entree, a generous portion of steak perfectly cooked, served with a delicious broccolini and tasty fries. My sister ordered the chicken marsala and noted that she would have liked more sauce, and the truffle potatoes were delicious. My brother said his huge pork chop was perfect, and my sister in-law recommended the sirloin steak. We had reservations and were seated at a high top table, which is not my preferred way to dine but the restaurant was full so we didn't ask to be moved. We had a bit of a wait for our entrees and chalked that up to it being Saturday night. There is a separate bar area and rooftop dining with igloos available.

Nice cocktails and delicious hummus plate. Will return for happy hour. Convenient parking.read more

I was in town for a convention and staying at an AirBnB nearby. A couple nights we didn't want to…read morego out, so we went to the vault. It is a modest size bar. You enter through a speakeasy type door. I'm not a huge fan of these but it is fine. Inside there is a decent sized bar and a mixture of different table sizes. When our group went in person the service was just horrible. The saving grace was that the food was outstanding. Another night I just did pickup. Again the food (wings and fries) was outstanding. The food was ready a little bit after the projected time, but not egregiously so. So overall great food, decent atmosphere, but the service could be better. This seems to be a consistent complaint across reviews, so hopefully the managers/owners are paying attention and can improve things.

Hallie (spelling?) was a fabulous mixologist and host. We made this discovery on our own (we try to…read morevisit local speakeasies when traveling), but local friends reinforced our desire to visit with their own recommendations. We will definitely be back! P.S. the Yelp police deleted my review in the Upstairs Bar (co-located) with the Dunnkirk Library. Of note, other Yelpers commented on the Library speakeasy in the Upstairs Bar listing without getting flagged.

Got surprised with a reservation this weekend w/ the family. It's a crazy dichotomy between "drunk…read morecollege bar" and Speakeasy. I was concerned the noise would be a problem, it was not. The atmosphere was great. I used it as an opportunity to try some Jamaican Rum drinks. If forget the name of the first one, it was on menu (something with a "Star" in the name). It was good, but I wasn't sure if I got a good feel for the rum. Second drink was a plain Jamaican Rum Daquiri. It really showcased the rum and in hindsight, so did the first cocktail. It was good for my first experience and you could really taste the JR "funk". We'll be back, the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Reservations have to be required, but it's a must do in Bloomington.

Alley's is located in a renovated upscale bowling alley and game center called Pinheads. This was…read moreour first visit and we loved our lunch. The restaurant/bar is large, filled with booths and other comfy seating. Outdoor patio seating is available on their large patio. Huge TV monitors are strategically spaced so patrons can watch the Fever play. Trina, our server, was super attentive, engaging and friendly. Beverages and food came out quickly. Trina kept our water glasses filled. On Mondays, a selection of Indiana craft beers are only $5 so, of course, we indulged. The Pork Tenderloins are only $10 during lunch and come with a side. The breaded pork tenderloin is served on a fresh Brioche roll with choice of toppings. The breading is crispy with a great seasoning. The pork is tender and juicy and the toppings are generous. My Caesar side salad was fresh and huge. My husband also had a Pork Tenderloin, but had the fries as his side. The fries are fresh cut and delicious. We loved our lunch and were happy to learn about Alley's. Alley's is a hidden gem and well worth the drive to Brownsburg.

Love this new dining spot! Great drinks, good food and…read moreupscale atmosphere. Great for dining with friends or going out with that special someone. We had fast prompt service. Every drink I've bought has been great!